Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Playmobil-Stadion where SpVgg Greuther Fürth play host to MSV Duisburg. A crowd of 18,671 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
SpVgg Greuther Fürth are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while MSV Duisburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Sparwasser.
The pitch is in good condition.
SpVgg Greuther Fürth are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while MSV Duisburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Sparwasser.
0.00
0-0MSV Duisburg kick off and get the first half underway!
4.31
0-0Jakob Nordwald flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Kohler controls it well on his chest. Pascal Kohler makes an attacking run forward. Pascal Kohler whips in a cross ball towards Martin Kühn. Martin Kühn makes a deft header. Oliver Littbarski gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
9.05
0-0Gianmarco Colucci clumsily knocks into Moritz Backes. Gianmarco Colucci is shown the yellow card! Moritz Backes stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.18
0-0Markus Rösler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abubakari Hansma. Abubakari Hansma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Uwe Wilke but the linesman indicates offside!
16.24
Francis Cole makes a beautiful solo run. Francis Cole chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Stiepermann. Marcel Stiepermann shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
18.28
0-0Jan Kurth threads a neat ball through to Haoulid Barul. Haoulid Barul knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jakob Nordwald.
20.40
Lamberto Radice deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Kühn. Martin Kühn knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Stiepermann. Marcel Stiepermann makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
21.47
0-0Simon Hässler flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Stiepermann collects the pass. Marcel Stiepermann cuts inside the box! Marcel Stiepermann side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.03
Jakob Nordwald comes in with a late challenge on Abubakari Hansma. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Abubakari Hansma runs off the knock.
28.36
Jan Kurth threads a neat ball through to Uwe Wilke. Uwe Wilke chips the ball to his team mate, Abubakari Hansma. Abubakari Hansma makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Linus Klimek manages to gather it effortlessly.
30.03
1-0Simon Hässler chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Stiepermann. Marcel Stiepermann knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Kühn. Martin Kühn flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Oliver Littbarski has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear unchanged since the first half. MSV Duisburg also appear unchanged since the first half. The MSV Duisburg players seem much more motivated whilst the SpVgg Greuther Fürth players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
SpVgg Greuther Fürth kick off and get the second half underway!
47.23
Jan Kurth makes a probing pass to Haoulid Barul. Haoulid Barul whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Wilke. Uwe Wilke is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
49.39
Vincenzo Turek makes a simple pass to Pascal Kohler. Pascal Kohler threads the ball through to Martin Kühn. Martin Kühn tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
51.37
1-0Markus Rösler kicks a strong pass forward to Abubakari Hansma. Abubakari Hansma lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Wilke. Uwe Wilke connects with a diving header but Jakob Palumbo is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
53.59
Markus Rösler flicks a high pass forward to Abubakari Hansma who brings the ball under control. Abubakari Hansma threads the ball through to Haoulid Barul but he's offside!
54.21
1-0Uwe Wilke clumsily knocks into Jakob Nordwald. The referee calls over Uwe Wilke and warns him to calm down! Jakob Nordwald hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.09
Simon Hässler flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Stiepermann. Marcel Stiepermann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguael Reyes.
57.39
Vincenzo Turek chips the ball to his team mate, Lamberto Radice. Lamberto Radice knocks the ball forward to Martin Kühn. Martin Kühn knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Stiepermann. Marcel Stiepermann is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
60.40
1-0SpVgg Greuther Fürth are in full control of this game.
61.18
Jakob Palumbo flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Backes controls it well on his chest. Moritz Backes flicks a high pass forward. Martin Kühn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Kühn shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
63.29
Gianmarco Colucci kicks a strong pass forward to Haoulid Barul. Haoulid Barul hits a low pass to Abubakari Hansma. Abubakari Hansma muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.43
Jakob Nordwald pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jakob Nordwald makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Kühn. Martin Kühn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.16
1-1Pascal Kohler advances with the ball. Pascal Kohler lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Stiepermann. David Rohrschneider comes in with a late challenge on Marcel Stiepermann. Marcel Stiepermann appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
71.07
Jan Kurth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Uwe Wilke. Uwe Wilke plays a one-two with Abubakari Hansma and advances towards the goal... Uwe Wilke looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Linus Klimek is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.57
Cosimo Bertani advances with the ball. Cosimo Bertani passes the ball forward to Abubakari Hansma. Abubakari Hansma knocks in a cross ball towards Uwe Wilke. Uwe Wilke jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
84.32
Jan Kurth chips the ball to his team mate, Abubakari Hansma. Abubakari Hansma shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Linus Klimek manages to gather it easily.
85.27
Jan Kurth makes an attacking run forward. Jan Kurth plays a quick one-two with Abubakari Hansma and rushes in on goal... Jan Kurth comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
With a delightful solo run, Simon Hässler stretches the opposition's defence. Simon Hässler tries a spectacular long range effort. Simon Hässler scores for SpVgg Greuther Fürth!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
7
8
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.3%
41.7%
Play Area
30.6%
45.8%
23.6%
Scorers
| Martin Kühn 30 Simon Hässler 90 | Abubakari Hansma 63 Uwe Wilke 71, 76 Jan Kurth 85 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Abubakari Hansma of MSV Duisburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Linus Klimek (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jakob Palumbo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jakob Nordwald (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Vincenzo Turek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Francis Cole (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lamberto Radice (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pascal Kohler (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Simon Hässler (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Moritz Backes (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Martin Kühn (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Marcel Stiepermann (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Markus Bartsch (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Markus Neudecker (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Hopkin (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Oliver Littbarski (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paul Birkwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Rohrschneider (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cosimo Bertani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Miguael Reyes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gianmarco Colucci (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Jan Kurth (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Markus Rösler (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Haoulid Barul (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Abubakari Hansma (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Uwe Wilke (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Markus Helmer (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bakary Freund (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steffen Hamann (MID) | 0 | |