Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to SpVgg Greuther Fürth. A crowd of 9,429 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both FC Nürnberg and SpVgg Greuther Fürth are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
FC Nürnberg start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.00
Armin Hoeness clumsily knocks into Bakary Hoeness. Armin Hoeness is warned by the referee! Bakary Hoeness runs off the knock.
12.12
Ernesto Herrera advances with the ball. Ernesto Herrera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gerhard Müller.
14.44
Thomas Ziegenhagen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Köller. Alexander Köller knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gerhard Müller.
15.57
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
16.59
Sven Wieczorek barges into Alexander Köller. Sven Wieczorek is given a warning by the referee! Alexander Köller hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.42
Jose Camacho takes it forward alone. Jose Camacho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.25
Jose Camacho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samir Heiser. Samir Heiser shoots from distance but Paul Dittmann is on top of it.
24.35
Linus Roth flicks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Ritzinger. Philipp Ritzinger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samir Heiser. Samir Heiser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Köller. Alexander Köller tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.11
Philipp Ritzinger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Köller. Alexander Köller tries a spectacular long range effort. Paul Dittmann easily smothers it.
30.28
Ernesto Herrera takes it forward alone. Ernesto Herrera plays a perfect one-two with Samir Heiser and rushes in on goal... Ernesto Herrera shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.58
Dietmar Haller threads the ball through to Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone shoots from 20 yards. It's there!! Nico Spengler has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.42
Anton Kuzorra brings the ball forward. Anton Kuzorra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.31
Philipp Ritzinger makes a simple pass to Samir Heiser. Samir Heiser shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Paul Dittmann easily smothers it!
40.57
Linus Roth makes a probing pass to Thomas Ziegenhagen. Thomas Ziegenhagen threads the ball through to Samir Heiser. Samir Heiser knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sven Wieczorek.
45.00
SpVgg Greuther Fürth are easily keeping FC Nürnberg at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
SpVgg Greuther Fürth kick off!
47.31
Thomas Ziegenhagen sees a break and surges forward. Thomas Ziegenhagen shoots from 25 yards. Paul Dittmann is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.47
Martin Geis flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Herrera. Ernesto Herrera passes the ball forward to Alexander Köller. Alexander Köller flicks the ball to his team mate, Samir Heiser. Samir Heiser shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.53
Jose Camacho makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Camacho whips in a cross ball towards Samir Heiser. Samir Heiser powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.38
Martin Geis makes a simple pass to Philipp Ritzinger. Philipp Ritzinger flicks the ball to his team mate, Samir Heiser. Samir Heiser controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Paul Dittmann manages to gather it comfortably.
73.45
Jakob Reimers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
75.09
Philipp Ritzinger flicks the ball to his team mate, Samir Heiser. Samir Heiser finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.06
FC Nürnberg are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate SpVgg Greuther Fürth's defence.
84.33
Philipp Ritzinger makes a simple pass to Alexander Köller. Alexander Köller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.35
Jose Camacho sees a break and surges forward. Jose Camacho lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Köller. Alexander Köller is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Paul Dittmann manages to gather it comfortably.
87.28
Jakob Reimers decides to run forward with the ball. Jakob Reimers finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Thomas Ziegenhagen of FC Nürnberg
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
79.7%
20.3%
Play Area
20.3%
51.4%
28.4%