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Bundesliga Team Of The Week: Round 13
Clark Whitney runs the rule over the Bundesliga’s top performers in Round 11...
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Nov 23, 2009 9:00:25 AM
Goalkeeper:
Florian Fromlowitz (Hannover)
His team may have lost 2-0, but it is no fault of his. In the most emotional game of his life, Fromlowitz rose to the occasion and put on an excellent display, repeatedly denying the likes of Kevin Kuranyi, Jefferson Farfan, Ivan Rakitic and Lukas Schmitz.
Defenders:
Christian Fuchs (Bochum)
Entering this weekend, Bochum had allowed the second highest number of goals of all Bundesliga teams and, in Hamburg, were facing the league’s most prolific offence. Who would have thought that Bochum would shut out their hosts? Top marks to Fuchs for holding down his left flank and doing very well to support the Bochum attack.
Naldo (Werder Bremen)
Naldo was back to his usual good form in Bremen’s blowout of Freiburg. The towering Brazilian central defender didn’t have much to deal with, but dealt well with what challenges he had to face. He was granted a penalty for his efforts, which he did well to convert.
Roel Brouwers (Borussia M’gladbach)
The Dutch central defender had a mostly quiet afternoon, which for a central defender usually means good play. His defensive work was immaculate, and he headed in the all-important second goal that allowed his team to claim a win, even after Frankfurt’s late penalty.
Midfielders:
Mesut Oezil (Werder Bremen)
Truly Werder’s new Diego. And to think, he transferred to Schalke for a paltry €5m! The 21-year old playmaker was, as usual, at the centre of all things Werder did offensively. In fact, he was involved in five of his team’s six goals in a 6-0 rout of Freiburg: he scored, earned a penalty, and provided a hat trick of assists. Oh, and he hit the post, too.
Luis Gustavo (Hoffenheim)
The towering defensive midfielder played his role superbly against Koeln. Although his opponents were never going to be a big threat going forward, Gustavo did well to win his challenges, hold up the ball well and distribute from midfield. Could have scored a goal in the second half, but was denied by the woodwork.
Carlos Eduardo (Hoffenheim)
As usual, the Brazilian starlet was the driving force behind Hoffenheim’s offence. Scored a stinging early opener from distance, dribbled his way into danger and went forward whenever possible. Also assisted Demba Ba’s goal in early in the second half, before he faded out and was eventually substituted.
Ashkan Dejagah (Wolfsburg)
Came on as a second-half substitute and had an immediate effect. The former Germany U-21 star equalised after Albert Bunjaku’s opener, and won a penalty after Bunjaku hit the go-ahead goal for Nuernberg. It was a very encouraging day for Dejagah, who may have earned a starting role after Saturday’s performance.
Strikers:
Albert Bunjaku (Nuernberg)
Scored the opener, then the go-ahead goal after Ashkan Dejagah equalised for Wolfsburg. The Swiss international striker was simply everywhere, and Ricardo Costa and Alexander Madlung were powerless to stop him. Sadly, he had to be taken off with a quarter hour left due to an injury.
Hugo Almeida (Werder Bremen)
Only lasted 70 minutes, but did very well during that time. Had five shots, put four on target, and managed to score a brace, thanks to excellent service from Oezil. Was everything Werder wanted him to be, playing the Claudio Pizarro role.
Gustavo Ramos (Hertha Berlin)
Came on as a second half substitute and completely changed the game for Hertha. The Colombian forward had previously been unimpressive this season, but set his team ahead after just four minutes on the pitch, and was his team’s only offensive threat in the second half. His efforts earned Hertha their fifth point of the season.
Honourable Mentions
Germany goalkeepers Manuel Neuer and Rene Alder both put in excellent shifts between the posts.
Werder Bremen starlet Marko Marin scored a fine free-kick and caused Freiburg all sorts of problems in a rare full-game performance.
Mario Gomez provided a very attractive finish to put Bayern ahead, and should have scored a brilliant effort late on, but was denied by the equally impressive Adler. Stefan Kiessling did well to equalise after Gomez’s goal, and nearly scored the goal of the season, but was just a hair offside.
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Clark Whitney, Goal.com
Florian Fromlowitz (Hannover)
His team may have lost 2-0, but it is no fault of his. In the most emotional game of his life, Fromlowitz rose to the occasion and put on an excellent display, repeatedly denying the likes of Kevin Kuranyi, Jefferson Farfan, Ivan Rakitic and Lukas Schmitz.
Defenders:
Christian Fuchs (Bochum)
Entering this weekend, Bochum had allowed the second highest number of goals of all Bundesliga teams and, in Hamburg, were facing the league’s most prolific offence. Who would have thought that Bochum would shut out their hosts? Top marks to Fuchs for holding down his left flank and doing very well to support the Bochum attack.
Naldo (Werder Bremen)
Naldo was back to his usual good form in Bremen’s blowout of Freiburg. The towering Brazilian central defender didn’t have much to deal with, but dealt well with what challenges he had to face. He was granted a penalty for his efforts, which he did well to convert.
Roel Brouwers (Borussia M’gladbach)
The Dutch central defender had a mostly quiet afternoon, which for a central defender usually means good play. His defensive work was immaculate, and he headed in the all-important second goal that allowed his team to claim a win, even after Frankfurt’s late penalty.
Midfielders:
Mesut Oezil (Werder Bremen)
Truly Werder’s new Diego. And to think, he transferred to Schalke for a paltry €5m! The 21-year old playmaker was, as usual, at the centre of all things Werder did offensively. In fact, he was involved in five of his team’s six goals in a 6-0 rout of Freiburg: he scored, earned a penalty, and provided a hat trick of assists. Oh, and he hit the post, too.
Luis Gustavo (Hoffenheim)
The towering defensive midfielder played his role superbly against Koeln. Although his opponents were never going to be a big threat going forward, Gustavo did well to win his challenges, hold up the ball well and distribute from midfield. Could have scored a goal in the second half, but was denied by the woodwork.
Carlos Eduardo (Hoffenheim)
As usual, the Brazilian starlet was the driving force behind Hoffenheim’s offence. Scored a stinging early opener from distance, dribbled his way into danger and went forward whenever possible. Also assisted Demba Ba’s goal in early in the second half, before he faded out and was eventually substituted.
Ashkan Dejagah (Wolfsburg)
Came on as a second-half substitute and had an immediate effect. The former Germany U-21 star equalised after Albert Bunjaku’s opener, and won a penalty after Bunjaku hit the go-ahead goal for Nuernberg. It was a very encouraging day for Dejagah, who may have earned a starting role after Saturday’s performance.
Strikers:
Albert Bunjaku (Nuernberg)
Scored the opener, then the go-ahead goal after Ashkan Dejagah equalised for Wolfsburg. The Swiss international striker was simply everywhere, and Ricardo Costa and Alexander Madlung were powerless to stop him. Sadly, he had to be taken off with a quarter hour left due to an injury.
Hugo Almeida (Werder Bremen)
Only lasted 70 minutes, but did very well during that time. Had five shots, put four on target, and managed to score a brace, thanks to excellent service from Oezil. Was everything Werder wanted him to be, playing the Claudio Pizarro role.
Gustavo Ramos (Hertha Berlin)
Came on as a second half substitute and completely changed the game for Hertha. The Colombian forward had previously been unimpressive this season, but set his team ahead after just four minutes on the pitch, and was his team’s only offensive threat in the second half. His efforts earned Hertha their fifth point of the season.
Fromlowitz
Brouwers, Naldo, Fuchs
Dejagah, Gustavo, Eduardo, Oezil
Bunjaku, Almeida, Ramos
Brouwers, Naldo, Fuchs
Dejagah, Gustavo, Eduardo, Oezil
Bunjaku, Almeida, Ramos
Honourable Mentions
Germany goalkeepers Manuel Neuer and Rene Alder both put in excellent shifts between the posts.
Werder Bremen starlet Marko Marin scored a fine free-kick and caused Freiburg all sorts of problems in a rare full-game performance.
Mario Gomez provided a very attractive finish to put Bayern ahead, and should have scored a brilliant effort late on, but was denied by the equally impressive Adler. Stefan Kiessling did well to equalise after Gomez’s goal, and nearly scored the goal of the season, but was just a hair offside.
Goal.com welcomes your opinion…
Clark Whitney, Goal.com
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