Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Schuco-Arena where DSC Arminia Bielefeld play host to Karlsruher SC . A crowd of 8,139 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
DSC Arminia Bielefeld are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Möller.
The pitch is in good condition.
DSC Arminia Bielefeld are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Möller.
0.00
0-0Karlsruher SC start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.51
0-1Arno Witte flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Butt. Steve Butt threads the ball through into the box. Raffaele Grabbi tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Isaiah Wainwright has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
10.40
0-1Craig Mason flicks a high ball forward to Bakary Breitner who takes it down. Bakary Breitner flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Granville holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nigel Granville lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Schäfer. Jonas Schäfer rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
14.46
Arno Witte plays the ball forward to Eric Walter. Eric Walter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hauke Höfer. Hauke Höfer shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
20.38
0-1Bakary Breitner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Granville. Nigel Granville kicks a strong pass forward to Florian Hanke but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.11
Bakary Breitner flicks a high ball forward to Jonas Schäfer who takes it down. Jonas Schäfer finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.05
0-1Sven Metzler comes in with a late challenge on Hauke Höfer. The referee brings Sven Metzler to one side and gives him a warning! Hauke Höfer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.39
0-1Enrique Alonso sees space and advances. Enrique Alonso threads a neat ball through to Florian Hanke. Florian Hanke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastian Beck.
32.44
Bakary Breitner flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Schäfer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonas Schäfer whips in a cross ball towards David Doumenc. David Doumenc makes a looping header on goal. David Doumenc scores for DSC Arminia Bielefeld!!
42.06
Craig Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Bakary Breitner. Bakary Breitner kicks a strong pass forward to Florian Hanke. Florian Hanke lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Granville. Nigel Granville flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
2-1Arno Witte makes a simple pass to Thomas Rösler. With some swift thinking, Thomas Rösler plays the ball forward to Hauke Höfer. Hauke Höfer lofts in a cross ball towards Raffaele Grabbi. Raffaele Grabbi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Isaiah Wainwright didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear unchanged since the first half. Karlsruher SC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Karlsruher SC players seem much more motivated whilst the DSC Arminia Bielefeld players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
DSC Arminia Bielefeld start the second half!
49.04
2-1Lennart Littbarski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Raffaele Grabbi. Raffaele Grabbi hits a low pass to Steve Butt. Steve Butt looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Christian Matthäus is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
51.46
Stefan Busse deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hauke Höfer. Hauke Höfer plays a one-two with Raffaele Grabbi and rushes in on goal... Hauke Höfer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
53.08
2-1Lennart Littbarski comes in with a late challenge on Bakary Breitner. Lennart Littbarski is warned by the referee! Bakary Breitner runs off the knock.
54.55
Lennart Littbarski flicks a high pass forward. Raffaele Grabbi collects the pass. Raffaele Grabbi knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Hauke Höfer is offside!
55.15
Arno Witte threads a neat ball through to Lennart Littbarski. Lennart Littbarski knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Butt. Steve Butt runs straight at the defence! Steve Butt shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Isaiah Wainwright is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.18
Enrique Alonso breaks forward. Enrique Alonso runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Enrique Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Florian Hanke controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Florian Hanke comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.03
3-2Hauke Höfer clumsily knocks into Enrique Alonso. Hauke Höfer is shown the yellow card! Enrique Alonso runs off the knock.
71.34
Jan Van Nistelrooy knocks the ball forward to Jonas Schäfer. Jonas Schäfer shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Philipp Röhlig!
72.50
Showing composure, Lennart Littbarski plays the ball forward to Raffaele Grabbi. Raffaele Grabbi knocks in a cross ball towards Hauke Höfer. Hauke Höfer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Isaiah Wainwright reads it well. Well saved!
73.34
Jan Van Nistelrooy threads the ball through to Florian Hanke. Florian Hanke tries a spectacular long range effort. Philipp Röhlig easily gets down and covers it.
75.22
Jan Van Nistelrooy comes in with a late challenge on Stefan Busse. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefan Busse runs off the knock.
77.50
Hauke Höfer clumsily knocks into Craig Mason. The referee calls over Hauke Höfer and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Craig Mason grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.01
Bakary Breitner flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Granville who brings the ball under control. Nigel Granville knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastian Beck.
85.36
Enrique Alonso clumsily knocks into Eric Walter. The referee warns Enrique Alonso to calm down! Eric Walter runs off the knock.
87.14
Jan Van Nistelrooy runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jan Van Nistelrooy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Sebastian Beck barges into David Doumenc. The referee calls over Sebastian Beck and shows him a yellow card! David Doumenc grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
47.5%
52.5%
Play Area
27.5%
45%
27.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Florian Hanke of DSC Arminia Bielefeld |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Isaiah Wainwright (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Enrique Alonso (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Craig Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sven Metzler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Christian Matthäus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jan Van Nistelrooy (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Bakary Breitner (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Florian Hanke (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | David Doumenc (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Nigel Granville (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Jonas Schäfer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dietmar Berg (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Julian Wilke (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marino Paauwe (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Philipp Röhlig (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dominic Liddell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastian Beck (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Arno Witte (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Thomas Rösler (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stefan Busse (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Lennart Littbarski (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Eric Walter (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Steve Butt (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Hauke Höfer (ATT) |  | 3 |
| 11. | Raffaele Grabbi (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Guillermo Hill (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sergio Semedo (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kai Emmerlich (DEF) | 0 | |