Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Kreuzeiche Stadion where SSV Reutlingen play host to SV Werder Bremen. A crowd of 9,918 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
SSV Reutlingen 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 Samir Babbel.


0.00
The first half starts with SV Werder Bremen kicking off!
4.39
With some swift thinking, Christian Poschner plays the ball forward to David Haller. David Haller knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Dittmann who gathers it comfortably.
6.28
Jan Lindemann passes the ball forward to Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.47
David Haller catches J-David Prunier on the ankles. The referee brings David Haller to one side and gives him a warning! J-David Prunier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.33
Christian Poschner knocks the ball forward to David Haller. David Haller skips past Nico Zimmermann! David Haller makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.57
Albrecht Hitzlsperger barges into Steffen Littbarski. The referee calls over Albrecht Hitzlsperger and warns him to calm down! Steffen Littbarski gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.54
Jan Lindemann changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jan Lindemann shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
27.47
With vision, Simon Zick plays the ball forward to Christian Poschner. Christian Poschner flicks a high pass forward. David Haller controls it well on his chest. David Haller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julian Kauder.
28.58
Steffen Littbarski flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Morrison who takes it down. Duncan Morrison decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Zick. Marc Zick whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.28
Nico Zimmermann comes in with a late challenge on David Haller. Nico Zimmermann is given a warning by the referee! David Haller grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.37
Jan Lindemann clumsily knocks into Duncan Morrison. The referee calls over Jan Lindemann and shows him a yellow card! Duncan Morrison runs off the knock.
36.53
Duncan Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, David Haller. David Haller makes a simple pass, allowing Marc Zick to run into the box. Some good footwork from Marc Zick provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.01
With a delightful solo run, Jan Lindemann stretches the opposition's defence. Jan Lindemann shoots from long range but it flies wide!
42.46
Gerhard Höfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nico Ritzinger. Nico Ritzinger controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Duncan Mcgreal gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. SSV Reutlingen appear unchanged since the first half. SV Werder Bremen also appear unchanged since the first half. The SV Werder Bremen players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
SSV Reutlingen kick off!
47.49
Hauke Hanssen flicks a high pass forward to Albrecht Hitzlsperger who brings the ball under control. Albrecht Hitzlsperger finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
49.13
Hauke Hanssen sees Nikolas Schnellinger in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nikolas Schnellinger shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
51.05
Christian Poschner flicks a high ball forward to David Haller who takes it down. David Haller whips in a cross ball towards Marc Zick. With a superhuman jump, Marc Zick connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. SSV Reutlingen are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
54.41
Hauke Hanssen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Ritzinger. Nico Ritzinger plays a quick one-two with Albrecht Hitzlsperger and rushes in on goal... Nico Ritzinger muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
57.19
Noah Overath threads a neat ball through to Nico Ritzinger. Nico Ritzinger sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Duncan Mcgreal effortlessly smothers it!
60.12
SV Werder Bremen have made a substitution with Philipp Berg replacing Nikolas Schnellinger .
61.18
Vitor Soares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Haller. David Haller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.50
Jan Lindemann threads a neat ball through to Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger finds some space and shoots from distance. Duncan Mcgreal gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
67.19
Jan Lindemann sees space and advances. Jan Lindemann tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
69.13
Noah Overath makes a probing pass to Nico Ritzinger. Nico Ritzinger controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nico Ritzinger!
72.32
J-David Prunier flicks a high pass forward. Noah Overath controls it well on his chest. Noah Overath deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Ritzinger but he's offside!
77.36
Jan Lindemann hits a low pass to Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg plays a perfect one-two with Nico Ritzinger and rushes in on goal... Philipp Berg cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.08
Noah Overath threads a neat ball through to Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
79.15
Gerhard Höfer hacks Duncan Morrison from behind! The referee calls over Gerhard Höfer and warns him to calm down! Duncan Morrison runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
32.1%
48.7%
19.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nico Ritzinger of SV Werder Bremen

Match Ratings