Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Tivoli where Alemannia Aachen play host to DSC Arminia Bielefeld. A crowd of 18,639 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alemannia Aachen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Schnoor.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alemannia Aachen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Schnoor.
0.00
0-0DSC Arminia Bielefeld kick off and get the match underway!
2.50
0-0Dietmar Kuzorra makes a simple pass to Mansour Escudé. Mansour Escudé flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Gelb collects the pass. Rainer Gelb knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Winkler. Hannes Winkler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Yazid Wimbee.
3.28
0-0Juan-Carlos Mendez clumsily knocks into Dietmar Kuzorra. The referee calls over Juan-Carlos Mendez and warns him to calm down! Dietmar Kuzorra runs off the knock.
4.05
0-0Gerhard Morlock comes in with a late challenge on Malte Welke. The referee calls over Gerhard Morlock and shows him a yellow card! Malte Welke runs off the knock.
8.04
0-1Jon Smith flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Mendez. Juan-Carlos Mendez knocks the ball forward, putting Brahim Barul through on goal. Brahim Barul makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
12.32
0-1Gerhard Morlock plays the ball forward to Florian Kühn. Florian Kühn makes a probing pass to Hannes Winkler. Hannes Winkler shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.15
0-1With great vision, Jon Smith plays the ball forward to Malte Welke. Malte Welke makes a pass forward but Dietmar Jung makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
20.38
Jon Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malte Welke. Malte Welke shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
21.59
Florian Kühn sees a break and surges forward. Florian Kühn finds some space and shoots from distance but Yazid Wimbee is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
24.35
Matthias Birnbaum threads a neat ball through to Jon Smith. Jon Smith kicks a strong pass forward to Juan-Carlos Mendez. Juan-Carlos Mendez threads the ball through into the box. Dietmar Jung side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Tobias Matthäus easily smothers it!
26.54
Bernardo Aguilera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jon Smith. Jon Smith flicks a high ball forward to Brahim Barul who takes it down. Brahim Barul whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Mendez. Juan-Carlos Mendez makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.04
0-2Mansour Escudé makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bakary Hermann. Bakary Hermann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yazid Wimbee who gathers it comfortably.
34.56
Mansour Escudé takes it forward alone. Mansour Escudé controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.15
Gerhard Morlock sees Florian Kühn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Florian Kühn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bakary Hermann. Bakary Hermann shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.08
Eric Pfeiffer takes a long throw-in. Dietmar Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward to Florian Kühn who brings the ball under control. Florian Kühn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rainer Gelb. Rainer Gelb rushes past Matthias Birnbaum! Some silky footwork from Rainer Gelb provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
42.20
Martin Herzog flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Gelb controls it well on his chest. Rainer Gelb shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alemannia Aachen appear unchanged since the first half. DSC Arminia Bielefeld also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Alemannia Aachen kick off!
53.16
Gerhard Morlock barges into Brahim Barul. The referee warns Gerhard Morlock to calm down! Brahim Barul runs off the knock.
60.11
Eric Pfeiffer chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Herzog. Martin Herzog controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bakary Hermann. Bakary Hermann whips in a cross ball towards Hannes Winkler. Hannes Winkler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.15
Eric Pfeiffer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Herzog. Martin Herzog decides to run forward with the ball. Martin Herzog shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
65.35
Eric Pfeiffer threads the ball through to Mansour Escudé. Mansour Escudé plays the ball forward to Bakary Hermann. Bakary Hermann knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Winkler. Hannes Winkler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
67.45
69.23
Matthias Birnbaum makes a probing pass to Matt Booth. Matt Booth flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Mendez controls it well on his chest. Juan-Carlos Mendez rushes past Marino Hansma! Juan-Carlos Mendez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
71.05
Matt Booth flicks a high pass forward. Brahim Barul controls it well on his chest. Brahim Barul shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Tobias Matthäus!
87.23
Jon Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brahim Barul. Brahim Barul plays a quick one-two with Juan-Carlos Mendez and rushes in on goal... Brahim Barul looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Tobias Matthäus had no chance!! Goal for DSC Arminia Bielefeld!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Brahim Barul 8, 87 Juan-Carlos Mendez 27 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brahim Barul of DSC Arminia Bielefeld |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Tobias Matthäus (GK)
6
2. Dietmar Kuzorra (DEF)
6
3. Eric Pfeiffer (DEF)
6
4. Gerhard Morlock (DEF)
5
5. Marino Hansma (DEF)
6
6. Martin Herzog (MID)
6
7. Florian Kühn (MID)
7
8. Mansour Escudé (MID)
6
9. Rainer Gelb (ATT)
6
10. Bakary Hermann (ATT)
6
11. Hannes Winkler (ATT)
6
12. Oliver Röhlig (MID)
0
13. David Koschmieder (ATT)
0
14. Pascal Matthäus (ATT)
0
1. Yazid Wimbee (GK)
7
2. Matthias Birnbaum (DEF)
6
3. Martin Caminero (DEF)
6
4. Bernardo Aguilera (DEF)
6
5. Hannes Schneider (DEF)
6
6. Matt Booth (MID)
6
7. Jon Smith (MID)
7
8. Brahim Barul (ATT)
9
9. Malte Welke (MID)
6
10. Juan-Carlos Mendez (ATT)
9
11. Dietmar Jung (ATT)
6
12. Oliver Schneider (DEF)
0
13. Garcia Duque Di Cara (MID)
0
14. Hannes Engels (ATT)
0