Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to Rot-Weiss Oberhausen. 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 Rot-Weiss Oberhausen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gerhard Cziommer.


0.00
Rot-Weiss Oberhausen get the match underway!
4.11
Pascal Müller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malte Widmann. Malte Widmann shoots from 25 yards. Malte Bräutigam comfortably gets down and covers it.
9.25
Matthias Kühn makes a simple pass to Stefan Will. Stefan Will shoots from long range. Solid save from Oscar Fortes. What a great pair of hands!
14.37
Matthias Kühn chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Bierhoff. Marcel Bierhoff shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Nürnberg!
18.42
Martin Riemann threads a neat ball through to Malte Widmann. Malte Widmann rushes past Alexander Govou! Uwe Borchard comes in with a late challenge on Malte Widmann. Malte Widmann appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
21.28
Jason Gallagher catches Pascal Müller on the ankles. Jason Gallagher is shown the yellow card! Pascal Müller hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.56
Nico Koschmieder chips the ball to his team mate, Matthias Kühn. Matthias Kühn makes a simple pass to Marcel Bierhoff. Marcel Bierhoff shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
24.25
Pascal Müller flicks the ball to his team mate, Malte Widmann. Malte Widmann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Malte Bräutigam.
25.33
Richard Young takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Eugenio Bertarelli reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
26.08
Martin Riemann threads the ball through to Giorgio Colasante. Giorgio Colasante shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
38.36
Pascal Müller runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pascal Müller shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
39.03
Uwe Beckenbauer flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Will holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Will shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
FC Nürnberg kick off!
49.34
Jason Gallagher flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Mason. Richard Mason finds some space and shoots from distance but Oscar Fortes is on top of it.
51.41
Alexander Maier barges into Matthias Kühn. The referee brings Alexander Maier to one side and gives him a warning! Matthias Kühn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.56
Richard Mason catches Malte Frieser on the ankles. The referee warns Richard Mason to calm down! Malte Frieser gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.30
Jose Barbosa knocks the ball forward to Richard Young. Richard Young makes a probing pass to Giorgio Colasante. Giorgio Colasante shoots from long range. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rot-Weiss Oberhausen!
57.02
Jason Gallagher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Mason. Richard Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.53
FC Nürnberg have made 3 substitutions with Peter Mondragon replacing Alexander Govou, Hugo Gomes replacing Nico Koschmieder and Philipp Schöll replacing Marcel Bierhoff .
63.24
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
66.18
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
72.25
Alexander Maier darts forward. Alexander Maier lofts in a cross ball towards Malte Widmann. Malte Widmann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
73.31
Matthias Kühn sees space and advances. Matthias Kühn tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Oscar Fortes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.25
Eugenio Bertarelli makes a beautiful solo run. Eugenio Bertarelli sees Philipp Schöll in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Philipp Schöll shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
79.53
Richard Young threads a neat ball through to Giorgio Colasante. Giorgio Colasante knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Gomes.
84.49
Jose Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Müller holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With a delightful solo run, Pascal Müller stretches the opposition's defence. Pascal Müller shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
85.33
Alexander Maier threads the ball through to Teddy Beckham. With some swift thinking, Teddy Beckham plays the ball forward to Giorgio Colasante who has made a great run into the box. Giorgio Colasante muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Malte Bräutigam manages to keep it out.
90.00
Jose Barbosa catches Richard Mason on the ankles. Jose Barbosa is given a warning by the referee! Richard Mason stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.2%
50.8%
Play Area
23.8%
49.2%
27%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matthias Kühn of FC Nürnberg

Match Ratings
1.Oscar Fortes (GK)
6
2.Malte Frieser (DEF)
6
3.Jose Barbosa (DEF)
7
4.Danny Dryden (DEF)
6
5.Martin Riemann (MID)
6
6.Pascal Müller (MID)
7
7.Richard Young (MID)
7
8.Alexander Maier (MID)
6
9.Giorgio Colasante (ATT)goal scored
8
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