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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Tivoli where Alemannia Aachen play host to MSV Duisburg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Alemannia Aachen and MSV Duisburg are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Helmer.


0.00
MSV Duisburg start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.39
Nikolas Metzger threads the ball through to Marc Cooke. Marc Cooke shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
3.20
Cesar Oliveira hacks Stefan Reimers from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefan Reimers runs off the knock.
9.19
Showing composure, Yurtcan Özalan picks a pass forward to Stefan Reimers. With a delightful solo run, Stefan Reimers stretches the opposition's defence. Stefan Reimers lofts in a cross ball towards David Minghelli. David Minghelli outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.48
Oliver Hamann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Cooke. Marc Cooke knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Kauder. Martin Kauder is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Thomas Zick gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
15.12
Nikolas Metzger flicks a high pass forward to Jorge Almeida who brings the ball under control. Jorge Almeida shoots from 20 yards but Thomas Zick is on top of it.
20.17
Simon Streich hits a low pass to Mervin Potts. Mervin Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Del Sol. Ricardo Del Sol heads the ball goalwards but it flies just wide!
22.26
Simon Streich knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Overath. Jonas Overath shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.23
Jonas Overath makes a simple pass to Godwin West. Godwin West knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Streich. Simon Streich beats his man to it with a header but it flies just wide!
30.32
Thomas Birnbaum advances with the ball. Thomas Birnbaum tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
32.07
Godwin West hacks Oliver Hamann from behind! Godwin West is warned by the referee! Oliver Hamann stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.44
Mervin Potts clumsily knocks into Thomas Birnbaum. The referee calls over Mervin Potts and shows him a yellow card! Thomas Birnbaum hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.09
Stefan Reimers flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Del Sol holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ricardo Del Sol lofts in a cross ball towards Godwin West. Godwin West connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.36
Stefan Reimers sees David Minghelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Minghelli lofts in a cross ball towards Mervin Potts. Mervin Potts outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Hannes Geis gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
44.26
Thomas Birnbaum plays the ball forward to Moritz Palumbo. Moritz Palumbo makes a probing pass to Marc Cooke. Marc Cooke shoots from 20 yards but Thomas Zick is on top of it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alemannia Aachen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. MSV Duisburg have changed their lineup with Alexander Davies replacing Philipp Völler. The MSV Duisburg players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Alemannia Aachen kick off the second half!
47.38
Flavio Villa catches Copain Verhoeven on the ankles. Flavio Villa is shown the yellow card! Copain Verhoeven runs off the knock.
48.17
Oliver Hamann takes it forward alone. Oliver Hamann flicks a high pass forward. Marc Cooke controls it well on his chest. Marc Cooke advances inside the box! Yurtcan Özalan comes in with a late challenge on Marc Cooke. Penalty not given!!
49.32
Nikolas Metzger flicks a high ball forward to Marc Cooke who takes it down. Marc Cooke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Yurtcan Özalan.
57.34
Alexander Davies makes a probing pass to Cesar Oliveira. Cesar Oliveira kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Kauder. Martin Kauder flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Palumbo controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Moritz Palumbo strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.03
MSV Duisburg have made 2 substitutions with Dominic Young replacing Moritz Palumbo and Armin Walter replacing Martin Kauder .
61.08
Simon Streich chips the ball to his team mate, Jonas Overath. Jonas Overath edges inside the box! Jonas Overath looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Hannes Geis with no chance!! Goal for Alemannia Aachen!
66.52
Copain Verhoeven flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Reimers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Reimers whips in a cross ball towards David Minghelli. David Minghelli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
69.37
Ricardo Del Sol comes in with a late challenge on Armin Walter. The referee calls over Ricardo Del Sol and shows him a yellow card! Armin Walter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.11
Nikolas Metzger hacks David Minghelli from behind! The referee calls over Nikolas Metzger and warns him to calm down! David Minghelli runs off the knock.
75.22
Jorge Almeida passes the ball forward to Nikolas Metzger. Nikolas Metzger shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.55
Alexander Davies plays a long ball forward. Dominic Young knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Cooke. Marc Cooke connects with a diving header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.12
Jorge Almeida chips the ball to his team mate, Armin Walter. Armin Walter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yurtcan Özalan.
79.59
Stefan Reimers hits a low pass to David Minghelli. David Minghelli deftly passes the ball to Mervin Potts, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Mervin Potts provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Hannes Geis with no chance!! Goal for Alemannia Aachen!
84.35
With a delightful solo run, Nikolas Metzger stretches the opposition's defence. Nikolas Metzger edges inside the box! Nikolas Metzger looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Thomas Zick smothers it!
85.08
Alexander Davies comes in with a late challenge on Stefan Reimers. Alexander Davies is shown the yellow card! Stefan Reimers stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.11
Jonas Overath chips the ball to his team mate, Mervin Potts. Mervin Potts tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
2
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
26%
42.5%
31.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Minghelli of Alemannia Aachen

Match Ratings
1.Thomas Zick (GK)
7
2.Yurtcan Özalan (DEF)
6
3.Copain Verhoeven (DEF)
6
4.Anton Scheffler (DEF)
6
5.Simon Streich (MID)
7
6.Jonas Overath (MID)goal scored
8
7.Stefan Reimers (MID)
8
8.Ricardo Del Sol (MID)yellow card
6
9.Mervin Potts (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
10.Godwin West (ATT)goal scored
7
11.David Minghelli (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Carsten Jensen (ATT)
0
13.Manuel Andrade (MID)
0
14.Martin Linke (ATT)
0

1.Hannes Geis (GK)
7
2.Thomas Birnbaum (DEF)
6
3.Philipp Völler (DEF)
6
4.Oliver Hamann (DEF)
6
5.Cesar Oliveira (MID)yellow card
5
6.Nikolas Metzger (MID)
7
7.Moritz Palumbo (MID)goal scored
8
8.Jorge Almeida (MID)
6
9.Flavio Villa (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Marc Cooke (ATT)
6
11.Martin Kauder (ATT)
6
 
12.Alexander Davies (ATT)yellow card
5
13.Dominic Young (ATT)
6
14.Armin Walter (GK)
6