Match Report
| Eintracht Frankfurt | Eintracht Frankfurt |  |  | FC Nürnberg | FC Nürnberg | ||||||||||||||||
| Danny Pearson | Danny Pearson | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Aleksi Forsstrom | A. Forsstrom |  | 82 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 |  | Roberto Jimenez | R. Jimenez | |||||||||
| Luís Arreola | L. Arreola |  | 81 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 |  | Edoardo Mazzei | E. Mazzei | |||||||||
| Tryggvi Gíslason | T. Gíslason |  | 78 | D | | 3 | | D | 72 |  | Noah Schramm | N. Schramm | |||||||||
| Franco Toro | F. Toro |  | 78 | D | | 4 | | D | 70 |  | Mervin Kitson | M. Kitson | |||||||||
| James Adu | J. Adu |  | 81 | M | | 5 | | D | 67 | | Thomas Meyer | T. Meyer | |||||||||
| Roland Bichsel | R. Bichsel |  | 84 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Eric Kneissl | E. Kneissl | |||||||||
| Michael Tomasson | M. Tomasson |  | 81 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 | | Andre Sogliano | A. Sogliano | |||||||||
| Eben Dugbatey | E. Dugbatey |  | 75 | M | | 8 | | M | 61 |  | Quim Campos | Q. Campos | |||||||||
| Martin Jones | M. Jones |  | 78 | A | | 9 | | M | 60 | | Jose Del Sol | J. Del Sol | |||||||||
| Runar Bohinen | R. Bohinen |  | 79 | A | | 10 | | A | 77 | | Pedro Pinheiro | P. Pinheiro | |||||||||
| Eben Dugbatey | E. Dugbatey | | 78 | A | | 11 | | A | 77 | | Nicolas Emmerlich | N. Emmerlich | |||||||||
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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.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Eintracht Frankfurt kicking off!
2.17
0-0Roland Bichsel flicks the ball to his team mate, Runar Bohinen. Runar Bohinen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.23
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
6.53
0-0Mervin Kitson chips the ball to his team mate, Andre Sogliano. Andre Sogliano kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Emmerlich. Nicolas Emmerlich shoots from outside the area. Aleksi Forsstrom easily smothers it.
8.16
0-0Mervin Kitson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Del Sol. Jose Del Sol deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Emmerlich. Nicolas Emmerlich controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
9.29
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
10.51
1-0James Adu flicks the ball to his team mate, Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey whips in a cross ball towards Martin Jones. Martin Jones is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Martin Jones scores for Eintracht Frankfurt!!
21.20
Tryggvi Gíslason makes a probing pass to Roland Bichsel. Roland Bichsel kicks a strong pass forward to Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.44
1-0Andre Sogliano catches Eben Dugbatey on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eben Dugbatey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.27
Pedro Pinheiro clumsily knocks into Luís Arreola. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luís Arreola stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.06
Eric Kneissl passes the ball forward to Nicolas Emmerlich. Nicolas Emmerlich sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Aleksi Forsstrom easily smothers it.
28.30
Martin Jones catches Edoardo Mazzei on the ankles. The referee calls over Martin Jones and shows him a yellow card! Edoardo Mazzei runs off the knock.
33.52
Franco Toro knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Tomasson. Michael Tomasson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Jones. Martin Jones plays a perfect one-two with Eben Dugbatey and rushes in on goal... Martin Jones takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.59
James Adu brings the ball forward. James Adu plays a perfect one-two with Martin Jones and rushes in on goal... James Adu shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Roberto Jimenez had no chance!! Goal for Eintracht Frankfurt!
39.29
Michael Tomasson chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Jones. Martin Jones plays a perfect one-two with Runar Bohinen and rushes in on goal... Martin Jones shoots from just inside the box. Roberto Jimenez easily smothers it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with FC Nürnberg kicking off!
48.40
Roland Bichsel makes a probing pass to Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.14
Jose Del Sol sees a break and surges forward. Jose Del Sol lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Pinheiro. Pedro Pinheiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Aleksi Forsstrom manages to gather it comfortably.
51.40
Tryggvi Gíslason makes a simple pass to Roland Bichsel. Roland Bichsel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Runar Bohinen. Runar Bohinen shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.35
Roland Bichsel makes a simple pass to Runar Bohinen. Runar Bohinen knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Jones. Martin Jones flicks the ball with his head. Roberto Jimenez easily smothers it.
59.50
Tryggvi Gíslason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roland Bichsel. Roland Bichsel chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Jones. Martin Jones knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Meyer.
65.05
Mervin Kitson knocks the ball to his team mate, Andre Sogliano. Andre Sogliano surges forward with the ball. Andre Sogliano finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.50
Roland Bichsel threads the ball through to Runar Bohinen. Runar Bohinen lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Jones. Martin Jones is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Roberto Jimenez easily picks it out of the air!
77.24
Michael Tomasson decides to run forward with the ball. Michael Tomasson knocks in a cross ball towards Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.39
Noah Schramm passes the ball forward to Quim Campos. Quim Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Emmerlich. Nicolas Emmerlich goes all the way! Nicolas Emmerlich rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
85.55
Eintracht Frankfurt are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
87.28
Franco Toro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey makes a beautiful solo run. Eben Dugbatey whips in a cross ball towards Martin Jones. Martin Jones connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Tryggvi Gíslason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roland Bichsel. Roland Bichsel threads the ball through to Martin Jones. Martin Jones knocks in a cross ball towards Runar Bohinen. Runar Bohinen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
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
| Martin Jones 11, 34, 87 James Adu 37 Eben Dugbatey 77 | Andre Sogliano 65 |