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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Niederrheinstadion where Rot-Weiss Oberhausen play host to Karlsruher SC . A crowd of 9,943 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rot-Weiss Oberhausen are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Eberle.


0.00
Rot-Weiss Oberhausen kick off the first half!
2.09
Martin Riemann threads a neat ball through to Malte Widmann. Malte Widmann shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.57
Jose Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Martin Riemann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Riemann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malte Widmann. Malte Widmann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Alexander Lorenz.
5.10
Martin Riemann takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some world-class footwork from Teddy Beckham provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
12.11
Duncan Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.26
Jose Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Christian Schumacher controls it well on his chest. Christian Schumacher makes a simple pass to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.54
Gerard Van Der Leegte catches Kai Gelb on the ankles. The referee calls over Gerard Van Der Leegte and warns him to calm down! Kai Gelb stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.54
Malte Frieser hoofs the ball up the pitch. Malte Widmann shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Rot-Weiss Oberhausen are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
27.25
Simon Hollmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert whips in a cross ball towards Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott directs the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.16
Simon Hollmer hits a low pass to Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.12
Danny Dryden flicks a high ball forward to Martin Riemann who takes it down. With imagination, Martin Riemann laces a weighted ball forward to Malte Widmann. Malte Widmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.02
Danny Dryden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerard Van Der Leegte. With a delightful solo run, Gerard Van Der Leegte stretches the opposition's defence. Gerard Van Der Leegte whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Beckham. Teddy Beckham fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Malte Weigel is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rot-Weiss Oberhausen appear unchanged since the first half. Karlsruher SC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Karlsruher SC kick off the second half!
47.46
Duncan Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Seifert holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hannes Seifert whips in a cross ball towards Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott directs the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
49.55
Christian Schumacher hits a low pass to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.47
Christian Schumacher makes an attacking run forward. Christian Schumacher finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
57.39
Simon Hollmer sees Billy Elliott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.49
Pascal Müller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giorgio Colasante. Giorgio Colasante shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.27
Richard Young passes the ball forward to Giorgio Colasante. Giorgio Colasante knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.08
Tobias Busse passes the ball forward to Simon Hollmer. Simon Hollmer hits a low pass to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Oscar Fortes.
67.52
It's a corner kick which Christian Schumacher takes quickly, playing the ball short to Simon Hollmer. Simon Hollmer tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
71.17
Tobias Busse surges forward with the ball. Tobias Busse hits a low pass to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Malte Frieser.
73.13
Malte Frieser takes it forward alone. Malte Frieser makes a probing pass to Giorgio Colasante. Giorgio Colasante knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Malte Weigel.
77.08
Malte Frieser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerard Van Der Leegte. Gerard Van Der Leegte makes a simple pass to Giorgio Colasante. Giorgio Colasante shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
78.19
Gerard Van Der Leegte barges into Kai Gelb. The referee calls over Gerard Van Der Leegte and shows him a yellow card! Kai Gelb stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.15
Simon Hollmer threads a neat ball through to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.13
Pascal Müller flicks a high pass forward. Malte Widmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Malte Widmann advances inside the box! Malte Widmann shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
85.50
Danny Dryden clumsily knocks into Hannes Seifert. The referee calls over Danny Dryden and shows him a yellow card! Hannes Seifert runs off the knock.
89.24
Tobias Busse flicks a high pass forward to Christian Schumacher who brings the ball under control. Christian Schumacher sees a break and surges forward. Christian Schumacher threads a neat, attacking ball through to Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
27.4%
47.9%
24.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Giorgio Colasante of Rot-Weiss Oberhausen

Match Ratings
1.Oscar Fortes (GK)
6
2.Malte Frieser (DEF)
7
3.Jose Barbosa (DEF)
6
4.Danny Dryden (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Gerard Van Der Leegte (MID)yellow card
6
6.Martin Riemann (MID)
7
7.Pascal Müller (MID)
7
8.Richard Young (MID)
6
9.Giorgio Colasante (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Teddy Beckham (ATT)
6
11.Malte Widmann (ATT)
7
 
12.William Morante (GK)
0
13.Kai Neuhaus (ATT)
0
14.Anton Overath (GK)
0

1.Alexander Lorenz (GK)
7
2.Malte Weigel (DEF)
6
3.Bakary Babbel (DEF)
6
4.Tobias Busse (DEF)
7
5.Jose Lopes (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Ritchie (MID)
6
7.Simon Hollmer (MID)
7
8.Christian Schumacher (MID)
8
9.Kai Gelb (MID)
6
10.Billy Elliott (ATT)
7
11.Hannes Seifert (ATT)
6
 
12.Thomas Bouisset (ATT)
0
13.Marcel Dörner (ATT)
0
14.Cyrille Borios (GK)
0