Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Sparda Bank Hessen Stadium where Offenbacher Kickers play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 9,176 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Offenbacher Kickers and FSV Mainz 05 are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Helmer.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Offenbacher Kickers and FSV Mainz 05 are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Helmer.
0.00
0-0FSV Mainz 05 start the match!
6.39
0-1Ricardo Alvarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Köller. Oliver Köller plays a one-two with Marc Sachs and rushes in on goal... Oliver Köller cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FSV Mainz 05!
9.08
Oliver Ziege flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Sanchez controls it well on his chest. Roberto Sanchez lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Sachs. Marc Sachs makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FSV Mainz 05!
15.13
0-2Kai Götz flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Ahrens controls it well on his chest. With great vision, Vincenzo Ahrens plays the ball forward to Oliver Köller. Oliver Köller whips in a cross ball towards Marc Sachs. Marc Sachs directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
21.35
0-2Matthias Busse punts the ball hopefully upfield. James Le Saux plays a scrappy one-two with Hauke Götz and stumbles forward towards the goal... James Le Saux muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Les Jeffers manages to keep it out.
22.49
Martin Rahn threads the ball through to Oliver Ziege. Oliver Ziege flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Sanchez who takes it down. Roberto Sanchez cuts inside the box! Roberto Sanchez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
24.25
0-2Eric Backes hacks Kai Götz from behind! The referee brings Eric Backes to one side and gives him a warning! Kai Götz stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.17
Bakary Dittrich kicks a strong pass forward to Hauke Götz. Hauke Götz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.05
Kai Götz flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Ziege collects the pass. Oliver Ziege makes a simple pass to Roberto Sanchez. Roberto Sanchez advances inside the box! Roberto Sanchez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.12
Julian Richter runs forward with the ball. Julian Richter makes a probing pass to Hauke Götz. Hauke Götz shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
39.47
Oliver Ziege deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Sanchez. Roberto Sanchez shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
40.06
Thomas Sparwasser picks a pass forward to Hannes Welke. Hannes Welke threads a neat ball through to Les Moss. Les Moss knocks in a cross ball towards James Le Saux. James Le Saux knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Les Jeffers. Excellent save.
42.34
Nico Maier chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Sachs. Marc Sachs lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Sanchez. Roberto Sanchez heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Offenbacher Kickers appear unchanged since the first half. FSV Mainz 05 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Offenbacher Kickers kick off!
51.36
Julian Richter threads a neat ball through to Eric Backes. With imagination, Eric Backes plays the ball forward to Les Moss. Les Moss lofts in a cross ball towards James Le Saux. James Le Saux finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Les Jeffers had no chance!! Goal for Offenbacher Kickers!
54.10
Simon Dörner knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Moss. Les Moss controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.58
1-4Julian Richter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Dörner. Simon Dörner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hauke Götz. Hauke Götz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.31
Matthias Busse hits a low pass to Bakary Dittrich. Bakary Dittrich decides to run forward with the ball. Bakary Dittrich plays a one-two with Hauke Götz and rushes in on goal... Bakary Dittrich side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.57
Oliver Köller comes in with a late challenge on Matthias Busse. Oliver Köller is given a warning by the referee! Matthias Busse hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.07
Oliver Ziege flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Sachs. Marc Sachs runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Marc Sachs provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marc Sachs!
69.44
Kai Götz knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Alvarez. Ricardo Alvarez flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Köller holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oliver Köller shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
73.26
2-5Oliver Ziege flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Sanchez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Sanchez knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Köller. Oliver Köller beats his man to it with a header. The ball strikes Thomas Sparwasser's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
74.49
2-5Corner kick to FSV Mainz 05. Ricardo Alvarez plays it short to Marc Sachs. Marc Sachs chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Hannes Welke reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
78.56
Thomas Sparwasser hacks Roberto Sanchez from behind! The referee calls over Thomas Sparwasser and warns him to calm down! Roberto Sanchez stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.21
Nico Maier knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Sanchez. Roberto Sanchez shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Vincenzo Wesselmann. Excellent save.
87.45
Ricardo Alvarez takes a quick throw-in, which Nico Maier takes on the chest. With a delightful solo run, Nico Maier stretches the opposition's defence. Nico Maier plays a one-two with Marc Sachs and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nico Maier provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
6
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
35.8%
37.3%
26.9%
Scorers
| James Le Saux 51 Bakary Dittrich 61 | Oliver Köller 6 Marc Sachs 9, 66 Roberto Sanchez 33, 42 Nico Maier 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marc Sachs of FSV Mainz 05 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vincenzo Wesselmann (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Matthias Busse (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Julian Richter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Thomas Sparwasser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Bakary Dittrich (MID) |  | 7 |
| 6. | Simon Dörner (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Hannes Welke (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eric Backes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hauke Götz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Les Moss (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | James Le Saux (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Marcel Nordwald (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eric Wendel (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sven Bräutigam (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Les Jeffers (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kai Götz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martin Rahn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Christian Matthäus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nico Maier (MID) | | 7 |
| 6. | Ricardo Alvarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Oliver Ziege (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Vincenzo Ahrens (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oliver Köller (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Roberto Sanchez (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Marc Sachs (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Christian Poschner (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Roland Hellemons (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Martial Pacios (DEF) | 0 | |