Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to Waldhof Mannheim. A crowd of 16,200 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Waldhof Mannheim appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Hitzlsperger.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Waldhof Mannheim appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Hitzlsperger.
0.00
0-0SV Werder Bremen kick off the first half!
3.13
0-0Hannes Wieczorek sees Wladimiro Banchelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wladimiro Banchelli passes the ball forward to Nicolas Müller. Nicolas Müller shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
6.04
0-0Hannes Wieczorek knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Alonso. Pablo Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Lange. Nico Lange finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Maurizio Antonellini manages to gather it.
8.34
Jan Schacht flicks a high pass forward. David Stiepermann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Stiepermann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Don Gough.
9.47
0-0It's a corner kick. Simon Müller loops the ball over to the far post. Neil Naysmith reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
12.42
0-0Oliver Kauder makes a probing pass to Pablo Alonso. Pablo Alonso makes a beautiful solo run. Pablo Alonso knocks the ball forward to Philipp Berg but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.04
Paolo Pagani threads a neat ball through to Pablo Alonso. Pablo Alonso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Naysmith. Neil Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Müller. Nicolas Müller is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Maurizio Antonellini.
16.23
0-0Pablo Alonso takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Jonas Gleisenstein jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
20.44
0-0Jan Schacht flicks the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Rinaldi. Gennaro Rinaldi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.28
Wladimiro Banchelli sees space and advances. Wladimiro Banchelli whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Müller. Nicolas Müller beats his man to it with a header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.40
Pablo Alonso knocks the ball forward to Neil Naysmith. Neil Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.19
Pablo Alonso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eric Bischoff.
30.48
Without breaking stride, Matthias Koschmieder plays the ball forward to Lars Dittmann. Lars Dittmann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Don Gough manages to gather it effortlessly.
32.05
Pablo Alonso takes a short throw-in bringing Wladimiro Banchelli into play. Wladimiro Banchelli flicks a high pass forward to Neil Naysmith who brings the ball under control. Neil Naysmith finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Maurizio Antonellini. Excellent save.
33.11
Paolo Pagani threads a neat ball through to Wladimiro Banchelli. Seeing a gap ahead, Wladimiro Banchelli plays the ball forward to Nicolas Müller. Nicolas Müller knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Lange. Nico Lange outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
38.25
Simon Müller kicks a strong pass forward to David Stiepermann. David Stiepermann tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Don Gough. Excellent save.
40.21
0-0Pablo Alonso barges into Eric Bischoff. The referee brings Pablo Alonso to one side and gives him a warning! Eric Bischoff stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.55
Paolo Pagani decides to run forward with the ball. Paolo Pagani threads a neat ball through to Neil Naysmith. Neil Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Lange. Nico Lange powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
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. Waldhof Mannheim also appear unchanged since the first half. The Waldhof Mannheim players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Waldhof Mannheim kick off!
47.19
Matthias Koschmieder controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lars Dittmann. Lars Dittmann shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
51.38
Eric Bischoff barges into Nicolas Müller. The referee warns Eric Bischoff to calm down! Nicolas Müller stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.13
0-1Jan Schacht runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jan Schacht lofts in a cross ball towards Gennaro Rinaldi. With a superhuman jump, Gennaro Rinaldi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gennaro Rinaldi!
57.18
0-1Lars Dittmann comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Pagani. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paolo Pagani stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.25
Julian Oswald chips the ball to his team mate, Matthias Koschmieder. Matthias Koschmieder sees space and advances. Matthias Koschmieder knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Dittmann. Lars Dittmann jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Don Gough had no chance!! Goal for Waldhof Mannheim!
61.25
0-2Waldhof Mannheim have made a substitution with Torsten Morlock replacing Jan Schacht .
63.09
Wladimiro Banchelli kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Lange. Nico Lange controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.17
Hannes Wieczorek threads a neat ball through to Pablo Alonso. Pablo Alonso sees a break and surges forward. Pablo Alonso knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Lange. Nico Lange fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Maurizio Antonellini manages to gather it easily.
67.45
Wladimiro Banchelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nico Lange. Nico Lange shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
69.04
Pablo Alonso hacks Matthias Koschmieder from behind! Pablo Alonso is given another warning by the referee! Matthias Koschmieder runs off the knock.
75.26
With great vision, Pablo Alonso plays the ball forward to Nico Lange. Nico Lange whips in a cross ball towards Neil Naysmith. Neil Naysmith shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Maurizio Antonellini manages to gather it.
77.21
Waldhof Mannheim have made a substitution with Steffen Cziommer replacing Lars Dittmann .
79.32
Julian Oswald hits a low pass to Torsten Morlock. Torsten Morlock runs straight at the opposition's defence. Torsten Morlock shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
81.38
Without breaking stride, Simon Müller plays the ball forward to David Stiepermann. David Stiepermann shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
83.04
Julian Oswald flicks a high pass forward. Simon Müller holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Müller flicks a high pass forward. Gennaro Rinaldi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gennaro Rinaldi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
89.02
Simon Müller threads a neat ball through to Steffen Cziommer. Steffen Cziommer shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Don Gough had no chance!! Goal for Waldhof Mannheim!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
28.7%
42.5%
28.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Maurizio Antonellini of Waldhof Mannheim |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Don Gough (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Paolo Pagani (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Hannes Wieczorek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oliver Kauder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Julian Scheffler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Wladimiro Banchelli (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Pablo Alonso (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Nicolas Müller (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Philipp Berg (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nico Lange (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Neil Naysmith (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Sebastian Turek (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arthur Bould (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stefan Nahrstedt (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Maurizio Antonellini (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Julian Oswald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steffen Schacht (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eric Bischoff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jonas Gleisenstein (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jan Schacht (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Simon Müller (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Matthias Koschmieder (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | David Stiepermann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gennaro Rinaldi (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Lars Dittmann (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Simon Littbarski (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Torsten Morlock (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Steffen Cziommer (ATT) | | 8 |