Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Niederrheinstadion where Rot-Weiss Oberhausen play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 8,204 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rot-Weiss Oberhausen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gerhard Schnoor.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rot-Weiss Oberhausen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gerhard Schnoor.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FSV Mainz 05 kicking off!
3.43
0-0Leon Stiepermann clumsily knocks into Greg Maddison. The referee calls over Leon Stiepermann and warns him to calm down! Greg Maddison gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
4.35
0-1Christian Matthäus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Maier. Nico Maier knocks the ball forward to Greg Maddison. Greg Maddison lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Sanchez. Roberto Sanchez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Said Hupkes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.27
0-1Ricardo Alvarez sees Oliver Köller in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Köller shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
12.40
0-1Greg Maddison clumsily knocks into Anton Ziegler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anton Ziegler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.06
Christian Kirschner receives the ball from a throw-in from Christian Matthäus. Christian Kirschner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Alvarez. Ricardo Alvarez flicks a high pass forward. Greg Maddison holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Greg Maddison controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
18.41
0-1Martin Rahn brings the ball forward. Martin Rahn knocks the ball forward to Greg Maddison. Greg Maddison tries a spectacular long range effort but Said Hupkes reads it well. Great keeping!
20.11
0-1FSV Mainz 05 are dictating the run of play here today.
24.45
0-1Nico Maier hacks Simon Knapp from behind! The referee warns Nico Maier to calm down! Simon Knapp runs off the knock.
26.40
Christian Janes kicks a strong pass forward to Kai Lindner. Kai Lindner threads the ball through to Nils Helmer. Nils Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Hannes Friedmann. Hannes Friedmann makes a deft header but somehow Tobias Berg manages to keep it out.
27.54
Nico Maier hacks Simon Knapp from behind! The referee calls over Nico Maier and shows him a yellow card! Simon Knapp runs off the knock.
28.35
0-1Anton Ziegler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Knapp. Simon Knapp brings the ball forward. Simon Knapp knocks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Friedmann. Hannes Friedmann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Martin Rahn steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
30.22
0-1Vincenzo Brehme makes a probing pass to Kai Lindner. Kai Lindner passes the ball forward to Nils Helmer. Nils Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.27
0-1Simon Knapp threads the ball through to Hannes Friedmann. Hannes Friedmann plays a one-two with Nils Helmer and advances towards the goal... Christian Kirschner hacks Hannes Friedmann from behind! Hannes Friedmann appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
40.07
Jonas Jung flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Sanchez who takes it down. Roberto Sanchez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anton Ziegler.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rot-Weiss Oberhausen appear unchanged since the first half. FSV Mainz 05 also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rot-Weiss Oberhausen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Rot-Weiss Oberhausen kick off and get the second half underway!
51.42
Ricardo Alvarez takes the throw-in. Nico Maier makes a probing pass to Greg Maddison. Greg Maddison cuts inside the box! Greg Maddison strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.20
0-1Rot-Weiss Oberhausen have made 2 substitutions with Les Barrett replacing Nils Helmer and Hannes Fromm replacing Leon Stiepermann .
63.03
Christian Matthäus flicks a high pass forward. Nico Maier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nico Maier flicks a high pass forward to Oliver Köller who brings the ball neatly under control. Oliver Köller sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.38
Simon Knapp takes it forward alone. Simon Knapp shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Tobias Berg!
66.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Steffen Gelb plays the ball forward to Les Barrett. Les Barrett skips past Martin Rahn! Les Barrett strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.01
0-1Nico Maier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Köller. Oliver Köller puts a great ball through but Roberto Sanchez is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
72.56
Simon Knapp flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Friedmann controls it well on his chest. Hannes Friedmann puts a great ball through. Les Barrett runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
75.08
Martin Rahn knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Maier. Nico Maier threads a neat ball through to Greg Maddison. Greg Maddison shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.48
Christian Matthäus hits a low pass to Nico Maier. Nico Maier plays the ball forward to Oliver Köller. Oliver Köller controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
78.50
Martin Rahn makes a simple pass to Jonas Jung. Jonas Jung flicks a high pass forward to Greg Maddison who brings the ball under control. Greg Maddison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Janes.
83.43
Les Barrett barges into Christian Matthäus. The referee calls over Les Barrett and shows him a yellow card! Christian Matthäus runs off the knock.
84.33
Jonas Jung makes a beautiful solo run. Jonas Jung sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Said Hupkes.
87.35
Jonas Jung makes a probing pass to Oliver Köller. Oliver Köller whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Sanchez. Roberto Sanchez connects with a diving header. Anton Ziegler steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.2%
61.8%
Play Area
30.3%
42.7%
27%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Sanchez of FSV Mainz 05 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Said Hupkes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Leon Stiepermann (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Christian Janes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Vincenzo Brehme (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Anton Ziegler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Kai Lindner (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Steffen Gelb (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Simon Knapp (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Jakob Wieland (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hannes Friedmann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nils Helmer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Hannes Fromm (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Edmundo Pascual (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Les Barrett (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 1. | Tobias Berg (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Christian Kirschner (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Martin Rahn (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Christian Matthäus (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jonas Jung (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Nico Maier (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Ricardo Alvarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Oliver Ziege (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Greg Maddison (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Oliver Köller (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Roberto Sanchez (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Christian Poschner (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Albrecht Gelb (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Martial Pacios (DEF) | 0 | |