Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to SV Wacker Burghausen. A crowd of 8,929 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Wacker Burghausen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Kuzorra.
The pitch is in good condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Wacker Burghausen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Kuzorra.
0.00
0-0SV Wacker Burghausen get the match underway!
2.01
0-0Jan Lindemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger shoots from 25 yards but Hannes Lensing reads it well. Nice keeping!
6.23
0-0Jan Lindemann makes a beautiful solo run. Jan Lindemann shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
8.37
0-0Nico Meidt clumsily knocks into Nikolas Schnellinger. The referee calls over Nico Meidt and shows him a yellow card! Nikolas Schnellinger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.43
J-David Prunier flicks a high ball forward to Hauke Hanssen who takes it down. Showing composure, Hauke Hanssen plays the ball forward to Nikolas Schnellinger. Nikolas Schnellinger shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.22
Noah Overath threads a neat ball through to Nico Ritzinger. Nico Ritzinger controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
14.25
0-0Nico Meidt barges into Albrecht Hitzlsperger. The referee calls over Nico Meidt and warns him to calm down! Albrecht Hitzlsperger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.27
Jan Lindemann flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Schnellinger controls it well on his chest. Nikolas Schnellinger advances inside the box! Nikolas Schnellinger makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
18.37
Kevin Wieland advances with the ball. Kevin Wieland flicks a high pass forward. Paul Grondin controls it well on his chest. Paul Grondin shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Nicolas Dittmann. What a great pair of hands!
26.18
Nico Zimmermann passes the ball forward to Jan Lindemann. Jan Lindemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Ritzinger. Nico Ritzinger controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
27.13
Alexander Arndt threads the ball through to Markus Lange. Markus Lange shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Nicolas Dittmann manages to gather it comfortably.
28.19
Without breaking stride, Oliver Zick plays the ball forward to Markus Lange. Markus Lange knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Grondin. Paul Grondin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.32
Kevin Wieland hits a low pass to Malte Beckmann. Malte Beckmann chips the ball to his team mate, Markus Lange. Markus Lange lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Grondin. Paul Grondin heads the ball goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
33.54
J-David Prunier plays the ball forward to Jan Lindemann. Jan Lindemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Ritzinger. Nico Ritzinger shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.13
0-0Alexander Arndt passes the ball forward to Paul Grondin. Paul Grondin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. SV Wacker Burghausen also appear unchanged since the first half. The SV Wacker Burghausen players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The second half starts with SV Werder Bremen kicking off!
47.27
Malte Beckmann flicks a high pass forward. Markus Lange controls it well on his chest. Markus Lange knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Grondin. Paul Grondin directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
51.28
Nico Meidt comes in with a late challenge on Nikolas Schnellinger. Nico Meidt is warned by the referee again! Nikolas Schnellinger runs off the knock.
51.28
0-0Free kick to SV Werder Bremen just outside the area...
52.08
Nico Ritzinger takes a slow run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
53.28
Jan Lindemann flicks a high ball forward to Nikolas Schnellinger who takes it down. Nikolas Schnellinger shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
55.28
Alexander Arndt hacks Julian Kauder from behind! The referee calls over Alexander Arndt and shows him a yellow card! Julian Kauder runs off the knock.
60.29
0-0SV Werder Bremen have made a substitution with Philipp Berg replacing Nikolas Schnellinger .SV Wacker Burghausen have made a substitution with Nico Breitner replacing Nico Meidt .
61.29
1-0Nico Zimmermann brings the ball forward. Nico Zimmermann hits a low pass to Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger lofts in a cross ball towards Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.29
SV Werder Bremen have made a substitution with Ernest Lamey replacing Jan Lindemann .
66.38
Gerhard Höfer flicks a high pass forward. Nico Ritzinger controls it well on his chest. Nico Ritzinger sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
69.46
Noah Overath receives the ball from a throw-in from Ernest Lamey. Noah Overath flicks a high pass forward. Nico Ritzinger controls it well on his chest. Nico Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.08
Noah Overath decides to run forward with the ball. Noah Overath shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.12
Samuel Lima flicks a high pass forward to Malte Beckmann who brings the ball under control. Malte Beckmann runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Malte Beckmann tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
84.38
Oliver Zick flicks a high pass forward. Markus Lange holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Markus Lange shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
85.58
Noah Schneider clumsily knocks into Noah Overath. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Noah Overath runs off the knock.
87.44
Alexander Arndt flicks a high pass forward. Paul Grondin controls it well on his chest. Paul Grondin shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
89.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Hauke Hanssen picks a pass forward to Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
22.8%
46.8%
30.4%
Scorers
| Philipp Berg 61 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Philipp Berg of SV Werder Bremen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nicolas Dittmann (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Nico Zimmermann (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | J-David Prunier (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Julian Kauder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hauke Hanssen (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Noah Overath (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jan Lindemann (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Gerhard Höfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Albrecht Hitzlsperger (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Nico Ritzinger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nikolas Schnellinger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Steffen Dittmann (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ernest Lamey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Philipp Berg (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 1. | Hannes Lensing (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Leon Böhm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nico Meidt (DEF) |  | 4 |
| 4. | Kevin Wieland (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Samuel Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oliver Zick (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alexander Arndt (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Malte Beckmann (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Noah Schneider (MID) | | 5 |
| 10. | Paul Grondin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Markus Lange (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Christian Valtolina (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nico Breitner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Malte Arndt (GK) | 0 | |