Match Report


FC NürnbergFC Nürnberg     SpVgg Greuther FürthSpVgg Greuther Fürth
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Paul JessP. Jess64
G
1captain
G
52Urvin Van BarneveldU. Van Barneveld
Jan DiakiteJ. Diakite64
D
2
D
65Hauke StiepermannH. Stiepermann
Marc PolheimM. Polheim63
D
captain3
D
56Gilles BridgesG. Bridges
Marc SalakoM. Salako61
D
4
D
54Markus WelterM. Welter
Martin BierhoffM. Bierhoff57
D
5
M
58Rainer SchrammR. Schramm
Paul WesselmannP. Wesselmann66
M
6
M
56Edgar FernandesE. Fernandes
Egbert DitewigE. Ditewig64
M
7
M
54Lars DittrichL. Dittrich
Juan CastroJ. Castro63
M
8
M
49Bakary PalumboB. Palumbo
Anton JanesA. Janes66
A
9
M
48Jonas BergJ. Berg
Jose Javier AlonsoJ. Alonso63
A
10
A
62Silvio SousaS. Sousa
Enrique GarciaE. Garcia60
A
11
A
58Anton NetzerA. Netzer
 
Oleg MercerO. Mercer59
M
12
A
57Sven FreundS. Freund
Giampiero BerrettaG. Berretta56
A
13
D
54Christian SchefflerC. Scheffler
Steffen KnappS. Knapp54
D
14
A
53Thomas PfeifferT. Pfeiffer

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to SpVgg Greuther Fürth in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Rodriquez.


0.00
FC Nürnberg start the match!
3.35
Enrique Garcia clumsily knocks into Gilles Bridges. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gilles Bridges hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.03
Rainer Schramm deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Sousa. Silvio Sousa shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.29
Paul Wesselmann hits a low pass to Anton Janes. Anton Janes shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.17
Hauke Stiepermann hacks Jose Javier Alonso from behind! The referee brings Hauke Stiepermann to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Javier Alonso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.25
Paul Wesselmann hacks Bakary Palumbo from behind! The referee calls over Paul Wesselmann and shows him a yellow card! Bakary Palumbo runs off the knock.
33.20
Egbert Ditewig flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Alonso. Jose Javier Alonso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Markus Welter.
36.53
Rainer Schramm clumsily knocks into Egbert Ditewig. The referee calls over Rainer Schramm and warns him to calm down! Egbert Ditewig stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.06
Edgar Fernandes makes a simple pass to Silvio Sousa. Silvio Sousa plays a scrappy one-two with Anton Netzer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Silvio Sousa tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.50
Jonas Berg hits a low pass to Silvio Sousa. Silvio Sousa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Jess who gathers it comfortably.
44.28
Edgar Fernandes kicks a strong pass forward to Anton Netzer. Anton Netzer plays a scrappy one-two with Silvio Sousa and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Anton Netzer provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
45.00
Jan Diakite makes a probing pass to Paul Wesselmann. Paul Wesselmann sees space and advances. Paul Wesselmann shoots from distance but it is miles over!
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. SpVgg Greuther Fürth also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
SpVgg Greuther Fürth kick off the second half!
53.25
Paul Wesselmann makes an attacking run forward. Paul Wesselmann lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Alonso. Jose Javier Alonso flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Urvin Van Barneveld!
66.31
Bakary Palumbo passes the ball forward to Silvio Sousa. Silvio Sousa shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.13
Juan Castro makes a simple pass to Enrique Garcia. Enrique Garcia makes a simple pass, allowing Anton Janes to run into the box. Anton Janes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Urvin Van Barneveld gets down and covers it.
85.15
Gilles Bridges barges into Anton Janes. Gilles Bridges is shown the yellow card! Anton Janes stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.19
Paul Wesselmann chips the ball to his team mate, Anton Janes. Anton Janes rushes past Hauke Stiepermann! Anton Janes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Urvin Van Barneveld!
89.57
Silvio Sousa comes in with a late challenge on Jan Diakite. The referee calls over Silvio Sousa and warns him to calm down! Jan Diakite runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Nürnberg

SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.9%
56.1%
Play Area
27.3%
47%
25.8%

Scorers
Silvio Sousa 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Silvio Sousa of SpVgg Greuther Fürth

Match Ratings
1.Paul Jess (GK)
6
2.Jan Diakite (DEF)
6
3.Marc Polheim (DEF)
6
4.Marc Salako (DEF)
6
5.Martin Bierhoff (DEF)
6
6.Paul Wesselmann (MID)yellow card
7
7.Egbert Ditewig (MID)
6
8.Juan Castro (MID)
6
9.Anton Janes (ATT)
7
10.Jose Javier Alonso (ATT)
6
11.Enrique Garcia (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Oleg Mercer (MID)
0
13.Giampiero Berretta (ATT)
0
14.Steffen Knapp (DEF)
0

1.Urvin Van Barneveld (GK)
8
2.Hauke Stiepermann (DEF)
6
3.Gilles Bridges (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Markus Welter (DEF)
7
5.Rainer Schramm (MID)
6
6.Edgar Fernandes (MID)
7
7.Lars Dittrich (MID)
6
8.Bakary Palumbo (MID)
6
9.Jonas Berg (MID)
6
10.Silvio Sousa (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Anton Netzer (ATT)
8
 
12.Sven Freund (ATT)
0
13.Christian Scheffler (DEF)
0
14.Thomas Pfeiffer (ATT)
0