Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Schuco-Arena where DSC Arminia Bielefeld play host to SC Freiburg. A crowd of 20,458 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both DSC Arminia Bielefeld and SC Freiburg are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Palumbo.


0.00
The whistle blows and SC Freiburg get the match underway!
2.57
Matt Booth makes a simple pass to Dietmar Jung. Dietmar Jung plays a one-two with Don Hutchison and advances towards the goal... Dietmar Jung side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.58
Nils Widmann catches Matt Booth on the ankles. The referee brings Nils Widmann to one side and gives him a warning! Matt Booth gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.21
Nils Widmann runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nils Widmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Markus Schöll who gathers it comfortably.
21.10
Leon Borchard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nils Widmann. Nils Widmann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonas Koschmieder. Jonas Koschmieder advances inside the box! Jonas Koschmieder side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Markus Schöll easily gets down and covers it.
22.21
Matt Booth flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Mendez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.44
Without breaking stride, Malte Welke plays the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Mendez. Juan-Carlos Mendez threads a neat ball through to Hannes Engels. Salvatore Orlando comes in with a late challenge on Hannes Engels. Hannes Engels appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
28.22
Nwankwo Murrin catches Nils Widmann on the ankles. Nwankwo Murrin is shown the yellow card! Nils Widmann runs off the knock.
30.49
Malte Welke hacks Nico Ritzinger from behind! The referee calls over Malte Welke and shows him a yellow card! Nico Ritzinger stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.14
Oliver Schneider brings the ball forward. Oliver Schneider sees Juan-Carlos Mendez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan-Carlos Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Don Hutchison. Don Hutchison outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
34.25
Hannes Hamann flicks a high pass forward to Nils Widmann who brings the ball under control. Nils Widmann flicks a high pass forward to Michael Grantt who brings the ball neatly under control. Michael Grantt plays a scrappy one-two with Simon Eder and stumbles forward towards the goal... Michael Grantt cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Markus Schöll gets down and covers it.
36.43
Nils Widmann flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Francke controls it well on his chest. Moritz Francke plays a one-two with Simon Eder and advances towards the goal... Moritz Francke shoots from just inside the box. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. SC Freiburg are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
42.59
Nico Ritzinger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Grantt. Michael Grantt knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Eder. Simon Eder powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
With some swift thinking, Hannes Hamann plays the ball forward to Nico Ritzinger. Nico Ritzinger kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Eder. Simon Eder controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jonas Koschmieder through on goal. Some good footwork from Jonas Koschmieder provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Markus Schöll manages to gather it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear unchanged since the first half. SC Freiburg also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and DSC Arminia Bielefeld kick off!
47.00
Nils Widmann barges into Malte Welke. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Malte Welke stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.11
Albrecht Ahrens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nils Widmann. Nils Widmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Eder. Simon Eder whips in a cross ball towards Jonas Koschmieder. Jonas Koschmieder makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
53.52
Nico Ritzinger comes in with a late challenge on Matt Booth. Nico Ritzinger is warned by the referee! Matt Booth gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
57.12
Matt Booth flicks a high ball forward to Juan-Carlos Mendez who takes it down. Juan-Carlos Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.07
DSC Arminia Bielefeld have made 3 substitutions with Moritz Koschmieder replacing Hannes Engels, Yazid Wimbee replacing Malte Welke and Florian Marasco replacing Nwankwo Murrin .
61.17
Florian Marasco catches Michael Grantt on the ankles. Florian Marasco is given a warning by the referee! Michael Grantt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.24
Matt Booth sees Dietmar Jung in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dietmar Jung cuts inside the box! Dietmar Jung cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
67.41
Salvatore Orlando knocks the ball forward to Nico Ritzinger. Nico Ritzinger flicks a high pass forward. Michael Grantt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michael Grantt plays a one-two with Moritz Francke and rushes in on goal... Michael Grantt comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
73.38
Nico Ritzinger flicks a high pass forward to Simon Eder who brings the ball under control. Simon Eder tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Markus Schöll!
77.25
Nils Widmann flicks a high ball forward to Moritz Francke who takes it down. Moritz Francke cuts inside the box! Moritz Francke cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.33
Albrecht Ahrens flicks a high pass forward. Nico Ritzinger holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nico Ritzinger threads the ball through to Jonas Koschmieder. Jonas Koschmieder controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Moritz Francke through on goal. Moritz Francke takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.29
Oliver Schneider threads the ball through to Matt Booth. Matt Booth passes the ball forward to Don Hutchison. Don Hutchison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Albrecht Ahrens.
87.55
Matt Booth takes it forward alone. Matt Booth rushes past Albrecht Ahrens! Matt Booth comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
Salvatore Orlando darts forward. With imagination, Salvatore Orlando plays the ball forward to Jonas Koschmieder. Jonas Koschmieder plays a one-two with Simon Eder and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Jonas Koschmieder provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.6%
62.4%
Play Area
29.4%
44.7%
25.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Booth of DSC Arminia Bielefeld

Match Ratings
1.Markus Schöll (GK)
7
2.Hannes Schneider (DEF)
6
3.Martin Macchi (DEF)
6
4.Nwankwo Murrin (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Oliver Schneider (DEF)
6
6.Malte Welke (MID)yellow card
5
7.Matt Booth (MID)goal scored
9
8.Dietmar Jung (ATT)
6
9.Juan-Carlos Mendez (ATT)
6
10.Hannes Engels (ATT)
6
11.Don Hutchison (ATT)
6
 
12.Moritz Koschmieder (MID)
6
13.Yazid Wimbee (GK)
6
14.Florian Marasco (MID)
5

1.Torsten Oswald (GK)
6
2.Hannes Hamann (DEF)
6
3.Leon Borchard (DEF)
6
4.Albrecht Ahrens (DEF)
6
5.Salvatore Orlando (DEF)
7
6.Nico Ritzinger (MID)
6
7.Nils Widmann (MID)yellow card
7
8.Jonas Koschmieder (ATT)goal scored
9
9.Simon Eder (ATT)
7
10.Michael Grantt (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Moritz Francke (ATT)
7
 
12.Rainer Hamann (MID)
0
13.Linus Wieland (MID)
0
14.Lennart Ziege (DEF)
0