Highlights
M. Bacher
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90'
+ 6
Full-time: Elversberg 0-1 Münster
And now the final whistle! Hildmann's plan worked perfectly: his Münster side stood firm at the back, and a set-piece was enough for the narrow 1-0 victory. Elversberg had more possession, but couldn't create truly clear-cut chances. This was mainly due to the disciplined defending of Münster, who also had a bit of luck on their side in the end. These are three crucial points in the relegation battle!
Full-time
90'
+ 4
Yellow card for the substitute
A hard challenge against Fellhauer earns the newly-introduced Bouchama a booking.
90'
+ 1
Nearly the equaliser!
Feil receives a high ball, spots Asllani in the middle and plays it cleanly straight to his feet. His finish lacks power as it reaches the goal.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
88'
Substitution
86'
Dangerous corner!
Schnellbacher gets to the ball after a corner, but his header is just blocked on the goal line.
85'
Fresh impetus
The visitors make an attacking substitution.
85'
Substitution
81'
Little threat remaining
The match has become a bit disjointed now. Not even the free-kick awarded to Elversberg from a promising position on the right flank creates any danger. The cross is far too short and can be cleared without any problems.
80'
Goalless hosts?
Elversberg have scored in every home match so far this season – will today bring something new?
78'
Win Probability
Win Probability
This Match Fact documents significant changes in the probability of victory for both teams during the course of the match. The value is based on actual match play and incorporates existing Match Facts such as Expected Goals, Skill and Set-Piece Dange
0'
26.2 %
Now
78.7 %
77'
The tactics are working
Münster has made it difficult for Elversberg to play and defended with full commitment. A corner then led to the 1-0 from the visitors' perspective, who likely envisioned this exact match plan.
74'
Of course, a set-piece
Three of Münster's last four goals came from dead ball situations.
73'
Both managers react
There are substitutions for both sides.
72'
Substitution
71'
Substitution
70'
The away team have the lead!
The away fans are going wild, and it's all thanks to a corner from Münster. The cross keeps curling and flies over the heads of the players positioned in the six-yard box. Scherder suddenly finds himself completely unmarked at the far post and taps it in.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
69'
Brilliantly played
Excellent one-two in tight space between Damar and Asllani, but the shot lacks accuracy!
66'
Immediately in the spotlight
The substitute creates danger straight away. Asllani supplies the newly introduced Feil in the penalty area, where he tries to lay it off for Damar. A good idea, but the ball is played behind his teammate and the chance fizzles out.
63'
Elversberg responds as well
Two sets of fresh legs come onto the pitch.
63'
Substitution
63'
Substitution
62'
Ball control
Bazzoli is a safe bet: In 73 percent of cases, he was able to escape the opponent's pressure, and in 90 percent of these instances, his pass also managed to reach it's intended target.
62'
Pressure Handling
Pressure Handling
This Match Fact examines how successfully players perform under pressure. The percentage of "solved situations" indicates how often a player has freed himself from opponent pressure by dribbling, passing, scoring a goal or drawing a foul.
73%
%
Luca Bazzoli
11 times under pressure
61'
The first substitutions
Preußen bring on fresh legs for the attack.
60'
Substitution
60'
Substitution
58'
Fantastic atmosphere
While the match on the pitch is picking up pace, the fans have been fully involved since the first minute. Both sides are creating a great atmosphere; constantly driving their teams forward with chants. Particularly atmospheric is the away section, which is currently located right at the halfway line due to the stadium renovations.
55'
More action in the penalty area
It's a clear path for Baum but Kirkeskov throws himself into the shot and clears the situation.
52'
Double chance for the hosts!
Petkov races with the ball to the byline, spoting Asllani in the space behind. His ball is able to be cleared, but lands directly at Damar's feet. He lifts the ball over the opponent's toe with a small lob, allowing him to get a free shot - which then flies just over the crossbar. There's fire in this second half!
48'
Crossbar!
That's the best chance for Preußen so far. Pick receives the ball from about 25 yards out and takes a venomous shot. The ball takes a slight deflection and flies at full speed towards the goal. The crossbar rattles, but the opener remains elusive!
47'
Miscontrolled
Petkov wins the ball during Münster's build-up play and immediately threads it through to Zimmerschied, who miscontrols it. This was likely due to the pitch conditions, which prevented a clear-cut chance there.
46'
We're back underway!
The ball is rolling again here as the second half begins.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 6
Half-time: Elversberg 0-0 Münster
Münster are playing well, holding their own against the favourites in Elversberg. Especially at the start, the visitors impressed with a committed performance and have been defending with discipline since then. At times, the attacking quality of Elversberg's offensive line has shone through, though they haven't been able to convert their created chances into anything tangible yet. It's 0-0 at the break, which is a fair scoreline.
Half-time
45'
+ 1
Added time
Four minutes are indicated.
44'
Brief treatment break
Fellhauer and Kirkeskov are briefly down on the ground, having seemingly suffered slight injuries in two separate challenges. However, play continues.
© IMAGO/Steven Mohr
40'
Zizou-esque
Damar performs a double turn à la Zinedine Zidane. Bazzoli loses patience with the second one and brings him down with a rough tackle.
39'
No danger
The free-kick lands straight into the arms of Schenk.
38'
Second booking
Neubauer wins a free-kick just outside the penalty area. Additionally, opponent Schad receives a yellow card for the foul.
34'
Good pressing
Today, Elversberg are winning the ball back on average in almost 10 seconds - a good four seconds faster than in the rest of the season.
34'
Close!
The corner is not bad, but the subsequent header flies a yard wide of the top corner.
34'
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
Today
Season
33'
Eagles on the attack
The visitors play a long throw-in into the penalty area, winning a corner.
32'
Booking
Kirkeskov arrives late against Petkov, who cleverly turns away from his opponent and is then brought down. The foul in the centre circle results in a yellow card.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
29'
Alert to the danger
Schenk, at full-stretch, manages to come and claim a cross, defusing the danger before any real threat came about.
26'
Elversberg in control
Possession (%)
6337
25'
Overcooked
After a quick combination by Elversberg, Petkov finds himself relatively free on the right touchline and has time to cross but the ball is well overhit.
22'
Preußen counter-attack
There's a counter-attacking opportunity for Münster: Pick has plenty of space and looks for Friðjónsson with a cross, but the ball is a bit too high.
18'
Nearly the opener!
Koulis tries to dribble out of his own half but loses the ball to Petkov. He spots Damar making a run, who then chips the ball over Schenk, but it goes just wide of the goal. It was a good attempt, though there was a teammate completely unmarked to the left!
Kinsombi duels
© IMAGO/Sebastian Bach
14'
To sum up ...
Münster are playing with concentration and discipline, started the match well and have more possession. However, as soon as Elversberg get the ball, they show their footballing class and consequently create more dangerous chances in front of goal.
13'
Münster pushing
Kinsombi powers through on the right flank and delivers a cross into the penalty area. It doesn't find anyone; on the contrary, Friðjónsson goes down after an aerial duel and initially stays down. However, he's able to continue playing shortly after.
10'
The corner...
...comes to nothing.
9'
Hosts again
Damar immediately wins back a lost ball, passes it on to Zimmerschied, who creates space for a shot with a brilliant turn. The attempt is deflected for a corner.
6'
Strong start
Münster are a bit more present in the game, going into challenges with concentration and confidence. Just like now: Mees wins a ball in the opposition half, shoots immediately – wide!
5'
Deft touch
Asllani lays it off with a backheel to Damar, whose long-range shot is deflected.
2'
Visitors with first attack
Friðjónsson receives a cross into the penalty area but fails to connect with it and commits a foul.
2'
Kick-off!
The ball is rolling at the Kaiserlinde.
Kick-off!
Preußen's starting XI
Schenk - Kirkeskov, Scherder, Koulis, Schad - Bazzoli, Kinsombi - Pick, Mees, Lorenz - Friðjónsson
Elversberg's starting XI
Kristof - Baum, Pinckert, Le Joncour, Neubauer - Fellhauer, S. Sahin - Petkov, Damar, Zimmerschied - Asllani
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Horst Steffen's view on Münster
"Münster have a good playing structure, presses high and tries to put pressure on the opponent during build-up play. So far this season, Preußen has had only four fewer big chances than us. That's also significant and shows that they have quality going forward."
Sascha Hildmann's view on Elversberg
"They always manage to bring in players from lower leagues who adapt to the level immediately. I say hats off to them. Horst Steffen is also doing an outstanding job there, otherwise it wouldn't be going so well. Additionally, there's a lot of calm in the club, you don't hear anything negative. For me, it's no secret why things are going so well there."
Steffen's Münster past
Horst Steffen became the manager of Preußen Münster in the 3. Liga on Christmas Eve 2015. He took over the Eagles as the successor to Ralf Loose with the team in ninth place, and they finished ninth at the end of the season. His time in Münster came to an end in October 2016.
Hildmann's Elversberg past
© IMAGO/pmk
It's been a while
The last encounter at Kaiserlinde ended in a 2-2 draw in August 2013 in the 3. Liga. Elversberg last won against Münster 15 years ago (1-0 away in April 2010 in the Regionalliga West), with their only home victory against Preußen coming in November 2008 (also 1-0 in the Regionalliga, with Roger Schmidt as Münster's manager).
Münster on a run
Münster are unbeaten in five competitive matches against Elversberg (three wins, two draws). The Eagles have celebrated eight victories in the 15 competitive encounters between the two teams, and have only lost twice.
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