Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 17,134 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 FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Bischoff.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Bischoff.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SV Werder Bremen kick off!
2.39
0-0Miguel Hemdani hacks Steffen Riemann from behind! The referee calls over Miguel Hemdani and shows him a yellow card! Steffen Riemann stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.16
0-0Nico Kneissl flicks a high pass forward to Marcel Widmann who brings the ball under control. Marcel Widmann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Nikolas Janes.
15.56
0-0Joachim Dalla Bona takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Jan Gelb. Jan Gelb takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Sebastian Lindemann.
18.01
0-0Chris Riggott sees space and advances. Chris Riggott decides to run forward with the ball. Chris Riggott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Ahrens.
24.28
Robert Van Fessem flicks a high pass forward. Benito Barone controls it well on his chest. Benito Barone shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Silvio Lima!
26.08
0-0Steed Cabezas takes a long throw-in. Miguel Hemdani knocks the ball forward to Rainer Kohler. Rainer Kohler flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Marsden. Mick Marsden makes a probing pass to Frederico Molowny but he's offside!
27.23
Robert Van Fessem flicks the ball to his team mate, Dion Fletcher. Dion Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Molowny. Frederico Molowny gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
34.05
0-0Leon Sparwasser catches Robert Van Fessem on the ankles. The referee brings Leon Sparwasser to one side and gives him a warning! Robert Van Fessem hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.25
Alexander Ahrens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joachim Dalla Bona. With a delightful solo run, Joachim Dalla Bona stretches the opposition's defence. Joachim Dalla Bona knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Riggott.
39.21
0-0Nico Kneissl flicks a high pass forward to Marcel Widmann who brings the ball under control. Marcel Widmann lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl whips the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
44.59
Kevin Littbarski sees Marcel Widmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcel Widmann shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
45.00
Robert Van Fessem sees space and advances. Robert Van Fessem lofts in a cross ball towards Benito Barone. Benito Barone finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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. FSV Mainz 05 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FSV Mainz 05 get the second half underway!
51.06
Nico Kneissl passes the ball forward to Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's well over the bar!
54.47
0-1Miguel Hemdani threads the ball through to Dion Fletcher. Dion Fletcher chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Marsden. Mick Marsden whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Kohler. Rainer Kohler knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Silvio Lima with no chance!! Goal for FSV Mainz 05!
59.39
Sebastian Lindemann comes in with a late challenge on Nico Kneissl. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nico Kneissl stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.23
Kevin Littbarski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.32
Leon Sparwasser advances with the ball. Leon Sparwasser whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Riemann. Steffen Riemann directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
65.47
Jan Gelb pushes up the pitch. Jan Gelb flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Widmann controls it well on his chest. Marcel Widmann knocks in a cross ball towards Joachim Dalla Bona. Joachim Dalla Bona outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.05
Leon Sparwasser threads a neat ball through to Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl threads a neat ball through to Steffen Riemann. Steffen Riemann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Riggott.
75.24
Steed Cabezas comes in with a late challenge on Marcel Widmann. The referee brings Steed Cabezas to one side and gives him a warning! Marcel Widmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.14
1-1SV Werder Bremen have made a substitution with Nuno Semedo replacing Michel Ten Hag .
81.24
Joachim Dalla Bona flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Widmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcel Widmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.41
Benito Barone kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Molowny. Frederico Molowny knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Van Fessem. Robert Van Fessem directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Alexander Ahrens blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.7%
47.3%
Play Area
23%
45.9%
31.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Joachim Dalla Bona of SV Werder Bremen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Silvio Lima (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Michel Ten Hag (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Sparwasser (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alexander Ahrens (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jan Gelb (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Nico Kneissl (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Kevin Littbarski (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Joachim Dalla Bona (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Marcel Widmann (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Steffen Riemann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fabian N. Apolloni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nuno Semedo (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Torsten Kühn (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jan Morlock (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nikolas Janes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Miguel Hemdani (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Chris Riggott (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Steed Cabezas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sebastian Lindemann (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Mick Marsden (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dion Fletcher (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Robert Van Fessem (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Frederico Molowny (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Benito Barone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rainer Kohler (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alfred Ramé (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Karim Brocard (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Malte Ziegler (MID) | 0 | |