Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . A crowd of 16,143 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Mönchengladbach are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Schröder.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Mönchengladbach are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Schröder.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Eintracht Frankfurt kick off!
4.42
0-0Samir Diakite surges forward with the ball. Samir Diakite controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
6.17
0-0Matt James darts forward. Matt James tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Stuart Law.
7.18
0-0It's a corner kick. Alexander Döring kicks a low ball out wide. Martin Döring strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
8.40
0-0Stuart Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Marc Geis. Marc Geis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.01
Nicolas Polheim passes the ball forward to Loic Kossingou. Loic Kossingou lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Geis. Marc Geis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
15.15
Stuart Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Loic Kossingou. Loic Kossingou shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
16.06
Alex Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Geis. Marc Geis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moritz Ouindi. Moritz Ouindi finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
20.42
Hassan Elhamdaoui flicks a high pass forward. Marc Geis controls it well on his chest. Marc Geis shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Dietmar Helmer smothers it!
21.27
Fabian Natale Balleri knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Döring. Alexander Döring shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.39
1-0Samir Diakite flicks a high pass forward. Matt James controls it well on his chest. Matt James knocks the ball forward, putting Dietmar Linke through on goal. Dietmar Linke cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.21
Stefaan Coppens knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Niven. Alex Niven brings the ball forward. Alex Niven threads a neat, attacking ball through to Loic Kossingou. Loic Kossingou cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
34.40
Fabian Natale Balleri flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Döring. Alexander Döring flicks a high ball forward to Arno Lorenz who takes it down. Arno Lorenz shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
38.57
Matt James makes a simple pass to Nico Hollmer. Nico Hollmer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Law who gathers it comfortably.
40.12
Stefaan Coppens flicks the ball to his team mate, Hassan Elhamdaoui. Hassan Elhamdaoui controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Loic Kossingou. Loic Kossingou knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dietmar Helmer who gathers it comfortably.
42.56
Alex Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hassan Elhamdaoui. Hassan Elhamdaoui flicks a high pass forward. Marc Geis controls it well on his chest. Marc Geis shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Dietmar Helmer smothers it!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Eintracht Frankfurt appear unchanged since the first half. Borussia Mönchengladbach also appear unchanged since the first half. The Borussia Mönchengladbach players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach start the second half!
49.39
With vision, Stuart Gascoigne laces a weighted ball forward to Carlos Berendsen. Carlos Berendsen shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Dietmar Helmer!
54.30
Fabian Natale Balleri sees Samir Diakite in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samir Diakite makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt James. Matt James rushes past Nicolas Polheim! Some good footwork from Matt James provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
55.07
Carlos Berendsen flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Ouindi controls it well on his chest. Moritz Ouindi knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Geis. Marc Geis makes a looping header on goal. Dietmar Helmer gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
60.37
1-0Eintracht Frankfurt have made a substitution with Mario Castro replacing Fabian Natale Balleri .Borussia Mönchengladbach have made a substitution with Matt Law replacing Marc Geis .
61.41
1-0Stefaan Coppens barges into Nico Hollmer. Stefaan Coppens is warned by the referee! Nico Hollmer runs off the knock.
63.38
Stefaan Coppens knocks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Ouindi. Moritz Ouindi knocks in a cross ball towards Loic Kossingou. Loic Kossingou powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
65.47
Alex Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Höfer. Martin Höfer sees Stuart Gascoigne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Ouindi. Moritz Ouindi flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
72.35
1-0Thomas Lensing flicks a high pass forward to Matt James who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Matt James plays the ball forward to Samir Diakite. Samir Diakite edges inside the box! Samir Diakite tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but is blocked by Stefaan Coppens.
77.32
Eintracht Frankfurt have made a substitution with Brendan Maddison replacing Matt James and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-1-4-1 formation. Borussia Mönchengladbach have made 2 substitutions with Alfredo Toni replacing Alex Niven and Marcel Wilke replacing Loic Kossingou .
84.33
1-0With great vision, Stuart Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Moritz Ouindi. Moritz Ouindi advances inside the box! Martin Döring barges into Moritz Ouindi. Moritz Ouindi appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
87.22
Nicolas Polheim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hassan Elhamdaoui. Hassan Elhamdaoui chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Wilke. Marcel Wilke shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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 Matt James of Eintracht Frankfurt |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dietmar Helmer (GK)
9
2. Thomas Lensing (DEF)
6
3. Martin Döring (DEF)
6
4. Fabian Natale Balleri (DEF)
7
5. Samir Diakite (MID)
8
6. Matt James (MID)
9
7. Alexander Döring (MID)
6
8. Anton Eberle (MID)
6
9. Nico Hollmer (ATT)
6
10. Dietmar Linke (ATT)
8
11. Arno Lorenz (ATT)
6
12. Brendan Maddison (GK)
6
13. Mario Castro (ATT)
6
14. Markus Reimers (ATT)
0
1. Stuart Law (GK)
6
2. Alex Niven (DEF)
7
3. Stefaan Coppens (DEF)
6
4. Nicolas Polheim (DEF)
6
5. Martin Höfer (MID)
6
6. Hassan Elhamdaoui (MID)
7
7. Stuart Gascoigne (MID)
7
8. Carlos Berendsen (MID)
6
9. Marc Geis (ATT)
7
10. Loic Kossingou (ATT)
6
11. Moritz Ouindi (ATT)
7
12. Matt Law (ATT)
6
13. Alfredo Toni (DEF)
6
14. Marcel Wilke (ATT)
6