Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to FC Nürnberg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Busse.
The pitch is in great condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Busse.
0.00
0-0FC Nürnberg kick off and get the first half underway!
3.44
0-0Manuel Antunes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Manuel Antunes plays a scrappy one-two with Daniele Drake and stumbles forward towards the goal... Manuel Antunes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Vincenzo Haller. What a great pair of hands!
6.24
0-0Linus Schramm runs straight at the opposition's defence. Linus Schramm whips in a cross ball towards Sven Busse. With a superhuman jump, Sven Busse connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball strikes Elías Giménez's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
7.17
Corner kick to FC Nürnberg. Linus Schramm chips it out wide. Anton Kaiser takes a shot at goal but somehow Tadashi Saito manages to keep it out.
9.29
Gerhard Hollmer receives the ball from a throw-in from Anton Kaiser. Seeing a gap ahead, Gerhard Hollmer plays the ball forward to Anton Kaiser. Anton Kaiser shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Tadashi Saito.
16.41
0-0Hannes Lindner hits a low pass to Linus Schramm. Linus Schramm flicks a high pass forward. Anton Kaiser collects the pass. Anton Kaiser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.07
0-0Ivar Wijker flicks a high ball forward to Elías Giménez who takes it down. Without breaking stride, Elías Giménez plays the ball forward to Tommy Lockley. Tommy Lockley skips past Hannes Lindner! Tommy Lockley shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.38
Anton Kaiser threads a neat ball through to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb whips in a cross ball towards Pascal Birkwald. Pascal Birkwald beats his man to it with a header but Tadashi Saito is on top of it.
22.42
Ivar Wijker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniele Drake. Daniele Drake threads the ball through to Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes plays a scrappy one-two with Daniele Drake and advances towards the goal... Chris Hughes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.55
Pascal Birkwald threads a neat ball through to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
26.01
Pascal Birkwald flicks a high pass forward. Arno Gelb holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arno Gelb knocks in a cross ball towards Pascal Birkwald. Pascal Birkwald jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Claudio Circati happens to be in the right place to block it.
30.16
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
34.51
Anton Kaiser kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.55
Quim Reis flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Drake. Daniele Drake whips in a cross ball towards Quim Reis. Quim Reis connects with a diving header. Vincenzo Haller didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
39.25
0-0Quim Reis catches Anton Kaiser on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anton Kaiser gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.28
Anton Kaiser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb lofts in a cross ball towards Linus Schramm. Linus Schramm knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Tadashi Saito didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
44.16
0-0Ivar Wijker flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Lockley. Without breaking stride, Tommy Lockley plays the ball forward to Albert Merino. Albert Merino plays a scrappy one-two with Chris Hughes and advances towards the goal... Anton Müller hacks Albert Merino from behind! Albert Merino appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Eintracht Frankfurt appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nürnberg also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Eintracht Frankfurt kick off the second half!
48.36
Elías Giménez threads the ball through to Manuel Antunes. Seeing a gap ahead, Manuel Antunes plays the ball forward to Quim Reis. Quim Reis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincenzo Haller who gathers it comfortably.
49.30
0-1Anton Kaiser advances with the ball. Anton Kaiser knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Busse. Sven Busse gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.11
0-1Hannes Lindner catches Chris Hughes on the ankles. The referee calls over Hannes Lindner and shows him a yellow card! Chris Hughes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.36
Sven Busse threads the ball through to Anton Kaiser. Anton Kaiser makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Sven Busse. Sven Busse strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
57.03
Anton Kaiser threads the ball through to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivar Wijker.
60.29
0-1Eintracht Frankfurt have made a substitution with Charles Marquet replacing Tommy Lockley .FC Nürnberg have made a substitution with Kevin Lindemann replacing Sven Busse .
61.37
Showing composure, Linus Schramm plays the ball forward to Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner whips in a cross ball towards Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Arno Gelb!
73.55
Claudio Circati flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Marin who takes it down. Francisco Marin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Quim Reis. Quim Reis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincenzo Haller who gathers it comfortably.
75.37
Anton Kaiser flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Lindemann. Kevin Lindemann shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
77.10
FC Nürnberg have made a substitution with Nicolas Buchwald replacing Hannes Lindner .
78.19
Ivar Wijker flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Marin collects the pass. Francisco Marin flicks a high ball forward to Charles Marquet who takes it down. Charles Marquet knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Vincenzo Haller manages to keep it out.
81.13
Albert Merino threads the ball through to Daniele Drake. Daniele Drake threads a neat, attacking ball through to Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Vincenzo Haller!
84.59
Rainer Masur deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anton Kaiser. Anton Kaiser makes a simple pass to Pascal Birkwald. Pascal Birkwald shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Tadashi Saito.
85.38
Quim Reis plays the ball forward to Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet plays the ball forward to Daniele Drake who has made a great run into the box. Daniele Drake tries a spectacular strike. Vincenzo Haller gets down and covers it.
89.34
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Sven Busse 49 Arno Gelb 61 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Tadashi Saito (GK)
8
2. Claudio Circati (DEF)
6
3. Ivar Wijker (DEF)
7
4. Elías Giménez (DEF)
7
5. Francisco Marin (MID)
6
6. Quim Reis (MID)
6
7. Manuel Antunes (MID)
8
8. Tommy Lockley (MID)
6
9. Daniele Drake (ATT)
6
10. Albert Merino (ATT)
6
11. Chris Hughes (ATT)
6
12. Charles Marquet (MID)
6
13. Mario Lopes (MID)
0
14. Jose Fernandez (ATT)
0
1. Vincenzo Haller (GK)
8
2. Rainer Masur (DEF)
6
3. Anton Müller (DEF)
6
4. Hannes Lindner (DEF)
5
5. Gerhard Hollmer (DEF)
6
6. Linus Schramm (MID)
7
7. Pascal Birkwald (MID)
6
8. Anton Kaiser (MID)
9
9. Stefan Breitner (ATT)
6
10. Sven Busse (ATT)
8
11. Arno Gelb (ATT)
8
12. Nicolas Buchwald (DEF)
6
13. Nils Bartsch (MID)
0
14. Kevin Lindemann (ATT)
6