Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadion an der Lohmühle where VfB Lübeck play host to RB Leipzig. A crowd of 12,187 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfB Lübeck 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 Sven Poschner.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfB Lübeck 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 Sven Poschner.
0.00
0-0RB Leipzig kick off!
4.45
0-0Arno Scheffler knocks the ball forward to Christian Riemann. Christian Riemann shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.04
0-0Matthias Birnbaum hits a low pass to David Campbell. David Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.03
0-0Mario Nunes barges into Christian Riemann. The referee calls over Mario Nunes and warns him to calm down! Christian Riemann runs off the knock.
12.40
Nikolas Wallner flicks the ball to his team mate, Anton Emmerlich. Anton Emmerlich makes a probing pass to Jaime Antunes. Jaime Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hauke Zick.
14.42
Marcel Lindner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Campbell. David Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.46
0-0VfB Lübeck are in full control of this game.
27.56
David Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Kistner controls it well on his chest. Gerhard Kistner shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
28.00
Nikolas Wallner sees Tobias Sammer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tobias Sammer sees Christian Riemann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Riemann shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.27
0-0Mario Nunes comes in with a late challenge on Jaime Antunes. The referee calls over Mario Nunes and shows him a yellow card! Jaime Antunes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.37
Pierre-Emmanuel Deroff sees a break and surges forward. Pierre-Emmanuel Deroff hits a low pass to David Campbell. David Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.11
VfB Lübeck are in full control of this game.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Lübeck appear unchanged since the first half. RB Leipzig also appear unchanged since the first half. The RB Leipzig players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
VfB Lübeck start the second half!
49.32
Julian Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. David Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Uwe Walter.
53.44
Uwe Walter kicks a strong pass forward to Anton Emmerlich. Anton Emmerlich hits a low pass to Jaime Antunes. Jaime Antunes whips in a cross ball towards Christian Riemann. Christian Riemann rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.43
Marcel Lindner plays the ball forward to Noah Arnold. Noah Arnold tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.45
Pascal Birkwald runs forward with the ball. Pascal Birkwald flicks a high ball forward to Christian Riemann who takes it down. Christian Riemann knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Antunes. Jaime Antunes connects with a diving header but it slams into the crowd!
81.32
Arno Scheffler sees space and advances. Arno Scheffler shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.57
0-0Moritz Müller kicks a strong pass forward to Anton Emmerlich. Anton Emmerlich threads a neat ball through to Arno Scheffler. Arno Scheffler lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Riemann. Christian Riemann rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Kevin Francke manages to keep it out.
85.45
0-0Claude Besson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Riemann. Christian Riemann whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Antunes. Mario Nunes clumsily knocks into Jaime Antunes. Penalty not given!!
89.55
0-0Matthias Birnbaum barges into Arno Scheffler. Matthias Birnbaum is shown the yellow card! Arno Scheffler stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
0
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.9%
36.1%
Play Area
29.2%
47.2%
23.6%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pierre-Emmanuel Deroff of RB Leipzig |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Linus Hermann (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Moritz Müller (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Nikolas Wallner (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Uwe Walter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pascal Birkwald (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Claude Besson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Arno Scheffler (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Anton Emmerlich (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Tobias Sammer (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Christian Riemann (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Jaime Antunes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marcel Morlock (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nils Welter (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marcel Winkler (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kevin Francke (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pierre-Emmanuel Deroff (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Bakary Diakite (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mario Nunes (DEF) |  | 4 |
| 5. | Hauke Zick (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gerhard Kistner (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Noah Arnold (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Julian Bierhoff (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marcel Lindner (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matthias Birnbaum (MID) | | 5 |
| 11. | David Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nico Neuhaus (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pascal Scheffler (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jan Scheffler (ATT) | 0 | |