Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to FC Bayern Munich. A crowd of 18,835 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Bayern Munich appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Palumbo.


0.00
SV Werder Bremen kick off and get the match underway!
3.31
Hannes Thiele sees space and advances. Hannes Thiele hits a low pass to Gerhard Jahn. Gerhard Jahn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.21
Kew Ooijer threads a neat ball through to Lars Töpfer. Lars Töpfer knocks the ball forward to Alex Hutchison. Alex Hutchison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Gough who gathers it comfortably.
10.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Luuk Schouten plays the ball forward to Alex Hutchison. Alex Hutchison shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Don Gough manages to gather it.
16.59
Paolo Pagani comes in with a late challenge on Lars Töpfer. The referee calls over Paolo Pagani and warns him to calm down! Lars Töpfer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.38
Hannes Wieczorek flicks the ball to his team mate, Wladimiro Banchelli. Wladimiro Banchelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nico Lange. Nico Lange controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Philipp Berg through on goal. Philipp Berg comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but somehow Hannes Thiele happens to be in the right place to block it.
21.07
Isaiah Howey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.01
Noah Helmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Mendez. Hugo Mendez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
27.26
With some swift thinking, Hannes Gelb plays the ball forward to Lars Töpfer. Lars Töpfer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Lars Töpfer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Don Gough. Excellent save.
32.16
Oliver Kauder pushes mid-way up the pitch. Oliver Kauder passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Nicolas Müller. Nicolas Müller tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.40
With a delightful solo run, Lars Töpfer stretches the opposition's defence. Lars Töpfer whips in a cross ball towards Gerhard Jahn. Gerhard Jahn is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.45
Isaiah Howey knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Naysmith. Neil Naysmith plays a quick one-two with Philipp Berg and rushes in on goal... Neil Naysmith side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
42.07
Luuk Schouten surges forward with the ball. Luuk Schouten lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Mendez. With a superhuman jump, Hugo Mendez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Hannes Gelb plays the ball forward to Luuk Schouten. Luuk Schouten sees a break and surges forward. Luuk Schouten knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Werder Bremen appear unchanged since the first half. FC Bayern Munich also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Bayern Munich kick off!
48.48
Hannes Gelb hacks Nicolas Müller from behind! The referee calls over Hannes Gelb and warns him to calm down! Nicolas Müller hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.38
Lars Töpfer kicks a strong pass forward to Gerhard Jahn. Gerhard Jahn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oliver Kauder.
57.10
Hannes Gelb catches Neil Naysmith on the ankles. Hannes Gelb is given another warning by the referee! Neil Naysmith stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.16
Noah Helmer threads a neat ball through to Hugo Mendez. Hugo Mendez tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
61.38
Wladimiro Banchelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Naysmith. Neil Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Lange. Nico Lange is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.36
Noah Helmer threads a neat ball through to Gerhard Jahn. Gerhard Jahn finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.02
Julian Scheffler makes a probing pass to Wladimiro Banchelli. Wladimiro Banchelli runs straight at the opposition's defence. Wladimiro Banchelli lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Naysmith. With a superhuman jump, Neil Naysmith connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
66.12
Julian Scheffler makes a simple pass to Isaiah Howey. Isaiah Howey knocks the ball forward to Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Müller. Nicolas Müller rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Alfred Beresford!
69.32
Wladimiro Banchelli makes a beautiful solo run. Wladimiro Banchelli whips in a cross ball towards Neil Naysmith. Neil Naysmith jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
71.54
Uwe Widmann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Hutchison. Alex Hutchison skips past Paolo Pagani! Alex Hutchison side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Don Gough!
77.44
Noah Helmer threads the ball through to Hugo Mendez. Hugo Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.17
Paolo Pagani hacks Hannes Thiele from behind! Paolo Pagani is shown the yellow card! Hannes Thiele hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.28
Isaiah Howey clumsily knocks into Kew Ooijer. The referee calls over Isaiah Howey and shows him a yellow card! Kew Ooijer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.51
Hannes Gelb hacks Philipp Berg from behind! The referee warns Hannes Gelb yet again to calm down! Philipp Berg stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Isaiah Howey flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Müller holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolas Müller knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hannes Gelb.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
30.1%
43.4%
26.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lars Töpfer of FC Bayern Munich

Match Ratings
1.Don Gough (GK)
7
2.Paolo Pagani (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Hannes Wieczorek (DEF)
6
4.Julian Scheffler (DEF)
6
5.Oliver Kauder (DEF)
6
6.Wladimiro Banchelli (MID)
7
7.Isaiah Howey (MID)yellow card
6
8.Nicolas Müller (ATT)
6
9.Philipp Berg (ATT)
6
10.Nico Lange (ATT)
6
11.Neil Naysmith (ATT)
6
 
12.Sebastian Turek (GK)
0
13.Pablo Alonso (MID)
0
14.Arthur Bould (GK)
0

1.Alfred Beresford (GK)
6
2.Hannes Gelb (DEF)
6
3.Kew Ooijer (DEF)
7
4.Hannes Thiele (DEF)
8
5.Luuk Schouten (MID)
8
6.Noah Helmer (MID)
6
7.Lars Töpfer (MID)
9
8.Uwe Widmann (MID)
6
9.Gerhard Jahn (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Alex Hutchison (ATT)
7
11.Hugo Mendez (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Paul Hanssen (GK)
0
13.Antoine Hulshoff (MID)
0
14.Linus Arendt (DEF)
0