Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to FC Köln. A crowd of 9,233 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0FC Köln kick off and get the first half underway!
6.31
1-0Leon Ziegler makes a simple pass to Torsten Buchwald. Torsten Buchwald whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Ahrens. Nicolas Ahrens powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.44
Simon Metzler knocks the ball to his team mate, Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach advances with the ball. Lars Gerlach whips in a cross ball towards Torsten Buchwald. Torsten Buchwald flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.46
2-0Lars Cziommer sees a break and surges forward. Lars Cziommer passes the ball forward to Torsten Buchwald. Torsten Buchwald knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.33
Sebastian Friedmann makes a probing pass to Miguel Fernandez. Miguel Fernandez brings the ball forward. Miguel Fernandez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nico Hanssen.
32.54
2-0Thomas Köpke hacks Sebastian Kaiser from behind! Thomas Köpke is warned by the referee! Sebastian Kaiser stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.51
Brian Shilton clumsily knocks into Oliver Schulze. Brian Shilton is given a warning by the referee! Oliver Schulze stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.25
2-0Sebastian Friedmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Fernandez. Miguel Fernandez makes a simple pass to Oliver Schulze. Oliver Schulze shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.04
Leon Ziegler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Ahrens. Nicolas Ahrens whips in a cross ball towards Torsten Buchwald. Torsten Buchwald heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.35
2-0Paul Sammer flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Andrews. Michael Andrews shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Jan Köpke!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Eintracht Frankfurt start the second half!
47.40
Arno Ziege catches Thibault Zidane on the ankles. The referee calls over Arno Ziege and warns him to calm down! Thibault Zidane runs off the knock.
48.56
Miguel Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Schröder. Albrecht Schröder shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.56
Brian Shilton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Köpke. Thomas Köpke flicks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Buchwald. Torsten Buchwald goes all the way! Torsten Buchwald tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
55.01
Torsten Kirschner hacks Nicolas Ahrens from behind! Torsten Kirschner is given a warning by the referee! Nicolas Ahrens stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.34
Lars Gerlach chips the ball to his team mate, Torsten Buchwald. Torsten Buchwald sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.28
2-0Michael Andrews hacks Brian Shilton from behind! Michael Andrews is given a warning by the referee! Brian Shilton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.33
Torsten Kirschner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Sammer. Paul Sammer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Schulze. Oliver Schulze knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.54
Lars Gerlach knocks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Buchwald. Torsten Buchwald knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.57
Brian Shilton makes a probing pass to Thomas Köpke. Thomas Köpke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Torsten Buchwald. Torsten Buchwald whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Ahrens. Nicolas Ahrens heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.17
Thibault Zidane sees a break and surges forward. Thibault Zidane shoots from long range but somehow Pascal Zimmermann manages to keep it out.
75.50
Thomas Köpke threads the ball through to Torsten Buchwald. Torsten Buchwald knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pascal Zimmermann who gathers it comfortably.
81.42
Leon Ziegler knocks the ball forward to Torsten Buchwald. Torsten Buchwald shoots from distance but Pascal Zimmermann is on top of it.
83.31
Arno Ziege controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Fernandez. Miguel Fernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albrecht Schröder. Albrecht Schröder knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brian Shilton.
85.09
Brian Shilton lofts the ball long. Nicolas Ahrens knocks in a cross ball towards Torsten Buchwald. Torsten Buchwald powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.08
2-0Eintracht Frankfurt are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.2%
34.8%
Play Area
24.2%
43.9%
31.8%
Scorers