Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at MSV Arena where MSV Duisburg play host to FC Nürnberg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
MSV Duisburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
MSV Duisburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0MSV Duisburg kick off and get the first half underway!
3.21
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
14.42
0-0Philipp Thiele makes a probing pass to Albrecht Müller. Albrecht Müller knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Salomon Forsstrom who gathers it comfortably.
15.59
0-1Mervin Kitson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of João Pedro Pele. João Pedro Pele passes the ball forward to Albrecht Müller. Albrecht Müller knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Emmerlich. Nicolas Emmerlich directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.39
0-1Jose Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armin Erler. Armin Erler goes all the way! Armin Erler shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.28
Jose Castro sees space and advances. Jose Castro whips in a cross ball towards Armin Erler. Armin Erler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.36
João Pedro Pele kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Emmerlich. Nicolas Emmerlich finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.26
0-1Lennart Rahn sees a break and surges forward. Lennart Rahn goes all the way! Lennart Rahn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
32.44
Jose Castro makes a probing pass to Armin Erler. Armin Erler goes all the way! Armin Erler shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.54
Torsten Ziege makes a probing pass to Lennart Polheim. Lennart Polheim shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
FC Nürnberg kick off!
47.20
João Pedro Pele flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Emmerlich. Nicolas Emmerlich goes all the way! Nicolas Emmerlich tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
48.34
Lennart Rahn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Roth. Paul Roth knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Schneider. Malte Schneider heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
51.34
FC Nürnberg are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
55.51
Mervin Kitson kicks a strong pass forward to João Pedro Pele. João Pedro Pele makes a probing pass to Armin Erler. Armin Erler shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Salomon Forsstrom.
57.59
João Pedro Pele makes a simple pass to Nicolas Emmerlich. Nicolas Emmerlich makes a probing pass to Armin Erler. Armin Erler rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.07
Lennart Rahn decides to run forward with the ball. Lennart Rahn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastian Döring.
65.21
Mervin Kitson knocks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Thiele. Philipp Thiele surges forward with the ball. Philipp Thiele sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.36
Torsten Ziege makes a probing pass to Malte Schneider. Malte Schneider threads the ball through to Paul Roth. Paul Roth shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.55
Philipp Thiele deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armin Erler. Armin Erler lofts in a cross ball towards Albrecht Müller. Albrecht Müller flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Salomon Forsstrom had no chance!! Goal for FC Nürnberg!
79.02
Jan Poschner sees space and advances. Jan Poschner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.29
Sebastian Döring plays a long ball forward. Nicolas Emmerlich shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Salomon Forsstrom easily smothers it!
84.42
Philipp Thiele flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Emmerlich. Nicolas Emmerlich knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.4%
56.6%
Play Area
27.6%
43.4%
28.9%
Scorers