Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Allianz Arena where FC Bayern Munich play host to MSV Duisburg. A crowd of 18,808 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Bayern Munich are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while MSV Duisburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vincenzo Rahn.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Bayern Munich are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while MSV Duisburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vincenzo Rahn.
0.00
0-0FC Bayern Munich kick off!
4.53
0-0Alfredo Diez clumsily knocks into Sebastian Nordwald. Alfredo Diez is shown the yellow card! Sebastian Nordwald stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.36
0-0Anton Seibert kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Hitzlsperger. Simon Hitzlsperger knocks the ball forward to Thomas Raff. Thomas Raff controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
8.36
0-0John McStay comes in with a late challenge on Umberto Capecchi. The referee brings John McStay to one side and gives him a warning! Umberto Capecchi runs off the knock.
9.45
0-0Simon Völler flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Raff holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Raff tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
16.09
Paul Knapp clumsily knocks into Jamie Froggatt. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jamie Froggatt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.37
Gennaro Lorenzi makes a beautiful solo run. Gennaro Lorenzi shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
28.08
1-0With a delightful solo run, Gennaro Lorenzi stretches the opposition's defence. Gennaro Lorenzi whips in a cross ball towards Julian Scholz. Julian Scholz rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
32.42
1-0Bakary Möller takes it forward alone. Bakary Möller makes a great pass forward. Julian Scholz runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
36.56
Anton Seibert makes a probing pass to John McStay. With a delightful solo run, John McStay stretches the opposition's defence. John McStay shoots from distance but Zerbini Evangelisti reads it well. Great keeping!
40.25
Umberto Capecchi makes a beautiful solo run. Umberto Capecchi puts a great ball through. Datti Mohamed Tasso runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Bayern Munich appear unchanged since the first half. MSV Duisburg also appear unchanged since the first half. The MSV Duisburg players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
MSV Duisburg start the second half!
47.05
Gennaro Lorenzi barges into Simon Völler. Gennaro Lorenzi is warned by the referee! Simon Völler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.55
Khaliloul Doukantie sees space and advances. With a delightful solo run, Khaliloul Doukantie stretches the opposition's defence. Khaliloul Doukantie knocks the ball forward to Datti Mohamed Tasso but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
49.22
Gennaro Lorenzi hits a low pass to Datti Mohamed Tasso. Datti Mohamed Tasso plays a scrappy one-two with Julian Scholz and stumbles forward towards the goal... Datti Mohamed Tasso muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
51.16
Umberto Capecchi flicks a high ball forward to Alfredo Diez who takes it down. Alfredo Diez knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Scholz. Julian Scholz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Thomas Wallner gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
53.52
Lennart Höfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Knapp. Paul Knapp lofts in a cross ball towards Kai Gerlach. Kai Gerlach makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Zerbini Evangelisti had no chance!! Goal for MSV Duisburg!
57.30
Umberto Capecchi catches Simon Hitzlsperger on the ankles. The referee calls over Umberto Capecchi and shows him a yellow card! Simon Hitzlsperger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.13
Umberto Capecchi sees a break and surges forward. Umberto Capecchi whips in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Tasso. Datti Mohamed Tasso connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
63.43
Anton Seibert passes the ball forward to Lennart Höfer. Lennart Höfer knocks the ball forward to Kai Gerlach. Kai Gerlach finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Zerbini Evangelisti effortlessly smothers it!
72.58
Bakary Möller catches John McStay on the ankles. The referee calls over Bakary Möller and shows him a yellow card! John McStay runs off the knock.
73.49
Gennaro Lorenzi barges into Lennart Höfer. The referee warns Gennaro Lorenzi again to calm down! Lennart Höfer stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.09
Simon Völler knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Knapp. Paul Knapp knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Gerlach. Kai Gerlach jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
77.35
Khaliloul Doukantie makes a probing pass to Gennaro Lorenzi. Gennaro Lorenzi hits a low pass to Alfredo Diez. Alfredo Diez knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Scholz. Julian Scholz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.38
2-1Lennart Höfer chips the ball to his team mate, Kai Gerlach. Kai Gerlach knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.53
Khaliloul Doukantie chips the ball to his team mate, Umberto Capecchi. Umberto Capecchi flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Diez. Alfredo Diez lofts in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Tasso. Datti Mohamed Tasso heads the ball goalwards. Thomas Wallner didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
Christian Kauder makes a probing pass to Simon Hitzlsperger. Simon Hitzlsperger flicks a high pass forward to Paul Knapp who brings the ball under control. Paul Knapp makes a great pass forward. Kai Gerlach runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
19.1%
47.1%
33.8%
Scorers
| Julian Scholz 28, 77 | Kai Gerlach 54 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Julian Scholz of FC Bayern Munich |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Zerbini Evangelisti (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paul McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Khaliloul Doukantie (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jamie Froggatt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Michael Blatsis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Umberto Capecchi (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Bakary Möller (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Gennaro Lorenzi (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Datti Mohamed Tasso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alfredo Diez (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Julian Scholz (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Stuart Taylor (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Toshihiro Nanami (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gerhard Döring (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Thomas Wallner (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Christian Kauder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastian Nordwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Anton Seibert (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lennart Höfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Simon Völler (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | John McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Simon Hitzlsperger (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kai Gerlach (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Thomas Raff (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paul Knapp (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Gerhard Lange (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eric Vogel (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marc Welter (MID) | 0 | |