Match Report


FC Bayern MunichFC Bayern Munich     FC NürnbergFC Nürnberg
Steve DunnSteve Dunn Olly Martin Olly Martin
Antonio GarridoA. Garrido75
G
1
G
80Vincenzo HallerV. Haller
Paul WhiteP. White73
D
2
D
76Anton MüllerA. Müller
Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith71
D
3
D
73Nicolas BuchwaldN. Buchwald
Oliver SachsO. Sachs70
D
4
D
79Hannes LindnerH. Lindner
Diogo OliveiraD. Oliveira82
M
5
D
81Gerhard HollmerG. Hollmer
Ásmundur ThórhallssonÁ. Thórhallsson81
M
6captain
M
76Anton KaiserA. Kaiser
Nicholas RichardsN. Richards75
M
captain7
M
80Nils BartschN. Bartsch
Martin FloresM. Flores74
M
8
M
83Pascal BirkwaldP. Birkwald
Florin StingaF. Stinga73
A
9
A
86Stefan BreitnerS. Breitner
Rainer MasurR. Masur70
A
10
A
71Sven BusseS. Busse
Nikolas KauderN. Kauder70
A
11
A
74Arno GelbA. Gelb
 
Oliver WinklerO. Winkler69
A
12
D
82Maximilian NiedermayrM. Niedermayr
Bakary MüllerB. Müller69
A
13
M
83Linus SchrammL. Schramm
Stefan VogelS. Vogel69
D
14
A
69Simon BierhoffS. Bierhoff

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Allianz Arena where FC Bayern Munich play host to FC Nürnberg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Bayern Munich are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Torsten Eilts.


0.00
FC Bayern Munich start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.16
Nils Bartsch flicks a high ball forward to Anton Kaiser who takes it down. Anton Kaiser kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Gelb but the referee indicates it's offside!
4.23
Hannes Lindner makes a probing pass to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb chips the ball to his team mate, Sven Busse. Sven Busse knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Garrido who gathers it comfortably.
9.56
Nicolas Buchwald makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerhard Hollmer. Gerhard Hollmer makes a simple pass to Pascal Birkwald. Pascal Birkwald lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
12.49
Matt Naysmith passes the ball forward to Nikolas Kauder. Nikolas Kauder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.28
Diogo Oliveira passes the ball forward to Ásmundur Thórhallsson. Ásmundur Thórhallsson shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Vincenzo Haller!
18.11
Sven Busse kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb whips in a cross ball towards Sven Busse. Sven Busse connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Antonio Garrido is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.21
Nicholas Richards passes the ball forward to Martin Flores. Martin Flores lofts in a cross ball towards Nikolas Kauder. With a superhuman jump, Nikolas Kauder connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.32
Anton Müller flicks the ball to his team mate, Nils Bartsch. Nils Bartsch flicks a high pass forward. Sven Busse holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sven Busse knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Garrido who gathers it comfortably.
27.37
Hannes Lindner chips the ball to his team mate, Nils Bartsch. Nils Bartsch sees Sven Busse in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sven Busse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.03
Gerhard Hollmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pascal Birkwald. Seeing a gap ahead, Pascal Birkwald picks a pass forward to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul White.
36.39
Nicolas Buchwald flicks the ball to his team mate, Nils Bartsch. Nils Bartsch sees space and advances. Nils Bartsch shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.25
Pascal Birkwald passes the ball forward to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pascal Birkwald but he's offside!
44.07
Nicolas Buchwald threads a neat ball through to Pascal Birkwald. Pascal Birkwald finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Bayern Munich appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nürnberg also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Bayern Munich players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Nürnberg kick off!
54.46
Paul White threads a neat ball through to Diogo Oliveira. Diogo Oliveira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Flores. Martin Flores whips in a cross ball towards Florin Stinga. Florin Stinga is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
55.11
Nicolas Buchwald deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pascal Birkwald. Pascal Birkwald changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pascal Birkwald whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner connects with a diving header. Antonio Garrido picks it out of the air!
60.23
FC Bayern Munich have made 3 substitutions with Oliver Winkler replacing Matt Naysmith, Bakary Müller replacing Ásmundur Thórhallsson and Stefan Vogel replacing Florin Stinga .FC Nürnberg have made a substitution with Simon Bierhoff replacing Stefan Breitner .
66.19
Gerhard Hollmer comes in with a late challenge on Diogo Oliveira. The referee calls over Gerhard Hollmer and warns him to calm down! Diogo Oliveira runs off the knock.
69.51
Bakary Müller threads the ball through to Rainer Masur. Rainer Masur lofts in a cross ball towards Nikolas Kauder. Nikolas Kauder connects with a diving header. Vincenzo Haller didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
73.30
Nicolas Buchwald hoofs the ball up the pitch. Simon Bierhoff edges inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Simon Bierhoff provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
81.31
Hannes Lindner flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Buchwald collects the pass. Nicolas Buchwald knocks the ball to his team mate, Pascal Birkwald. Pascal Birkwald knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Garrido who gathers it comfortably.
85.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Nils Bartsch plays the ball forward to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb whips in a cross ball towards Anton Kaiser. With a superhuman jump, Anton Kaiser connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Good keeping from Antonio Garrido as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
86.14
Corner kick to FC Nürnberg. Anton Kaiser plays it to the far post. Antonio Garrido gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

FC Bayern Munich

FC Nürnberg
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35%
65%
Play Area
28.7%
41.2%
30%

Scorers
Stefan Breitner 10
Sven Busse 18

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Buchwald of FC Nürnberg

Match Ratings
1.Antonio Garrido (GK)
7
2.Paul White (DEF)
7
3.Matt Naysmith (DEF)
6
4.Oliver Sachs (DEF)
6
5.Diogo Oliveira (MID)
7
6.Ásmundur Thórhallsson (MID)
6
7.Nicholas Richards (MID)
6
8.Martin Flores (MID)
6
9.Florin Stinga (ATT)
6
10.Rainer Masur (ATT)
6
11.Nikolas Kauder (ATT)
6
 
12.Oliver Winkler (ATT)
6
13.Bakary Müller (ATT)
6
14.Stefan Vogel (DEF)
6

1.Vincenzo Haller (GK)
7
2.Anton Müller (DEF)
6
3.Nicolas Buchwald (DEF)
9
4.Hannes Lindner (DEF)
7
5.Gerhard Hollmer (DEF)
6
6.Anton Kaiser (MID)
6
7.Nils Bartsch (MID)
7
8.Pascal Birkwald (MID)
8
9.Stefan Breitner (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Sven Busse (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Arno Gelb (ATT)
7
 
12.Maximilian Niedermayr (DEF)
0
13.Linus Schramm (MID)
0
14.Simon Bierhoff (ATT)
6