Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to SV Darmstadt 98. A crowd of 19,660 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while SV Darmstadt 98 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Schröder.
The pitch is in good condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while SV Darmstadt 98 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Schröder.
0.00
0-0SV Darmstadt 98 kick off the first half!
2.19
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Samuele Anastasi plays the ball forward to Armindo Odet. Armindo Odet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Hidalgo. Jose Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Emeran who gathers it comfortably.
6.55
Yassine Bouchiba sees Adilson Hamers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adilson Hamers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.49
0-0Jose Santos flicks a high pass forward to Gerhard Walter who brings the ball under control. Gerhard Walter shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
12.56
Jose Hidalgo threads a neat ball through to Gerhard Walter. Gerhard Walter knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Martin. Carlos Martin knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
18.45
0-0Henry Cadamarteri hacks Samuele Anastasi from behind! The referee calls over Henry Cadamarteri and shows him a yellow card! Samuele Anastasi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.21
0-0Carlos Martin hacks Yassine Bouchiba from behind! The referee calls over Carlos Martin and warns him to calm down! Yassine Bouchiba runs off the knock.
30.58
Carsten Gravesen chips the ball to his team mate, Seth Owen. Seth Owen knocks the ball to his team mate, Yassine Bouchiba. Yassine Bouchiba makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Adilson Hamers. Adilson Hamers strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it rises well off target!
32.10
0-0Ivan Castillo makes a beautiful solo run. Ivan Castillo makes a simple pass to Adilson Hamers. Adilson Hamers whips in a cross ball towards Shabani Garrault. Shabani Garrault heads the ball goalwards. Philipp Raff gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
34.32
Kemal Brooking sees a break and surges forward. Kemal Brooking shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
36.58
Scott Powell passes the ball forward to Gerhard Walter. Gerhard Walter shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Nicolas Emeran manages to gather it.
38.52
Seth Owen sees Dominic Liddell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Liddell plays a scrappy one-two with Henry Cadamarteri and advances towards the goal... Dominic Liddell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
39.26
Carsten Gravesen flicks a high pass forward. Seth Owen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seth Owen threads the ball through to Yassine Bouchiba. Yassine Bouchiba whips in a cross ball towards Shabani Garrault. Shabani Garrault makes a convincing header. Philipp Raff manages to gather it.
42.13
0-0Carlos Martin threads a neat ball through to Scott Powell. Scott Powell knocks in a cross ball towards Gerhard Walter. Gerhard Walter directs the ball goalwards with his head but Ivan Castillo is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Werder Bremen appear unchanged since the first half. SV Darmstadt 98 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and SV Werder Bremen get the second half underway!
59.54
Adilson Hamers sees Yassine Bouchiba in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yassine Bouchiba knocks in a cross ball towards Adilson Hamers. Adilson Hamers is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Philipp Raff picks it out of the air!
60.14
0-0SV Darmstadt 98 have made 3 substitutions with Joe Todd replacing Carlos Martin, Francisco Ortiz replacing Gerhard Walter and Neil Best replacing Scott Powell .
67.28
Seth Owen flicks a high pass forward. Henry Cadamarteri controls it well on his chest. Henry Cadamarteri knocks the ball forward, putting Seth Owen through on goal. Seth Owen rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Philipp Raff!
69.19
With great vision, Seth Owen plays the ball forward to Adilson Hamers. Adilson Hamers tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
73.51
Jose Hidalgo knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Todd. Joe Todd knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Emeran who gathers it comfortably.
78.47
Yassine Bouchiba makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adilson Hamers. Adilson Hamers plays a scrappy one-two with Seth Owen and advances towards the goal... Adilson Hamers shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Philipp Raff. Excellent save.
79.37
0-1Armindo Odet passes the ball forward to Francisco Ortiz. Francisco Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Santos. Jose Santos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for SV Darmstadt 98!
83.14
Joe Todd kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Ortiz. Francisco Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carsten Gravesen.
84.49
Ivan Castillo hits a low pass to Yassine Bouchiba. Yassine Bouchiba lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
27.9%
49.2%
23%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Philipp Raff of SV Darmstadt 98 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nicolas Emeran (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kemal Brooking (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ivan Castillo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Carsten Gravesen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Martin Delgado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Yassine Bouchiba (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Seth Owen (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Henry Cadamarteri (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Dominic Liddell (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Shabani Garrault (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Adilson Hamers (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Linus Hollmer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gary Maddison (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tobias Kirschner (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Philipp Raff (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Matthew Edusei (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Samuele Anastasi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Davide Redaelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ernesto Jimenez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Martin (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Armindo Odet (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jose Hidalgo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jose Santos (MID) | | 8 |
| 10. | Gerhard Walter (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Scott Powell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Joe Todd (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Francisco Ortiz (ATT) | 7 | |
| 14. | Neil Best (ATT) | 6 | |