Match Report


FC NürnbergFC Nürnberg     Hertha BSCHertha BSC
Computer Player Computer Player Ian Bishop Ian Bishop
Torsten SchröderT. Schröder61
G
1
G
77Lars BragstadL. Bragstad
Kai RaffK. Raff77
D
2
D
78Anders HakanssonA. Hakansson
Sven BeckenbauerS. Beckenbauer70
D
3
D
80Stefanos KarnezisS. Karnezis
Norman MccannN. Mccann68
D
4
D
74Paul BreyerP. Breyer
Linus GeisL. Geis65
D
captain5
M
83Kai EngelsK. Engels
Helder MartinsH. Martins69
M
6
M
81John DavidsonJ. Davidson
Paul LiddellP. Liddell66
M
7captain
M
81Julian PoschnerJ. Poschner
Noah PoschnerN. Poschner74
A
8
M
82Hugo RamirezH. Ramirez
Micka‘l VillechalaneM. Villechalane70
A
9
A
79Nikolas ThielemannN. Thielemann
Dietmar KöpkeD. Köpke67
A
10
A
79Caio CostaC. Costa
Lennart HelmerL. Helmer66
A
11
A
76Pedro Henrique AldairP. Aldair
 
Gary ThatcherG. Thatcher64
M
12
D
87Marcus JonssenM. Jonssen
Mario FerreiraM. Ferreira64
A
13
M
90Alexandre FernandezA. Fernandez
Arno SchraderA. Schrader62
A
14
A
78David ZieglerD. Ziegler

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to Hertha BSC. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hertha BSC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dietmar Haller.


0.00
FC Nürnberg start the match!
2.08
Norman Mccann sees a break and surges forward. Norman Mccann hits a low pass to Dietmar Köpke. Dietmar Köpke knocks the ball to his team mate, Micka‘l Villechalane. Micka‘l Villechalane looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
6.11
Julian Poschner hits a low pass to Pedro Henrique Aldair. Pedro Henrique Aldair skips past Sven Beckenbauer! Some awkward footwork from Pedro Henrique Aldair provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
9.26
Anders Hakansson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Poschner. Julian Poschner brings the ball forward. Julian Poschner knocks in a cross ball towards Caio Costa. Caio Costa powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.11
Kai Engels sees space and advances. Kai Engels whips in a cross ball towards Nikolas Thielemann. Nikolas Thielemann makes a convincing header but it whistles just wide of the post!
18.17
Paul Liddell clumsily knocks into Julian Poschner. The referee calls over Paul Liddell and warns him to calm down! Julian Poschner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.33
Paul Liddell catches Hugo Ramirez on the ankles. The referee brings Paul Liddell to one side and gives him another warning! Hugo Ramirez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.22
John Davidson plays the ball forward to Pedro Henrique Aldair. Pedro Henrique Aldair knocks in a cross ball towards Nikolas Thielemann. Nikolas Thielemann makes a looping header on goal. Torsten Schröder manages to gather it.
42.28
Paul Liddell kicks a strong pass forward to Noah Poschner. Noah Poschner finds some space and shoots from distance but Lars Bragstad is on top of it.
44.17
Paul Liddell flicks a high pass forward to Dietmar Köpke who brings the ball under control. Dietmar Köpke passes the ball forward to Noah Poschner. Paul Breyer barges into Noah Poschner. Penalty for FC Nürnberg!!
44.17
The referee points to the spot..
45.00
Dietmar Köpke calmly steps up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed into the top right corner. Goal!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nürnberg appear unchanged since the first half. Hertha BSC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hertha BSC kick off!
48.10
Julian Poschner comes in with a late challenge on Paul Liddell. Julian Poschner is warned by the referee! Paul Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.33
Paul Liddell receives the ball from a throw-in from Helder Martins. Paul Liddell threads a neat ball through to Lennart Helmer. Lennart Helmer skips past Paul Breyer! Paul Breyer comes in with a late challenge on Lennart Helmer. Penalty not given!!
55.37
Stefanos Karnezis flicks a high pass forward. John Davidson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Davidson threads a neat ball through to Pedro Henrique Aldair. Pedro Henrique Aldair shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Torsten Schröder. What a great pair of hands!
59.08
John Davidson runs straight at the opposition's defence. John Davidson shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Torsten Schröder manages to gather it effortlessly.
60.29
Stefanos Karnezis chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Poschner. Julian Poschner plays the ball forward to Pedro Henrique Aldair. Pedro Henrique Aldair knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Torsten Schröder who gathers it comfortably.
61.49
Kai Engels chips the ball to his team mate, Caio Costa. Caio Costa shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
67.02
John Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Thielemann collects the pass. Nikolas Thielemann deftly passes the ball to Caio Costa, releasing him through on goal. Norman Mccann hacks Caio Costa from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
69.03
John Davidson passes the ball forward to Pedro Henrique Aldair. Pedro Henrique Aldair plays a scrappy one-two with Nikolas Thielemann and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Pedro Henrique Aldair provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.23
John Davidson flicks a high ball forward to Nikolas Thielemann who takes it down. Nikolas Thielemann knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Pedro Henrique Aldair is offside!
79.58
With great vision, Stefanos Karnezis plays the ball forward to John Davidson. John Davidson plays the ball forward to Nikolas Thielemann. Nikolas Thielemann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
81.58
Paul Breyer knocks the ball to his team mate, Kai Engels. Kai Engels brings the ball forward. Kai Engels plays a quick one-two with Pedro Henrique Aldair and rushes in on goal... Kai Engels shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.40
John Davidson barges into Paul Liddell. John Davidson is given a warning by the referee! Paul Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.59
John Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Henrique Aldair holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Henrique Aldair controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Torsten Schröder keeps it out!
89.24
With great vision, Helder Martins plays the ball forward to Micka‘l Villechalane. Micka‘l Villechalane finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

FC Nürnberg

Hertha BSC
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
27.4%
72.6%
Play Area
31.5%
45.2%
23.3%

Scorers
Dietmar Köpke 45 (p)
Caio Costa 9
Kai Engels 82

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kai Engels of Hertha BSC

Match Ratings
1.Torsten Schröder (GK)
8
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)
6
8.Noah Poschner (ATT)
6
9.Micka‘l Villechalane (ATT)
6
10.Dietmar Köpke (ATT)goal scored
6
11.Lennart Helmer (ATT)
6
 
12.Gary Thatcher (MID)
0
13.Mario Ferreira (ATT)
0
14.Arno Schrader (ATT)
0

1.Lars Bragstad (GK)
6
2.Anders Hakansson (DEF)
7
3.Stefanos Karnezis (DEF)
7
4.Paul Breyer (DEF)
6
5.Kai Engels (MID)goal scored
9
6.John Davidson (MID)
8
7.Julian Poschner (MID)
7
8.Hugo Ramirez (MID)
6
9.Nikolas Thielemann (ATT)
6
10.Caio Costa (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Pedro Henrique Aldair (ATT)
8
 
12.Marcus Jonssen (DEF)
0
13.Alexandre Fernandez (MID)
0
14.David Ziegler (ATT)
0