Match Report
| MSV Duisburg | MSV Duisburg |  |  | SC Freiburg | SC Freiburg | ||||||||||||||||
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| Hannes Geis | H. Geis |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 |  | Paul Dickov | P. Dickov | |||||||||
| Thomas Birnbaum | T. Birnbaum | | 79 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | Adolfo Soto | A. Soto | |||||||||
| Philipp Völler | P. Völler | | 76 | D | | 3 | | D | 72 |  | Drazen Boban | D. Boban | |||||||||
| Oliver Hamann | O. Hamann | | 63 | D | | 4 | | D | 70 |  | Yuuma Ogawa | Y. Ogawa | |||||||||
| Cesar Oliveira | C. Oliveira |  | 74 | M | | 5 | | D | 66 | | Don Liddell | D. Liddell | |||||||||
| Nikolas Metzger | N. Metzger | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 77 |  | Sol Lawton | S. Lawton | |||||||||
| Moritz Palumbo | M. Palumbo | | 63 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 76 | | Oliver Frieser | O. Frieser | ||||||||
| Jorge Almeida | J. Almeida | | 61 | M | | 8 | | A | 73 | | Gary Carter | G. Carter | |||||||||
| Flavio Villa | F. Villa |  | 80 | A | | 9 | | | A | 68 | | Marcus Dean | M. Dean | ||||||||
| Marc Cooke | M. Cooke | | 80 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Nikolas Matthäus | N. Matthäus | |||||||||
| Martin Kauder | M. Kauder | | 78 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Linus Ziegler | L. Ziegler | |||||||||
| Alexander Davies | A. Davies | | 73 | A | | 12 | | M | 67 | | Mauricio Flores | M. Flores | |||||||||
| Dominic Young | D. Young | | 66 | A | | 13 | | D | 64 | | Oliver Birkwald | O. Birkwald | |||||||||
| Armin Walter | A. Walter | | 61 | G | | 14 | | M | 63 | | Alex McStay | A. McStay | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at MSV Arena where MSV Duisburg play host to SC Freiburg. A crowd of 16,830 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
MSV Duisburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Rahn.
The pitch is in poor condition.
MSV Duisburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Rahn.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SC Freiburg kick off!
2.45
0-0Linus Ziegler hacks Moritz Palumbo from behind! The referee warns Linus Ziegler to calm down! Moritz Palumbo runs off the knock.
4.01
0-0Drazen Boban flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Frieser holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With a delightful solo run, Oliver Frieser stretches the opposition's defence. Oliver Frieser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.51
0-0Thomas Birnbaum flicks a high pass forward to Cesar Oliveira who brings the ball under control. Cesar Oliveira kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Kauder. Martin Kauder knocks in a cross ball towards Cesar Oliveira. Cesar Oliveira outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Paul Dickov is on top of it.
12.44
With a delightful solo run, Oliver Frieser stretches the opposition's defence. Oliver Frieser knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Dean. Marcus Dean connects with a diving header. Hannes Geis comfortably picks it out of the air!
15.19
0-1Sol Lawton breaks forward. Sol Lawton laces a weighted ball forward to Linus Ziegler. Linus Ziegler lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Frieser. Oliver Frieser makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.06
0-1Oliver Hamann flicks a high pass forward. Martin Kauder holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Kauder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Cooke. Marc Cooke whips in a cross ball towards Flavio Villa. Flavio Villa makes a convincing header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
22.20
Thomas Birnbaum flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Palumbo collects the pass. Moritz Palumbo shoots from long range. Solid save from Paul Dickov.
24.03
Oliver Frieser flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Matthäus collects the pass. Nikolas Matthäus lofts in a cross ball towards Marcus Dean. Marcus Dean heads the ball goalwards. Hannes Geis didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
30.54
Oliver Frieser sees a break and surges forward. Oliver Frieser plays a scrappy one-two with Sol Lawton and stumbles forward towards the goal... Oliver Frieser tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
34.37
Oliver Hamann passes the ball forward to Moritz Palumbo. Moritz Palumbo passes the ball forward to Martin Kauder. Martin Kauder controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.01
Oliver Hamann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moritz Palumbo. Moritz Palumbo flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Metzger collects the pass. Nikolas Metzger lofts in a cross ball towards Cesar Oliveira. Cesar Oliveira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.00
Nikolas Metzger knocks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Palumbo. Moritz Palumbo shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
42.41
Martin Kauder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Flavio Villa. Flavio Villa shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Paul Dickov!
44.52
Nikolas Metzger runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nikolas Metzger cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nikolas Metzger provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Paul Dickov is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. MSV Duisburg have changed their lineup with Alexander Davies replacing Philipp Völler. SC Freiburg appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
MSV Duisburg kick off and get the second half underway!
47.37
1-1Sol Lawton makes a simple pass to Linus Ziegler. Linus Ziegler threads the ball through to Marcus Dean but he's offside!
48.18
Alexander Davies passes the ball forward to Moritz Palumbo. Moritz Palumbo flicks a high pass forward to Flavio Villa who brings the ball under control. Flavio Villa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.16
Oliver Hamann chips the ball to his team mate, Cesar Oliveira. Cesar Oliveira flicks a high pass forward to Martin Kauder who brings the ball under control. Martin Kauder shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.30
Moritz Palumbo makes a probing pass to Martin Kauder. Martin Kauder sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
54.21
Oliver Frieser knocks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Matthäus. Nikolas Matthäus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hannes Geis who gathers it comfortably.
55.38
Drazen Boban surges forward with the ball. Drazen Boban knocks in a cross ball towards Linus Ziegler. Linus Ziegler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.26
Adolfo Soto makes a simple pass to Oliver Frieser. Oliver Frieser passes the ball forward to Linus Ziegler. Linus Ziegler knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Lawton. Sol Lawton powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
60.42
1-1MSV Duisburg have made 2 substitutions with Dominic Young replacing Moritz Palumbo and Armin Walter replacing Martin Kauder .SC Freiburg have made 2 substitutions with Oliver Birkwald replacing Gary Carter and Alex McStay replacing Oliver Frieser .
61.49
Drazen Boban flicks a high pass forward to Alex McStay who brings the ball under control. Alex McStay threads a neat ball through to Linus Ziegler. Linus Ziegler lofts in a cross ball towards Alex McStay. Alex McStay outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Hannes Geis manages to gather it.
67.41
Alex McStay flicks a high pass forward. Linus Ziegler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Linus Ziegler shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Hannes Geis. What a great pair of hands!
69.45
Alexander Davies barges into Nikolas Matthäus. Alexander Davies is warned by the referee! Nikolas Matthäus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.01
Nikolas Metzger threads a neat ball through to Marc Cooke. Marc Cooke plays a one-two with Armin Walter and advances towards the goal... Marc Cooke shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
77.57
Nikolas Metzger kicks a strong pass forward to Cesar Oliveira. Cesar Oliveira lofts in a cross ball towards Nikolas Metzger. Nikolas Metzger connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.41
Alexander Davies knocks the ball to his team mate, Armin Walter. Armin Walter shoots from long range but somehow Paul Dickov manages to keep it out.
81.28
Yuuma Ogawa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Soto. Adolfo Soto makes a probing pass to Linus Ziegler. Linus Ziegler plays a one-two with Alex McStay and advances towards the goal... Linus Ziegler side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
84.02
Alex McStay sees Sol Lawton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sol Lawton lofts in a cross ball towards Nikolas Matthäus. Nikolas Matthäus outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Hannes Geis manages to gather it comfortably.
87.23
Dominic Young knocks the ball forward to Marc Cooke. Marc Cooke tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Yuuma Ogawa makes a beautiful solo run. Yuuma Ogawa makes an attacking run forward. Yuuma Ogawa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Hannes Geis gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
26.4%
42.5%
31%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Frieser of SC Freiburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Hannes Geis (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Thomas Birnbaum (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Philipp Völler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oliver Hamann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cesar Oliveira (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nikolas Metzger (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Moritz Palumbo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jorge Almeida (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Flavio Villa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marc Cooke (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Martin Kauder (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alexander Davies (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Dominic Young (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Armin Walter (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Paul Dickov (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Adolfo Soto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Drazen Boban (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Yuuma Ogawa (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Don Liddell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sol Lawton (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Oliver Frieser (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Gary Carter (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marcus Dean (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nikolas Matthäus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Linus Ziegler (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Mauricio Flores (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oliver Birkwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alex McStay (MID) | 7 | |