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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play Alverca in this friendly game. A crowd of 20,720 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Alverca appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.


0.00
The whistle blows and SV Werder Bremen kick off!
6.29
Daguyl Mercier hits a low pass to Marc Lorenz. Marc Lorenz chips the ball to his team mate, Arno Matthäus. Arno Matthäus whips in a cross ball towards Hoalid Grondin. Hoalid Grondin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.18
From the throw-in, Helder Vieira picks out Alexandre Andrade. Alexandre Andrade passes the ball forward to Helder Vieira. Helder Vieira advances inside the box! Helder Vieira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
9.24
Alexandre Andrade catches Daguyl Mercier on the ankles. The referee brings Alexandre Andrade to one side and gives him a warning! Daguyl Mercier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.06
Marc Lorenz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hoalid Grondin. Hoalid Grondin passes the ball forward but Arno Matthäus is offside!
20.02
Fernando Jesus flicks the ball to his team mate, Helder Vieira. Helder Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tim Grant but he's offside!
21.03
Matt Inglis laces a through ball forward to Stuart McCoist. Stuart McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
26.29
Helder Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Jesus. Fernando Jesus threads the ball through to Tim Grant but he's offside!
28.05
Matt Inglis receives the ball from a throw-in from Malte Widmann. Seeing a gap ahead, Matt Inglis plays the ball forward to Marc Lorenz. Marc Lorenz flicks a high pass forward to Arno Matthäus who brings the ball under control. Arno Matthäus lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Ferreira. Carlos Ferreira gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Craig Davidson gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
30.04
Alec Law flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Andrade controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Alexandre Andrade laces a weighted ball forward to Fernando Jesus. Fernando Jesus knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Tim Grant is offside!
36.03
Quim Gomes flicks a high pass forward to Alexandre Andrade who brings the ball under control. Alexandre Andrade flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Jesus who brings the ball under control. Fernando Jesus hits a low pass to Alexandre Andrade. Some world-class footwork from Alexandre Andrade provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
44.08
Malte Widmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Ferreira. Carlos Ferreira flicks a high pass forward to Daguyl Mercier who brings the ball under control. Daguyl Mercier knocks the ball to his team mate, Arno Matthäus. Some silky footwork from Arno Matthäus provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
Alexandre Andrade sees a break and surges forward. Alexandre Andrade lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Veloso. Helder Veloso directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Werder Bremen appear unchanged since the first half. Alverca also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Alverca start the second half!
47.20
Quim Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Semedo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filipe Semedo decides to run forward with the ball. Filipe Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Grant. Tim Grant rises majestically and gets a header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.01
With vision, Carlos Ferreira laces a weighted ball forward to Stuart McCoist. Stuart McCoist edges inside the box! Stuart McCoist takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Craig Davidson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
55.10
Alexandre Andrade comes in with a late challenge on Matt Inglis. Alexandre Andrade is given another warning by the referee! Matt Inglis grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.36
Marc Lorenz flicks a high pass forward. Stuart McCoist controls it well on his chest. Stuart McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Hoalid Grondin. Hoalid Grondin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
60.41
Daguyl Mercier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hoalid Grondin. Hoalid Grondin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.03
Quim Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Semedo controls it well on his chest. Filipe Semedo skips past Matt Inglis! Filipe Semedo tries a spectacular strike. Good keeping from Hannes Brückner as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
62.01
Helder Vieira takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Carlos Ferreira reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
65.46
Matt Inglis makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Inglis threads a neat ball through to Hoalid Grondin. Hoalid Grondin shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.14
Helder Veloso hits a low pass to Alexandre Andrade. Alexandre Andrade rushes past Daguyl Mercier! Alexandre Andrade comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's well over the bar!
69.11
Marc Lorenz flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Ferreira controls it well on his chest. Carlos Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Matthäus. Arno Matthäus shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.50
With some swift thinking, Carlos Ferreira plays the ball forward to Marc Lorenz. Marc Lorenz plays a one-two with Stuart McCoist and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Marc Lorenz provides some space. He shoots at goal. Marc Lorenz scores for SV Werder Bremen!!
75.09
Fernando Jesus sees Tim Grant in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tim Grant passes the ball forward but Alexandre Andrade is offside!
78.43
Marc Lorenz threads a neat ball through to Hoalid Grondin. Hoalid Grondin threads the ball through to Carlos Ferreira but he's offside!
79.02
Datti Mohamed Bonfanti lofts the ball long. Helder Veloso threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Filipe Semedo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Good keeping from Hannes Brückner as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
80.06
Corner kick to Alverca. Alexandre Andrade plays it out to the edge of the box. Some silky footwork from Helder Vieira provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
81.17
With vision, Carlos Ferreira laces a through ball forward to Stuart McCoist. Stuart McCoist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Ferreira but he's offside!
83.42
Lennart Köller makes a simple pass to Marc Lorenz. Marc Lorenz makes an attacking run forward. Marc Lorenz plays a scrappy one-two with Hoalid Grondin and advances towards the goal... Datti Mohamed Bonfanti comes in with a late challenge on Marc Lorenz. Marc Lorenz appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
85.33
Carlos Ferreira sees space and advances. Carlos Ferreira rushes past Quim Gomes! Carlos Ferreira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carlos Ferreira!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 3 vs 4
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 50 vs 50
Play Area
Home team third: 30.95%, Midfield: 41.67%, Away team third: 27.38%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Ferreira of SV Werder Bremen

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Nunzio Monaco (DEF)
6
4. Matt Inglis (GK)
6
5. Malte Widmann (DEF)
6
9
6
8. Marc Lorenz (MID)
8
6
10. Stuart McCoist (ATT)
8
11. Hoalid Grondin (ATT)
6

12. Ashley Brown (DEF)
0
13. Eduardo Alves (MID)
0
0

3. Alec Law (MID)
6
4. Quim Gomes (DEF)
6
6
6. Helder Vieira (MID)
6
8. Helder Veloso (ATT)
6
10. Filipe Semedo (MID)
7
11. Tim Grant (ATT)
6

12. Artur Campos (DEF)
0
13. Reginald Crucet (DEF)
0
14. Hauke Helmer (MID)
0