1' The referee blows his whistle to start the first-half. Elversberg with the kick-off.

3' In the minute 3, Elversberg awarded a throw-in in their own half.

3'

Dusseldorf's Vincent Vermeij breaks free at Merkur Spiel-Arena. But the strike goes wide of the post.

3'

It's a goal kick for the away team in Dusseldorf.

4' In the minute 4, Maurice Neubauer of Elversberg smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

5' Corner awarded to Elversberg.

5'

Dusseldorf have a goal kick.

5' In the minute 5, Throw-in for Elversberg at Merkur Spiel-Arena.

5'

Dusseldorf will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Elversberg.

7' At Merkur Spiel-Arena, Elversberg are penalized for being offside.

9'

In the minute 9, Throw-in Dusseldorf.

11'

Dusseldorf's Christos Tzolis attacks the ball with his head but his effort fails to hit the target.

11' Richard Hempel awards Elversberg a goal kick.

12'

In the minute 12, Can Dusseldorf get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Elversberg's half?

12' Richard Hempel awards the away team a throw-in.

12'

Free kick for Dusseldorf in the half of Elversberg.

14'

In the minute 14, Dusseldorf surge into the attack at Merkur Spiel-Arena but Jona Niemiec’s header is off-target.

14' Ball goes out of play for a Elversberg goal kick.

15' The match at Merkur Spiel-Arena has been interrupted briefly for a check on Carlo Sickinger, who is down injured.

16' In the minute 16, Carlo Sickinger, who was grimacing earlier, has been substituted. Florian Le Joncour is the substitute for Elversberg.

16' The match is underway again.

17' Throw-in for Elversberg in their own half.

17' In the minute 17, Free kick for Elversberg in their own half.

18'

Dusseldorf needs to be cautious. Elversberg have an attacking throw-in.

18'

Ball safe as Dusseldorf is awarded a throw-in in their half.

19' That's a fine assist from Vincent Vermeij.

23'

Dusseldorf have been awarded a corner by Richard Hempel.

23'

In the minute 23, Dusseldorf's Matthias Zimmermann is on target but unsuccessful.

24'

Goal kick for Dusseldorf at Merkur Spiel-Arena.

24'

Goal kick for Dusseldorf at Merkur Spiel-Arena.

24' A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

24'

In the minute 24, Throw-in high up the field for Elversberg in Dusseldorf.

24'

In the minute 24, Throw-in high up the field for Elversberg in Dusseldorf.

25'

Dusseldorf to take a throw-in in Elversberg territory.

25'

Dusseldorf to take a throw-in in Elversberg territory.

26'

Can Elversberg capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Dusseldorf's half?

26'

Can Elversberg capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Dusseldorf's half?

27'

In the minute 27, Throw-in for Dusseldorf in the half of Elversberg.

27'

In the minute 27, Throw-in for Dusseldorf in the half of Elversberg.

28'

Richard Hempel signals a Dusseldorf throw-in in Elversberg's half.

29'

Ball safe as Dusseldorf is awarded a throw-in in their half.

29'

Ball safe as Dusseldorf is awarded a throw-in in their half.

30'

In the minute 30, Throw-in for Dusseldorf close to the penalty box.

30'

In the minute 30, Throw-in for Dusseldorf close to the penalty box.

30'

In Dusseldorf a free kick has been awarded the home team.

30'

In Dusseldorf a free kick has been awarded the home team.

30' A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

31'

In the minute 31, Ao Tanaka for Dusseldorf drives towards goal at Merkur Spiel-Arena. But the finish is unsuccessful.

31'

In the minute 31, Ao Tanaka for Dusseldorf drives towards goal at Merkur Spiel-Arena. But the finish is unsuccessful.

31'

Dusseldorf to take a throw-in in Elversberg territory.

31'

Dusseldorf to take a throw-in in Elversberg territory.

33'

Dusseldorf push upfield but Richard Hempel quickly pulls them for offside.

33'

Dusseldorf push upfield but Richard Hempel quickly pulls them for offside.

35'

In the minute 35, Dusseldorf have been awarded a corner by Richard Hempel.

35'

In the minute 35, Dusseldorf have been awarded a corner by Richard Hempel.

35'

Joshua Quarshie (Dusseldorf) has hit the post with a header.

35'

Joshua Quarshie (Dusseldorf) has hit the post with a header.

35' Elversberg have a goal kick.

37'

In the minute 37, Richard Hempel awards Dusseldorf a goal kick.

37'

In the minute 37, Richard Hempel awards Dusseldorf a goal kick.

39'

It's a goal kick for the away team in Dusseldorf.

39'

It's a goal kick for the away team in Dusseldorf.

39' Throw-in for Elversberg in their own half.

40'

In the minute 40, Throw-in for Dusseldorf at Merkur Spiel-Arena.

40'

In the minute 40, Throw-in for Dusseldorf at Merkur Spiel-Arena.

42' Jannik Rochelt (Elversberg) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.

42'

In Dusseldorf Elversberg attack through Jannik Rochelt. The finish is off target, however.

42'

In Dusseldorf Elversberg attack through Jannik Rochelt. The finish is off target, however.

42'

In the minute 42, Ball goes out of play for a Dusseldorf goal kick.

42'

In the minute 42, Ball goes out of play for a Dusseldorf goal kick.

44'

Free kick Dusseldorf.

44'

Free kick Dusseldorf.

45' Elversberg awarded a free kick in their own half.

45' + 1 In the minute 45, 3 minutes of injury time will be added to the 1st half.

45' + 2

Play has been interrupted briefly in Dusseldorf to check on Robin Fellhauer, who is grimacing with pain.

45' + 2

Play has been interrupted briefly in Dusseldorf to check on Robin Fellhauer, who is grimacing with pain.

45' + 2

Richard Hempel has blown to resume play in Dusseldorf.

45' + 2

Richard Hempel has blown to resume play in Dusseldorf.

45' + 2 In the minute 45, Robin Fellhauer for Elversberg is back on the field again.

45' + 4 Elversberg pushes forward through Maurice Neubauer, whose finish on goal is saved.

45' + 4 Corner awarded to Elversberg.

45' + 4

In the minute 45, Goal kick for Dusseldorf at Merkur Spiel-Arena.

45' + 4

In the minute 45, Goal kick for Dusseldorf at Merkur Spiel-Arena.

45' The first half has been concluded at Merkur Spiel-Arena.

46'

Dusseldorf kick-off the second-half u- the match is underway again!

46' In the minute 46, Horst Steffen is making the team's 2 substitution at Merkur Spiel-Arena with Lukas Finn Pinckert replacing Frederik Jakel.

46'

Dusseldorf awarded a throw-in in their own half.

47' Richard Hempel awards Elversberg a goal kick.

47'

In the minute 47, Elversberg push forward at Merkur Spiel-Arena and Hugo Vandermersch gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Dusseldorf defence.

48'

Goal kick for Dusseldorf at Merkur Spiel-Arena.

49' Richard Hempel awards the away team a throw-in.

50' In the minute 50, Richard Hempel signals a free kick to Elversberg.

50'

Richard Hempel signals a throw-in for Elversberg, close to Dusseldorf's area.

50'

Throw-in Dusseldorf.

52'

In the minute 52, Free kick for Dusseldorf in the half of Elversberg.

53' Great play from Jannik Rochelt to set up the goal.

55' In the minute 55, Richard Hempel awards the home team a throw-in.

56'

Dusseldorf have a dangerous throw-in.

56' Richard Hempel signals a free kick to Elversberg in their own half.

58' In the minute 58, Free kick for Elversberg in their own half.

59' Elversberg are in shooting range from this free kick.

59'

Throw-in for Dusseldorf at Merkur Spiel-Arena.

60'

In the minute 60, Richard Hempel signals a free kick to Dusseldorf in their own half.

61'

It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Dusseldorf close to the penalty box.

61' Richard Hempel waits before resuming play because Luca Schnellbacher for Elversberg is still down.

62'

In the minute 62, Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to Jona Niemiec for Dusseldorf who is writhing in pain on the pitch.

63' Play has been resumed at Merkur Spiel-Arena.

63'

Luca Schnellbacher has recovered and rejoins the match in Dusseldorf.

63'

In the minute 63, Jona Niemiec returns to the field for Dusseldorf after picking up a slight injury.

63' Elversberg awarded a free kick in their own half.

63'

Vincent Vermeij for Dusseldorf has been booked by Richard Hempel and receives a first yellow card.

64'

In the minute 64, Yannick Engelhardt is replacing Jona Niemiec for Dusseldorf at Merkur Spiel-Arena.

64'

Dusseldorf make their 2 substitution with Marlon Mustapha replacing Vincent Vermeij.

64' Horst Steffen (Elversberg) is making a 3 substitution, with Thore Jacobsen replacing Joseph Boyamba.

65'

In the minute 65, Throw-in for Elversberg in the half of Dusseldorf.

67'

Dusseldorf have been awarded a corner by Richard Hempel.

69' Free kick for Elversberg in their own half.

69'

In the minute 69, Richard Hempel signals a Dusseldorf throw-in in Elversberg's half.

71'

Can Dusseldorf get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Elversberg's half?

72' Elversberg awarded a free kick in their own half.

73' In the minute 73, Richard Hempel signals a free kick to Elversberg in their own half.

74' Free kick for Elversberg in their own half.

78'

Free kick Dusseldorf.

78' In the minute 78, Manuel Feil is replacing Paul Stock for the away team.

78' Wahid Faghir is on a sub for Luca Schnellbacher for Elversberg.

78' The home team replace Andre Hoffmann with Christoph Daferner.

78' In the minute 78, The home team have replaced Nicolas Gavory with Dennis Jastrzembski. This is the 4 substitution made today by Daniel Thioune.

79'

Dusseldorf have a dangerous throw-in.

79' Richard Hempel signals a free kick to Elversberg in their own half.

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