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 SV Wacker Burghausen. A crowd of 12,974 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
MSV Duisburg are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SV Wacker Burghausen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthias Schrader.
The pitch is in good condition.
MSV Duisburg are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SV Wacker Burghausen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthias Schrader.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SV Wacker Burghausen get the match underway!
3.09
0-0Marcel Birnbaum picks a pass forward to Vincenzo Bierhoff. Vincenzo Bierhoff kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Birnbaum but the referee indicates it's offside!
4.06
0-0Marcel Birnbaum passes the ball forward to David Gemmill. David Gemmill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Christian Prantl manages to gather it.
9.45
Frederic Goussé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Birnbaum. Marcel Birnbaum hits a low pass to David Gemmill. David Gemmill shoots from outside the area. Christian Prantl gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
12.22
0-0Duncan James knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Birnbaum. Marcel Birnbaum controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.10
0-0Nikolas Frieser clumsily knocks into Augusto Camara. Nikolas Frieser is shown the yellow card! Augusto Camara runs off the knock.
26.19
0-0Ali Kachloul makes a simple pass to David Gemmill. David Gemmill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Prantl who gathers it comfortably.
27.58
1-0David Arndt takes a quick throw-in, which Simon Cziommer takes on the chest. Simon Cziommer brings the ball forward. Simon Cziommer lofts in a cross ball towards Nikolas Frieser. Nikolas Frieser powers a header at goal. Nikolas Frieser scores for MSV Duisburg!!
30.12
1-0Augusto Camara plays a long ball forward. Anton Oswald whips in a cross ball towards David Gemmill. David Gemmill powers a header at goal. The ball comes off David Arndt and the loose ball is cleared up field.
34.30
Augusto Camara flicks a high pass forward to Simon Lorenz who brings the ball under control. Simon Lorenz kicks a strong pass forward to Vincenzo Bierhoff. Vincenzo Bierhoff controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Christian Prantl effortlessly smothers it!
40.22
Torsten Cziommer threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Behrens. Vincenzo Behrens plays a one-two with Nikolas Frieser and advances towards the goal... Vincenzo Behrens shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is deflected wide by Frederic Goussé.
41.07
1-0Steffen Birkwald takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Vincenzo Bierhoff reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
Duncan James flicks a high ball forward to Vincenzo Bierhoff who takes it down. Vincenzo Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Diaz.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. MSV Duisburg appear unchanged since the first half. SV Wacker Burghausen also appear unchanged since the first half. The SV Wacker Burghausen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and MSV Duisburg kick off!
49.39
Ali Kachloul hits a low pass to Marcel Birnbaum. Marcel Birnbaum knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Torsten Cziommer.
57.51
Florian Seibert threads a neat ball through to Nikolas Frieser. Nikolas Frieser knocks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Behrens. Vincenzo Behrens knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Schulze who gathers it comfortably.
63.23
Steffen Birkwald flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Frieser collects the pass. Nikolas Frieser makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Vincenzo Behrens. Vincenzo Behrens rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
72.35
Marcel Birnbaum receives the ball from a throw-in from Duncan James. Marcel Birnbaum threads a neat ball through to David Gemmill. David Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Bierhoff. Vincenzo Bierhoff flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vincenzo Bierhoff!
75.38
Duncan James knocks the ball to his team mate, David Gemmill. David Gemmill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
83.18
David Arndt plays the ball forward to Steffen Birkwald. Steffen Birkwald threads a neat ball through to Nikolas Frieser. Nikolas Frieser knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ali Kachloul.
84.07
1-1Markus Röhlig barges into Duncan James. The referee warns Markus Röhlig to calm down! Duncan James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.1%
56.9%
Play Area
30.8%
44.6%
24.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vincenzo Bierhoff of SV Wacker Burghausen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Christian Prantl (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Florian Seibert (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Torsten Cziommer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Arndt (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jose Diaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Markus Röhlig (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Simon Cziommer (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Steffen Birkwald (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Samir Birkwald (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Vincenzo Behrens (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nikolas Frieser (ATT) |   | 8 |
| 12. | Oliver Wieczorek (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Florian Diakite (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jonas Wieczorek (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | David Schulze (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marco Branca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Simon Lorenz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Augusto Camara (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Frederic Goussé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marcel Birnbaum (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ali Kachloul (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Duncan James (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Vincenzo Bierhoff (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | David Gemmill (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Anton Oswald (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Graham Tiler (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Colle (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Albrecht Ziegenhagen (MID) | 0 | |