Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at MSV Arena where MSV Duisburg play host to FC Nürnberg. A crowd of 18,357 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
MSV Duisburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Demetrio Matzuzzi.
The pitch is in good condition.
MSV Duisburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Demetrio Matzuzzi.
0.00
0-0MSV Duisburg get the match underway!
3.05
0-1Sven Beckenbauer kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, Micka‘l Villechalane. Micka‘l Villechalane passes the ball forward to Dietmar Köpke. Dietmar Köpke shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
6.25
0-1Lennart Höfer chips the ball to his team mate, Kai Gerlach. Kai Gerlach shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.00
0-1Simon Völler flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Raff who takes it down. Thomas Raff lofts in a cross ball towards Kai Gerlach. Kai Gerlach powers a header at goal but somehow Torsten Schröder manages to keep it out.
10.19
Paul Liddell passes the ball forward to Dietmar Köpke. Dietmar Köpke lofts in a cross ball towards Micka‘l Villechalane. Micka‘l Villechalane directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
12.45
0-1Simon Hitzlsperger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kai Gerlach. Kai Gerlach knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kai Raff.
16.13
Moritz Eberle plays the ball forward to Lennart Höfer. Lennart Höfer knocks the ball forward to Paul Knapp. Paul Knapp whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Raff. Thomas Raff beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
20.44
Lennart Höfer flicks a high pass forward. Kai Gerlach easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kai Gerlach knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Raff. Thomas Raff is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
21.16
Simon Völler sees a break and surges forward. Simon Völler shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.05
Andres Gutierrez receives the ball from a throw-in from Eric Poschner. Andres Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward to Simon Hitzlsperger who brings the ball under control. Simon Hitzlsperger threads a neat ball through to Paul Knapp. Paul Knapp tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
26.24
Simon Hitzlsperger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Raff. Thomas Raff tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.30
Helder Martins threads a neat ball through to Dietmar Köpke. Dietmar Köpke flicks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Helmer. Lennart Helmer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Nürnberg are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
32.45
0-1Paul Liddell darts forward. Paul Liddell puts a great ball through. Dietmar Köpke runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
36.16
Andres Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward to Lennart Höfer who brings the ball under control. Lennart Höfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Knapp. Paul Knapp knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sven Beckenbauer.
40.41
Lennart Höfer flicks a high ball forward to Kai Gerlach who takes it down. Kai Gerlach sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Torsten Schröder with no chance!! Goal for MSV Duisburg!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. MSV Duisburg appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nürnberg also appear unchanged since the first half. The MSV Duisburg players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
FC Nürnberg kick off!
49.26
1-1Simon Hitzlsperger comes in with a late challenge on Paul Liddell. Simon Hitzlsperger is shown the yellow card! Paul Liddell runs off the knock.
53.21
Sven Beckenbauer plays the ball forward to Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noah Poschner. Noah Poschner whips in a cross ball towards Lennart Helmer. Lennart Helmer makes a convincing header but Thomas Wallner is on top of it.
57.10
Andres Gutierrez makes a probing pass to Lennart Höfer. Lennart Höfer takes it forward alone. Lennart Höfer whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Raff. Thomas Raff connects with a diving header. The keeper, Torsten Schröder, sees it late!! Goal for MSV Duisburg!
60.28
With a delightful solo run, Paul Liddell stretches the opposition's defence. Paul Liddell shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.35
Lennart Höfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Kai Gerlach. Kai Gerlach lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Knapp. Paul Knapp beats his man to it with a header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.47
2-2Andres Gutierrez runs forward with the ball. Andres Gutierrez makes a simple pass to Kai Gerlach. Kai Gerlach advances inside the box! Kai Raff catches Kai Gerlach on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
71.11
Kai Raff knocks the ball forward to Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell sees Dietmar Köpke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dietmar Köpke chips the ball to his team mate, Lennart Helmer. Lennart Helmer takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Thomas Wallner has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.02
Paul Liddell makes a probing pass to Lennart Helmer. Lennart Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Micka‘l Villechalane. Micka‘l Villechalane jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.53
Eric Poschner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lennart Höfer. Lennart Höfer makes a beautiful solo run. Lennart Höfer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
84.30
Paul Liddell clumsily knocks into Moritz Eberle. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Moritz Eberle runs off the knock.
85.03
Moritz Eberle pushes up the pitch. Moritz Eberle makes a beautiful solo run. Moritz Eberle knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Gerlach. Kai Gerlach is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.32
Sven Beckenbauer flicks a high pass forward to Helder Martins who brings the ball under control. Helder Martins hits a low pass to Noah Poschner. Noah Poschner plays a one-two with Dietmar Köpke and rushes in on goal... Noah Poschner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
90.00
Eric Poschner comes in with a late challenge on Micka‘l Villechalane. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Micka‘l Villechalane hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
26.7%
43%
30.2%
Scorers
| Kai Gerlach 40, 85 Thomas Raff 57 | Dietmar Köpke 3 Paul Liddell 60 Lennart Helmer 71 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kai Gerlach of MSV Duisburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Thomas Wallner (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eric Poschner (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Moritz Eberle (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Andres Gutierrez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Völler (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lennart Höfer (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Simon Hitzlsperger (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Marc Welter (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kai Gerlach (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Thomas Raff (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Paul Knapp (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Christian Kauder (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sebastian Nordwald (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gerhard Lange (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Torsten Schröder (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kai Raff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sven Beckenbauer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Norman Mccann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Linus Geis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Helder Martins (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paul Liddell (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Noah Poschner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Micka‘l Villechalane (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dietmar Köpke (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Lennart Helmer (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Gary Thatcher (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mario Ferreira (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arno Schrader (ATT) | 0 | |