Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to SpVgg Greuther Fürth. A crowd of 20,265 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Cortes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Cortes.
0.00
0-0SV Werder Bremen get the match underway!
4.23
0-0Leon Sparwasser threads a neat ball through to Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Riemann comfortably collects the pass. Steffen Riemann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Javier Gil.
9.35
0-0Jose Javier Gil threads a neat ball through to Manuel Almeida. Manuel Almeida threads the ball through to Jose Pardo but he's offside!
10.54
Gerhard Ziege threads the ball through to Kodjo Giuly. Kodjo Giuly threads the ball through to Manuel Almeida but he's offside!
14.18
0-0Leon Sparwasser chips the ball to his team mate, Joachim Dalla Bona. Joachim Dalla Bona flicks a high ball forward to Fabian N. Apolloni who takes it down. Fabian N. Apolloni knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann makes a convincing header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.49
0-0Alexander Ahrens comes in with a late challenge on Kodjo Giuly. The referee warns Alexander Ahrens to calm down! Kodjo Giuly hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.13
0-0Alexander Ahrens flicks a high ball forward to Nico Kneissl who takes it down. Nico Kneissl threads a neat ball through to Joachim Dalla Bona. Joachim Dalla Bona knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Riemann. Steffen Riemann powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
20.23
Jonas Augstein deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Yrjonpoika. Stefan Yrjonpoika finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.58
With great vision, Fabian N. Apolloni plays the ball forward to Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski shoots from distance but Hauke Schönenborn is on top of it.
24.16
Jose Pardo chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Yrjonpoika. Stefan Yrjonpoika sees Kodjo Giuly in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kodjo Giuly knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan Gelb.
26.08
Torsten Gelb flicks a high ball forward to Kodjo Giuly who takes it down. Kodjo Giuly runs straight at the defence! Kodjo Giuly cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
27.48
0-1Stephen Hutchison surges forward with the ball. Stephen Hutchison passes the ball forward to Kodjo Giuly. Kodjo Giuly muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
34.56
Nico Kneissl makes a simple pass to Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
38.32
Garry McNeill sees Stefan Yrjonpoika in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Yrjonpoika deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Pardo but the linesman indicates offside!
40.07
Michel Ten Hag takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Littbarski holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Littbarski shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
45.00
Fabian N. Apolloni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Werder Bremen appear unchanged since the first half. SpVgg Greuther Fürth also appear unchanged since the first half. The SV Werder Bremen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and SpVgg Greuther Fürth get the second half underway!
47.22
Joachim Dalla Bona passes the ball forward to Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
48.53
Kevin Littbarski makes a probing pass to Steffen Riemann. Steffen Riemann knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl makes a looping header on goal. Hauke Schönenborn didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
51.11
0-1Steffen Riemann comes in with a late challenge on Jose Javier Gil. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Javier Gil carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.11
Garry McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Ziege collects the pass. Gerhard Ziege makes a simple pass to Manuel Almeida. Manuel Almeida knocks the ball forward to Jose Pardo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.27
0-1SpVgg Greuther Fürth have made 3 substitutions with Arno Rummenigge replacing Kodjo Giuly, Ferdinando Filippi replacing Jose Pardo and Graeme Bloomer replacing Stefan Yrjonpoika and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
65.23
Alexander Ahrens flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Widmann controls it well on his chest. Marcel Widmann flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Riemann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steffen Riemann tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
69.23
Stephen Hutchison flicks a high pass forward to Graeme Bloomer who brings the ball under control. Graeme Bloomer plays a one-two with Arno Rummenigge and rushes in on goal... Graeme Bloomer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.41
0-1Fabian N. Apolloni clumsily knocks into Stephen Hutchison. Fabian N. Apolloni is shown the yellow card! Stephen Hutchison stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.05
SV Werder Bremen have made 2 substitutions with Torsten Kühn replacing Joachim Dalla Bona and Nuno Semedo replacing Michel Ten Hag and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
78.09
Kevin Littbarski flicks a high ball forward to Nico Kneissl who takes it down. Nico Kneissl knocks in a cross ball towards Torsten Kühn. Torsten Kühn heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
79.42
Gerhard Ziege changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gerhard Ziege shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
83.23
Torsten Gelb clumsily knocks into Kevin Littbarski. Torsten Gelb is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Littbarski stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.11
Nico Kneissl flicks a high pass forward. Torsten Kühn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Torsten Kühn finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.18
Alexander Ahrens hits a low pass to Leon Sparwasser. Leon Sparwasser threads the ball through to Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni shoots from long range but somehow Hauke Schönenborn manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.9%
51.1%
Play Area
30%
43.3%
26.7%
Scorers
| Kodjo Giuly 27 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kodjo Giuly of SpVgg Greuther Fürth |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Silvio Lima (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Michel Ten Hag (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Sparwasser (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alexander Ahrens (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jan Gelb (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nico Kneissl (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Kevin Littbarski (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Joachim Dalla Bona (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marcel Widmann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Steffen Riemann (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Fabian N. Apolloni (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Nuno Semedo (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Torsten Kühn (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jan Morlock (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Hauke Schönenborn (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Jonas Augstein (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Hutchison (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Jose Javier Gil (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Torsten Gelb (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Pardo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Garry McNeill (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gerhard Ziege (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kodjo Giuly (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Stefan Yrjonpoika (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Manuel Almeida (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Arno Rummenigge (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ferdinando Filippi (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Graeme Bloomer (ATT) | 6 | |