Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadion im Borussia-Park where Borussia Mönchengladbach play host to SV Darmstadt 98. A crowd of 12,104 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Borussia Mönchengladbach and SV Darmstadt 98 are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jakob Frieser.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Borussia Mönchengladbach and SV Darmstadt 98 are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jakob Frieser.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off!
3.36
0-0Lee Mapp threads a neat ball through to Bruno Moutinho. Bruno Moutinho finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Philipp Raff!
4.11
0-0Steffen Helmer flicks a high ball forward to Aniello Taibi who takes it down. With some swift thinking, Aniello Taibi plays the ball forward to Mickael Savigny. Mickael Savigny makes a great pass forward. Jorge Teixeira runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
14.51
0-0Tommy Mason passes the ball forward to Christian Beckenbauer. Christian Beckenbauer knocks the ball forward to Vincenzo Bierhoff. Vincenzo Bierhoff shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
15.42
Tommy Mason hits a low pass to Christian Beckenbauer. Christian Beckenbauer flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Bierhoff controls it well on his chest. Vincenzo Bierhoff shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.14
Garba Nwakire threads a neat ball through to Mickael Savigny. Mickael Savigny shoots from 25 yards but Lari Salminen is on top of it.
21.40
Viorel Savu flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Hendry shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
24.17
Garba Nwakire knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Teixeira. Jorge Teixeira runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jorge Teixeira finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
27.29
1-0Lee Mapp takes it forward alone. Lee Mapp sees Moritz Ouindi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Moritz Ouindi whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Bierhoff. Vincenzo Bierhoff makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.36
Jorge Teixeira threads a neat ball through to Aniello Taibi. Aniello Taibi shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
38.59
Neil Best controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Teixeira. Jorge Teixeira shoots from outside the area but somehow Lari Salminen manages to keep it out.
39.38
1-0Christian Beckenbauer barges into Colin Hendry. The referee calls over Christian Beckenbauer and warns him to calm down! Colin Hendry runs off the knock.
42.46
Julian Herrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Beckenbauer. Christian Beckenbauer flicks a high pass forward. Julian Herrera collects the pass. Julian Herrera shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
45.00
With some swift thinking, Tommy Foster plays the ball forward to Neil Best. Neil Best kicks a strong pass forward to Mickael Savigny. Mickael Savigny knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Lari Salminen picks it out of the air!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Borussia Mönchengladbach appear unchanged since the first half. SV Darmstadt 98 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with SV Darmstadt 98 kicking off!
47.31
Christian Beckenbauer flicks a high ball forward to Bruno Moutinho who takes it down. Bruno Moutinho knocks the ball forward to Moritz Ouindi. Moritz Ouindi shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.11
1-0Aniello Taibi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mickael Savigny. Mickael Savigny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.36
Aniello Taibi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Teixeira. Jorge Teixeira shoots from long range. Lari Salminen effortlessly gets down and covers it.
53.26
Garba Nwakire controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aniello Taibi. Aniello Taibi chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Best. Neil Best finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Neil Best!
59.01
Showing composure, Christian Beckenbauer laces a through ball forward to Vincenzo Bierhoff. Vincenzo Bierhoff shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
71.04
Bakary Scheffler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bruno Moutinho. Bruno Moutinho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
77.01
Noah Ritzinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Moutinho. Bruno Moutinho threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Bierhoff. Vincenzo Bierhoff finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
89.01
Garba Nwakire makes a strong solo run forward. Garba Nwakire knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Best. Neil Best knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lari Salminen who gathers it comfortably.
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 Lari Salminen of Borussia Mönchengladbach |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Lari Salminen (GK)
9
2. Tommy Mason (DEF)
6
3. Lee Mapp (DEF)
7
4. Daniel Allman (DEF)
7
5. Noah Ritzinger (DEF)
6
6. Bakary Scheffler (MID)
6
7. Julian Herrera (MID)
6
8. Christian Beckenbauer (MID)
7
9. Moritz Ouindi (ATT)
7
10. Vincenzo Bierhoff (ATT)
8
11. Bruno Moutinho (ATT)
7
12. Marcus Laursen (GK)
0
13. Francis Carlton (ATT)
0
14. Martin Kirschner (DEF)
0
1. Philipp Raff (GK)
8
2. Cristián Sáez (DEF)
6
3. Garba Nwakire (DEF)
8
4. Steffen Helmer (DEF)
6
5. Tommy Foster (DEF)
6
6. Aniello Taibi (MID)
8
7. Viorel Savu (MID)
6
8. Jorge Teixeira (MID)
7
9. Neil Best (ATT)
8
10. Colin Hendry (ATT)
6
11. Mickael Savigny (ATT)
6
12. Leonardo Cabrera (MID)
0
13. Ignacio Trujillo (ATT)
0
14. Samuel Chaveyriat (ATT)
0