Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Schuco-Arena where DSC Arminia Bielefeld play host to FC Nürnberg. A crowd of 19,594 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
DSC Arminia Bielefeld are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The first half starts with DSC Arminia Bielefeld kicking off!
2.04
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
4.54
Julian Reimers threads the ball through to Anton Thiele. Anton Thiele whips in a cross ball towards Helder Nascimento. Helder Nascimento directs the ball goalwards with his head. Richardur Stefánsson manages to gather it comfortably.
6.03
João Pedro Pele makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albrecht Müller. Albrecht Müller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Uwe Witte.
16.05
Sean Traynor clumsily knocks into Uwe Witte. The referee calls over Sean Traynor and warns him to calm down! Uwe Witte runs off the knock.
16.05
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
18.04
Sebastian Döring knocks the ball forward to Roger de Haan. Roger de Haan passes the ball forward to Armin Erler. Armin Erler passes the ball forward but Albrecht Müller is offside!
26.54
Noah Schramm lofts the ball long. Sean Traynor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armin Erler but he's offside!
32.06
Lucas Montaño threads the ball through to João Pedro Pele. João Pedro Pele makes a probing pass to Armin Erler. Armin Erler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sean Traynor but he's offside!
39.19
Roger de Haan makes a simple pass to Sean Traynor. Sean Traynor shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.16
Philipp Thiele makes a probing pass to Armin Erler. Armin Erler goes all the way! Armin Erler rockets a shot on goal but somehow Kevin Matthäus manages to keep it out.
45.00
Kai Arnold takes it forward alone. Kai Arnold knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
FC Nürnberg kick off!
47.03
Roger de Haan knocks the ball forward to Sean Traynor. Sean Traynor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.37
Philipp Thiele catches Julian Reimers on the ankles. The referee calls over Philipp Thiele and warns him to calm down! Julian Reimers runs off the knock.
51.42
João Pedro Pele sees a break and surges forward. João Pedro Pele goes all the way! João Pedro Pele shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.41
Mervin Kitson knocks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Thiele. Philipp Thiele chips the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Müller. Albrecht Müller lofts in a cross ball towards Sean Traynor. Sean Traynor powers a header at goal but Kevin Matthäus is on top of it.
57.20
Julian Reimers knocks the ball to his team mate, Anton Thiele. Anton Thiele tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.06
Lucas Montaño flicks the ball to his team mate, João Pedro Pele. João Pedro Pele flicks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Müller. Albrecht Müller passes the ball forward but Sean Traynor is offside!
61.15
Jonas Riemann advances with the ball. Jonas Riemann shoots from outside the area but somehow Richardur Stefánsson manages to keep it out.
65.04
Julian Reimers threads the ball through to Helder Nascimento. Helder Nascimento shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Richardur Stefánsson.
69.53
Julian Reimers surges forward with the ball. Julian Reimers lofts in a cross ball towards Anton Thiele. Anton Thiele directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.27
Mervin Kitson surges forward with the ball. Mervin Kitson kicks a strong pass forward to Sean Traynor. Sean Traynor plays a perfect one-two with Albrecht Müller and rushes in on goal... Sean Traynor cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Kevin Matthäus easily smothers it!
73.20
Roger de Haan flicks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Müller. Albrecht Müller shoots from 20 yards but somehow Kevin Matthäus manages to keep it out.
81.47
Lucas Montaño flicks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Thiele. Philipp Thiele threads the ball through to Armin Erler. Armin Erler goes all the way! Armin Erler tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Kevin Matthäus had no chance!! Goal for FC Nürnberg!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to João Pedro Pele of FC Nürnberg
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
5
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
31.6%
46.1%
22.4%