Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to SpVgg Greuther Fürth. A crowd of 20,534 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Cortes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Cortes.
0.00
0-0SpVgg Greuther Fürth kick off!
2.39
1-0Charles Marquet flicks a high ball forward to Quim Reis who takes it down. Quim Reis lofts in a cross ball towards Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.39
Rainer Cziommer threads a neat ball through to Gerhard Ziege. Gerhard Ziege knocks in a cross ball towards Jurgen Goossen. Jurgen Goossen heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.08
1-1Francisco Marin darts forward. Francisco Marin plays a quick one-two with Jose Fernandez and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Francisco Marin provides some space. He shoots at goal but Hauke Schönenborn is on top of it.
14.26
Benjamin Gaillot flicks a high ball forward to Charles Marquet who gracefully takes it down. Charles Marquet hits a low pass to Steffen Röhner. Steffen Röhner rushes past Stephen Hutchison! Some silky footwork from Steffen Röhner provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
20.46
2-1Ricardo Semedo sees a break and surges forward. Ricardo Semedo laces a weighted ball forward to Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet edges inside the box! Rainer Cziommer clumsily knocks into Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
21.56
2-1Quim Reis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Marin. Francisco Marin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
26.41
2-1Ricardo Semedo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Röhner. Steffen Röhner puts a great ball through. Charles Marquet runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
30.36
Ivar Wijker receives the ball from a throw-in from Benjamin Gaillot. Ivar Wijker makes a probing pass to Quim Reis. Quim Reis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Francisco Marin is offside!
33.18
2-1Ivar Wijker runs forward with the ball. Ivar Wijker flicks the ball to his team mate, Quim Reis. Quim Reis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rainer Cziommer.
38.49
Lennart Birnbaum flicks a high pass forward to Gerhard Ziege who brings the ball neatly under control. Gerhard Ziege threads a neat ball through to Manuel Almeida. Manuel Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Gerhard Ziege. Gerhard Ziege is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.29
Jurgen Goossen sees space and advances. Jurgen Goossen knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Almeida. Manuel Almeida rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Tadashi Saito gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
45.00
Garry McNeill makes a probing pass to Kodjo Giuly. Kodjo Giuly shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Tadashi Saito keeps it out!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Eintracht Frankfurt appear unchanged since the first half. SpVgg Greuther Fürth also appear unchanged since the first half. The SpVgg Greuther Fürth players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Eintracht Frankfurt get the second half underway!
48.43
Lennart Birnbaum hits a low pass to Garry McNeill. Garry McNeill darts forward. Garry McNeill shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
49.52
Rainer Cziommer flicks a high pass forward. Garry McNeill controls it well on his chest. Garry McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Kodjo Giuly. Kodjo Giuly knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tadashi Saito who gathers it comfortably.
53.44
Benjamin Gaillot plays the ball forward to Quim Reis. Quim Reis flicks a high pass forward. Charles Marquet controls it well on his chest. Charles Marquet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rainer Cziommer.
55.10
Jurgen Goossen flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Almeida controls it well on his chest. Manuel Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Kodjo Giuly. Kodjo Giuly makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.52
Jose Pardo makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Pardo whips in a cross ball towards Kodjo Giuly. Kodjo Giuly directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Tadashi Saito had no chance!! Goal for SpVgg Greuther Fürth!
63.01
Gerhard Ziege flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Pardo. Jose Pardo rushes past Benjamin Gaillot! Jose Pardo tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Tadashi Saito has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.01
Jose Pardo chips the ball to his team mate, Kodjo Giuly. Kodjo Giuly lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Almeida. Manuel Almeida makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.25
Ivar Wijker pushes mid-way up the pitch. Ivar Wijker threads a neat ball through to Quim Reis. Quim Reis knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
72.21
Gerhard Ziege flicks a high pass forward. Kodjo Giuly collects the pass. Kodjo Giuly knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ralph Murrin.
78.34
Ralph Murrin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Marin. Francisco Marin threads a neat ball through to Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet makes a great pass forward. Jose Fernandez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
83.45
2-5Quim Reis hacks Jose Pardo from behind! Quim Reis is shown the yellow card! Jose Pardo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.18
With imagination, Stephen Hutchison laces a weighted ball forward to Jurgen Goossen. Jurgen Goossen makes a beautiful solo run. Jurgen Goossen lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Almeida. Manuel Almeida makes a convincing header. Tadashi Saito manages to gather it effortlessly.
90.00
2-5Eintracht Frankfurt are keeping most of the possession.
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
| Charles Marquet 2 Steffen Röhner 14 | Jurgen Goossen 6 Kodjo Giuly 55, 61 Jose Pardo 63 Manuel Almeida 66 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kodjo Giuly of SpVgg Greuther Fürth |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Tadashi Saito (GK)
7
2. Ricardo Semedo (DEF)
6
3. Ivar Wijker (DEF)
7
4. Benjamin Gaillot (DEF)
6
5. Ralph Murrin (DEF)
6
6. Francisco Marin (MID)
6
7. Charles Marquet (MID)
8
8. Quim Reis (MID)
6
9. Jose Fernandez (ATT)
6
10. Steffen Röhner (ATT)
7
11. Daniele Drake (ATT)
6
12. Helder Jardim (MID)
0
13. Tommy Lockley (MID)
0
14. Konstantinos Georgiadis (ATT)
0
1. Hauke Schönenborn (GK)
6
2. Lennart Birnbaum (DEF)
6
3. Rainer Cziommer (DEF)
6
4. Stephen Hutchison (DEF)
6
5. Lars Beckenbauer (DEF)
6
6. Jose Pardo (MID)
8
7. Garry McNeill (MID)
6
8. Gerhard Ziege (MID)
7
9. Jurgen Goossen (MID)
8
10. Kodjo Giuly (ATT)
9
11. Manuel Almeida (ATT)
8
12. Oliver Spengler (DEF)
0
13. Gerhard Kneissl (MID)
0
14. Dries van der Hoek (ATT)
0