Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadion am Bruchweg where FSV Mainz 05 play host to SV Werder Bremen. A crowd of 9,217 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FSV Mainz 05 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Diakite.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FSV Mainz 05 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Diakite.
0.00
0-0FSV Mainz 05 kick off the first half!
2.36
0-0Steffen Vogel makes a simple pass to Lars Kohler. Lars Kohler kicks a strong pass forward to Sven Babbel. Sven Babbel threads the ball through into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Sven Wieczorek provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
4.57
0-0Dietmar Kistner threads a neat ball through to Noah Overath. Noah Overath flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Berg collects the pass. Philipp Berg shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
6.04
Hauke Hanssen surges forward with the ball. Hauke Hanssen plays a quick one-two with Nico Ritzinger and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Hauke Hanssen provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
8.26
0-0Dominic Hendry barges into Malte Widmann. The referee calls over Dominic Hendry and shows him a yellow card! Malte Widmann runs off the knock.
10.04
Malte Widmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sven Wieczorek. Sven Wieczorek shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Filipe Neves manages to gather it effortlessly.
14.02
0-0Steffen Vogel catches Philipp Berg on the ankles. The referee warns Steffen Vogel to calm down! Philipp Berg stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.02
0-0Free kick to SV Werder Bremen just outside the area...
15.01
Nico Ritzinger takes a cautious run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
26.08
J-David Prunier flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Hendry controls it well on his chest. Dominic Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Schnellinger. Nikolas Schnellinger whips in a cross ball towards Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.15
Rainer Wilke chips the ball to his team mate, Malte Widmann. Malte Widmann flicks a high pass forward to Sven Wieczorek who brings the ball under control. Sven Wieczorek sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Filipe Neves. Excellent save.
32.10
1-0Matthias Hitzlsperger advances with the ball. Matthias Hitzlsperger plays a quick one-two with Sven Wieczorek and rushes in on goal... Matthias Hitzlsperger shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.25
Malte Widmann kicks a strong pass forward to Sven Wieczorek. Sven Wieczorek edges inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Sven Wieczorek provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but Filipe Neves is on top of it.
40.20
1-0Lars Kohler catches Jan Lindemann on the ankles. The referee calls over Lars Kohler and shows him a yellow card! Jan Lindemann grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.02
Nico Zimmermann threads a neat ball through to Jan Lindemann. Jan Lindemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Ritzinger. Nico Ritzinger shoots from distance but somehow Martin Geis manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FSV Mainz 05 appear unchanged since the first half. SV Werder Bremen also appear unchanged since the first half. The SV Werder Bremen players seem much more motivated whilst the FSV Mainz 05 players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
SV Werder Bremen start the second half!
47.20
Lars Kohler threads a neat ball through to Sven Babbel. Sven Babbel lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Wieczorek. Sven Wieczorek makes a convincing header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
49.54
Without breaking stride, J-David Prunier plays the ball forward to Dominic Hendry. Dominic Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Nikolas Schnellinger who brings the ball under control. Nikolas Schnellinger whips in a cross ball towards Nico Ritzinger. Nico Ritzinger makes a convincing header but Martin Geis is on top of it.
51.52
1-0Showing composure, Nils Emmerlich laces a weighted ball forward to Sven Wieczorek. Sven Wieczorek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.33
Noah Overath knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Ritzinger. Nico Ritzinger shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
60.45
1-0FSV Mainz 05 have made 2 substitutions with Stuart Naysmith replacing Lars Kohler and Colin Collins replacing Sven Babbel .SV Werder Bremen have made a substitution with Ernest Lamey replacing Philipp Berg .
65.32
Stuart Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Sven Wieczorek. Sven Wieczorek plays a sublime one-two with Colin Collins and races in on goal... Sven Wieczorek takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Filipe Neves smothers it!
66.53
Rainer Wilke kicks a strong pass forward to Matthias Hitzlsperger. Matthias Hitzlsperger flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Collins. Colin Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Filipe Neves who gathers it comfortably.
69.38
1-0Hauke Hanssen plays the ball forward to Ernest Lamey. Ernest Lamey whips in a cross ball towards Nikolas Schnellinger. Rainer Wilke comes in with a late challenge on Nikolas Schnellinger. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
69.38
The referee points to the spot..
70.07
Nikolas Schnellinger takes a long run up. Nikolas Schnellinger slots the ball into the top left corner with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
71.57
Noah Overath kicks a strong pass forward to Ernest Lamey. Ernest Lamey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
72.47
Matthias Hitzlsperger knocks the ball forward to Colin Collins. Colin Collins knocks the ball forward, putting Sven Wieczorek through on goal. Sven Wieczorek comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.48
FSV Mainz 05 have made a substitution with Scott Lockley replacing Steffen Vogel .
79.49
Colin Collins catches Dietmar Kistner on the ankles. Colin Collins is given a warning by the referee! Dietmar Kistner stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.14
Noah Overath sees a break and surges forward. Noah Overath controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
87.19
J-David Prunier chips the ball to his team mate, Noah Overath. Noah Overath knocks the ball to his team mate, Ernest Lamey. Ernest Lamey lofts in a cross ball towards Nikolas Schnellinger. Nikolas Schnellinger connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
25.6%
44.9%
29.5%
Scorers
| Matthias Hitzlsperger 32 | Nikolas Schnellinger 70 (p), 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matthias Hitzlsperger of FSV Mainz 05 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Martin Geis (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paul Friedmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rainer Wilke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steffen Vogel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kai Emmerlich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matthias Hitzlsperger (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Lars Kohler (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Malte Widmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nils Emmerlich (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sven Babbel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sven Wieczorek (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Colin Collins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stuart Naysmith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Scott Lockley (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Filipe Neves (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Nico Zimmermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dietmar Kistner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | J-David Prunier (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Dominic Hendry (MID) | | 5 |
| 6. | Hauke Hanssen (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Noah Overath (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jan Lindemann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nikolas Schnellinger (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Nico Ritzinger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Philipp Berg (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Julian Kauder (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Steffen Dittmann (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ernest Lamey (DEF) | 7 | |