Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 19,987 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Matthäus.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Matthäus.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FSV Mainz 05 kick off!
2.22
0-0Helder Martins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lennart Helmer. Lennart Helmer shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
4.39
0-0Markus Jentsch controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kai Scheffler. Kai Scheffler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sven Beckenbauer.
6.06
1-0Sven Beckenbauer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell makes a simple pass to Lennart Helmer. Lennart Helmer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.48
Helder Martins knocks the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Köpke. Dietmar Köpke shoots from 20 yards. Superb reactions from Sebastian Widmann. What a save!
12.33
1-0Paul Liddell makes a probing pass to Micka‘l Villechalane. Micka‘l Villechalane makes a pass forward but Dietmar Köpke makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
14.24
1-0Markus Jentsch threads a neat ball through to Florian Eberle. Florian Eberle controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.39
From the throw-in, Helder Martins picks out Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul Liddell plays a one-two with Lennart Helmer and advances towards the goal... Paul Liddell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
21.17
Nikolas Ziege makes a probing pass to Florian Eberle. Florian Eberle controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Torsten Schröder smothers it!
26.36
David Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Florian Eberle. Florian Eberle sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
28.07
David Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward to Florian Eberle who brings the ball under control. Florian Eberle knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Norman Mccann.
30.36
Markus Jentsch passes the ball forward to Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Eberle. Florian Eberle makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.43
Ferdi Dreef flicks a high pass forward. Markus Jentsch controls it well on his chest. Markus Jentsch knocks the ball to his team mate, Kai Scheffler. Kai Scheffler rushes past Norman Mccann! Kai Scheffler muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nürnberg appear unchanged since the first half. FSV Mainz 05 also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Nürnberg players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
FC Nürnberg start the second half!
47.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Helder Martins plays the ball forward to Dietmar Köpke. Dietmar Köpke shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
49.56
Ferdi Dreef makes a simple pass to Markus Jentsch. Markus Jentsch sees Florian Eberle in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Florian Eberle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.01
Norman Mccann flicks a high ball forward to Helder Martins who takes it down. Helder Martins makes a probing pass to Lennart Helmer. Lennart Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Noah Poschner. Noah Poschner makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Nürnberg!
60.04
David Gascoigne receives the ball from a throw-in from Markus Jentsch. David Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Marc Rummenigge holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marc Rummenigge advances inside the box! Marc Rummenigge comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.53
Norman Mccann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Lennart Helmer. Lennart Helmer passes the ball forward to Dietmar Köpke. Dietmar Köpke comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is miles over!
72.03
Paul Liddell makes a probing pass to Noah Poschner. Noah Poschner shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Sebastian Widmann smothers it!
73.26
Ferdi Dreef threads a neat ball through to Markus Jentsch. Markus Jentsch deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kai Scheffler. Kai Scheffler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Norman Mccann.
78.50
Vincenzo Erler surges forward with the ball. Vincenzo Erler whips in a cross ball towards Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.54
Marcel Lorenz threads a neat ball through to Markus Jentsch. Markus Jentsch flicks a high pass forward to Marc Rummenigge who brings the ball under control. Marc Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.35
Norman Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Helder Martins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Helder Martins sees Dietmar Köpke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dietmar Köpke shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.36
Sven Beckenbauer chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell threads the ball through to Noah Poschner. Noah Poschner cuts inside the box! Noah Poschner side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
87.55
David Gascoigne knocks the ball to his team mate, Kai Scheffler. Kai Scheffler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52%
48%
Play Area
28%
45.3%
26.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marc Rummenigge of FSV Mainz 05 |
Match Ratings
| 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) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Micka‘l Villechalane (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dietmar Köpke (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lennart Helmer (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gary Thatcher (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mario Ferreira (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arno Schrader (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sebastian Widmann (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Pascal Scholz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcel Lorenz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ferdi Dreef (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Vincenzo Erler (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | David Gascoigne (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Markus Jentsch (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nikolas Ziege (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Florian Eberle (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Kai Scheffler (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Marc Rummenigge (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Harvey Jacobs (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jan Lorenz (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sebastian Ahrens (ATT) | 0 | |