Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Millerntor-Stadion where FC St. Pauli play host to DSC Arminia Bielefeld. A crowd of 8,260 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC St. Pauli and DSC Arminia Bielefeld are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Schrader.


0.00
FC St. Pauli kick off!
6.38
Julian Birnbaum flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Vieira who brings the ball neatly under control. Eduardo Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Philipp Raff. Philipp Raff is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
8.39
Paul Raff passes the ball forward to Del Wilcox. Del Wilcox chips the ball to his team mate, Philipp Raff. Philipp Raff whips in a cross ball towards Julian Birnbaum. Julian Birnbaum powers a header at goal but it is deflected wide by Simon Zimmermann.
9.10
It's a corner kick. Paul Raff loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Marcel Schrader tries a spectacular strike but it's a woeful effort!
20.29
Ian Shilton comes in with a late challenge on Simon Zimmermann. The referee calls over Ian Shilton and warns him to calm down! Simon Zimmermann runs off the knock.
21.17
Matthias Hollmer comes in with a late challenge on Julian Birnbaum. The referee brings Matthias Hollmer to one side and gives him a warning! Julian Birnbaum runs off the knock.
22.47
Paul Raff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Vieira. Eduardo Vieira sees a break and surges forward. Eduardo Vieira shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.52
Said Jongen barges into Julian Birnbaum. Said Jongen is given a warning by the referee! Julian Birnbaum runs off the knock.
39.04
Simon Zimmermann pushes mid-way up the pitch. Simon Zimmermann plays the ball forward to Hannes Klinsmann. Hannes Klinsmann shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
Simon Zimmermann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henry Kasper. Henry Kasper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC St. Pauli appear unchanged since the first half. DSC Arminia Bielefeld also appear unchanged since the first half. The DSC Arminia Bielefeld players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and DSC Arminia Bielefeld get the second half underway!
48.37
Giuliano Lucarelli makes a simple pass to Henry Kasper. Henry Kasper passes the ball forward to Hannes Klinsmann. Hannes Klinsmann plays a one-two with Said Jongen and rushes in on goal... Hannes Klinsmann tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Richard Oakley smothers it!
53.55
Paul Raff flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Weigel collects the pass. Stefan Weigel flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Raff collects the pass. Philipp Raff rushes past Simon Zimmermann! Philipp Raff muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.08
Paul Heiser hacks Matthias Hollmer from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matthias Hollmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.13
Eduardo Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Birnbaum. Julian Birnbaum shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
63.16
Matthias Hollmer catches Philipp Raff on the ankles. The referee calls over Matthias Hollmer again and warns him to calm down! Philipp Raff hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.57
Thomas Schröder flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Hollmer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matthias Hollmer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Oakley who gathers it comfortably.
73.33
Kai Zimmermann makes a beautiful solo run. Kai Zimmermann lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Shilton. Ian Shilton powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Dietmar Busse is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
74.28
It's a corner kick. Marcel Schrader loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Callum Mcinnes reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
78.58
Thomas Schröder comes in with a late challenge on Kai Zimmermann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kai Zimmermann stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.05
Matthias Hollmer kicks a strong pass forward to Said Jongen. Said Jongen whips in a cross ball towards Matthias Hollmer. Matthias Hollmer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Richard Oakley.
88.43
Corner kick to DSC Arminia Bielefeld. Thomas Schröder plays it short to Eric Nahrstedt. Eric Nahrstedt flicks the ball on with his first touch. Eduardo Vieira reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
89.28
Giuliano Lucarelli threads a neat ball through to Henry Kasper. Henry Kasper darts forward. Henry Kasper knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Raff.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
24.6%
49.3%
26.1%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simon Zimmermann of DSC Arminia Bielefeld

Match Ratings
1.Richard Oakley (GK)
8
2.Marcel Schrader (DEF)
7
3.Kai Zimmermann (DEF)
7
4.Stefan Weigel (DEF)
6
5.Paul Raff (DEF)
7
6.Eduardo Vieira (MID)
8
7.Paul Heiser (MID)yellow card
5
8.Julian Birnbaum (MID)
6
9.Del Wilcox (MID)
6
10.Ian Shilton (ATT)
6
11.Philipp Raff (ATT)
8
 
12.Lars Thiele (DEF)
0
13.Alberto Marques (GK)
0
14.Vasco Pinheiro (ATT)
0

1.Arno Knapp (GK)
6
2.Dietmar Busse (DEF)
6
3.Giuliano Lucarelli (DEF)
7
4.Simon Zimmermann (DEF)
9
5.Eric Nahrstedt (DEF)
6
6.Henry Kasper (MID)
7
7.Matthias Hollmer (MID)
6
8.Thomas Schröder (MID)yellow card
5
9.Callum Mcinnes (MID)
6
10.Hannes Klinsmann (ATT)
7
11.Said Jongen (ATT)
6
 
12.Steffen Rahn (ATT)
0
13.Florian Eder (ATT)
0
14.Mark Di Dio (ATT)
0