Match Report
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Stadion am Bruchweg where FSV Mainz 05 play host to RB Leipzig. A crowd of 11,366 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FSV Mainz 05 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while RB Leipzig appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jakob Jentsch.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FSV Mainz 05 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while RB Leipzig appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jakob Jentsch.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and RB Leipzig kick off!
6.50
0-0Showing composure, Matthias Birnbaum plays the ball forward to Marcel Lindner. Marcel Lindner finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Robbie Coppinger.
7.21
0-0Corner kick to RB Leipzig. David Campbell plays it short to Gerhard Kistner. Gerhard Kistner makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Fernando Nascimento's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
8.08
0-0It's a corner kick. Mario Nunes kicks a low ball out wide. Pierre-Emmanuel Deroff shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
14.03
0-0Marcel Hamann clumsily knocks into David Campbell. Marcel Hamann is given a warning by the referee! David Campbell runs off the knock.
18.36
0-0Kevin Gerlach comes in with a late challenge on Gerhard Kistner. Kevin Gerlach is warned by the referee! Gerhard Kistner carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.43
0-1Gerhard Kistner knocks the ball forward to David Campbell. David Campbell shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.01
0-1Dietmar Klimek surges forward with the ball. Dietmar Klimek threads the ball through into the box. Dirk Lurling rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
42.21
Matthias Sachs flicks the ball to his team mate, Dirk Lurling. Dirk Lurling whips in a cross ball towards Matthias Sachs. Matthias Sachs flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FSV Mainz 05 appear unchanged since the first half. RB Leipzig also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FSV Mainz 05 get the second half underway!
57.17
Noah Arnold knocks the ball to his team mate, David Campbell. David Campbell shoots from 20 yards. Robbie Coppinger gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
63.04
0-1Julian Bierhoff threads a neat ball through to David Campbell. David Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.27
Philipp Hollmer flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Gerlach holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Gerlach makes a probing pass to Dirk Lurling. Dirk Lurling finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Kevin Francke.
66.22
0-1David Töpfer takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Philipp Hollmer. Philipp Hollmer chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Matthias Birnbaum reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
69.56
Marcel Lindner flicks a high ball forward to David Campbell who takes it down. David Campbell edges inside the box! David Campbell shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
71.39
Nabil De Gier passes the ball forward to Kevin Gerlach. Kevin Gerlach finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
72.52
Nabil De Gier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dirk Lurling. Dirk Lurling shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Kevin Francke had no chance!! Goal for FSV Mainz 05!
75.38
1-1Noah Arnold clumsily knocks into Kevin Gerlach. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Gerlach hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.58
Marcel Lindner flicks the ball to his team mate, David Campbell. David Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robbie Coppinger who gathers it comfortably.
79.23
Samir Haller chips the ball to his team mate, Nabil De Gier. Nabil De Gier flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Sachs. Matthias Sachs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Francke who gathers it comfortably.
89.56
Philipp Hollmer makes a probing pass to Dietmar Klimek. Dietmar Klimek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthias Sachs. Matthias Sachs shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.1%
43.9%
Play Area
25.8%
51.5%
22.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Campbell of RB Leipzig |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Robbie Coppinger (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Marcel Hamann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Philipp Hollmer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Samir Haller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fernando Nascimento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Töpfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dietmar Klimek (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nabil De Gier (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Kevin Gerlach (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matthias Sachs (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dirk Lurling (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Elena Verges (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andy Mason (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Martin Welke (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kevin Francke (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pierre-Emmanuel Deroff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bakary Diakite (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mario Nunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hauke Zick (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gerhard Kistner (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Noah Arnold (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Julian Bierhoff (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marcel Lindner (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Matthias Birnbaum (MID) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Campbell (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Nico Neuhaus (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pascal Scheffler (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jan Scheffler (ATT) | 0 | |