Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Tivoli where Alemannia Aachen play host to Rot-Weiss Oberhausen. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Alemannia Aachen and Rot-Weiss Oberhausen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Schnellinger.


0.00
The first half starts with Rot-Weiss Oberhausen kicking off!
3.36
Uwe Kuzorra kicks a strong pass forward to Noah Helmer. Noah Helmer tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
4.04
Anthony Fuchs flicks a high pass forward. Noah Helmer controls it well on his chest. Noah Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Wallwork. Eddie Wallwork outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but Eric Netzer is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
5.48
It's a corner kick. Arno Schrader loops the ball over to the far post. Humphrey Turpijn reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
8.46
Bakary Francke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Erik Van Gobbel. Erik Van Gobbel chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Wallwork. Eddie Wallwork shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
18.12
Nicola C. Serao passes the ball forward to Uwe Kuzorra. Uwe Kuzorra threads the ball through to Kevin Beck. Kevin Beck knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.37
Eric Netzer flicks a high ball forward to Matthias Buchwald who takes it down. Matthias Buchwald makes a beautiful solo run. Matthias Buchwald plays a quick one-two with Francisco Mendez and rushes in on goal... Matthias Buchwald looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
22.40
David Nordwald hits a low pass to Kevin Beck. Kevin Beck sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Arno Masur effortlessly smothers it!
26.30
Walter Savino knocks the ball forward to Humphrey Turpijn. Humphrey Turpijn knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Mendez. Francisco Mendez shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.01
Uwe Kuzorra sees Erik Van Gobbel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Erik Van Gobbel passes the ball forward to Kevin Beck. Kevin Beck knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.18
Erik Van Gobbel pushes mid-way up the pitch. Erik Van Gobbel chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Beck. Kevin Beck knocks in a cross ball towards Noah Helmer. Noah Helmer makes a convincing header. Arno Masur gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
39.04
Oscar Cimarelli flicks a high ball forward to Walter Savino who takes it down. Walter Savino tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
42.45
Eddie Wallwork runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eddie Wallwork finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.19
Matthias Buchwald barges into Bakary Francke. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bakary Francke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alemannia Aachen appear unchanged since the first half. Rot-Weiss Oberhausen have changed their lineup with Torsten Matthäus replacing Anthony Fuchs and Gavin Gemmell replacing Noah Helmer.

45.00
Alemannia Aachen kick off the second half!
48.18
David Nordwald kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Beck. Kevin Beck whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Wallwork. Eddie Wallwork is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
51.15
Eric Netzer threads a neat ball through to Walter Savino. Walter Savino flicks a high pass forward. Sven Beck controls it well on his chest. Sven Beck knocks in a cross ball towards Matthias Buchwald. Matthias Buchwald knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Alemannia Aachen!
55.11
Matthias Buchwald chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Widmann. Martin Widmann whips in a cross ball towards Sven Beck. With a superhuman jump, Sven Beck connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
60.39
Matthias Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. Sven Beck collects the pass. Sven Beck knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincenzo Jahn who gathers it comfortably.
65.13
Eric Netzer flicks a high pass forward to Martin Widmann who brings the ball under control. Martin Widmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Walter Savino. Walter Savino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.07
Matthias Köpke passes the ball forward to Matthias Buchwald. Matthias Buchwald sees Humphrey Turpijn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Humphrey Turpijn lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Beck. Sven Beck outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
72.53
Oliver Köpke flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Köpke collects the pass. Matthias Köpke threads a neat ball through to Matthias Buchwald. Matthias Buchwald plays a one-two with Martin Widmann and rushes in on goal... Matthias Buchwald takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
73.29
Eric Netzer threads the ball through to Matthias Buchwald. Matthias Buchwald makes a simple pass to Martin Widmann. Martin Widmann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Nordwald.
79.21
Bakary Francke barges into Walter Savino. The referee calls over Bakary Francke and shows him a yellow card! Walter Savino grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.59
Oscar Cimarelli launches a long ball forward into the other half. Martin Widmann finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
83.33
Uwe Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Wallwork who brings the ball under control. Eddie Wallwork tries a spectacular long range effort but Arno Masur is on top of it.
85.09
Martin Widmann flicks a high pass forward to Humphrey Turpijn who brings the ball under control. Humphrey Turpijn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincenzo Jahn who gathers it comfortably.
89.08
Torsten Matthäus makes a simple pass to Uwe Kuzorra. Uwe Kuzorra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Sven Beck flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Mendez collects the pass. Francisco Mendez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
25.9%
45.7%
28.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matthias Buchwald of Alemannia Aachen

Match Ratings
1.Arno Masur (GK)
7
2.Oliver Köpke (DEF)
6
3.Oscar Cimarelli (DEF)
6
4.Eric Netzer (DEF)
7
5.Matthias Köpke (DEF)
6
6.Walter Savino (MID)
6
7.Matthias Buchwald (MID)goal scoredyellow card
9
8.Martin Widmann (MID)
7
9.Sven Beck (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Humphrey Turpijn (ATT)
7
11.Francisco Mendez (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Bruno Gomes (ATT)
0
13.Leon Arendt (GK)
0
14.Craig Young (ATT)
0

1.Vincenzo Jahn (GK)
6
2.David Nordwald (DEF)
6
3.Nicola C. Serao (DEF)
6
4.Bakary Francke (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Arno Schrader (DEF)
6
6.Anthony Fuchs (MID)
6
7.Uwe Kuzorra (MID)
6
8.Erik Van Gobbel (MID)
7
9.Noah Helmer (ATT)
6
10.Eddie Wallwork (ATT)
6
11.Kevin Beck (ATT)
6
 
12.Simon Babbel (MID)
0
13.Torsten Matthäus (ATT)
6
14.Gavin Gemmell (GK)
6