Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to MSV Duisburg. A crowd of 9,899 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while MSV Duisburg appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Brückner.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while MSV Duisburg appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Brückner.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SV Werder Bremen kick off!
6.13
0-0Malte Kaiser passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Apolloni holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabian N. Apolloni knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Linus Prantl who gathers it comfortably.
9.43
Samir Scheffler hits a low pass to Thomas Eilts. Thomas Eilts knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michel Ten Hag.
14.50
0-0Uwe Reimers barges into Paul Schöll. Uwe Reimers is given a warning by the referee! Paul Schöll runs off the knock.
18.52
Joachim Dalla Bona hacks Paul Meidt from behind! The referee warns Joachim Dalla Bona to calm down! Paul Meidt runs off the knock.
24.52
0-0Joachim Dalla Bona flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni whips in a cross ball towards Paul Schöll. Paul Schöll heads the ball goalwards. Linus Prantl punches it away to safety.
27.19
Paul Meidt passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Thomas Eilts. Thomas Eilts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Sparwasser.
28.15
0-0Kevin Littbarski knocks the ball forward to Paul Schöll. Paul Schöll makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabian N. Apolloni but he's offside!
30.58
Kevin Littbarski clumsily knocks into Samir Scheffler. The referee brings Kevin Littbarski to one side and gives him a warning! Samir Scheffler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.14
0-0Kevin Littbarski comes in with a late challenge on Samir Scheffler. The referee calls over Kevin Littbarski and shows him a yellow card! Samir Scheffler stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Werder Bremen appear unchanged since the first half. MSV Duisburg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
MSV Duisburg start the second half!
49.37
0-0Paul Meidt sees Tobias Friedmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tobias Friedmann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
54.56
With some swift thinking, Thomas Eilts plays the ball forward to Sebastian Winkler. Sebastian Winkler runs straight at the defence! Sebastian Winkler rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Joao Ramos.
60.05
1-0Joachim Dalla Bona makes an attacking run forward. Joachim Dalla Bona knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Schöll. Paul Schöll outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Linus Prantl had no chance!! Goal for SV Werder Bremen!
65.53
Joachim Dalla Bona flicks a high pass forward. Nico Kneissl holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nico Kneissl whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
66.31
Marcel Widmann barges into Guerino Favalli. The referee calls over Marcel Widmann and warns him to calm down! Guerino Favalli runs off the knock.
72.44
Maurizio Di Meglio picks a pass forward to Tobias Friedmann. Tobias Friedmann changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tobias Friedmann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
73.56
Kevin Littbarski makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Littbarski sees Paul Schöll just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Paul Schöll looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.44
2-0SV Werder Bremen have made a substitution with Rainer Kühn replacing Marcel Widmann .
81.12
Thomas Eilts hits a low pass to Tobias Friedmann. Tobias Friedmann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Sparwasser.
83.14
Joachim Dalla Bona flicks a high pass forward to Fabian N. Apolloni who brings the ball under control. Fabian N. Apolloni knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Uwe Reimers.
84.34
Samir Scheffler runs straight at the opposition's defence. Samir Scheffler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.18
Maurizio Di Meglio passes the ball forward to Simon Hässler. Simon Hässler takes it forward alone. Simon Hässler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joao Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
89.32
Kevin Littbarski flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Kühn controls it well on his chest. Rainer Kühn shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
90.00
Sebastian Winkler flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Eilts who brings the ball under control. Thomas Eilts plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Meidt and stumbles forward towards the goal... Thomas Eilts rockets a shot on goal. Good keeping from Joao Ramos as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
2-0Corner kick to MSV Duisburg. Paul Meidt plays it to the near post. Kevin Littbarski reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
29.5%
49.2%
21.3%
Scorers
| Paul Schöll 60, 74 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul Schöll of SV Werder Bremen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Joao Ramos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Michel Ten Hag (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Sparwasser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Malte Kaiser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jan Gelb (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nico Kneissl (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin Littbarski (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Joachim Dalla Bona (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Marcel Widmann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paul Schöll (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Fabian N. Apolloni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nuno Semedo (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Torsten Kühn (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rainer Kühn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Linus Prantl (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gareth Johnson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Uwe Reimers (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Maurizio Di Meglio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Guerino Favalli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Meidt (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Samir Scheffler (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Tobias Friedmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Simon Hässler (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Thomas Eilts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sebastian Winkler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Oliver Zick (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Birkwald (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Simon Cziommer (MID) | 0 | |