Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadion im Borussia-Park where Borussia Mönchengladbach play host to MSV Duisburg. A crowd of 9,058 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while MSV Duisburg appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Schrader.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while MSV Duisburg appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Schrader.
0.00
0-0MSV Duisburg kick off!
2.00
0-0Colin Higginbotham threads the ball through to Martin Garcia. Martin Garcia shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
4.42
1-0Torsten Jahn sees Martin Garcia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Garcia shoots from long range. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Borussia Mönchengladbach !
8.20
1-0Simon Palumbo passes the ball forward to Martijn Huistra. Martijn Huistra flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Winkler comfortably collects the pass. Sebastian Winkler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johann Bagayoko who gathers it comfortably.
9.48
1-0Vasco Campos takes it forward alone. Vasco Campos skips past Geoffroy Mercier! Vasco Campos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Paul Frieser.
12.42
Geoffroy Mercier threads the ball through to Colin Higginbotham. Colin Higginbotham passes the ball forward to Martin Garcia. Martin Garcia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gareth Johnson.
14.28
1-0Joos Hesp plays the ball forward to Martijn Huistra. Martijn Huistra passes the ball forward to Malte Stiepermann. Malte Stiepermann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Winkler but he's offside!
21.04
Simon Rösler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malte Stiepermann. Malte Stiepermann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.15
Gareth Johnson makes a probing pass to Sebastian Winkler. Sebastian Winkler knocks the ball forward into space. Martijn Huistra bursts forward onto the loose ball. The linesmans flag is up! A very close offside call!
30.26
Jan Netzer hits a low pass to Martin Bierhoff. Martin Bierhoff makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Garcia but he's offside!
33.35
Simon Rösler kicks a strong pass forward to Malte Stiepermann. Malte Stiepermann shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.54
1-0Colin Higginbotham knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Garcia. Martin Garcia shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
39.41
1-0Martijn Huistra catches Jan Netzer on the ankles. The referee calls over Martijn Huistra and warns him to calm down! Jan Netzer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.44
Eduardo Romero catches Malte Stiepermann on the ankles. Eduardo Romero is given a warning by the referee! Malte Stiepermann stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.54
With vision, Colin Higginbotham laces a through ball forward to Nils Wieland. Nils Wieland shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
44.25
Eduardo Romero sees space and advances. Eduardo Romero knocks the ball forward to Martin Bierhoff. Martin Bierhoff controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
1-0Martijn Huistra barges into Paul Frieser. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Frieser grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Borussia Mönchengladbach appear unchanged since the first half. MSV Duisburg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off!
49.46
Martin Bierhoff hacks Simon Palumbo from behind! The referee warns Martin Bierhoff to calm down! Simon Palumbo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.56
Colin Higginbotham passes the ball forward to Jan Netzer. Jan Netzer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
57.28
1-0Simon Rösler hacks Torsten Jahn from behind! Simon Rösler is shown the yellow card! Torsten Jahn runs off the knock.
66.45
Without breaking stride, Paul Frieser plays the ball forward to Colin Higginbotham. Colin Higginbotham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Netzer. Jan Netzer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Borussia Mönchengladbach are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
67.40
Nils Wieland chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Bierhoff. Martin Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonas Bierhoff who gathers it comfortably.
77.45
1-0Borussia Mönchengladbach have made a substitution with Jonas Breitner replacing Paul Frieser .
78.47
Gareth Johnson hits a low pass to Sebastian Winkler. Sebastian Winkler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonas Breitner.
81.18
Jonas Breitner flicks a high pass forward. Martin Garcia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Garcia finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Jonas Bierhoff easily smothers it!
83.42
Torsten Jahn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Torsten Jahn. Torsten Jahn knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.33
Colin Higginbotham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martijn Huistra.
89.03
Jan Netzer threads a neat ball through to Martin Garcia. Martin Garcia shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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 Martin Garcia of Borussia Mönchengladbach |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Johann Bagayoko (GK)
6
2. Eduardo Romero (DEF)
6
3. Geoffroy Mercier (DEF)
7
4. Paul Frieser (DEF)
7
5. Nils Wieland (MID)
6
6. Jan Netzer (MID)
6
7. Colin Higginbotham (MID)
8
8. Torsten Jahn (MID)
7
9. Martin Bierhoff (ATT)
5
10. Tomas Fernandes (ATT)
6
11. Martin Garcia (ATT)
9
12. Jonas Breitner (ATT)
6
13. Nico Nordwald (DEF)
0
14. Ricardo Alonso (ATT)
0
1. Jonas Bierhoff (GK)
7
2. Gareth Johnson (DEF)
6
3. Simon Palumbo (DEF)
6
4. Joos Hesp (DEF)
6
5. Don Morrison (DEF)
6
6. Vasco Campos (MID)
7
7. Simon Rösler (MID)
6
8. Martijn Huistra (MID)
6
9. Matt Collins (MID)
6
10. Malte Stiepermann (ATT)
6
11. Sebastian Winkler (ATT)
6
12. Marcel Haller (GK)
0
13. Simon Seifert (ATT)
0
14. Maurizio Di Meglio (DEF)
0