Match Report


Rot-Weiss AhlenRot-Weiss Ahlen     SV UlmSV Ulm
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fabio SartorF. Sartor62
G
1
G
62Rafik MercierR. Mercier
Nenad UrsuleN. Ursule71
D
2
D
68Christian SchachtC. Schacht
Craig SullivanC. Sullivan62
D
3
D
66Ron WillemsR. Willems
Kevin DalglishK. Dalglish59
D
4
D
60Markus KaiserM. Kaiser
Tommy RoyceT. Royce55
D
5
D
58Malte DöringM. Döring
Scott McStayS. McStay70
M
6
M
68Kevin DiakiteK. Diakite
Armin MeidtA. Meidt68
M
7
M
67Christian OulmersC. Oulmers
Cristiano RibeiroC. Ribeiro67
M
8
M
59Stefan WidmannS. Widmann
Tobias BartschT. Bartsch65
A
9
A
69Andrez CircatiA. Circati
Rainer RitzingerR. Ritzinger56
A
captain10
A
61Stuart SullivanS. Sullivan
Martin WestwoodM. Westwood55
A
11captain
A
59Dale FlintlockD. Flintlock
 
Nico HerzogN. Herzog67
M
12
M
58Rafael MartinsR. Martins
Christian WinklerC. Winkler63
M
13
D
54Pascal HermannP. Hermann
Paolo ZiniP. Zini62
M
14
A
51Oliver HitzlspergerO. Hitzlsperger

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ruhrstadion where Rot-Weiss Ahlen play host to SV Ulm. A crowd of 16,800 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rot-Weiss Ahlen are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while SV Ulm appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Babbel.


0.00
The whistle blows and Rot-Weiss Ahlen kick off!
2.38
Stefan Widmann hits a low pass to Stuart Sullivan. Stuart Sullivan plays a quick one-two with Andrez Circati and rushes in on goal... Stuart Sullivan tries a spectacular strike. The keeper, Fabio Sartor, sees it late!! Goal for SV Ulm!
10.51
Christian Oulmers changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Christian Oulmers makes a probing pass between the defence to Stuart Sullivan. Some good footwork from Stuart Sullivan provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
12.54
Christian Oulmers catches Armin Meidt on the ankles. The referee calls over Christian Oulmers and warns him to calm down! Armin Meidt stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.59
Kevin Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Ribeiro collects the pass. Cristiano Ribeiro chips the ball to his team mate, Tobias Bartsch. Tobias Bartsch shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
18.39
Kevin Dalglish kicks a strong pass forward to Scott McStay. Scott McStay runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott McStay tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.59
Stefan Widmann flicks a high pass forward. Andrez Circati controls it well on his chest. Andrez Circati shoots from outside the area. Fabio Sartor is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.13
Rainer Ritzinger catches Ron Willems on the ankles. The referee brings Rainer Ritzinger to one side and gives him a warning! Ron Willems hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.32
Armin Meidt hits a low pass to Tobias Bartsch. Tobias Bartsch shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
34.15
Cristiano Ribeiro barges into Kevin Diakite. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Diakite runs off the knock.
38.44
Cristiano Ribeiro makes a probing pass to Rainer Ritzinger. Rainer Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafik Mercier who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rot-Weiss Ahlen have changed their lineup with Christian Winkler replacing Craig Sullivan. SV Ulm appear unchanged since the first half. The SV Ulm players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and SV Ulm get the second half underway!
47.24
Scott McStay flicks a high pass forward to Martin Westwood who brings the ball under control. Martin Westwood lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Ritzinger. Rainer Ritzinger is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Rafik Mercier has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.28
Kevin Diakite barges into Cristiano Ribeiro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cristiano Ribeiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.55
Christian Oulmers threads the ball through to Andrez Circati. Andrez Circati sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.45
Christian Oulmers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andrez Circati. Andrez Circati shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Fabio Sartor comfortably smothers it!
59.26
Stefan Widmann flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Sullivan controls it well on his chest. Stuart Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Andrez Circati. Andrez Circati powers a header at goal. Andrez Circati scores for SV Ulm!! The crowd cheers as the Italian celebrates his hattrick!
63.21
Cristiano Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Martin Westwood controls it well on his chest. Martin Westwood tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
65.43
With a delightful solo run, Stefan Widmann stretches the opposition's defence. Stefan Widmann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nenad Ursule.
66.25
Christian Winkler flicks a high pass forward. Armin Meidt controls it well on his chest. Armin Meidt sees Martin Westwood in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Westwood shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.11
Nenad Ursule flicks a high pass forward to Cristiano Ribeiro who brings the ball under control. Cristiano Ribeiro hits a low pass to Rainer Ritzinger. Rainer Ritzinger shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Rafik Mercier!
73.39
Armin Meidt runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Armin Meidt finds some space and shoots from distance but Rafik Mercier is on top of his game. Good keeping!
75.13
From the throw-in, Stefan Widmann picks out Christian Oulmers. Christian Oulmers advances with the ball. Christian Oulmers knocks in a cross ball towards Dale Flintlock. Dale Flintlock heads the ball goalwards. Fabio Sartor didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
77.20
SV Ulm have made a substitution with Pascal Hermann replacing Stuart Sullivan .
81.46
Kevin Diakite sees Andrez Circati in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andrez Circati makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dale Flintlock but he's offside!
85.09
Armin Meidt hits a low pass to Martin Westwood. Martin Westwood shoots from distance. Good keeping from Rafik Mercier as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
86.10
It's a corner kick. Armin Meidt loops the ball in to towards the near post. Nenad Ursule comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rot-Weiss Ahlen

SV Ulm
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
31.4%
47.1%
21.4%

Scorers
Rainer Ritzinger 47
Stuart Sullivan 2
Andrez Circati 23, 54, 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andrez Circati of SV Ulm

Match Ratings
1.Fabio Sartor (GK)
6
2.Nenad Ursule (DEF)
6
3.Craig Sullivan (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Dalglish (DEF)
6
5.Tommy Royce (DEF)
6
6.Scott McStay (MID)
6
7.Armin Meidt (MID)
6
8.Cristiano Ribeiro (MID)yellow card
6
9.Tobias Bartsch (ATT)
6
10.Rainer Ritzinger (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Martin Westwood (ATT)
6
 
12.Nico Herzog (MID)
0
13.Christian Winkler (MID)
6
14.Paolo Zini (MID)
0

1.Rafik Mercier (GK)
7
2.Christian Schacht (DEF)
6
3.Ron Willems (DEF)
6
4.Markus Kaiser (DEF)
6
5.Malte Döring (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Diakite (MID)yellow card
5
7.Christian Oulmers (MID)
7
8.Stefan Widmann (MID)
7
9.Andrez Circati (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Stuart Sullivan (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Dale Flintlock (ATT)
6
 
12.Rafael Martins (MID)
0
13.Pascal Hermann (DEF)
6
14.Oliver Hitzlsperger (ATT)
0