Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Tivoli where Alemannia Aachen play host to FSV Mainz 05. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alemannia Aachen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dietmar Poschner.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alemannia Aachen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dietmar Poschner.
0.00
0-0Alemannia Aachen kick off and get the first half underway!
10.25
0-0Vincenzo Nordwald flicks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Schnoor. Steffen Schnoor flicks a high pass forward. Tijani Langerak controls it well on his chest. Tijani Langerak sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.26
Steffen Schnoor kicks a strong pass forward to Tijani Langerak. Tijani Langerak sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
20.58
0-0Nicolas Neuhaus hacks Stefan Lange from behind! The referee brings Nicolas Neuhaus to one side and gives him a warning! Stefan Lange hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.32
0-0Vincenzo Nordwald kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Pfeiffer. Steffen Pfeiffer threads a neat ball through to Marcel Meidt. Marcel Meidt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.35
Andy Burbage hacks Jose Javier Gil from behind! The referee brings Andy Burbage to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Javier Gil stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.20
1-0Nicolas Neuhaus threads a neat ball through to Steffen Pfeiffer. Steffen Pfeiffer brings the ball forward. Steffen Pfeiffer edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Steffen Pfeiffer provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alemannia Aachen have changed their lineup with Frederico Bento replacing Steffen Schnoor and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. FSV Mainz 05 appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with FSV Mainz 05 kicking off!
48.32
Leon Eilts flicks a high pass forward to Jose Javier Gil who brings the ball under control. Jose Javier Gil flicks a high pass forward. Simon Breitner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Breitner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.34
Stefan Lange clumsily knocks into Andy Burbage. Stefan Lange is warned by the referee! Andy Burbage hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.53
Jose Javier Gil kicks a strong pass forward to Philipp Sammer. Philipp Sammer knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Breitner. Some good footwork from Simon Breitner provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.47
Nikolas Metzger darts forward. Nikolas Metzger whips in a cross ball towards Philipp Sammer. Philipp Sammer rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.25
Nikolas Metzger makes a probing pass to Philipp Sammer. Philipp Sammer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.06
Nicolas Neuhaus passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of David Schulze. David Schulze sees Marcel Meidt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcel Meidt plays a quick one-two with Tijani Langerak and rushes in on goal... Marcel Meidt rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.35
2-1Vincenzo Nordwald flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Pfeiffer controls it well on his chest. Steffen Pfeiffer darts forward. Steffen Pfeiffer tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Rainer Ziege. Excellent save.
69.30
2-1Philipp Sammer clumsily knocks into Samuele Imbriani. Philipp Sammer is shown the yellow card! Samuele Imbriani runs off the knock.
77.17
2-1FSV Mainz 05 have made 2 substitutions with Sven Nordwald replacing Philipp Sammer and Bakary Oswald replacing Jose Javier Gil .
81.40
Steffen Pfeiffer flicks a high ball forward to Tijani Langerak who takes it down. Tijani Langerak knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rainer Ziege who gathers it comfortably.
85.49
David Schulze controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Bento. Frederico Bento shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.57
Steffen Pfeiffer flicks a high pass forward. Tijani Langerak controls it well on his chest. Tijani Langerak finds some space and shoots from distance. Rainer Ziege comfortably gets down and covers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.9%
39.1%
Play Area
24.6%
46.4%
29%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Steffen Pfeiffer of Alemannia Aachen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eric Borchard (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Samuele Imbriani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Vincenzo Nordwald (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Nicolas Neuhaus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nico Kaiser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Schulze (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Steffen Pfeiffer (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Andy Burbage (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Steffen Schnoor (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tijani Langerak (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marcel Meidt (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Nicolas Fromm (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Lima (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frederico Bento (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Rainer Ziege (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Leon Eilts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ruel Williamson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Simon Birkwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jamie Godber (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Angelo Goretti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stefan Lange (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jose Javier Gil (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nikolas Metzger (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Simon Breitner (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Philipp Sammer (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Marcel Seifert (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bakary Oswald (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sven Nordwald (GK) | 6 | |