Match Report


FC NürnbergFC Nürnberg     Tennis Borussia BerlinTennis Borussia Berlin
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Paul JessP. Jess64
G
1
G
72Florian StreichF. Streich
Marc PolheimM. Polheim63
D
2
D
65Stefan BirnbaumS. Birnbaum
Marc SalakoM. Salako61
D
captain3
D
62Kai BabbelK. Babbel
Martin BierhoffM. Bierhoff57
D
4
D
58Eric ZiegenhagenE. Ziegenhagen
Steffen KnappS. Knapp55
D
5
M
74Leon KnappL. Knapp
Paul WesselmannP. Wesselmann66
M
6
M
68Simon TurekS. Turek
Egbert DitewigE. Ditewig64
M
7captain
M
65David HoenessD. Hoeness
Juan CastroJ. Castro63
M
8
M
61Kai KirschnerK. Kirschner
Anton JanesA. Janes66
A
9
A
64Jose Fortes MartinJ. Martin
Jose Javier AlonsoJ. Alonso63
A
10
A
60Albrecht HermannA. Hermann
Enrique GarciaE. Garcia61
A
11
A
57Thomas KöllerT. Köller
 
Oleg MercerO. Mercer59
M
12
M
58Eoin BouldE. Bould
Giampiero BerrettaG. Berretta56
A
13
A
52Leon RöhligL. Röhlig
Matthias PrantlM. Prantl53
G
14
D
52Lennart SchellL. Schell

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to Tennis Borussia Berlin. 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 Tennis Borussia Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Rodriquez.


0.00
Tennis Borussia Berlin get the match underway!
10.21
Egbert Ditewig flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Alonso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Javier Alonso shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Florian Streich smothers it!
18.25
Anton Janes hacks Stefan Birnbaum from behind! Anton Janes is shown the yellow card! Stefan Birnbaum stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.19
Kai Kirschner sees a break and surges forward. Kai Kirschner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.14
Eric Ziegenhagen chips the ball to his team mate, Kai Kirschner. Kai Kirschner kicks a strong pass forward to Albrecht Hermann. Albrecht Hermann lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Martin. Jose Fortes Martin knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.00
Egbert Ditewig takes it forward alone. Egbert Ditewig advances inside the box! Egbert Ditewig rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
32.36
Martin Bierhoff threads the ball through to Egbert Ditewig. Egbert Ditewig advances with the ball. Egbert Ditewig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.45
Egbert Ditewig hits a low pass to Jose Javier Alonso. Jose Javier Alonso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Florian Streich who gathers it comfortably.
38.52
Kai Kirschner takes a short throw-in bringing David Hoeness into play. David Hoeness knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Köller. Thomas Köller lofts in a cross ball towards Albrecht Hermann. Albrecht Hermann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Paul Jess manages to gather it effortlessly.
42.34
Paul Wesselmann sees Anton Janes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anton Janes whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Alonso. Jose Javier Alonso makes a looping header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
44.24
Paul Wesselmann hits a low pass to Anton Janes. Anton Janes shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
Kai Babbel hacks Anton Janes from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anton Janes stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nürnberg appear unchanged since the first half. Tennis Borussia Berlin have changed their lineup with Lennart Schell replacing Jose Fortes Martin. The Tennis Borussia Berlin players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
FC Nürnberg kick off and get the second half underway!
47.11
Paul Wesselmann flicks a high pass forward. Anton Janes collects the pass. Anton Janes shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
49.03
Martin Bierhoff pushes up the pitch. Martin Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Alonso controls it well on his chest. Jose Javier Alonso shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
53.30
Paul Wesselmann flicks a high ball forward to Anton Janes who takes it down. Anton Janes shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
55.10
With a delightful solo run, David Hoeness stretches the opposition's defence. David Hoeness plays a scrappy one-two with Lennart Schell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from David Hoeness provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.57
Egbert Ditewig hits a low pass to Anton Janes. Anton Janes shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
71.44
Juan Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Alonso. Jose Javier Alonso finds some space and shoots from distance. Florian Streich gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
72.15
Leon Knapp knocks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Schell. Lennart Schell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Jess who gathers it comfortably.
75.37
Steffen Knapp flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Castro. Juan Castro knocks the ball forward to Enrique Garcia. Enrique Garcia tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
77.00
Stefan Birnbaum plays a long ball forward. Albrecht Hermann advances inside the box! Marc Salako catches Albrecht Hermann on the ankles. Albrecht Hermann appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
78.37
Albrecht Hermann clumsily knocks into Martin Bierhoff. Albrecht Hermann is warned by the referee! Martin Bierhoff grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.27
With a delightful solo run, Egbert Ditewig stretches the opposition's defence. Egbert Ditewig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Florian Streich comfortably gets down and covers it.
83.42
Juan Castro makes a simple pass to Enrique Garcia. Enrique Garcia whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Alonso. Jose Javier Alonso outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
85.29
Egbert Ditewig flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Garcia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enrique Garcia shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
90.00
David Hoeness flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Hermann collects the pass. Albrecht Hermann runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Albrecht Hermann provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

FC Nürnberg

Tennis Borussia Berlin
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
24%
42.7%
33.3%

Scorers
David Hoeness 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Hoeness of Tennis Borussia Berlin

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

1.Florian Streich (GK)
8
2.Stefan Birnbaum (DEF)
6
3.Kai Babbel (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Eric Ziegenhagen (DEF)
6
5.Leon Knapp (MID)
6
6.Simon Turek (MID)
6
7.David Hoeness (MID)goal scored
9
8.Kai Kirschner (MID)
6
9.Jose Fortes Martin (ATT)
6
10.Albrecht Hermann (ATT)
7
11.Thomas Köller (ATT)
6
 
12.Eoin Bould (MID)
0
13.Leon Röhlig (ATT)
0
14.Lennart Schell (DEF)
6