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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play Borussia Mönchengladbach in this league cup game. A crowd of 18,709 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jakob Frieser.


0.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach get the match underway!
4.06
Stefaan Coppens flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Ouindi controls it well on his chest. Moritz Ouindi kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Lowe. Graham Lowe skips past Guillermo Ortega! Graham Lowe makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Graham Lowe scores for Borussia Mönchengladbach !!
8.04
David Schacht controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Lowe. Graham Lowe whips in a cross ball towards Orlando Inia. Orlando Inia directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Borussia Mönchengladbach !
12.53
Guillermo Ortega passes the ball forward to Seth Owen. Seth Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Dietmar Vogel. Dietmar Vogel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Stuart Law is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
15.57
Seth Owen plays the ball forward to Linus Hollmer. Linus Hollmer shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
16.35
With great vision, Seth Owen plays the ball forward to Linus Hollmer. Linus Hollmer tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
18.25
Tobias Böhm makes a probing pass to Shabani Garrault. Shabani Garrault knocks in a cross ball towards Linus Hollmer. Linus Hollmer makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.42
Seth Owen makes a probing pass to Tobias Kirschner. Tobias Kirschner knocks in a cross ball towards Linus Hollmer. Linus Hollmer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but Stuart Gascoigne is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
24.15
Seth Owen makes a probing pass to Tobias Kirschner. Tobias Kirschner whips in a cross ball towards Dietmar Vogel. Dietmar Vogel jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
27.07
Guillermo Ortega sees Bryan Veurink in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bryan Veurink shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Seth Owen plays the ball forward to Shabani Garrault. Shabani Garrault whips in a cross ball towards Linus Hollmer. Linus Hollmer makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.56
Seth Owen plays the ball forward to Tobias Kirschner. Tobias Kirschner knocks the ball forward into space. Seth Owen bursts forward onto the loose ball. The linesmans flag is up! A very close offside call!
38.34
Seth Owen clumsily knocks into Hassan Elhamdaoui. Seth Owen is warned by the referee! Hassan Elhamdaoui runs off the knock.
40.00
Hassan Elhamdaoui flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Gascoigne who takes it down. Stuart Gascoigne shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
42.07
Tobias Böhm flicks a high pass forward to Kemal Brooking who brings the ball under control. Kemal Brooking chips the ball to his team mate, Linus Hollmer. Linus Hollmer knocks in a cross ball towards Dietmar Vogel. Dietmar Vogel makes a looping header on goal but somehow Stuart Law manages to keep it out.
45.00
Kemal Brooking darts forward. Kemal Brooking threads a neat ball through to Linus Hollmer. Linus Hollmer cuts inside the box! Linus Hollmer rockets a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Werder Bremen appear unchanged since the first half. Borussia Mönchengladbach also appear unchanged since the first half. The Borussia Mönchengladbach players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with SV Werder Bremen kicking off!
47.20
Tobias Kirschner sees Linus Hollmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Linus Hollmer shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Stuart Law. Excellent save.
48.05
Hassan Elhamdaoui controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moritz Ouindi. Moritz Ouindi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guillermo Ortega.
53.04
Graham Lowe comes in with a late challenge on Tobias Böhm. Graham Lowe is shown the yellow card! Tobias Böhm carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.31
Guillermo Ortega makes a simple pass to Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink knocks in a cross ball towards Seth Owen. Seth Owen connects with a diving header but it flies just off target!
60.43
Borussia Mönchengladbach have made a substitution with Dietmar Beck replacing David Schacht .
65.11
Stefaan Coppens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hassan Elhamdaoui. Hassan Elhamdaoui sees Moritz Ouindi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Moritz Ouindi shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
67.54
Seth Owen passes the ball forward to Tobias Kirschner. Tobias Kirschner whips in a cross ball towards Dietmar Vogel. Dietmar Vogel is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Stuart Law gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
72.29
Tobias Raff slams into Tobias Böhm with his studs up. The referee motions to Tobias Raff to come over. It's a red card!! Tobias Böhm runs off the knock.
73.13
Stefaan Coppens flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Beck comfortably collects the pass. Dietmar Beck knocks the ball forward to Orlando Inia. Orlando Inia whips in a cross ball towards Hassan Elhamdaoui. Hassan Elhamdaoui jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.12
Borussia Mönchengladbach have made a substitution with Simon Roth replacing Orlando Inia .
81.25
Jermaine Youds clumsily knocks into Guillermo Ortega. The referee warns Jermaine Youds to calm down! Guillermo Ortega hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.13
Dietmar Vogel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tobias Kirschner. Tobias Kirschner lofts in a cross ball towards Shabani Garrault. Shabani Garrault jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

The game is drawn at 3-3 and so goes to penalties!

 
Shabani Garrault calmly steps up. Shabani Garrault slots the ball into the bottom right corner with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
 
Graham Lowe takes a short run up but he balloons it and it sails over the crossbar!
 
Bryan Veurink calmly steps up. It's there!! Stuart Law has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
 
Moritz Ouindi calmly steps up but it goes wide.
 
Dietmar Vogel takes a stuttering run up. It's in!! Stuart Law had no chance!!
 
Simon Roth takes a cautious run up but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Full Time Score: 6 vs 3
Normal Play Goals
Normal Play Goals: 3 vs 3
Penalty Shootout
Penalty Shootout: 3 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 11 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 1

Possession
Possession: 61.6438356164384 vs 38.3561643835616
Play Area
Home team third: 23.29%, Midfield: 43.84%, Away team third: 32.88%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Linus Hollmer of SV Werder Bremen

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Darius Butt (GK)
6
6
4. Tobias Böhm (DEF)
6
5. Yann Hebert (DEF)
6
7. Seth Owen (MID)
6
8. Linus Hollmer (ATT)
8
10. Bryan Veurink (ATT)
7
11. Dietmar Vogel (ATT)
6

12. Martin Delgado (DEF)
0
13. Colin Lineker (ATT)
0
14. Gerhard Röhlig (MID)
0

1. Stuart Law (GK)
7
2. Alex Niven (DEF)
6
6
5
5. Tobias Raff (MID)
3
8. David Schacht (MID)
6
9. Orlando Inia (ATT)
7
10. Graham Lowe (ATT)
7
11. Moritz Ouindi (ATT)
6

12. Dietmar Beck (MID)
6
13. Marc Geis (ATT)
0
14. Simon Roth (ATT)
6