Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Allianz Arena where FC Bayern Munich play host to SC Freiburg. A crowd of 16,166 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Bayern Munich are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nikolas Schulze.


0.00
SC Freiburg kick off the first half!
4.08
Ásmundur Thórhallsson catches John Hansen on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Hansen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.41
Jonas Jaschke threads a neat ball through to John Hansen. John Hansen tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
8.19
Jonas Jaschke chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Wilcox. Paul Wilcox knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Garrido who gathers it comfortably.
12.44
Ásmundur Thórhallsson chips the ball to his team mate, Florin Stinga. Florin Stinga knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Flores. Martin Flores finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Nikolas Thielemann is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
14.37
Martin Flores deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Kauder. Nikolas Kauder lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Oliveira. With a superhuman jump, Diogo Oliveira connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Alexander Busse manages to gather it effortlessly.
20.39
Roberto Vidal receives the ball from a throw-in from John Hansen. Roberto Vidal passes the ball forward to Ivan Molina. Ivan Molina knocks in a cross ball towards John Hansen. With a superhuman jump, John Hansen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball strikes Matt Naysmith's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
21.22
Corner kick to SC Freiburg. Jonas Jaschke plays it to the far post. Antonio Garrido drops low and scoops up the ball.
22.40
Stefan Vogel sees Nikolas Kauder in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nikolas Kauder finds some space and shoots from distance but Alexander Busse reads it well. Good keeping!
24.19
Matt Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Florin Stinga. Florin Stinga kicks a strong pass forward to Nikolas Kauder. Nikolas Kauder lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Winkler. Oliver Winkler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.10
Stuart Johnstone hacks Nicholas Richards from behind! The referee brings Stuart Johnstone to one side and gives him a warning! Nicholas Richards runs off the knock.
30.10
Free kick to FC Bayern Munich just outside the area...
33.29
Florin Stinga takes a stuttering run up and slams a blazing shot around the edge of the wall. It's in!! Alexander Busse had no chance!!
36.28
Leon Schröder threads the ball through to Ivan Molina. Ivan Molina knocks the ball forward to Paul Wilcox. Paul Wilcox knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.15
Matt Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Ásmundur Thórhallsson controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Ásmundur Thórhallsson plays the ball forward to Oliver Winkler. Oliver Winkler whips in a cross ball towards Ásmundur Thórhallsson. Ásmundur Thórhallsson powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.40
Paul Wilcox threads a neat ball through to John Hansen. John Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Jaschke. Jonas Jaschke shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Antonio Garrido!
44.35
Jonas Jaschke runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jonas Jaschke knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but John Hansen is offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Bayern Munich appear unchanged since the first half. SC Freiburg also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Bayern Munich kick off and get the second half underway!
47.56
Martin Flores deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Winkler. Oliver Winkler knocks in a cross ball towards Nikolas Kauder. Nikolas Kauder powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
51.34
Ásmundur Thórhallsson plays the ball forward to Nikolas Kauder. Nikolas Kauder knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Johnstone.
53.30
Matt Naysmith decides to run forward with the ball. Matt Naysmith shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
54.54
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
57.38
Ivan Molina knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Schröder. Leon Schröder knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ásmundur Thórhallsson.
60.24
FC Bayern Munich have made 3 substitutions with Marc Schönenborn replacing Matt Naysmith, Rainer Masur replacing Ásmundur Thórhallsson and Julian Nahrstedt replacing Florin Stinga .
65.25
Paul Wilcox hacks Paul White from behind! Paul Wilcox is warned by the referee! Paul White stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.34
Oliver Birnbaum threads a neat ball through to Ivan Molina. Ivan Molina hits a low pass to Paul Wilcox. Paul Wilcox sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
72.55
Seeing a gap ahead, Marc Schönenborn plays the ball forward to Nicholas Richards. Nicholas Richards flicks a high pass forward. Julian Nahrstedt controls it well on his chest. Julian Nahrstedt whips in a cross ball towards Nikolas Kauder. Nikolas Kauder powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.50
Paul White comes in with a late challenge on Paul Wilcox. Paul White is shown the yellow card! Paul Wilcox hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.50
Rainer Masur sees space and advances. Rainer Masur knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Oliveira. Diogo Oliveira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.52
Jonas Jaschke sees a break and surges forward. With vision, Jonas Jaschke plays the ball forward to John Hansen. John Hansen tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.09
Leon Schröder flicks a high pass forward. Paul Wilcox controls it well on his chest. Paul Wilcox makes a great pass forward. John Hansen runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
26%
47.9%
26%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nikolas Kauder of FC Bayern Munich

Match Ratings