Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Waldau-Stadion where Stuttgarter Kickers play host to SpVgg Greuther Fürth. A crowd of 9,859 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stuttgarter Kickers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Diakite.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stuttgarter Kickers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Diakite.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SpVgg Greuther Fürth kick off!
4.35
0-0Matthias Zimmermann barges into Jonas Berg. Matthias Zimmermann is given a warning by the referee! Jonas Berg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.39
0-0Matthias Zimmermann takes a quick throw-in. Vincenzo Kühn decides to run forward with the ball. Vincenzo Kühn shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.33
0-0Jonas Berg flicks a high pass forward to Anton Netzer who brings the ball under control. Anton Netzer lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Sousa. Silvio Sousa beats his man to it with a header but Martin Paisley reads it well. Great save!
14.45
Matthias Stiepermann threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Kühn. Vincenzo Kühn knocks the ball forward to Leon Breyer. Leon Breyer shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Urvin Van Barneveld!
15.40
Kai Ahrens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthias Zimmermann. Matthias Zimmermann threads a neat ball through to Leon Breyer. Leon Breyer shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.04
Linus Koschmieder hits a low pass to Craig Keegan. Craig Keegan kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Völler. Kevin Völler shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
21.16
0-0Kai Ahrens chips the ball to his team mate, Matthias Zimmermann. Seeing a gap ahead, Matthias Zimmermann plays the ball forward to Kevin Völler. Kevin Völler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.21
0-0Hauke Stiepermann passes the ball forward to Lennart Nahrstedt. Lennart Nahrstedt hits a low pass to Anton Netzer. Anton Netzer plays a scrappy one-two with Silvio Sousa and advances towards the goal... Noah Polheim catches Anton Netzer on the ankles. Anton Netzer appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
36.24
Kai Ahrens barges into Anton Netzer. Kai Ahrens is warned by the referee! Anton Netzer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.50
Noah Polheim pushes mid-way up the pitch. Noah Polheim makes an attacking run forward. Noah Polheim plays a scrappy one-two with Leon Breyer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Noah Polheim provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.43
Craig Keegan knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Völler. Kevin Völler shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
45.00
1-0Matthias Zimmermann chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Breyer. Leon Breyer runs straight at the defence! Leon Breyer shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Urvin Van Barneveld had no chance!! Goal for Stuttgarter Kickers!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stuttgarter Kickers appear unchanged since the first half. SpVgg Greuther Fürth also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Stuttgarter Kickers kick off and get the second half underway!
61.49
1-0Bakary Palumbo barges into Torsten Streich. Bakary Palumbo is shown the yellow card! Torsten Streich runs off the knock.
61.49
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
65.06
Hauke Stiepermann gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Anton Netzer finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.00
Kai Ahrens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Keegan. Craig Keegan passes the ball forward to Leon Breyer. Leon Breyer advances inside the box! Leon Breyer tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Urvin Van Barneveld manages to gather it effortlessly.
79.54
Linus Koschmieder flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Zimmermann controls it well on his chest. Matthias Zimmermann knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Völler. Kevin Völler whips in a cross ball towards Leon Breyer. Leon Breyer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.10
2-0Matthias Zimmermann barges into Bakary Palumbo. The referee calls over Matthias Zimmermann and shows him a yellow card! Bakary Palumbo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
26.7%
46.7%
26.7%
Scorers
| Leon Breyer 45, 80 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leon Breyer of Stuttgarter Kickers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Martin Paisley (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Linus Koschmieder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kai Ahrens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Noah Polheim (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Matthias Stiepermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Torsten Streich (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matthias Zimmermann (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Craig Keegan (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Vincenzo Kühn (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Völler (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Leon Breyer (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | David Ziege (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Saul Calaiò (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel Castro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Urvin Van Barneveld (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Hauke Stiepermann (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Gilles Bridges (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edgar Fernandes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lennart Nahrstedt (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Lars Dittrich (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Bakary Palumbo (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Jonas Berg (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Silvio Sousa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Anton Netzer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sven Freund (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Markus Welter (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Christian Scheffler (DEF) | 0 | |