Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadion am Bruchweg where FSV Mainz 05 play host to Alemannia Aachen. A crowd of 9,343 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FSV Mainz 05 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Alemannia Aachen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Helmer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FSV Mainz 05 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Alemannia Aachen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Helmer.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Alemannia Aachen kicking off!
2.37
0-0Eric Pfeiffer makes a simple pass to Stephen Young. Stephen Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hannes Winkler. Hannes Winkler shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.22
1-0Vincenzo Ahrens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Köller. Oliver Köller plays a quick one-two with Marc Sachs and rushes in on goal... Oliver Köller strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Tobias Matthäus is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
10.16
Eric Pfeiffer kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Young. Stephen Young sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Young tries a spectacular long range effort. Stephen Young scores for Alemannia Aachen!!
15.34
Oliver Röhlig flicks a high ball forward to Rainer Gelb who takes it down. Rainer Gelb controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
16.18
1-1Kai Götz hacks Malte Oswald from behind! Kai Götz is given a warning by the referee! Malte Oswald hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.25
1-1Seeing a gap ahead, Stephen Young plays the ball forward to Malte Oswald. Malte Oswald knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kai Götz.
28.42
1-1Vincenzo Ahrens receives the ball from a throw-in from Oliver Ziege. Vincenzo Ahrens flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Sanchez controls it well on his chest. Roberto Sanchez puts a great ball through. Marc Sachs runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
30.36
Seeing Eric Pfeiffer's attacking run, Gabriel Mora quickly throws the ball into his path. Eric Pfeiffer knocks the ball forward to Oliver Röhlig. Oliver Röhlig flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Gelb holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rainer Gelb knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Winkler. Hannes Winkler knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
33.26
Stephen Young threads the ball through to Hannes Winkler. Hannes Winkler shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
34.24
Oliver Ziege flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Sanchez who takes it down. Roberto Sanchez shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
36.08
Matthias Rummenigge flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Gelb controls it well on his chest. Rainer Gelb sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.28
Ricardo Alvarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Sanchez. Roberto Sanchez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gerhard Morlock.
39.13
Vincenzo Ahrens decides to run forward with the ball. Vincenzo Ahrens sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
Nico Maier chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Sachs. Marc Sachs shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FSV Mainz 05 appear unchanged since the first half. Alemannia Aachen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FSV Mainz 05 kick off!
49.56
Gerhard Morlock surges forward with the ball. Gerhard Morlock threads the ball through to Malte Oswald. Malte Oswald shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
55.00
Oliver Röhlig chips the ball to his team mate, Rainer Gelb. Rainer Gelb shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
60.30
Matthias Rummenigge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hannes Winkler. Hannes Winkler shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
63.58
Oliver Röhlig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hannes Winkler. Hannes Winkler shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
65.28
2-1Oliver Röhlig comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Alvarez. The referee calls over Oliver Röhlig and shows him a yellow card! Ricardo Alvarez runs off the knock.
66.42
Roberto Sanchez clumsily knocks into Dietmar Kuzorra. The referee calls over Roberto Sanchez and shows him a yellow card! Dietmar Kuzorra stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.32
Dietmar Kuzorra passes the ball forward to Matthias Rummenigge. Matthias Rummenigge flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Gelb holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rainer Gelb knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.02
Gabriel Mora sees Stephen Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Young makes a simple pass to Hannes Winkler. Hannes Winkler whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Gelb. Rainer Gelb gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.12
2-2Christian Matthäus knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Alvarez. Ricardo Alvarez hits a low pass to Roberto Sanchez. Roberto Sanchez advances inside the box! Roberto Sanchez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Tobias Matthäus manages to keep it out.
81.25
Nico Maier runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nico Maier lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Sachs. Marc Sachs outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it misses the target by a large margin!
83.26
Matthias Rummenigge catches Vincenzo Ahrens on the ankles. The referee calls over Matthias Rummenigge and shows him a yellow card! Vincenzo Ahrens stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.00
Stephen Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malte Oswald. Malte Oswald finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
89.56
Christian Matthäus threads a neat ball through to Oliver Ziege. Oliver Ziege sees space and advances. Oliver Ziege shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Stephen Young kicks a strong pass forward to Rainer Gelb. Rainer Gelb shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
11
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
27.4%
46.4%
26.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Young of Alemannia Aachen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Les Jeffers (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kai Götz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martin Rahn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Christian Matthäus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nico Maier (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ricardo Alvarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Oliver Ziege (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Vincenzo Ahrens (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Oliver Köller (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Roberto Sanchez (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 11. | Marc Sachs (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Christian Poschner (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Roland Hellemons (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Martial Pacios (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tobias Matthäus (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dietmar Kuzorra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eric Pfeiffer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Mora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gerhard Morlock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matthias Rummenigge (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Stephen Young (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Oliver Röhlig (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Rainer Gelb (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Hannes Winkler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Malte Oswald (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Martin Dörner (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sol Sinclair (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Koschmieder (ATT) | 0 | |