Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Allianz Arena where FC Bayern Munich play host to Eintracht Frankfurt. A crowd of 20,524 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Bayern Munich are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Eintracht Frankfurt appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stefano Bonora.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Bayern Munich are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Eintracht Frankfurt appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stefano Bonora.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Bayern Munich kick off!
3.52
1-0With great vision, Anton Thielemann plays the ball forward to Mamar Mendes. Mamar Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Samir Palumbo. Samir Palumbo flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.42
1-0Peter Ljungberg knocks the ball forward to Jeffrey Wilson. Jeffrey Wilson lofts in a cross ball towards Corey Ortiz. Corey Ortiz rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just wide!
9.20
Talal Abdellaoui flicks the ball to his team mate, Kai Völler. Kai Völler passes the ball forward to Corey Ortiz. Corey Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Jeffrey Wilson. Jeffrey Wilson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
18.16
Christian Addo makes a probing pass to Corey Ortiz. Corey Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Tobias Diakite. Tobias Diakite heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.04
1-0Damir Coly knocks the ball to his team mate, Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil knocks in a cross ball towards Samir Palumbo. Samir Palumbo makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Yyvind Lundekvam!
22.14
Kai Völler knocks the ball forward to Corey Ortiz. Corey Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Tobias Diakite. Tobias Diakite outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Christian Lindner punches it away to safety.
24.29
Peter Ljungberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Corey Ortiz. Corey Ortiz shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.35
Damir Coly flicks a high ball forward to Samir Palumbo who takes it down. Samir Palumbo finds some space and shoots from distance. Yyvind Lundekvam gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
36.19
1-0Juan-Carlos Carrasco flicks a high pass forward. Anton Thielemann controls it well on his chest. Anton Thielemann flicks a high pass forward to Chritophe Sommeil who brings the ball under control. Chritophe Sommeil knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yyvind Lundekvam who gathers it comfortably.
38.09
Bogdan Van Vossen flicks a high ball forward to Christian Addo who takes it down. Christian Addo flicks a high pass forward. Tobias Diakite collects the pass. Tobias Diakite knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tchiressoua Cakar.
39.08
Christian Addo sees a break and surges forward. Christian Addo knocks in a cross ball towards Tobias Diakite. Tobias Diakite makes a convincing header but Christian Lindner reads it well. Fabulous save!
42.05
Nils Wilke sees Jacob Beattie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jacob Beattie chips the ball to his team mate, Samir Palumbo. Samir Palumbo lofts in a cross ball towards Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
Jacob Beattie knocks the ball to his team mate, Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil whips in a cross ball towards Samir Palumbo. Samir Palumbo beats his man to it with a header but Yyvind Lundekvam reads it well. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Bayern Munich have changed their lineup with Adnan Fenillat replacing Anton Thielemann. Eintracht Frankfurt appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Eintracht Frankfurt kicking off!
47.28
Jacob Beattie knocks the ball to his team mate, Samir Palumbo. Samir Palumbo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.55
Christian Addo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tobias Diakite. Tobias Diakite shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
49.45
Kai Völler takes it forward alone. Kai Völler shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
54.04
Eddie Thomson takes it forward alone. Eddie Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Tobias Diakite holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tobias Diakite knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Lindner who gathers it comfortably.
55.00
1-0Kai Völler catches Adnan Fenillat on the ankles. Kai Völler is given a warning by the referee! Adnan Fenillat hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.00
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.49
1-0Eintracht Frankfurt have made 2 substitutions with Marco Zimmermann replacing Talal Abdellaoui and Jakob Nielsen replacing Tobias Diakite .
61.52
Peter Ljungberg plays the ball forward to Jakob Nielsen. Jakob Nielsen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Lindner who gathers it comfortably.
69.03
Damir Coly hits a low pass to Chritophe Sommeil. Chritophe Sommeil knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yyvind Lundekvam who gathers it comfortably.
71.07
With a delightful solo run, Jacob Beattie stretches the opposition's defence. Jacob Beattie whips in a cross ball towards Mamar Mendes. With a superhuman jump, Mamar Mendes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Yyvind Lundekvam. What a great pair of hands!
73.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Bogdan Van Vossen plays the ball forward to Kai Völler. Kai Völler flicks a high pass forward. Corey Ortiz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Corey Ortiz shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
77.10
Eintracht Frankfurt have made a substitution with Salvatore Cvitanovic replacing Peter Ljungberg .
83.16
Adnan Fenillat hits a low pass to Samir Palumbo. Samir Palumbo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yyvind Lundekvam who gathers it comfortably.
84.30
Kai Völler flicks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Nielsen. Jakob Nielsen shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Samir Palumbo of FC Bayern Munich |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Christian Lindner (GK)
7
2. Nils Wilke (DEF)
6
3. Tchiressoua Cakar (DEF)
6
4. Juan-Carlos Carrasco (DEF)
6
5. Rodolfo Vazquez (DEF)
6
6. Jacob Beattie (MID)
7
7. Anton Thielemann (MID)
6
8. Damir Coly (MID)
6
9. Chritophe Sommeil (ATT)
6
10. Mamar Mendes (ATT)
7
11. Samir Palumbo (ATT)
9
12. Jocelyn Horlaville (ATT)
0
13. Linus Bierhoff (MID)
0
14. Adnan Fenillat (MID)
7
1. Yyvind Lundekvam (GK)
8
2. Eddie Thomson (DEF)
7
3. Bogdan Van Vossen (DEF)
6
4. Talal Abdellaoui (DEF)
6
5. Peter Ljungberg (MID)
6
6. Kai Völler (MID)
7
7. Christian Addo (MID)
8
8. Alexandre Moutinho (MID)
6
9. Tobias Diakite (ATT)
6
10. Corey Ortiz (ATT)
7
11. Jeffrey Wilson (ATT)
6
12. Marco Zimmermann (DEF)
6
13. Salvatore Cvitanovic (MID)
6
14. Jakob Nielsen (ATT)
6