Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor where SV Darmstadt 98 play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . A crowd of 18,458 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both SV Darmstadt 98 and Borussia Mönchengladbach are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Greig.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both SV Darmstadt 98 and Borussia Mönchengladbach are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Greig.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SV Darmstadt 98 get the match underway!
6.17
0-0Stephan Gruber passes the ball forward to Aniello Taibi. Aniello Taibi sees Neil Best in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Best sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.54
0-0Leonardo Cabrera flicks a high pass forward to Aniello Taibi who brings the ball under control. Aniello Taibi lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry flicks the ball with his head but Marcus Laursen is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
10.06
Jakob Gleisenstein passes the ball forward to Vincenzo Bierhoff. Vincenzo Bierhoff tries a spectacular long range effort. Philipp Raff gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
12.26
0-0Mickael Savigny hacks Jakob Gleisenstein from behind! The referee calls over Mickael Savigny and warns him to calm down! Jakob Gleisenstein hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.10
0-0Viorel Savu kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Best. Neil Best plays a one-two with Colin Hendry and rushes in on goal... Neil Best takes a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Lee Mapp.
16.40
Frode Holm knocks the ball to his team mate, Mickael Savigny. Mickael Savigny controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Marcus Laursen.
17.58
0-0It's a corner kick. Leonardo Cabrera loops the ball over to the far post. Marcus Laursen drops low and scoops up the ball.
18.20
Viorel Savu chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Cabrera. Leonardo Cabrera shoots from long range but somehow Marcus Laursen manages to keep it out.
20.45
0-0Aniello Taibi barges into Jakob Gleisenstein. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jakob Gleisenstein runs off the knock.
22.44
Sebastian Götz threads a neat ball through to Jakob Gleisenstein. Without breaking stride, Jakob Gleisenstein plays the ball forward to Moritz Ouindi. Moritz Ouindi shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
26.19
1-0Aniello Taibi chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Best. Neil Best rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.17
Tommy Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noah Ritzinger. Noah Ritzinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Bierhoff. Vincenzo Bierhoff finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.08
Neil Best plays the ball forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Marcus Laursen.
33.23
1-0Aniello Taibi takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Moritz Ouindi jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
40.21
Sebastian Götz sees space and advances. Sebastian Götz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephan Gruber.
45.00
Bakary Scheffler flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Moutinho who brings the ball under control. Bruno Moutinho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Philipp Raff!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Darmstadt 98 appear unchanged since the first half. Borussia Mönchengladbach also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off!
48.13
Lee Mapp makes a simple pass to Moritz Ouindi. Moritz Ouindi shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Philipp Raff. Excellent save.
55.48
Bakary Scheffler flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Bierhoff holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vincenzo Bierhoff shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Philipp Raff. What a great pair of hands!
59.53
Jakob Gleisenstein passes the ball forward to Sebastian Götz. Sebastian Götz edges inside the box! Sebastian Götz looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
61.02
Alfredo Toni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jakob Gleisenstein. Jakob Gleisenstein kicks a strong pass forward to Moritz Ouindi. Moritz Ouindi shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Philipp Raff as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
62.06
1-0Corner kick to Borussia Mönchengladbach . Sebastian Götz chips it out wide. Noah Ritzinger strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it flies just wide!
63.06
Colin Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Neil Best easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Best shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
67.14
Bakary Scheffler flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Moutinho collects the pass. Bruno Moutinho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Philipp Raff gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
69.28
Bakary Scheffler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Bierhoff. Vincenzo Bierhoff lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Moutinho. Bruno Moutinho gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.26
Viorel Savu decides to run forward with the ball. Viorel Savu tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
77.31
1-1SV Darmstadt 98 have made a substitution with Jorge Teixeira replacing Leonardo Cabrera .
78.32
Cristián Sáez advances with the ball. Cristián Sáez threads a neat ball through to Neil Best. Neil Best passes the ball forward to Jorge Teixeira. Jorge Teixeira rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
83.24
Jakob Gleisenstein controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bakary Scheffler. Bakary Scheffler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Philipp Raff who gathers it comfortably.
85.44
Lee Mapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Götz. Sebastian Götz makes a probing pass to Bruno Moutinho. Bruno Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Bakary Scheffler. Bakary Scheffler makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
87.32
Jorge Teixeira flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Best. Neil Best plays a quick one-two with Mickael Savigny and rushes in on goal... Neil Best cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
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
| Neil Best 26 | Bruno Moutinho 69 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcus Laursen of Borussia Mönchengladbach |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Philipp Raff (GK)
8
2. Steffen Helmer (DEF)
6
3. Frode Holm (DEF)
6
4. Cristián Sáez (DEF)
6
5. Stephan Gruber (DEF)
6
6. Leonardo Cabrera (MID)
6
7. Aniello Taibi (MID)
6
8. Viorel Savu (MID)
7
9. Mickael Savigny (ATT)
6
10. Colin Hendry (ATT)
7
11. Neil Best (ATT)
9
12. Jorge Teixeira (MID)
6
13. Nicky Cutler (MID)
0
14. Ignacio Trujillo (ATT)
0
1. Marcus Laursen (GK)
9
2. Noah Ritzinger (DEF)
6
3. Lee Mapp (DEF)
7
4. Alfredo Toni (DEF)
6
5. Tommy Mason (DEF)
6
6. Sebastian Götz (MID)
7
7. Jakob Gleisenstein (MID)
7
8. Bakary Scheffler (MID)
7
9. Bruno Moutinho (ATT)
8
10. Vincenzo Bierhoff (ATT)
7
11. Moritz Ouindi (ATT)
6
12. David Neudecker (GK)
0
13. Lennart Winkler (DEF)
0
14. Christian Beckenbauer (MID)
0