Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Playmobil-Stadion where SpVgg Greuther Fürth play host to Alemannia Aachen. A crowd of 9,977 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both SpVgg Greuther Fürth and Alemannia Aachen are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
SpVgg Greuther Fürth start the match!
9.20
Lamberto Ziliani flicks the ball to his team mate, Armin Hoeness. Armin Hoeness knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
16.46
Des Charles kicks a strong pass forward to Jakob Reimers. Jakob Reimers flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone passes the ball forward but Armin Hoeness is offside!
18.05
Nicholas Robson passes the ball forward to Lamberto Ziliani. Lamberto Ziliani flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Scott Heskey manages to gather it comfortably.
20.42
Dietmar Haller chips the ball to his team mate, Armin Hoeness. Armin Hoeness shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.32
Jakob Reimers makes a simple pass to Armin Hoeness. Armin Hoeness goes all the way! Armin Hoeness rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Scott Heskey has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.09
Gerhard Köpke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sven Schöll. Sven Schöll threads the ball through to Malte Frieser. Malte Frieser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.10
Alemannia Aachen are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
33.48
Gregorio Flores deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kai Rösler. Kai Rösler passes the ball forward to Malte Frieser. Malte Frieser whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Carragher. Eoin Carragher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
34.35
Pierluigi Benfari kicks a strong pass forward to Dietmar Haller. Dietmar Haller chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Scott Heskey manages to keep it out.
36.32
Kai Rösler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eoin Carragher. Eoin Carragher goes all the way! Eoin Carragher cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Paul Dittmann manages to gather it comfortably.
39.03
SpVgg Greuther Fürth are easily keeping Alemannia Aachen at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
42.42
Gregorio Flores controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sven Schöll. Sven Schöll makes a simple pass to Eoin Carragher. Eoin Carragher shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.34
Martin Krüger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eoin Carragher. Eoin Carragher shoots from distance but it is miles over!
45.00
Nils Dörner makes a simple pass to Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Scott Heskey.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Alemannia Aachen kick off the second half!
47.12
Malte Frieser clumsily knocks into Nicholas Robson. Malte Frieser is warned by the referee! Nicholas Robson stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.27
Chester Gore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brett Rizzo. Brett Rizzo makes a beautiful solo run. Brett Rizzo shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
54.17
Pierluigi Benfari comes in with a late challenge on Eoin Carragher. Pierluigi Benfari is given a warning by the referee! Eoin Carragher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.51
SpVgg Greuther Fürth are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Alemannia Aachen's defence.
57.51
Chester Gore threads the ball through to Martin Krüger. Martin Krüger kicks a strong pass forward to Eoin Carragher. Eoin Carragher goes all the way! Eoin Carragher tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Paul Dittmann.
63.30
Nils Dörner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armin Hoeness. Armin Hoeness lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
65.36
Martin Krüger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eoin Carragher. Eoin Carragher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Paul Dittmann easily smothers it.
67.08
Kai Rösler threads the ball through to Malte Frieser. Malte Frieser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.03
Jakob Reimers sees space and advances. Jakob Reimers lofts in a cross ball towards Armin Hoeness. Armin Hoeness is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Scott Heskey manages to gather it comfortably.
71.50
Lamberto Ziliani takes it forward alone. Lamberto Ziliani knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.39
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
79.40
Nils Dörner knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gary Johnstone!
83.24
Nicholas Robson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jakob Reimers. Jakob Reimers makes a simple pass to Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregorio Flores.
84.07
Dale May knocks the ball forward to Jakob Reimers. Jakob Reimers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armin Hoeness. Armin Hoeness tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Armin Hoeness of SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.2%
39.8%
Play Area
30.1%
44.6%
25.3%