Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to Waldhof Mannheim. A crowd of 20,805 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Eintracht Frankfurt and Waldhof Mannheim are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Sparwasser.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Eintracht Frankfurt and Waldhof Mannheim are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Sparwasser.
0.00
0-0Waldhof Mannheim kick off and get the first half underway!
2.03
1-0Talal Abdellaoui chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Addo. Christian Addo takes it forward alone. Christian Addo lofts in a cross ball towards Tobias Diakite. Tobias Diakite flicks the ball with his head. Giancarlo Migliorini is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.27
1-0Christian Addo kicks a strong pass forward to Jeffrey Wilson. Jeffrey Wilson lofts in a cross ball towards Corey Ortiz. Corey Ortiz knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
8.43
1-0Bogdan Van Vossen kicks a strong pass forward to Salvatore Cvitanovic. Salvatore Cvitanovic kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Diakite. Tobias Diakite controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
9.07
With a delightful solo run, Christian Addo stretches the opposition's defence. Christian Addo knocks in a cross ball towards Tobias Diakite. Tobias Diakite directs the ball goalwards with his head but Giancarlo Migliorini is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
10.16
1-0Guido Redaelli threads the ball through to Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.16
1-0Guido Redaelli clumsily knocks into Salvatore Cvitanovic. The referee calls over Guido Redaelli and warns him to calm down! Salvatore Cvitanovic hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.40
Salvatore Cvitanovic chips the ball to his team mate, Tobias Diakite. Tobias Diakite lofts in a cross ball towards Jeffrey Wilson. Jeffrey Wilson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
20.12
With some swift thinking, Salvatore Cvitanovic plays the ball forward to Corey Ortiz. Corey Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tony Lanckohr.
21.37
Christian Addo makes a simple pass to Tobias Diakite. Tobias Diakite runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Tobias Diakite provides some space. He shoots at goal. Giancarlo Migliorini gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
22.43
Guido Redaelli laces a weighted ball forward to Ricardo Neves. Ricardo Neves whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
24.41
Tony Lanckohr threads a neat ball through to Guido Redaelli. Guido Redaelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Niven. With a superhuman jump, Stuart Niven connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Moritz Stadler.
25.04
1-0Guido Redaelli takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Zerbini Turrini comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
27.58
Norman Boyd hits a low pass to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Moritz Stadler who gathers it comfortably.
34.01
Salvatore Cvitanovic flicks a high pass forward. Jeffrey Wilson controls it well on his chest. Jeffrey Wilson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giancarlo Migliorini who gathers it comfortably.
36.39
Tony Lanckohr flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Köpke collects the pass. Gerhard Köpke threads the ball through to Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan shoots from long range. Good keeping from Moritz Stadler as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
37.58
1-0Guido Redaelli takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Zerbini Turrini. Zerbini Turrini flicks the ball on with his first touch. Christian Addo reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
38.37
Guido Redaelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Moritz Stadler with no chance!! Goal for Waldhof Mannheim!
42.57
Christian Addo threads the ball through to Jeffrey Wilson. Jeffrey Wilson shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
44.25
Christian Addo threads a neat ball through to Tobias Diakite. Tobias Diakite whips in a cross ball towards Jeffrey Wilson. Jeffrey Wilson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Eintracht Frankfurt appear unchanged since the first half. Waldhof Mannheim also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Eintracht Frankfurt kicking off!
47.44
1-1Eintracht Frankfurt are in full control of this game.
51.29
Salvatore Cvitanovic flicks a high ball forward to Jeffrey Wilson who takes it down. Jeffrey Wilson shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
55.33
Peter Ljungberg brings the ball forward. Peter Ljungberg lofts in a cross ball towards Corey Ortiz. Corey Ortiz fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Corey Ortiz scores for Eintracht Frankfurt!!
59.06
Norman Boyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.06
2-2Eintracht Frankfurt have made 2 substitutions with Marco Zimmermann replacing Talal Abdellaoui and Marc Höfer replacing Tobias Diakite .
66.10
Salvatore Cvitanovic flicks the ball to his team mate, Jeffrey Wilson. Jeffrey Wilson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.13
Norman Boyd makes a beautiful solo run. Norman Boyd knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Neves. Ricardo Neves whips the ball goalwards with his head but Moritz Stadler is on top of it.
69.53
Gerhard Köpke kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Szepan. Steffen Szepan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Moritz Stadler reads it well. Nice save!
71.27
Maurizio Ponzo hits a low pass to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.06
2-2Christian Addo decides to run forward with the ball. Christian Addo makes a great pass forward. Marc Höfer runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
73.09
Guido Redaelli passes the ball forward to Ricardo Neves. Ricardo Neves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bogdan Van Vossen.
77.19
Eintracht Frankfurt have made a substitution with Luan Siviglia replacing Peter Ljungberg .
83.16
Guido Redaelli flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Neves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ricardo Neves shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.20
Stefan Landerl passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Norman Boyd. Norman Boyd threads a neat ball through to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marco Zimmermann.
89.24
Marco Zimmermann barges into Ricardo Neves. Marco Zimmermann is warned by the referee! Ricardo Neves runs off the knock.
90.00
Zerbini Turrini sees space and advances. Zerbini Turrini flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Niven collects the pass. Stuart Niven plays a quick one-two with Ricardo Neves and rushes in on goal... Stuart Niven shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Moritz Stadler smothers it!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
8
8
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45%
55%
Play Area
28.7%
45%
26.2%
Scorers
| Tobias Diakite 2 Corey Ortiz 55 | Stuart Niven 38, 59 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Niven of Waldhof Mannheim |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Moritz Stadler (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Bogdan Van Vossen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eddie Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Talal Abdellaoui (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Peter Ljungberg (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Salvatore Cvitanovic (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Christian Addo (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Alexandre Moutinho (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tobias Diakite (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Corey Ortiz (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Jeffrey Wilson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marco Zimmermann (DEF) | 5 | |
| 13. | Luan Siviglia (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Marc Höfer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Giancarlo Migliorini (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Zerbini Turrini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stefan Landerl (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tony Lanckohr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gerhard Köpke (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Norman Boyd (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Guido Redaelli (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Maurizio Ponzo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stuart Niven (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Ricardo Neves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Steffen Szepan (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Marc Krüger (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Florian Birkwald (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Samir Seifert (ATT) | 0 | |