Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to SSV Reutlingen. A crowd of 8,529 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SSV Reutlingen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Kuzorra.


0.00
SSV Reutlingen start the match!
2.19
Simon Wesselmann flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Morrison controls it well on his chest. Duncan Morrison plays the ball forward to Marc Zick. Marc Zick knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Filipe Neves who gathers it comfortably.
3.03
Jan Lindemann threads the ball through to Nikolas Schnellinger. Nikolas Schnellinger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christian Kurth.
6.15
Noah Overath passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Nikolas Schnellinger. Nikolas Schnellinger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Mcgreal who gathers it comfortably.
14.35
Noah Overath makes an attacking run forward. Noah Overath knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Nico Ritzinger is offside!
16.31
Steffen Littbarski flicks a high pass forward to Arno Engels who brings the ball under control. Arno Engels flicks a high pass forward to David Haller who brings the ball under control. David Haller deftly passes the ball to Marc Zick, releasing him through on goal. Marc Zick muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.42
Jan Lindemann makes a probing pass to Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
27.19
Christian Poschner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Zick. Marc Zick advances inside the box! Marc Zick muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Filipe Neves is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.44
Arno Engels hits a low pass to David Haller. David Haller shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Filipe Neves.
40.24
Hauke Hanssen takes it forward alone. Hauke Hanssen flicks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Schnellinger. Simon Zick comes in with a late challenge on Nikolas Schnellinger. Nikolas Schnellinger appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
42.05
Jan Lindemann advances with the ball. Jan Lindemann knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Ritzinger. Nico Ritzinger rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Duncan Mcgreal is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Dietmar Kistner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Lindemann. Jan Lindemann flicks a high pass forward. Nico Ritzinger controls it well on his chest. Nico Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Mcgreal who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Werder Bremen appear unchanged since the first half. SSV Reutlingen also appear unchanged since the first half. The SV Werder Bremen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
SV Werder Bremen kick off the second half!
49.34
Steffen Littbarski brings the ball forward. Steffen Littbarski takes it forward alone. Steffen Littbarski runs straight at the defence! Steffen Littbarski strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
54.28
Dietmar Kistner flicks a high pass forward. Jan Lindemann collects the pass. Jan Lindemann flicks a high pass forward. Nico Ritzinger holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nico Ritzinger whips in a cross ball towards Nikolas Schnellinger. Nikolas Schnellinger connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Duncan Mcgreal gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
55.58
Nikolas Schnellinger clumsily knocks into Steffen Littbarski. The referee warns Nikolas Schnellinger to calm down! Steffen Littbarski carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.32
With fabulous vision, Jan Lindemann plays the ball forward to Nikolas Schnellinger. Nikolas Schnellinger knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steffen Littbarski.
60.00
SV Werder Bremen have made a substitution with Ernest Lamey replacing Nikolas Schnellinger .
65.19
Duncan Morrison threads the ball through to David Haller. David Haller makes a great pass forward. Marc Zick sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
69.46
Noah Overath flicks a high pass forward. Ernest Lamey collects the pass. Ernest Lamey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.22
Duncan Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Marc Zick controls it well on his chest. Marc Zick sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
75.22
Jan Lindemann knocks the ball forward to Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.44
Duncan Morrison runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Duncan Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Zick but he's offside!
87.40
Dietmar Kistner makes a probing pass to Jan Lindemann. Jan Lindemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Ritzinger. Nico Ritzinger shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
28.7%
41.2%
30%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marc Zick of SSV Reutlingen

Match Ratings