Match Report
| Borussia Mönchengladbach | Borussia Mönchengladbach |  |  | FSV Mainz 05 | FSV Mainz 05 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Vincenzo Lindner | V. Lindner |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 | | Uwe Herzog | U. Herzog | |||||||||
| Linus Poschner | L. Poschner | | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 75 | | Anton Erler | A. Erler | |||||||||
| Patricio Serrano | P. Serrano |  | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 71 | | Nico Schacht | N. Schacht | |||||||||
| Paul Meidt | P. Meidt | | 64 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 | | Jan Eder | J. Eder | |||||||||
| Jamie Wright | J. Wright |  | 58 | D | | 5 | | D | 60 | | Roberto Caballero | R. Caballero | |||||||||
| Hannes Brehme | H. Brehme | | 77 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Albrecht Riemann | A. Riemann | |||||||||
| Nils Bartsch | N. Bartsch | | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 70 | | Jan Polheim | J. Polheim | |||||||||
| Craig Dodd | C. Dodd | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 68 | | Malte Zimmermann | M. Zimmermann | |||||||||
| Kevin Arndt | K. Arndt | | 76 | A | | 9 | | M | 59 | | Christian Wilke | C. Wilke | |||||||||
| Malte Ziegler | M. Ziegler | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 | | Rainer Maier | R. Maier | |||||||||
| Julian Overath | J. Overath | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 68 | | Uwe Rahn | U. Rahn | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadion im Borussia-Park where Borussia Mönchengladbach play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 19,089 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FSV Mainz 05 kicking off!
2.34
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
4.46
0-0Jan Polheim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rainer Maier. Rainer Maier knocks the ball forward to Uwe Rahn. Uwe Rahn shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.42
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
10.13
Roberto Caballero sees a break and surges forward. Roberto Caballero makes a probing pass to Uwe Rahn. Uwe Rahn shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.04
Paul Meidt knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd makes a simple pass to Malte Ziegler. Malte Ziegler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.20
0-1Anton Erler flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Polheim. Jan Polheim threads the ball through to Uwe Rahn. Uwe Rahn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Uwe Rahn!
32.29
Craig Dodd knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Arndt. Kevin Arndt lofts in a cross ball towards Malte Ziegler. Malte Ziegler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
33.57
0-1Jan Polheim barges into Craig Dodd. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Dodd stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.57
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
39.35
Paul Meidt kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd knocks the ball forward to Malte Ziegler. Malte Ziegler tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.09
Christian Wilke makes a probing pass to Uwe Rahn. Uwe Rahn shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
44.51
Jan Eder flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Polheim. Jan Polheim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Uwe Rahn. Uwe Rahn knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Maier. Rainer Maier powers a header at goal. It's there!! Vincenzo Lindner has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off!
47.15
0-2Jan Polheim chips the ball to his team mate, Rainer Maier. Rainer Maier knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincenzo Lindner who gathers it comfortably.
49.01
Paul Meidt makes a beautiful solo run. Paul Meidt makes a probing pass to Kevin Arndt. Kevin Arndt makes a simple pass to Malte Ziegler. Malte Ziegler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.55
1-2Linus Poschner makes a simple pass to Nils Bartsch. Nils Bartsch deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Overath. Julian Overath shoots from 25 yards but Uwe Herzog is on top of it.
55.20
Craig Dodd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Overath. Julian Overath lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Arndt. Kevin Arndt powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.54
Nils Bartsch sees space and advances. Nils Bartsch threads the ball through to Malte Ziegler. Malte Ziegler shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.11
Borussia Mönchengladbach are easily keeping FSV Mainz 05 at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
72.24
Craig Dodd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Overath. Julian Overath knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Arndt. Kevin Arndt directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Uwe Herzog had no chance!! Goal for Borussia Mönchengladbach !
75.52
Patricio Serrano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nils Bartsch. Nils Bartsch controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malte Ziegler. Malte Ziegler knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Arndt. Kevin Arndt is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
78.18
Linus Poschner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nils Bartsch. Nils Bartsch kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Overath. Julian Overath shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.44
Patricio Serrano threads the ball through to Nils Bartsch. Nils Bartsch kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Overath. Julian Overath shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Uwe Herzog manages to gather it comfortably.
83.34
2-2Jan Eder comes in with a late challenge on Hannes Brehme. Jan Eder is given a warning by the referee! Hannes Brehme hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.53
Linus Poschner knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd chips the ball to his team mate, Malte Ziegler. Malte Ziegler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan Eder.
90.00
Jan Polheim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Uwe Rahn. Uwe Rahn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Meidt.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Malte Ziegler 49 Kevin Arndt 72 | Uwe Rahn 22 Rainer Maier 45 |