Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 8,302 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Hässler.
The pitch is in good condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Hässler.
0.00
0-0FSV Mainz 05 kick off!
9.23
0-0Julian Kauder makes a probing pass to Noah Overath. Noah Overath flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Hitzlsperger collects the pass. Albrecht Hitzlsperger knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Pichichi.
10.47
0-0Sven Fromm flicks the ball to his team mate, Malte Widmann. Malte Widmann makes a simple pass to Jakob Lindemann. Jakob Lindemann makes a probing pass to Stuart Naysmith but he's offside!
12.28
Matthias Hitzlsperger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith makes a great pass forward. Jakob Lindemann runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
15.42
0-0Lennart Schumacher catches Hauke Hanssen on the ankles. Lennart Schumacher is shown the yellow card! Hauke Hanssen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.33
0-0Rainer Wilke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthias Hitzlsperger. Matthias Hitzlsperger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jakob Lindemann. Jakob Lindemann whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Nicolas Dittmann.
17.05
0-0Corner kick to FSV Mainz 05. Matthias Hitzlsperger chips it to the near post. J-David Prunier jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
18.59
0-0Noah Overath runs straight at the opposition's defence. Noah Overath shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.43
Kai Emmerlich flicks a high pass forward to Lars Kohler who brings the ball under control. Lars Kohler chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
27.08
0-0Kai Emmerlich barges into Nico Ritzinger. The referee calls over Kai Emmerlich and shows him a yellow card! Nico Ritzinger gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.07
Malte Widmann runs straight at the opposition's defence. Malte Widmann makes a pass forward but Stuart Naysmith is yards offside!
32.41
Julian Kauder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Lindemann. Jan Lindemann makes a simple pass 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.
33.52
Sven Fromm hits a low pass to Lars Kohler. Lars Kohler makes a simple pass to Jakob Lindemann. Jakob Lindemann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.25
Jan Lindemann takes it forward alone. Jan Lindemann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.10
Noah Overath knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Ritzinger. Nico Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sven Fromm.
38.32
Julian Kauder knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Lindemann. Jan Lindemann hits a low pass to Nikolas Schnellinger. Nikolas Schnellinger tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.21
Gerhard Höfer knocks the ball forward to Nikolas Schnellinger. Nikolas Schnellinger knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Albrecht Hitzlsperger is offside!
45.00
Nico Zimmermann flicks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Hanssen. Hauke Hanssen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nikolas Schnellinger. Nikolas Schnellinger shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
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. FSV Mainz 05 also appear unchanged since the first half. The FSV Mainz 05 players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
SV Werder Bremen kick off the second half!
47.36
Sven Fromm sees Matthias Hitzlsperger in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With imagination, Matthias Hitzlsperger plays the ball forward to Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
48.40
Nico Zimmermann flicks a high pass forward. Noah Overath collects the pass. Noah Overath knocks the ball forward to Nikolas Schnellinger. Nikolas Schnellinger shoots from 25 yards but Nicolas Breyer is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
49.02
1-0Jan Lindemann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nikolas Schnellinger. Nikolas Schnellinger whips in a cross ball towards Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.06
Gerhard Höfer threads a neat ball through to Nikolas Schnellinger. Nikolas Schnellinger kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Ritzinger but the referee indicates it's offside!
54.05
Julian Kauder kicks a strong pass forward to Gerhard Höfer. With imagination, Gerhard Höfer laces a weighted ball forward to Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
55.13
Nico Ritzinger barges into Ivan Pichichi. Nico Ritzinger is shown the yellow card! Ivan Pichichi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.36
J-David Prunier threads a neat ball through to Hauke Hanssen. With great vision, Hauke Hanssen plays the ball forward to Nikolas Schnellinger. Nikolas Schnellinger whips in a cross ball towards Nico Ritzinger. Nico Ritzinger is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nico Ritzinger!
60.44
2-0SV Werder Bremen have made 2 substitutions with Ernest Lamey replacing Jan Lindemann and Philipp Berg replacing Nikolas Schnellinger .FSV Mainz 05 have made 2 substitutions with Scott Lockley replacing Lars Kohler and Martin Geis replacing Jakob Lindemann .
63.59
Scott Lockley sees space and advances. Scott Lockley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julian Kauder.
67.40
Malte Widmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Naysmith. Stuart Naysmith shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.36
FSV Mainz 05 have made a substitution with Jakob Bischoff replacing Kai Emmerlich .
79.39
2-0Sven Fromm hacks Albrecht Hitzlsperger from behind! The referee warns Sven Fromm to calm down! Albrecht Hitzlsperger stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.22
Rainer Wilke flicks a high pass forward. Malte Widmann controls it well on his chest. Malte Widmann plays the ball forward to Martin Geis. Martin Geis shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.42
Matthias Hitzlsperger sees Stuart Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Julian Kauder chips the ball to his team mate, Noah Overath. Noah Overath passes the ball forward to Nico Ritzinger. Nico Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jakob Bischoff.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
29.8%
40.5%
29.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Albrecht Hitzlsperger of SV Werder Bremen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nicolas Dittmann (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nico Zimmermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | J-David Prunier (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Julian Kauder (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Hauke Hanssen (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Noah Overath (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jan Lindemann (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gerhard Höfer (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Albrecht Hitzlsperger (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Nico Ritzinger (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Nikolas Schnellinger (ATT) | 9 | |
| 12. | Steffen Dittmann (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ernest Lamey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Philipp Berg (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Nicolas Breyer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rainer Wilke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ivan Pichichi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kai Emmerlich (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Sven Fromm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matthias Hitzlsperger (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Lars Kohler (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Malte Widmann (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Lennart Schumacher (MID) | | 5 |
| 10. | Jakob Lindemann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stuart Naysmith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Martin Geis (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Scott Lockley (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jakob Bischoff (ATT) | 6 | |