Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadion am Bruchweg where FSV Mainz 05 play host to SV Werder Bremen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FSV Mainz 05 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Nikolas Schulze.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FSV Mainz 05 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Nikolas Schulze.
0.00
The first half starts with FSV Mainz 05 kicking off!
8.51
Kevin Littbarski threads a neat ball through to Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.31
With some swift thinking, Pablo Barkero plays the ball forward to Malte Ziegler. Malte Ziegler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Molowny. Frederico Molowny shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
12.43
Joachim Dalla Bona flicks a high ball forward to Nico Kneissl who takes it down. Nico Kneissl shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Nikolas Janes smothers it!
18.04
Chris Riggott flicks a high pass forward. Mick Marsden controls it well on his chest. Mick Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Molowny controls it well on his chest. Frederico Molowny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.51
Kevin Littbarski flicks a high pass forward to Nico Kneissl who brings the ball under control. Nico Kneissl whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann heads the ball goalwards but somehow Nikolas Janes manages to keep it out.
36.37
Kevin Littbarski flicks a high pass forward to Joachim Dalla Bona who brings the ball under control. Joachim Dalla Bona knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Terry Bishop.
38.02
Nico Kneissl kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Sparwasser. Leon Sparwasser decides to run forward with the ball. Leon Sparwasser tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Nikolas Janes.
39.39
Joachim Dalla Bona controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Riemann. Steffen Riemann whips in a cross ball towards Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
42.57
Steed Cabezas threads a neat ball through to Dion Fletcher. Dion Fletcher flicks the ball to his team mate, Benito Barone. Some silky footwork from Benito Barone provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.42
Dion Fletcher makes a beautiful solo run. Dion Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Sparwasser.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FSV Mainz 05 appear unchanged since the first half. SV Werder Bremen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
SV Werder Bremen start the second half!
48.38
Leon Sparwasser brings the ball forward. Leon Sparwasser flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Widmann collects the pass. Marcel Widmann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Terry Bishop.
49.40
Mick Marsden threads the ball through to Frederico Molowny. Frederico Molowny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.20
Pablo Barkero flicks a high ball forward to Steed Cabezas who takes it down. Steed Cabezas makes a probing pass to Robert Van Fessem. Robert Van Fessem shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.11
Terry Bishop runs straight at the opposition's defence. Terry Bishop knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jan Gelb.
77.13
SV Werder Bremen have made a substitution with Nuno Semedo replacing Michel Ten Hag .
79.07
Joachim Dalla Bona deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steed Cabezas.
81.34
Dion Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Molowny collects the pass. Frederico Molowny knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Silvio Lima who gathers it comfortably.
83.49
Leon Sparwasser flicks a high pass forward. Nico Kneissl collects the pass. Nico Kneissl knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pablo Barkero.
87.01
Chris Riggott passes the ball forward to Mick Marsden. Mick Marsden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dion Fletcher. Dion Fletcher plays a one-two with Frederico Molowny and rushes in on goal... Dion Fletcher side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.39
Kevin Littbarski flicks a high pass forward to Nico Kneissl who brings the ball under control. Nico Kneissl edges inside the box! Nico Kneissl looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Nikolas Janes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
27.9%
48.5%
23.5%
Scorers
| Nico Kneissl 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nico Kneissl of SV Werder Bremen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nikolas Janes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Terry Bishop (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Chris Riggott (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Steed Cabezas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pablo Barkero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mick Marsden (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dion Fletcher (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Malte Ziegler (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Frederico Molowny (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Benito Barone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Robert Van Fessem (MID) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tomas Muzzi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Karim Brocard (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rainer Kohler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Silvio Lima (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Michel Ten Hag (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Sparwasser (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Alexander Ahrens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jan Gelb (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nico Kneissl (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 7. | Kevin Littbarski (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Joachim Dalla Bona (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Marcel Widmann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Steffen Riemann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fabian N. Apolloni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nuno Semedo (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Torsten Kühn (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Schöll (ATT) | 0 | |











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