Match Report


FC NürnbergFC Nürnberg     Rot-Weiss AhlenRot-Weiss Ahlen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Paul JessP. Jess64
G
1
G
61Fabio SartorF. Sartor
Jan DiakiteJ. Diakite64
D
2
D
76Jean-Luc LoussouarnJ. Loussouarn
Colin HendryC. Hendry63
D
captain3
D
71Nenad UrsuleN. Ursule
Marc PolheimM. Polheim62
D
4
D
59Kevin DalglishK. Dalglish
Marc SalakoM. Salako60
D
5
D
54Tommy RoyceT. Royce
Paul WesselmannP. Wesselmann66
M
6
M
68Armin MeidtA. Meidt
Egbert DitewigE. Ditewig64
M
7
M
67Scott McStayS. McStay
Juan CastroJ. Castro62
M
8
M
66Cristiano RibeiroC. Ribeiro
Anton JanesA. Janes66
A
9
A
70Oliver ErlerO. Erler
Jose Javier AlonsoJ. Alonso63
A
10captain
A
64Tobias BartschT. Bartsch
Enrique GarciaE. Garcia59
A
11
A
54Martin WestwoodM. Westwood
 
Oleg MercerO. Mercer59
M
12
M
63Christian WinklerC. Winkler
Paulo MonteiroP. Monteiro58
G
13
M
62Paolo ZiniP. Zini
Martin BierhoffM. Bierhoff56
D
14
M
55Oliver NetzerO. Netzer

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to Rot-Weiss Ahlen. A crowd of 8,712 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rot-Weiss Ahlen appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Schnoor.


0.00
Rot-Weiss Ahlen get the match underway!
3.33
Egbert Ditewig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Garcia. Enrique Garcia whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Alonso. Jose Javier Alonso is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
6.52
Jean-Luc Loussouarn clumsily knocks into Jose Javier Alonso. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Javier Alonso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.57
Paul Wesselmann knocks the ball forward to Jose Javier Alonso. Jose Javier Alonso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fabio Sartor who gathers it comfortably.
12.53
Marc Salako knocks the ball forward to Egbert Ditewig. Egbert Ditewig brings the ball forward. Egbert Ditewig shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.51
Scott McStay takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Armin Meidt. Armin Meidt sees Oliver Erler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Erler shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
24.58
Armin Meidt catches Juan Castro on the ankles. The referee warns Armin Meidt to calm down! Juan Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.03
Scott McStay darts forward. Scott McStay makes a probing pass to Martin Westwood but he's offside!
40.27
Egbert Ditewig sees Enrique Garcia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrique Garcia shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Fabio Sartor. What a great pair of hands!
42.31
Marc Polheim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Castro. Juan Castro decides to run forward with the ball. Juan Castro shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
44.33
Marc Polheim volleys a long ball forward. Anton Janes tries a spectacular long range effort. 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. FC Nürnberg appear unchanged since the first half. Rot-Weiss Ahlen have changed their lineup with Paolo Zini replacing Nenad Ursule.

45.00
FC Nürnberg kick off and get the second half underway!
49.09
Marc Salako threads a neat ball through to Juan Castro. Juan Castro threads the ball through to Anton Janes. Anton Janes runs straight at the defence! Anton Janes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Anton Janes!
54.34
Juan Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Garcia. Enrique Garcia shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
57.50
Scott McStay sees Oliver Erler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Erler lofts in a cross ball towards Tobias Bartsch. Tobias Bartsch makes a deft header. It's miles wide!
59.50
Colin Hendry sees space and advances. Colin Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Anton Janes controls it well on his chest. Anton Janes whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Garcia. Enrique Garcia makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
63.19
Marc Polheim threads a neat ball through to Juan Castro. Juan Castro threads the ball through to Jose Javier Alonso. Jose Javier Alonso shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
69.39
Scott McStay passes the ball forward to Martin Westwood. Martin Westwood finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.05
Paolo Zini flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Ribeiro collects the pass. Cristiano Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Martin Westwood holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Westwood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.55
Egbert Ditewig kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Alonso. Jose Javier Alonso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fabio Sartor who gathers it comfortably.
77.43
Jan Diakite chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Castro. Juan Castro makes an attacking run forward. Juan Castro whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Alonso. Jose Javier Alonso jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.56
Oliver Erler clumsily knocks into Jan Diakite. The referee warns Oliver Erler to calm down! Jan Diakite stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.08
Paul Wesselmann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anton Janes. Anton Janes tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
87.21
Juan Castro flicks a high pass forward to Anton Janes who brings the ball under control. Anton Janes shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.46
Egbert Ditewig flicks a high pass forward to Enrique Garcia who brings the ball under control. Enrique Garcia finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
With great vision, Armin Meidt plays the ball forward to Martin Westwood. Martin Westwood lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Erler. Oliver Erler beats his man to it with a header. The ball strikes Marc Salako's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
90.00
Scott McStay takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Cristiano Ribeiro. Cristiano Ribeiro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

FC Nürnberg

Rot-Weiss Ahlen
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
8
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
26%
45.5%
28.6%

Scorers
Anton Janes 44, 49
Enrique Garcia 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Anton Janes of FC Nürnberg

Match Ratings
1.Paul Jess (GK)
6
2.Jan Diakite (DEF)
6
3.Colin Hendry (DEF)
6
4.Marc Polheim (DEF)
7
5.Marc Salako (DEF)
6
6.Paul Wesselmann (MID)
6
7.Egbert Ditewig (MID)
7
8.Juan Castro (MID)
8
9.Anton Janes (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
10
10.Jose Javier Alonso (ATT)
6
11.Enrique Garcia (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Oleg Mercer (MID)
0
13.Paulo Monteiro (GK)
0
14.Martin Bierhoff (DEF)
0

1.Fabio Sartor (GK)
6
2.Jean-Luc Loussouarn (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Nenad Ursule (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Dalglish (DEF)
6
5.Tommy Royce (DEF)
6
6.Armin Meidt (MID)
6
7.Scott McStay (MID)
6
8.Cristiano Ribeiro (MID)
6
9.Oliver Erler (ATT)
6
10.Tobias Bartsch (ATT)
6
11.Martin Westwood (ATT)
6
 
12.Christian Winkler (MID)
0
13.Paolo Zini (MID)
6
14.Oliver Netzer (MID)
0