Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadion im Borussia-Park where Borussia Mönchengladbach play host to Eintracht Frankfurt. A crowd of 19,908 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Borussia Mönchengladbach and Eintracht Frankfurt are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Turek.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Borussia Mönchengladbach and Eintracht Frankfurt are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Turek.
0.00
0-0Eintracht Frankfurt kick off and get the first half underway!
2.17
0-0Simon Arendt threads the ball through to Florian Helmer. Florian Helmer chips the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Kaiser. Gerhard Kaiser finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Moritz Stadler manages to keep it out.
3.38
0-1Salvatore Cvitanovic passes the ball forward to Tobias Diakite. Tobias Diakite shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.40
0-1Simon Arendt passes the ball forward to Taavi Rothovius. Taavi Rothovius deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Kaiser. Gerhard Kaiser shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
10.33
0-1Lennart Schumacher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florian Helmer. Florian Helmer passes the ball forward to Marc Oakes. Marc Oakes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.26
Simon Arendt flicks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Helmer. Bakary Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Vadim Logvinenko holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vadim Logvinenko skips past Talal Abdellaoui! Vadim Logvinenko side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Moritz Stadler is on top of it.
14.27
Christian Addo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tobias Diakite. Tobias Diakite knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Nielsen. Jakob Nielsen knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.44
Talal Abdellaoui sees space and advances. Talal Abdellaoui flicks a high ball forward to Corey Ortiz who takes it down. Corey Ortiz shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
16.07
Florian Helmer advances with the ball. Florian Helmer shoots from 20 yards but Moritz Stadler is on top of it.
18.14
Rafael Vega threads a neat ball through to Florian Helmer. Florian Helmer advances with the ball. Florian Helmer shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.56
Christian Addo flicks a high pass forward. Tobias Diakite collects the pass. Tobias Diakite knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Villegas who gathers it comfortably.
22.13
Seeing Bakary Helmer's run, Nikolas Völler quickly throws the ball into his path. Bakary Helmer hits a low pass to Gerhard Kaiser. Gerhard Kaiser plays a scrappy one-two with Vadim Logvinenko and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Gerhard Kaiser provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.49
Salvatore Cvitanovic flicks a high pass forward. Tobias Diakite holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tobias Diakite shoots from long range but Leonardo Villegas is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
26.50
Salvatore Cvitanovic threads a neat ball through to Tobias Diakite. Tobias Diakite whips in a cross ball towards Corey Ortiz. Corey Ortiz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Leonardo Villegas.
27.38
Simon Arendt punts the ball hopefully upfield. Vadim Logvinenko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Erler.
30.29
Florian Helmer makes a probing pass to Marc Oakes. Marc Oakes whips in a cross ball towards Vadim Logvinenko. Vadim Logvinenko heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.02
Salvatore Cvitanovic brings the ball forward. Salvatore Cvitanovic controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Leonardo Villegas comfortably gets down and covers it.
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. Eintracht Frankfurt also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off!
49.38
Nikolas Völler knocks the ball to his team mate, Vadim Logvinenko. Vadim Logvinenko shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
53.15
Salvatore Cvitanovic knocks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Diakite. Tobias Diakite knocks in a cross ball towards Corey Ortiz. Corey Ortiz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Leonardo Villegas manages to keep it out.
57.05
Florian Helmer receives the ball from a throw-in from Nikolas Völler. Florian Helmer threads a neat ball through to Gerhard Kaiser. Gerhard Kaiser finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.14
1-1Tobias Diakite hacks Rafael Vega from behind! The referee brings Tobias Diakite to one side and gives him a warning! Rafael Vega hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.14
1-1Eintracht Frankfurt have made 2 substitutions with Marco Zimmermann replacing Talal Abdellaoui and Marc Höfer replacing Tobias Diakite .
63.15
Showing composure, Taavi Rothovius plays the ball forward to Marc Oakes. Marc Oakes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marco Zimmermann.
67.37
Christian Addo takes it forward alone. Christian Addo runs straight at the defence! Christian Addo takes a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Leonardo Villegas. What a save!
71.29
Salvatore Cvitanovic flicks a high pass forward to Marc Höfer who brings the ball neatly under control. Marc Höfer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lennart Schumacher.
72.14
Salvatore Cvitanovic sees Jakob Nielsen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jakob Nielsen shoots from outside the area but is denied by Leonardo Villegas. Excellent save.
77.29
Eintracht Frankfurt have made a substitution with Luan Siviglia replacing Peter Ljungberg .
79.58
1-1Marco Zimmermann passes the ball forward to Christian Addo. Christian Addo flicks a high pass forward. Corey Ortiz controls it well on his chest. Corey Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Höfer. Marc Höfer makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but Rafael Vega blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
81.54
Nikolas Völler makes a probing pass to Gerhard Kaiser. Gerhard Kaiser controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.51
Nikolas Völler runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nikolas Völler rushes past Eddie Thomson! Nikolas Völler side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Nikolas Völler scores for Borussia Mönchengladbach !!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
29.9%
40.3%
29.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nikolas Völler of Borussia Mönchengladbach |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Leonardo Villegas (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Lennart Schumacher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Simon Arendt (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Rafael Vega (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Florian Helmer (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Nikolas Völler (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Taavi Rothovius (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Bakary Helmer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marc Oakes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gerhard Kaiser (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Vadim Logvinenko (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Mast H. West (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jonas Bartsch (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mykhaylo Kydalov (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Moritz Stadler (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Stefan Erler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eddie Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Talal Abdellaoui (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Peter Ljungberg (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Salvatore Cvitanovic (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Christian Addo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kai Völler (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tobias Diakite (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Corey Ortiz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jakob Nielsen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marco Zimmermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Luan Siviglia (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Marc Höfer (ATT) | 6 | |