Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadion an der Hamburger Straße where Eintracht Braunschweig play host to DSC Arminia Bielefeld. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Eintracht Braunschweig are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Diakite.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Eintracht Braunschweig are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Diakite.
0.00
The whistle blows and DSC Arminia Bielefeld kick off!
4.50
Showing composure, Simon Netzer laces a through ball forward to Eugenio Rodriguez. Eugenio Rodriguez threads the ball through to Simon Seeler. Simon Seeler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
6.35
Eduardo Nascimento threads a neat ball through to Hannes Linke. Hannes Linke flicks a high pass forward. Cedric Wilnis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cedric Wilnis shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
14.25
Samuel Quaresma sees Hannes Linke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hannes Linke makes a simple pass to Simon Seeler. Simon Seeler knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Ritzinger. Markus Sammer catches Steffen Ritzinger on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
15.43
Marcel Kaiser comes in with a late challenge on Christian Nyarko. The referee brings Marcel Kaiser to one side and gives him a warning! Christian Nyarko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.41
Christian Nyarko plays the ball forward to Steve Polak. Steve Polak lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Law. Leon Prantl hacks Scott Law from behind! Scott Law appeals for a penalty! Given!!
20.41
The referee points to the spot..
21.05
Steve Polak takes a slow run up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.35
Linus Maier takes the throw-in. Christian Nyarko makes a probing pass to Scott Law. Scott Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.43
Markus Sammer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Nyarko. Christian Nyarko laces a weighted ball forward to Steve Polak. Steve Polak edges inside the box! Steve Polak muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
34.27
Hannes Linke takes a quick throw-in, which Eugenio Rodriguez takes on the chest. Eugenio Rodriguez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eugenio Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Ritzinger. Steffen Ritzinger makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
36.20
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
Marcel Kaiser flicks a high pass forward. Cedric Wilnis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cedric Wilnis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Eintracht Braunschweig appear unchanged since the first half. DSC Arminia Bielefeld also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Eintracht Braunschweig get the second half underway!
49.48
Marcel Kaiser comes in with a late challenge on Christian Nyarko. The referee calls over Marcel Kaiser again and warns him to calm down! Christian Nyarko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.36
Samuel Quaresma knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Rodriguez. Eugenio Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward to Cedric Wilnis who brings the ball under control. Cedric Wilnis lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Ritzinger. Steffen Ritzinger makes a deft header but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.24
Samuel Quaresma sees space and advances. Samuel Quaresma chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Ritzinger. Steffen Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Seeler. Simon Seeler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
63.33
Leon Prantl flicks a high ball forward to Marcel Kaiser who takes it down. Marcel Kaiser sees Steffen Ritzinger in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steffen Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.02
Christian Nyarko hits a low pass to Scott Law. Scott Law knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Netzer.
75.19
Marcel Kaiser makes a simple pass to Steffen Ritzinger. Steffen Ritzinger shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Lampros Papadopoulos manages to gather it effortlessly.
78.18
Jean-Paul Pasanen kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Dittmann. Steffen Dittmann flicks a high pass forward. Steve Polak holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Polak knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Nascimento.
79.04
Markus Sammer flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Dittmann collects the pass. Steffen Dittmann threads a neat ball through to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Prantl.
83.53
With some swift thinking, Steffen Dittmann plays the ball forward to Scott Law. Scott Law shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
85.54
Marcel Kaiser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Seeler. Simon Seeler runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Simon Seeler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
87.21
With great vision, Steffen Dittmann plays the ball forward to Steve Polak. Steve Polak knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Prantl.
89.44
Jean-Paul Pasanen kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Nyarko. Christian Nyarko makes a beautiful solo run. Christian Nyarko shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Marcel Kaiser flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Seeler. Simon Seeler lofts in a cross ball towards Cedric Wilnis. Cedric Wilnis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
27.1%
45.7%
27.1%
Scorers
| Steve Polak 21 (p) |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lampros Papadopoulos of DSC Arminia Bielefeld |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alfred Toursel (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Samuel Quaresma (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Eduardo Nascimento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Simon Netzer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leon Prantl (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Hannes Linke (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marcel Kaiser (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Eugenio Rodriguez (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Steffen Ritzinger (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Simon Seeler (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Cedric Wilnis (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Nico Arendt (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodrigue Lambourde (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alberto Dominguez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Lampros Papadopoulos (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Dale Hurst (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Markus Sammer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jean-Paul Pasanen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Morlock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Linus Maier (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Christian Nyarko (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Steffen Dittmann (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Garry Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Steve Polak (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 12. | Samir Linke (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Linus Helmer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sven Stiepermann (ATT) | 0 | |













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