Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Wersestadion where Rot-Weiss Ahlen play host to SpVgg Greuther Fürth. A crowd of 18,563 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rot-Weiss Ahlen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jakob Frieser.


0.00
SpVgg Greuther Fürth get the match underway!
3.07
Titus Mendez flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Götz. Julian Götz whips in a cross ball towards Eric Zick. Eric Zick makes a convincing header but Lars Ziege is on top of his game. Good keeping!
6.51
Philipp Wilke threads a neat ball through to Titus Mendez. Titus Mendez plays the ball forward to Julian Götz. Julian Götz finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
9.51
Pascal Polheim drives a long ball upfield. Lars Wilke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Hauke Götz.
12.21
Leon Bartsch clumsily knocks into Torsten Gleisenstein. Leon Bartsch is shown the yellow card! Torsten Gleisenstein runs off the knock.
14.29
Torsten Gleisenstein plays the ball forward to Lars Wilke. Lars Wilke runs straight at the opposition's defence. Lars Wilke lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Vogel. Jakob Vogel rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Hauke Götz!
18.30
Leon Wieland threads the ball through to Torsten Matthäus. Torsten Matthäus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
21.58
Armin Rahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ciro Conti. Without breaking stride, Ciro Conti plays the ball forward to Torsten Matthäus. Torsten Matthäus kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob King but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.47
Eric Zick passes the ball forward to Marcel Rohrschneider. Marcel Rohrschneider sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
27.48
Bakary Netzer knocks the ball forward to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
28.20
Titus Mendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Zick. Eric Zick plays a one-two with Julian Götz and rushes in on goal... Eric Zick makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Lars Ziege reads it well. Nice keeping!
33.01
Bakary Netzer clumsily knocks into Torsten Matthäus. Bakary Netzer is warned by the referee! Torsten Matthäus runs off the knock.
34.12
Eric Zick brings the ball forward. Eric Zick controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
36.29
Bakary Netzer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Götz. Julian Götz threads the ball through to Eric Zick. Eric Zick shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.43
Julian Götz knocks the ball forward to Titus Mendez. Titus Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Zick. Eric Zick heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but Pascal Polheim is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
41.46
Leon Bartsch takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Leon Wieland reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
44.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Arno Köller plays the ball forward to Leon Wieland. Leon Wieland knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob King. Jacob King connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Hauke Götz picks it out of the air!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rot-Weiss Ahlen have changed their lineup with Alexander Ziegenhagen replacing Ciro Conti. SpVgg Greuther Fürth have changed their lineup with Oliver Lindemann replacing Leon Bartsch and Ali Recorbet replacing Scott Meiklejohn.

45.00
Rot-Weiss Ahlen kick off the second half!
48.42
Titus Mendez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Titus Mendez plays a scrappy one-two with Marcel Rohrschneider and stumbles forward towards the goal... Titus Mendez cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Lars Ziege.
53.46
Oliver Lindemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Titus Mendez. Titus Mendez makes a probing pass between the defence to Marcel Rohrschneider. Armin Rahn clumsily knocks into Marcel Rohrschneider. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
59.57
Philipp Wilke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Lindemann. Oliver Lindemann runs straight at the opposition's defence. Oliver Lindemann finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
60.41
Leon Wieland hacks Bakary Netzer from behind! The referee brings Leon Wieland to one side and gives him a warning! Bakary Netzer stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.23
Leon Wieland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob King. Jacob King knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hauke Götz who gathers it comfortably.
67.34
Raymond De Romijn kicks a strong pass forward to Philipp Wilke. Philipp Wilke flicks a high ball forward to Ali Recorbet who takes it down. Ali Recorbet makes a defence splitting pass to Marcel Rohrschneider. Marcel Rohrschneider looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Lars Ziege.
68.51
Corner kick to SpVgg Greuther Fürth. Julian Götz chips it to the near post. Philipp Wilke makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
72.46
Philipp Wilke pushes up the pitch. Philipp Wilke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Götz. Julian Götz finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Lars Ziege smothers it!
75.14
Julian Götz flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Rohrschneider. Marcel Rohrschneider shoots from 25 yards. Lars Ziege easily gets down and covers it.
77.21
With great vision, Philipp Wilke plays the ball forward to Oliver Lindemann. Oliver Lindemann flicks a high pass forward to Titus Mendez who brings the ball under control. Titus Mendez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
78.29
Oliver Lindemann runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Oliver Lindemann shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
79.48
With great vision, Pascal Polheim plays the ball forward to Jakob Vogel. Jakob Vogel makes an attacking run forward. Jakob Vogel shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.15
Philipp Wilke hits a low pass to Marcel Rohrschneider. Marcel Rohrschneider makes a probing pass to Ali Recorbet. Ali Recorbet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
85.31
Bakary Netzer makes a simple pass to Julian Richter. Julian Richter flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Lindemann. Oliver Lindemann tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.27
Julian Richter passes the ball forward to Eric Zick. Eric Zick knocks in a cross ball towards Ali Recorbet. Ali Recorbet powers a header at goal but Lars Ziege is on top of it.
89.42
Marcel Rohrschneider flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Lindemann collects the pass. Oliver Lindemann shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Lars Ziege smothers it!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
13
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.5%
62.5%
Play Area
38.6%
39.8%
21.6%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lars Ziege of Rot-Weiss Ahlen

Match Ratings
1.Lars Ziege (GK)
9
2.Arno Köller (DEF)
6
3.Pascal Polheim (DEF)
7
4.Torsten Gleisenstein (DEF)
6
5.Armin Rahn (DEF)
6
6.Leon Wieland (MID)
6
7.Ciro Conti (MID)
6
8.Lars Wilke (MID)
6
9.Jacob King (ATT)
6
10.Torsten Matthäus (ATT)
6
11.Jakob Vogel (ATT)
6
 
12.Oliver Breyer (GK)
0
13.Alexander Ziegenhagen (ATT)
6
14.Lars Vogel (ATT)
0

1.Hauke Götz (GK)
7
2.Raymond De Romijn (DEF)
6
3.Philipp Wilke (DEF)
7
4.Bakary Netzer (DEF)
6
5.Julian Richter (MID)
6
6.Titus Mendez (MID)
7
7.Leon Bartsch (MID)yellow card
5
8.Julian Götz (MID)
6
9.Scott Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
10.Eric Zick (ATT)
7
11.Marcel Rohrschneider (ATT)
6
 
12.Kaci Pontal (DEF)
0
13.Oliver Lindemann (MID)
7
14.Ali Recorbet (ATT)
6