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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Playmobil-Stadion where SpVgg Greuther Fürth play host to DSC Arminia Bielefeld. A crowd of 14,545 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SpVgg Greuther Fürth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Matthäus.


0.00
DSC Arminia Bielefeld kick off and get the first half underway!
4.10
Nigel Wilson hacks David Doumenc from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Doumenc hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.22
Craig Mason threads a neat ball through to Julian Witte. Julian Witte surges forward with the ball. Julian Witte whips in a cross ball towards Florian Hanke. Florian Hanke connects with a diving header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.44
With great vision, Julian Witte plays the ball forward to David Doumenc. David Doumenc knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nigel Wilson.
9.56
Moritz Schumacher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vincenzo Geis. Vincenzo Geis kicks a strong pass forward to Dietmar Witte. Dietmar Witte shoots from long range. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
16.56
Albrecht Neudecker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Meyer. Simon Meyer whips in a cross ball towards Anton Klompe. Anton Klompe heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.00
Mervin Banks comes in with a late challenge on Jan Van Nistelrooy. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jan Van Nistelrooy carries on, but is struggling a bit.
21.04
Leon Hoeness makes a simple pass to Philipp Neudecker. Philipp Neudecker kicks a strong pass forward to Dietmar Witte. Dietmar Witte sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Dietmar Berg manages to keep it out.
24.04
Jan Van Nistelrooy makes a beautiful solo run. Jan Van Nistelrooy lofts in a cross ball towards David Doumenc. David Doumenc finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.19
Albrecht Neudecker makes a beautiful solo run. Albrecht Neudecker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
28.08
Moritz Schumacher makes a probing pass to Albrecht Neudecker. Albrecht Neudecker flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Witte controls it well on his chest. Dietmar Witte tries a spectacular long range effort but Dietmar Berg is on top of it.
30.07
With some swift thinking, Mervin Banks plays the ball forward to Dietmar Witte. Dietmar Witte shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Dietmar Berg!
32.04
Romarin Deschamps makes a simple pass to Jan Van Nistelrooy. Jan Van Nistelrooy surges forward with the ball. Jan Van Nistelrooy shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
34.51
Leon Hoeness flicks a high pass forward to Albrecht Neudecker who brings the ball under control. Albrecht Neudecker knocks the ball to his team mate, Anton Klompe. Anton Klompe shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.09
Mervin Banks threads the ball through to Simon Meyer. Simon Meyer rushes past Craig Mason! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Simon Meyer provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but Dietmar Berg is on top of it.
39.46
Albrecht Neudecker makes a probing pass to Anton Klompe. Anton Klompe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Moritz Schumacher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albrecht Neudecker. Albrecht Neudecker threads a neat ball through to Anton Klompe. Anton Klompe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dietmar Pfeiffer.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear unchanged since the first half. DSC Arminia Bielefeld have changed their lineup with Isaiah Wainwright replacing Dietmar Berg.

45.00
The second half starts with SpVgg Greuther Fürth kicking off!
47.21
Dietmar Pfeiffer makes a strong solo run forward. Dietmar Pfeiffer flicks a high pass forward. Florian Hanke controls it well on his chest. Florian Hanke runs straight at the defence! Florian Hanke takes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
48.39
Romarin Deschamps catches Dietmar Witte on the ankles. Romarin Deschamps is given a warning by the referee! Dietmar Witte stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.35
Nigel Wilson threads a neat ball through to Albrecht Neudecker. Albrecht Neudecker threads a neat ball through to Simon Meyer. Simon Meyer shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
51.54
Nigel Wilson flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Neudecker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albrecht Neudecker knocks the ball to his team mate, Anton Klompe. Anton Klompe tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
55.23
Mervin Banks takes it forward alone. Mervin Banks knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Klompe. Anton Klompe outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
57.24
Philipp Neudecker flicks a high pass forward. Simon Meyer controls it well on his chest. Simon Meyer cuts inside the box! Simon Meyer takes a shot at goal. Simon Meyer scores for SpVgg Greuther Fürth!!
60.54
SpVgg Greuther Fürth have made 2 substitutions with Samuel Yapi replacing Mervin Banks and Mauricio Segarra replacing Simon Meyer .
61.64
Anton Klompe catches Craig Mason on the ankles. The referee warns Anton Klompe to calm down! Craig Mason runs off the knock.
69.09
Jan Van Nistelrooy flicks the ball to his team mate, Florian Hanke. Florian Hanke knocks in a cross ball towards David Doumenc. David Doumenc finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.07
Romarin Deschamps flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Van Nistelrooy. Jan Van Nistelrooy flicks a high pass forward to David Doumenc who brings the ball neatly under control. David Doumenc cuts inside the box! Leon Hoeness clumsily knocks into David Doumenc. Penalty not given!!
72.17
Leon Hoeness sees Philipp Neudecker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Philipp Neudecker makes a simple pass to Anton Klompe. Anton Klompe shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.58
Without breaking stride, Nigel Wilson plays the ball forward to Albrecht Neudecker. Albrecht Neudecker flicks a high pass forward. Anton Klompe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anton Klompe tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.23
Romarin Deschamps makes a simple pass to Jan Van Nistelrooy. Jan Van Nistelrooy flicks a high ball forward to Nigel Granville who takes it down. Nigel Granville shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 60.6741573033708 vs 39.3258426966292
Play Area
Home team third: 26.97%, Midfield: 40.45%, Away team third: 32.58%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simon Meyer of SpVgg Greuther Fürth

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Nigel Wilson (DEF)
6
3. Leon Hoeness (DEF)
6
5. Mervin Banks (MID)
6
8. Vincenzo Geis (MID)
7
9. Simon Meyer (ATT)
9
10. Anton Klompe (ATT)
7
11. Dietmar Witte (ATT)
8

13. Samuel Yapi (GK)
6
6

1. Dietmar Berg (GK)
7
6
3. Craig Mason (DEF)
6
6. Julian Witte (MID)
6
8. Florian Hanke (ATT)
6
9. Hauke Köpke (ATT)
6
10. David Doumenc (ATT)
8
11. Nigel Granville (ATT)
6

13. Bakary Breitner (MID)
0
14. Julian Wilke (MID)
0