Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to VfB Lübeck. A crowd of 17,930 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfB Lübeck appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The whistle blows and SV Werder Bremen kick off!
3.53
SV Werder Bremen are easily keeping VfB Lübeck at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
6.50
Stephen Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, Lars Wendel. Lars Wendel makes a probing pass to Antonio Postiga. Antonio Postiga sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.14
Dumitru Belodedici comes in with a late challenge on Lennart Schacht. Dumitru Belodedici is given a warning by the referee! Lennart Schacht hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.38
Lars Wendel knocks the ball forward to Moritz Witte. Moritz Witte shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.52
Linus Kaiser surges forward with the ball. Linus Kaiser sees space and advances. Linus Kaiser finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Nicolas Brehme easily smothers it!
24.20
Samuel Mboma makes a probing pass to Dumitru Belodedici. Dumitru Belodedici knocks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Witte. Moritz Witte shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Nicolas Brehme easily smothers it!
28.42
Jan Netzer powers a long ball forward. Linus Müller knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Ferguson.
32.33
Philipp Welke knocks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Schacht. Lennart Schacht makes a simple pass to John Landrin. John Landrin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.42
Samuel Mboma decides to run forward with the ball. Samuel Mboma brings the ball forward. Samuel Mboma goes all the way! Samuel Mboma shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Nicolas Brehme manages to gather it comfortably.
40.57
Matthias Gleisenstein decides to run forward with the ball. Matthias Gleisenstein whips in a cross ball towards John Landrin. John Landrin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.01
Ga‘l Chabaud kicks a strong pass forward to Linus Müller. Linus Müller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Lars Wendel knocks the ball forward to Moritz Witte. Moritz Witte tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Nicolas Brehme.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and VfB Lübeck kick off!
47.53
Philipp Welke flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Ouindi. Gerhard Ouindi advances with the ball. Gerhard Ouindi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Landrin but he's offside!
48.27
Danny Schwarzer flicks the ball to his team mate, Mile Kewell. Mile Kewell goes all the way! Mile Kewell takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.44
Dumitru Belodedici makes a probing pass to Moritz Witte. Moritz Witte shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.25
Samuel Mboma flicks the ball to his team mate, Lars Wendel. Lars Wendel knocks the ball forward to Moritz Witte. Moritz Witte finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.43
Matthias Gleisenstein knocks the ball to his team mate, John Landrin. John Landrin knocks in a cross ball towards Linus Müller. Linus Müller connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Evangelos Taoulas easily smothers it.
66.00
Samuel Mboma brings the ball forward. Samuel Mboma knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Postiga. Antonio Postiga shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.05
Dumitru Belodedici clumsily knocks into Lennart Schacht. Dumitru Belodedici is given another warning by the referee! Lennart Schacht hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.43
Stephen Ferguson makes a probing pass to Dumitru Belodedici. Dumitru Belodedici threads the ball through to Mile Kewell. Mile Kewell tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.19
Danny Schwarzer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mile Kewell. Mile Kewell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Philipp Welke.
78.47
Lennart Schacht clumsily knocks into Danny Schwarzer. The referee calls over Lennart Schacht and warns him to calm down! Danny Schwarzer stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.14
Stephen Ferguson sees space and advances. Stephen Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mile Kewell. Mile Kewell shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Nicolas Brehme manages to gather it comfortably.
83.56
Dumitru Belodedici makes a probing pass to Mile Kewell. Mile Kewell tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.27
Philipp Welke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthias Gleisenstein. Matthias Gleisenstein deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Landrin. John Landrin threads the ball through to Linus Müller but he's offside!
89.51
Gerhard Ouindi takes it forward alone. Gerhard Ouindi plays a perfect one-two with John Landrin and rushes in on goal... Gerhard Ouindi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Mile Kewell of SV Werder Bremen
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Play Area
28.1%
43.8%
28.1%

Scorers