Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play St Mirren in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. St Mirren lead by 2-1 from the first leg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Philipp Widmann.
The pitch is in good condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Philipp Widmann.
0.00
0-0Eintracht Frankfurt start the match!
2.42
0-0Jonas Scholz threads a neat ball through to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.48
0-0Quim Reis hacks Scott Dalglish from behind! Quim Reis is shown the yellow card! Scott Dalglish stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.12
0-0Quim Reis hacks Enrique Garcia from behind! The referee brings Quim Reis to one side and gives him a warning! Enrique Garcia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.30
0-0Charles Marquet makes a probing pass to Steffen Röhner. Steffen Röhner passes the ball forward but Konstantinos Georgiadis is offside!
22.25
0-0Claudio Circati darts forward. Claudio Circati controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Quim Reis. Quim Reis knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Drake. Daniele Drake is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
24.28
1-0Charles Marquet sees Konstantinos Georgiadis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Konstantinos Georgiadis plays a one-two with Daniele Drake and advances towards the goal... Konstantinos Georgiadis tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.43
Scott Dalglish makes a simple pass to Don Matteo. Don Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.58
1-0Eintracht Frankfurt are in full control of this game.
36.36
1-0Benjamin Gaillot makes a run forward as Claudio Circati takes the throw-in. Benjamin Gaillot skillfully chests the ball down. Showing composure, Benjamin Gaillot plays the ball forward to Ivar Wijker. Ivar Wijker passes the ball forward to Steffen Röhner. Steffen Röhner cuts inside the box! Steffen Röhner side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Zbigniew Kozminski!
38.21
Claudio Circati deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Marin. Francisco Marin flicks a high ball forward to Charles Marquet who takes it down. Charles Marquet shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
40.03
Claudio Circati kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Röhner. Steffen Röhner threads a neat ball through to Daniele Drake. Daniele Drake threads a neat, attacking ball through to Quim Reis. Quim Reis looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Zbigniew Kozminski keeps it out!
42.16
Quim Reis catches Yazid Bolivard on the ankles. Quim Reis is warned by the referee again! Yazid Bolivard stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.33
Showing great composure, Charles Marquet laces a through ball forward to Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Drake. Daniele Drake rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
Claudio Circati flicks the ball to his team mate, Benjamin Gaillot. Benjamin Gaillot knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Marin. Francisco Marin knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Röhner. Steffen Röhner finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. St Mirren also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
St Mirren kick off the second half!
54.29
2-0Benjamin Gaillot knocks the ball to his team mate, Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet passes the ball forward to Daniele Drake. Daniele Drake rushes past Yazid Bolivard! Daniele Drake comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but Enrique Garcia blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
57.55
Ivar Wijker threads a neat ball through to Quim Reis. Quim Reis flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Drake. Daniele Drake knocks in a cross ball towards Konstantinos Georgiadis. Konstantinos Georgiadis flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.41
3-0St Mirren have made a substitution with Alessandro Giacchetta replacing Jose Javier Hernandez .
61.49
Enrique Garcia plays the ball forward to Yazid Bolivard. Yazid Bolivard flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Torres who takes it down. Pedro Torres shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Tadashi Saito!
63.12
Daniele Drake runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Daniele Drake hits a low pass to Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.39
Enrique Garcia hits a low pass to Jonas Scholz. Jonas Scholz passes the ball forward to Alessandro Giacchetta. Alessandro Giacchetta plays a quick one-two with Pedro Torres and rushes in on goal... Alessandro Giacchetta comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Tadashi Saito is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
73.11
Enrique Garcia threads a neat ball through to Jonas Scholz. Jonas Scholz brings the ball forward. Jonas Scholz knocks in a cross ball towards Alessandro Giacchetta. With a superhuman jump, Alessandro Giacchetta connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
75.23
Benjamin Gaillot flicks a high pass forward to Charles Marquet who brings the ball under control. Charles Marquet flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Marin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Marin runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Francisco Marin provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.40
Claudio Circati makes an attacking run forward. Claudio Circati knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Marin. Francisco Marin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.41
Simon Granville flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Garcia collects the pass. Enrique Garcia threads the ball through to Don Matteo. Don Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Jonas Scholz. Jonas Scholz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Tadashi Saito.
84.28
Benjamin Gaillot threads the ball through to Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet makes a beautiful solo run. Charles Marquet finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.18
Yazid Bolivard flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Scholz collects the pass. Jonas Scholz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Matteo. Don Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Torres. Pedro Torres rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.03
Ivar Wijker makes a beautiful solo run. Ivar Wijker changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ivar Wijker chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows the final 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 Konstantinos Georgiadis of Eintracht Frankfurt |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Tadashi Saito (GK)
6
2. Claudio Circati (DEF)
7
3. Ivar Wijker (DEF)
7
4. Benjamin Gaillot (DEF)
7
5. Francisco Marin (MID)
9
6. Charles Marquet (MID)
8
7. Quim Reis (MID)
6
8. Manuel Antunes (MID)
6
9. Daniele Drake (ATT)
8
10. Steffen Röhner (ATT)
8
11. Konstantinos Georgiadis (ATT)
9
12. Helder Jardim (MID)
0
13. Tommy Lockley (MID)
0
14. Albert Merino (ATT)
0
1. Zbigniew Kozminski (GK)
7
2. Simon Granville (DEF)
6
3. Yazid Bolivard (DEF)
6
4. Enrique Garcia (DEF)
6
5. Rafael Navarro (DEF)
6
6. Scott Dalglish (MID)
6
7. Francisco Reyes (MID)
6
8. Jonas Scholz (MID)
7
9. Jose Javier Hernandez (ATT)
6
10. Pedro Torres (ATT)
8
11. Don Matteo (ATT)
6
12. Fadel Kossogonov (DEF)
0
13. Daniel King (MID)
0
14. Alessandro Giacchetta (DEF)
7