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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Wersestadion where Rot-Weiss Ahlen play Eintracht Frankfurt in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rot-Weiss Ahlen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Eintracht Frankfurt appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Sammer.


0.00
Rot-Weiss Ahlen kick off and get the match underway!
12.38
Kevin Backes threads the ball through to Paul Höfer. Paul Höfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yuri Kolyvanov who gathers it comfortably.
20.35
With vision, Kevin Backes laces a through ball forward to Marc Hässler. Marc Hässler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yuri Kolyvanov who gathers it comfortably.
26.14
With a delightful solo run, Dietmar Döring stretches the opposition's defence. Dietmar Döring lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Höfer. Paul Höfer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul Höfer!
30.24
Tobias Diakite clumsily knocks into Gerhard Welter. Tobias Diakite is given a warning by the referee! Gerhard Welter stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.04
Tomasz Pol makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sadao Yamazaki. Sadao Yamazaki knocks in a cross ball towards Tobias Diakite. Tobias Diakite gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Wonderful reactions from Samir Poschner keeps it out!
36.39
Tomasz Pol flicks a high pass forward. Tobias Diakite collects the pass. Tobias Diakite whips in a cross ball towards Sadao Yamazaki. Sadao Yamazaki beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Samir Poschner.
37.13
Tomasz Pol takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Sadao Yamazaki cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
38.31
Eddie Thomson barges into Paul Höfer. Eddie Thomson is warned by the referee! Paul Höfer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.32
Salvatore Cvitanovic flicks a high pass forward to Corey Ortiz who brings the ball under control. Corey Ortiz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Federico Bianconi.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rot-Weiss Ahlen appear unchanged since the first half. Eintracht Frankfurt also appear unchanged since the first half. The Eintracht Frankfurt players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Eintracht Frankfurt kick off and get the second half underway!
48.33
Guido Redaelli hits a low pass to Sadao Yamazaki. Sadao Yamazaki flicks a high pass forward. Tobias Diakite controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Tobias Diakite shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Eintracht Frankfurt!
51.11
Tobias Diakite comes in with a late challenge on Federico Bianconi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Federico Bianconi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.49
Tomasz Pol deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sadao Yamazaki. Sadao Yamazaki shoots from 25 yards. Samir Poschner gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
54.23
Guido Redaelli sees Tobias Diakite in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tobias Diakite makes a great pass forward. Corey Ortiz runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
59.38
Talal Abdellaoui makes a probing pass to Guido Redaelli. Guido Redaelli kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Diakite. Tobias Diakite deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sadao Yamazaki but the linesman indicates offside!
60.32
Eintracht Frankfurt have made 2 substitutions with Luan Siviglia replacing Guido Redaelli and Jeffrey Wilson replacing Tobias Diakite .
65.52
Bogdan Van Vossen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Salvatore Cvitanovic. Salvatore Cvitanovic kicks a strong pass forward to Jeffrey Wilson. Jeffrey Wilson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.05
Kevin Backes flicks a high pass forward. Paul Höfer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Höfer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Talal Abdellaoui.
67.36
Talal Abdellaoui launches a long ball forward into the other half. Jeffrey Wilson plays a scrappy one-two with Corey Ortiz and advances towards the goal... Jeffrey Wilson tries a spectacular strike but Gerhard Welter is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
69.24
Eddie Thomson punts the ball hopefully upfield. Jeffrey Wilson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.06
Eintracht Frankfurt have made a substitution with Bakary Roth replacing Talal Abdellaoui .
78.13
Tomasz Pol deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Corey Ortiz. Corey Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.20
Peter Ljungberg kicks a strong pass forward to Sadao Yamazaki. Sadao Yamazaki whips in a cross ball towards Jeffrey Wilson. Jeffrey Wilson rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Salvatore Cvitanovic knocks the ball forward to Jeffrey Wilson. Jeffrey Wilson lofts in a cross ball towards Sadao Yamazaki. With a superhuman jump, Sadao Yamazaki connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sadao Yamazaki!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 0 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 44.2622950819672 vs 55.7377049180328
Play Area
Home team third: 36.07%, Midfield: 45.90%, Away team third: 18.03%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sadao Yamazaki of Eintracht Frankfurt

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Bakary Linke (DEF)
6
4. Steven Bolton (DEF)
6
6
6. Sven Röhlig (MID)
6
7
8. Kevin Backes (MID)
6
6
10. Paul Höfer (ATT)
8
11. Marc Hässler (ATT)
6

12. Moritz Richter (ATT)
0
0
14. Oliver Bischoff (ATT)
0

3. Eddie Thomson (DEF)
6
6
6
8. Tomasz Pol (MID)
6
9
10. Corey Ortiz (ATT)
6
11. Tobias Diakite (ATT)
7

12. Bakary Roth (DEF)
6
13. Luan Siviglia (MID)
6
14. Jeffrey Wilson (ATT)
7