Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to SpVgg Greuther Fürth in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both FC Nürnberg and SpVgg Greuther Fürth are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Cortes.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both FC Nürnberg and SpVgg Greuther Fürth are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Cortes.
0.00
0-0FC Nürnberg start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.29
0-0Maximilian Niedermayr clumsily knocks into Kodjo Giuly. Maximilian Niedermayr is warned by the referee! Kodjo Giuly hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.28
0-0Simon Witte takes it forward alone. Simon Witte whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Lindemann. Kevin Lindemann jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.25
0-0Paul Schäfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Witte. Simon Witte knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Schäfer. Paul Schäfer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is deflected wide by Lars Beckenbauer.
18.23
Garry McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Kodjo Giuly holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kodjo Giuly controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
20.00
0-0Pascal Birkwald threads a neat ball through to Kevin Lindemann. Kevin Lindemann lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Schäfer. With a superhuman jump, Paul Schäfer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Hauke Schönenborn comfortably punches it away to safety.
21.49
0-0Rainer Masur makes a strong solo run forward. Rainer Masur flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Kirschner controls it well on his chest. Jakob Kirschner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lars Beckenbauer.
27.04
Arno Rummenigge sees space and advances. Arno Rummenigge lofts in a cross ball towards Kodjo Giuly. Kodjo Giuly flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
30.07
0-0Jonas Augstein clumsily knocks into Kevin Lindemann. The referee calls over Jonas Augstein and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Lindemann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.52
Simon Witte flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Birkwald holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pascal Birkwald flicks a high pass forward to Jakob Kirschner who brings the ball under control. Jakob Kirschner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Freund.
34.37
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.28
Garry McNeill barges into Jakob Kirschner. The referee brings Garry McNeill to one side and gives him a warning! Jakob Kirschner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.28
Simon Witte kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Schäfer. Paul Schäfer knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Kirschner. With a superhuman jump, Jakob Kirschner connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nürnberg appear unchanged since the first half. SpVgg Greuther Fürth also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
SpVgg Greuther Fürth kick off!
48.31
Pascal Birkwald knocks the ball forward to Sven Busse. Sven Busse knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Schäfer. Paul Schäfer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
49.51
0-0Nicolas Buchwald brings the ball forward. Nicolas Buchwald brings the ball forward. Nicolas Buchwald knocks the ball forward into space. Jakob Kirschner bursts forward onto the loose ball. The linesmans flag is up! A very close offside call!
53.18
1-0Pascal Birkwald makes a beautiful solo run. Pascal Birkwald rushes past Paul Freund! Pascal Birkwald tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
57.29
Pascal Birkwald chips the ball to his team mate, Sven Busse. Sven Busse plays a quick one-two with Kevin Lindemann and rushes in on goal... Sven Busse tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.44
2-0FC Nürnberg have made a substitution with Albrecht Schnoor replacing Rainer Masur .
63.18
Pascal Birkwald chips the ball to his team mate, Jakob Kirschner. Jakob Kirschner cuts inside the box! Jakob Kirschner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
66.22
Maximilian Niedermayr threads the ball through to Kevin Lindemann. Kevin Lindemann runs straight at the defence! Kevin Lindemann side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Hauke Schönenborn easily smothers it!
69.39
Albrecht Schnoor flicks a high ball forward to Jakob Kirschner who takes it down. Jakob Kirschner flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Schäfer. Paul Schäfer plays a one-two with Jakob Kirschner and rushes in on goal... Paul Schäfer shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
71.10
Arno Rummenigge makes a probing pass to Stefan Yrjonpoika. Stefan Yrjonpoika shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Vincenzo Haller. Excellent save.
77.20
SpVgg Greuther Fürth have made a substitution with Graeme Bloomer replacing Kodjo Giuly .
78.27
Hannes Kohler threads the ball through to Kevin Lindemann. Kevin Lindemann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
79.19
With some swift thinking, Maximilian Niedermayr plays the ball forward to Hannes Kohler. Hannes Kohler flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Kirschner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jakob Kirschner knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Busse. Sven Busse flicks the ball with his head but Hauke Schönenborn reads it well. Fabulous stop!
83.03
Maximilian Niedermayr flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Buchwald collects the pass. Nicolas Buchwald hits a low pass to Sven Busse. Sven Busse controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.40
2-0Jose Javier Gil controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ferdinando Filippi. Ferdinando Filippi plays a scrappy one-two with Stefan Yrjonpoika and advances towards the goal... Jakob Kirschner comes in with a late challenge on Ferdinando Filippi. Ferdinando Filippi appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
85.43
Nicolas Buchwald deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jakob Kirschner. Jakob Kirschner passes the ball forward to Kevin Lindemann. Kevin Lindemann lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Witte. Simon Witte makes a looping header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.14
Nicolas Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. Simon Witte collects the pass. Simon Witte knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Lindemann. Kevin Lindemann jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Hauke Schönenborn. Excellent save.
89.36
Albrecht Schnoor takes it forward alone. Albrecht Schnoor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hauke Schönenborn who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
73.8%
26.2%
Play Area
23.8%
45%
31.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pascal Birkwald of FC Nürnberg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vincenzo Haller (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Maximilian Niedermayr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hannes Kohler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicolas Buchwald (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Rainer Masur (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jakob Kirschner (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Pascal Birkwald (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Simon Witte (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kevin Lindemann (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Sven Busse (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Paul Schäfer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Albrecht Schnoor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Linus Schramm (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stefan Breitner (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Hauke Schönenborn (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jonas Augstein (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Paul Freund (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Javier Gil (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lars Beckenbauer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arno Rummenigge (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ferdinando Filippi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Garry McNeill (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stefan Yrjonpoika (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kodjo Giuly (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Manuel Almeida (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gerhard Ziege (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Pardo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Graeme Bloomer (ATT) | 6 | |