Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadion am Bruchweg where FSV Mainz 05 play host to SC Freiburg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FSV Mainz 05 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
FSV Mainz 05 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0SC Freiburg kick off and get the first half underway!
2.10
0-0Renzo Musso makes a probing pass to Alessandro Pianu. Alessandro Pianu goes all the way! Alessandro Pianu makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
6.51
0-0Gérard Aebischer brings the ball forward. Gérard Aebischer advances with the ball. Gérard Aebischer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomas Veloso who gathers it comfortably.
8.16
0-0Ivo Van As catches Jamal Dekker on the ankles. The referee calls over Ivo Van As and shows him a yellow card! Jamal Dekker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.07
Renzo Musso chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Calvo. Carlos Calvo goes all the way! Carlos Calvo rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Tomas Veloso.
14.40
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
21.49
0-0Anton Wendel hacks Rafael Serrano from behind! Anton Wendel is given a warning by the referee! Rafael Serrano stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.17
Ulrich Grim passes the ball forward to Ivo Van As. Ivo Van As controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alessandro Pianu. Alessandro Pianu goes all the way! Alessandro Pianu takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Tomas Veloso.
32.42
1-0Anton Wendel makes a beautiful solo run. Anton Wendel knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Thirlwell. Niccolo Thirlwell plays a perfect one-two with Jose Nunez and rushes in on goal... Niccolo Thirlwell takes a shot at goal. Niccolo Thirlwell scores for FSV Mainz 05!!
38.14
Martin Kuzorra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Thirlwell. Niccolo Thirlwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gérard Aebischer.
39.43
1-0Alessandro Pianu barges into Lars Ziegenhagen. Alessandro Pianu is warned by the referee! Lars Ziegenhagen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.13
Ivo Van As barges into Ralph Lineker. The referee calls over Ivo Van As and warns him to calm down! Ralph Lineker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
1-0Arno Dittmann hoofs the ball up the pitch. Niccolo Thirlwell lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Nunez. Jose Nunez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and FSV Mainz 05 kick off!
48.02
Martin Kuzorra flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Nunez. Jose Nunez goes all the way! Jose Nunez tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Nunzio De Cesare!
49.50
Hesekiel Rosengren surges forward with the ball. Hesekiel Rosengren lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Nunez. Jose Nunez heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.19
Anton Wendel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ralph Lineker. Ralph Lineker knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Thirlwell. Niccolo Thirlwell shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Nunzio De Cesare.
59.39
Jamal Dekker kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Nunez. Jose Nunez shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
60.57
Gérard Aebischer sees a break and surges forward. Gérard Aebischer kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Calvo. Carlos Calvo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.01
Oliver Netzer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Calvo. Carlos Calvo whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Serrano. Rafael Serrano connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Tomas Veloso easily picks it out of the air!
63.41
Jamal Dekker threads the ball through to Niccolo Thirlwell. Niccolo Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nunzio De Cesare who gathers it comfortably.
67.38
Martin Kuzorra advances with the ball. Martin Kuzorra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.36
Ivo Van As flicks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Pianu. Alessandro Pianu shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
84.36
Hesekiel Rosengren deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Nunez. Jose Nunez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nunzio De Cesare who gathers it comfortably.
87.42
Ralph Lineker passes the ball forward to Jose Nunez. Jose Nunez goes all the way! Jose Nunez rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.44
Hesekiel Rosengren threads the ball through to Niccolo Thirlwell. Niccolo Thirlwell shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Renzo Musso hacks Ralph Lineker from behind! The referee calls over Renzo Musso and shows him a yellow card! Ralph Lineker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
25%
48.7%
26.3%
Scorers