Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to SpVgg Greuther Fürth. A crowd of 20,712 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and SpVgg Greuther Fürth get the match underway!
3.55
Valerio Florijancic kicks a strong pass forward to Mitchel Pasanen. Mitchel Pasanen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.07
Theo Babangida sees space and advances. Theo Babangida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Teixeira. Hugo Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Mansour Subiat. Mansour Subiat heads the ball goalwards but Richardur Stefánsson is on top of it.
10.48
Bram Hoogstrate sees space and advances. Bram Hoogstrate knocks in a cross ball towards Mitchel Pasanen. Mitchel Pasanen directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
12.45
Mervin Kitson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Duran. Manuel Duran controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Javier Suarez. Jose Javier Suarez shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Hannes Busse!
15.50
SpVgg Greuther Fürth are easily keeping FC Nürnberg at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
22.25
Edoardo Mazzei threads the ball through to Manuel Duran. Manuel Duran kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Suarez. Jose Javier Suarez goes all the way! Jose Javier Suarez takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.05
Bram Hoogstrate hacks Manuel Duran from behind! Bram Hoogstrate is shown the yellow card! Manuel Duran hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.46
João Pedro Pele surges forward with the ball. João Pedro Pele shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for João Pedro Pele!
42.44
João Pedro Pele makes a simple pass to Sean Traynor. Sean Traynor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albrecht Müller. Albrecht Müller cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Hannes Busse is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
João Pedro Pele sees a break and surges forward. João Pedro Pele passes the ball forward to Sean Traynor. Sean Traynor cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
FC Nürnberg start the second half!
47.24
Bram Hoogstrate comes in with a late challenge on Manuel Duran. The referee calls over Bram Hoogstrate and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Manuel Duran carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.55
Edoardo Mazzei makes a beautiful solo run. Edoardo Mazzei makes a probing pass to Albrecht Müller. Albrecht Müller finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
54.13
Hugo Teixeira passes the ball forward to Mansour Subiat. Mansour Subiat shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.15
Hugo Teixeira sees space and advances. Hugo Teixeira finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.09
Jose Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albrecht Müller. Albrecht Müller lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Suarez. Jose Javier Suarez heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.15
Albrecht Sachs chips the ball to his team mate, Valerio Florijancic. Valerio Florijancic passes the ball forward to Mansour Subiat. Mansour Subiat knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mervin Kitson.
63.08
Valerio Florijancic hacks João Pedro Pele from behind! The referee calls over Valerio Florijancic and warns him to calm down! João Pedro Pele runs off the knock.
65.58
Jose Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Sean Traynor. Sean Traynor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hannes Busse who gathers it comfortably.
67.49
Hugo Teixeira threads the ball through to Mansour Subiat. Mansour Subiat whips in a cross ball towards Mitchel Pasanen. Mitchel Pasanen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.43
Edoardo Mazzei chips the ball to his team mate, Sven Arendt. Sven Arendt knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Suarez. Jose Javier Suarez plays a perfect one-two with Sean Traynor and rushes in on goal... Jose Javier Suarez rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.06
Scott Robinson chips the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Pasanen. Mitchel Pasanen whips in a cross ball towards Mansour Subiat. Mansour Subiat heads the ball goalwards. Richardur Stefánsson easily picks it out of the air!
87.27
Manuel Duran makes a simple pass to Sean Traynor. Sean Traynor whips in a cross ball towards Albrecht Müller. Albrecht Müller powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.57
Edoardo Mazzei chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Duran. Manuel Duran knocks the ball forward to Jose Javier Suarez. Jose Javier Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hannes Busse who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Jose Javier Suarez of FC Nürnberg
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
59.8%
40.2%
Play Area
27.6%
48.3%
24.1%