Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to VfB Lübeck. A crowd of 9,266 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfB Lübeck appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dietmar Poschner.


0.00
FC Nürnberg get the match underway!
4.41
Uwe Beckenbauer flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Will who takes it down. Stefan Will shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
8.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Vincenzo Roth plays the ball forward to Kevin Töpfer. Kevin Töpfer shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
10.50
Jason Gallagher receives the ball from a throw-in from Uwe Beckenbauer. Jason Gallagher threads a neat ball through to Stefan Will. Stefan Will shoots from distance. Kai Engels gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
18.48
Vincenzo Roth knocks the ball forward to Steffen Jaschke. Steffen Jaschke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nico Koschmieder.
21.16
Christian Gelb threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Roth. Vincenzo Roth knocks the ball forward to Steffen Jaschke. Steffen Jaschke tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.21
Matt Gallacher flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Töpfer who brings the ball under control. Kevin Töpfer makes a simple pass, allowing Steffen Jaschke to run into the box. Steffen Jaschke rockets a shot on goal. Malte Bräutigam is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
34.52
Vincenzo Roth flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Töpfer controls it well on his chest. Kevin Töpfer knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Jaschke. Steffen Jaschke powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.13
Steffen Jaschke comes in with a late challenge on Alexander Govou. The referee brings Steffen Jaschke to one side and gives him a warning! Alexander Govou stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.23
Vincenzo Roth barges into Matthias Kühn. The referee warns Vincenzo Roth to calm down! Matthias Kühn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.35
Eugenio Bertarelli clumsily knocks into Steffen Jaschke. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steffen Jaschke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.20
Eugenio Bertarelli flicks a high pass forward to Uwe Beckenbauer who brings the ball under control. Uwe Beckenbauer threads the ball through to Richard Mason. Richard Mason controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nürnberg appear unchanged since the first half. VfB Lübeck also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
VfB Lübeck start the second half!
47.25
Jason Gallagher passes the ball forward to Marcel Bierhoff. Marcel Bierhoff shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.17
Uwe Beckenbauer knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Mason. Richard Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Bierhoff. Colin Bloomer catches Marcel Bierhoff on the ankles. Marcel Bierhoff appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
51.10
Stefan Engels makes a simple pass to Vincenzo Roth. Vincenzo Roth runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Vincenzo Roth edges inside the box! Vincenzo Roth cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.40
Samir Friedmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Töpfer. Kevin Töpfer shoots from outside the area but Malte Bräutigam reads it well. Great save!
55.23
Nico Koschmieder barges into Kevin Töpfer. The referee brings Nico Koschmieder to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Töpfer stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.37
FC Nürnberg have made 3 substitutions with Peter Mondragon replacing Alexander Govou, Hugo Gomes replacing Nico Koschmieder and Philipp Schöll replacing Marcel Bierhoff .
63.50
Jason Gallagher barges into Samir Friedmann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Samir Friedmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.08
Hugo Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Jason Gallagher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Gallagher threads the ball through to Stefan Will. Stefan Will controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
73.52
Uwe Beckenbauer flicks a high pass forward to Stefan Will who brings the ball neatly under control. Stefan Will knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.31
VfB Lübeck have made 2 substitutions with Vincenzo Seibert replacing Stefan Engels and Leon Sparwasser replacing Samir Friedmann .
79.53
Matt Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Kevin Töpfer. Kevin Töpfer advances inside the box! Kevin Töpfer shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Eugenio Bertarelli plays the ball forward to Uwe Beckenbauer. Uwe Beckenbauer threads a neat ball through to Philipp Schöll. Philipp Schöll shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
84.04
Vincenzo Roth flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Töpfer who brings the ball under control. Kevin Töpfer shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
89.20
Vincenzo Roth makes a simple pass to Kevin Töpfer. Kevin Töpfer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Mondragon.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
29.6%
70.4%
Play Area
30.9%
46.9%
22.2%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vincenzo Roth of VfB Lübeck

Match Ratings
1.Kai Engels (GK)
6
2.Sven Francke (DEF)
6
3.Colin Bloomer (DEF)
6
4.Christian Gelb (DEF)
7
5.Stefan Engels (DEF)
6
6.Samir Friedmann (MID)
6
7.Matt Gallacher (MID)
7
8.Vincenzo Roth (MID)
9
9.Martin Oswald (MID)
6
10.Steffen Jaschke (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Kevin Töpfer (ATT)
8
 
12.Oliver Nahrstedt (ATT)
0
13.Vincenzo Seibert (ATT)
6
14.Leon Sparwasser (MID)
6