Match Report


SV Werder BremenSV Werder Bremen     FC Schalke 04FC Schalke 04
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nicolas DittmannN. Dittmann62
G
1
G
69Roger HeesakkersR. Heesakkers
Nico ZimmermannN. Zimmermann73
D
2
D
65Jakob WillJ. Will
J-David PrunierJ. Prunier67
D
3
D
64Oliver MeyerO. Meyer
Julian KauderJ. Kauder65
D
4captain
D
54William TardioliW. Tardioli
Hauke HanssenH. Hanssen69
M
5
D
53Stefan KlinsmannS. Klinsmann
Noah OverathN. Overath66
M
captain6
M
74Philipp JentschP. Jentsch
Jan LindemannJ. Lindemann57
M
7
M
56Nikolas BreyerN. Breyer
Gerhard HöferG. Höfer53
M
8
M
54Philipp FranckeP. Francke
Albrecht HitzlspergerA. Hitzlsperger71
A
9
M
52Uwe KoschmiederU. Koschmieder
Nico RitzingerN. Ritzinger62
A
10
A
65Bruno MaldiniB. Maldini
Nikolas SchnellingerN. Schnellinger62
A
11
A
62Simon RiggottS. Riggott
 
Steffen DittmannS. Dittmann64
D
12
A
59Matthias PalumboM. Palumbo
Ernest LameyE. Lamey60
D
13
A
59Jakob SpenglerJ. Spengler
Philipp BergP. Berg57
A
14
G
57Pascal LangeP. Lange

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to FC Schalke 04. A crowd of 9,428 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Kuzorra.


0.00
FC Schalke 04 get the match underway!
3.23
Julian Kauder threads a neat ball through to Gerhard Höfer. Gerhard Höfer makes an attacking run forward. Gerhard Höfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.48
J-David Prunier flicks a high ball forward to Noah Overath who takes it down. Noah Overath threads the ball through to Nico Ritzinger. Nico Ritzinger tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.27
Julian Kauder flicks the ball to his team mate, Noah Overath. Noah Overath passes the ball forward to Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.31
Noah Overath makes a simple pass to Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger hits a low pass to Nikolas Schnellinger. Some good footwork from Nikolas Schnellinger provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
24.39
William Tardioli flicks a high pass forward to Nikolas Breyer who brings the ball under control. Nikolas Breyer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Riggott. Simon Riggott shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.01
Noah Overath sees Nico Ritzinger in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nico Ritzinger shoots from distance. Roger Heesakkers gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
30.37
Noah Overath kicks a strong pass forward to Nikolas Schnellinger. Nikolas Schnellinger controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Roger Heesakkers manages to gather it.
33.08
Jan Lindemann flicks a high ball forward to Albrecht Hitzlsperger who takes it down. Albrecht Hitzlsperger shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
34.51
Nikolas Breyer sees space and advances. Nikolas Breyer shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
38.00
Noah Overath flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Hitzlsperger collects the pass. Albrecht Hitzlsperger controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Nico Ritzinger through on goal. Some good footwork from Nico Ritzinger provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
40.22
Noah Overath takes it forward alone. Noah Overath finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Noah Overath!
44.31
William Tardioli knocks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Breyer. Nikolas Breyer knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Riggott. Simon Riggott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nico Zimmermann.
45.00
Albrecht Hitzlsperger hacks Oliver Meyer from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oliver Meyer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. FC Schalke 04 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
SV Werder Bremen kick off the second half!
47.43
With vision, Julian Kauder plays the ball forward to Jan Lindemann. Jan Lindemann flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Hitzlsperger holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albrecht Hitzlsperger whips in a cross ball towards Nico Ritzinger. Nico Ritzinger whips the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.35
Noah Overath catches Nikolas Breyer on the ankles. Noah Overath is given a warning by the referee! Nikolas Breyer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.20
J-David Prunier brings the ball forward. J-David Prunier makes a probing pass to Nikolas Schnellinger. Nikolas Schnellinger shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.02
Julian Kauder flicks a high ball forward to Gerhard Höfer who takes it down. Gerhard Höfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger shoots from outside the area. Albrecht Hitzlsperger scores for SV Werder Bremen!!
60.18
SV Werder Bremen have made 2 substitutions with Ernest Lamey replacing Jan Lindemann and Philipp Berg replacing Nikolas Schnellinger .
73.03
J-David Prunier hits a low pass to Hauke Hanssen. Hauke Hanssen passes the ball forward to Nico Ritzinger. Nico Ritzinger finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
75.33
Nico Zimmermann flicks a high ball forward to Ernest Lamey who takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Ernest Lamey stretches the opposition's defence. Ernest Lamey advances inside the box! Ernest Lamey muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.53
Nikolas Breyer receives the ball from a throw-in from Philipp Francke. Nikolas Breyer brings the ball forward. Nikolas Breyer knocks the ball forward, putting Bruno Maldini through on goal. Bruno Maldini comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.49
Philipp Jentsch knocks the ball forward to Simon Riggott. Simon Riggott knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Maldini. Bruno Maldini makes a deft header. Nicolas Dittmann effortlessly punches it away to safety.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

SV Werder Bremen

FC Schalke 04
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.2%
39.8%
Play Area
25.3%
45.8%
28.9%

Scorers
Nico Ritzinger 8
Noah Overath 40
Albrecht Hitzlsperger 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Noah Overath of SV Werder Bremen

Match Ratings