Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stadion am Bruchweg where FSV Mainz 05 play host to SSV Reutlingen. A crowd of 8,954 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FSV Mainz 05 and SSV Reutlingen are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Diakite.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FSV Mainz 05 and SSV Reutlingen are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Diakite.
0.00
0-0SSV Reutlingen get the match underway!
4.53
0-0Christian Poschner flicks a high pass forward. David Haller holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Haller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kai Emmerlich.
8.58
0-0Kai Emmerlich catches Marc Zick on the ankles. Kai Emmerlich is shown the yellow card! Marc Zick hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.49
0-0Malte Widmann flicks a high pass forward. Sven Babbel collects the pass. Sven Babbel shoots from 20 yards. Duncan Mcgreal effortlessly gets down and covers it.
21.29
0-0Simon Zick flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Poschner. Christian Poschner brings the ball forward. Christian Poschner whips in a cross ball towards Marc Zick. Marc Zick outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. SSV Reutlingen are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
22.15
Paul Friedmann threads a neat ball through to Lars Kohler. Lars Kohler flicks a high pass forward. Sven Babbel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sven Babbel threads the ball through into the box. Sven Wieczorek side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.23
Paul Friedmann makes a probing pass to Malte Widmann. Malte Widmann flicks a high pass forward to Sven Babbel who brings the ball under control. Sven Babbel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.58
Matthias Hitzlsperger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sven Wieczorek. Sven Wieczorek finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
33.18
Arno Engels threads a neat ball through to Marc Zick. Marc Zick knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Friedmann.
42.36
Duncan Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Zick. Marc Zick knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Geis who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FSV Mainz 05 appear unchanged since the first half. SSV Reutlingen also appear unchanged since the first half. The FSV Mainz 05 players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
FSV Mainz 05 start the second half!
49.21
Christian Poschner advances with the ball. Christian Poschner shoots from long range but Martin Geis is on top of it.
51.23
Arno Engels knocks the ball to his team mate, David Haller. David Haller controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.08
0-0FSV Mainz 05 have made 2 substitutions with Stuart Naysmith replacing Lars Kohler and Colin Collins replacing Sven Babbel .
63.38
Simon Wesselmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Engels. Arno Engels flicks a high pass forward. Marc Zick collects the pass. Marc Zick shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
65.37
0-0Marc Zick comes in with a late challenge on Rainer Wilke. The referee brings Marc Zick to one side and gives him a warning! Rainer Wilke runs off the knock.
75.41
0-0Simon Zick flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Morrison controls it well on his chest. Duncan Morrison threads a neat ball through to David Haller. David Haller makes a probing pass to Marc Zick but he's offside!
77.35
FSV Mainz 05 have made a substitution with Scott Lockley replacing Steffen Vogel .
81.05
Kai Emmerlich flicks a high pass forward to Matthias Hitzlsperger who brings the ball under control. Matthias Hitzlsperger makes a probing pass to Colin Collins. Colin Collins controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Duncan Mcgreal manages to keep it out.
85.54
Simon Wesselmann sees Vitor Soares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vitor Soares flicks a high pass forward to David Haller who brings the ball under control. David Haller tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
28%
50.7%
21.3%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Christian Poschner of SSV Reutlingen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Martin Geis (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paul Friedmann (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Rainer Wilke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steffen Vogel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kai Emmerlich (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 6. | Matthias Hitzlsperger (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Lars Kohler (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Malte Widmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stefan Metzger (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sven Babbel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sven Wieczorek (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Colin Collins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stuart Naysmith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Scott Lockley (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Duncan Mcgreal (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Christian Kurth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steffen Littbarski (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Simon Wesselmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Zick (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arno Engels (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Duncan Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Christian Poschner (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Vitor Soares (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Haller (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marc Zick (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Tobias Brehme (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hauke Wallner (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Noah Rummenigge (ATT) | 0 | |