Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadion am Bruchweg where FSV Mainz 05 play host to FC Nürnberg. A crowd of 8,955 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FSV Mainz 05 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Szepan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FSV Mainz 05 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Szepan.
0.00
FC Nürnberg start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.12
Matthias Hanssen flicks a high pass forward to Philipp Schrader who brings the ball under control. Philipp Schrader knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Geis who gathers it comfortably.
8.34
With vision, Samir Ahrens plays the ball forward to Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Nürnberg are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
21.06
Paul Friedmann makes a probing pass to Matthias Hitzlsperger. Matthias Hitzlsperger flicks a high pass forward. Sven Babbel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sven Babbel shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.33
Liam Le Saux controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader plays a quick one-two with Jan Schöll and rushes in on goal... Philipp Schrader muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.45
Liam Le Saux flicks a high pass forward to Jan Schöll who brings the ball under control. Jan Schöll whips in a cross ball towards Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader heads the ball goalwards. Martin Geis is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.08
Steffen Vogel barges into Matthias Hanssen. The referee calls over Steffen Vogel and shows him a yellow card! Matthias Hanssen runs off the knock.
44.30
Lars Kohler threads a neat ball through to Sven Wieczorek. Sven Wieczorek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FSV Mainz 05 appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nürnberg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FSV Mainz 05 kick off the second half!
48.51
Alexander Zimmermann hacks Sven Babbel from behind! The referee warns Alexander Zimmermann to calm down! Sven Babbel gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.17
Matthias Hanssen knocks the ball forward to Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rainer Wilke.
54.39
Nils Emmerlich knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Wieczorek. Sven Wieczorek makes a simple pass, allowing Sven Babbel to run into the box. Sven Babbel side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.01
Malte Widmann flicks a high pass forward. Sven Wieczorek easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sven Wieczorek runs straight at the defence! Sven Wieczorek side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
60.58
FSV Mainz 05 have made 2 substitutions with Stuart Naysmith replacing Lars Kohler and Colin Collins replacing Sven Babbel .
63.37
Steffen Vogel hits a low pass to Nils Emmerlich. Nils Emmerlich runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nils Emmerlich puts a great ball through. Colin Collins runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
66.58
Stuart Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sven Wieczorek. Sven Wieczorek knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Collins. Colin Collins powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.54
Samir Ahrens threads a neat ball through to Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Martin Geis comfortably smothers it!
72.31
Kai Emmerlich hits a low pass to Malte Widmann. Malte Widmann sees space and advances. Malte Widmann shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
73.27
Without breaking stride, Pascal Neudecker plays the ball forward to Samir Ahrens. Samir Ahrens sees Philipp Schrader in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Philipp Schrader controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jan Schöll through on goal. Jan Schöll makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Good keeping from Martin Geis as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
74.46
Corner kick to FC Nürnberg. Samir Ahrens plays it short to Matthias Hanssen. Rainer Wilke steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
75.09
Steffen Vogel hits a low pass to Matthias Hitzlsperger. Matthias Hitzlsperger passes the ball forward to Sven Wieczorek. Sven Wieczorek knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Uwe Dittrich.
77.37
FSV Mainz 05 have made a substitution with Scott Lockley replacing Steffen Vogel .
81.19
Rainer Wilke flicks a high pass forward. Malte Widmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Malte Widmann sees space and advances. Malte Widmann shoots from long range. Albrecht Frieser is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.44
Samir Ahrens hacks Matthias Hitzlsperger from behind! Samir Ahrens is shown the yellow card! Matthias Hitzlsperger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70.9%
29.1%
Play Area
32.9%
46.8%
20.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Malte Widmann of FSV Mainz 05 |
Match Ratings
1. | Martin Geis (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Paul Friedmann (DEF) | 7 | |
3. | Rainer Wilke (DEF) | 8 | |
4. | Steffen Vogel (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
5. | Kai Emmerlich (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Matthias Hitzlsperger (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Lars Kohler (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Malte Widmann (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
9. | Nils Emmerlich (MID) | 6 | |
10. | Sven Babbel (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Sven Wieczorek (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Colin Collins (ATT) | 6 | |
13. | Stuart Naysmith (ATT) | 6 | |
14. | Scott Lockley (GK) | 6 |
1. | Albrecht Frieser (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Alexander Zimmermann (DEF) | 5 | |
3. | Pascal Neudecker (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Vincenzo Helmer (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Uwe Dittrich (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Demlaba Chow-Yuen (DEF) | 6 | |
7. | Liam Le Saux (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Matthias Hanssen (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Samir Ahrens (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
10. | Philipp Schrader (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Jan Schöll (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Nico Stiepermann (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Alexander Engels (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Henk Van Haaren (GK) | 0 |