Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to SV Werder Bremen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Florian Gerlach.
The pitch is in good condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Florian Gerlach.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SV Werder Bremen kick off!
3.24
1-0Tommy Lockley knocks the ball forward to Francisco Marin. Francisco Marin cuts inside the box! Francisco Marin strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Lennart Sparwasser had no chance!! Goal for Eintracht Frankfurt!
12.03
1-0Nico Kneissl comes in with a late challenge on Benjamin Gaillot. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Benjamin Gaillot stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.13
Ivar Wijker catches Rafael Teixeira on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Teixeira stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.23
1-0Leon Sparwasser hits a low pass to Uwe Sparwasser. Uwe Sparwasser picks a pass forward to Guillermo Aguilar. Guillermo Aguilar shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.35
1-0Benjamin Gaillot flicks a high pass forward. Charles Marquet controls it well on his chest. Charles Marquet surges forward with the ball. Charles Marquet plays a one-two with Konstantinos Georgiadis and rushes in on goal... Charles Marquet muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Lennart Sparwasser.
33.16
1-0Charles Marquet takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Alexander Sanchez gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
36.16
Alexander Sanchez threads a neat ball through to Leon Sparwasser. Leon Sparwasser threads a neat ball through to Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Sparwasser. Uwe Sparwasser whips the ball goalwards with his head. Tadashi Saito effortlessly punches it away to safety.
42.01
Benjamin Gaillot knocks the ball forward to Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet sees Konstantinos Georgiadis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Konstantinos Georgiadis knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Lockley. Tommy Lockley makes a looping header on goal. Lennart Sparwasser manages to gather it.
44.42
Jose Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Konstantinos Georgiadis. Konstantinos Georgiadis rushes past Colin Dalglish! Konstantinos Georgiadis makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
1-0Konstantinos Georgiadis flicks a high pass forward to Albert Merino who brings the ball under control. Albert Merino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Antunes but he's offside!
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. SV Werder Bremen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Eintracht Frankfurt kick off!
47.52
1-0Alexander Sanchez comes in with a late challenge on Tommy Lockley. The referee calls over Alexander Sanchez and warns him to calm down! Tommy Lockley runs off the knock.
49.45
Rafael Teixeira chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Teixeira. Rafael Teixeira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Tadashi Saito manages to keep it out.
53.54
Nico Kneissl knocks the ball to his team mate, Uwe Sparwasser. Uwe Sparwasser shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.04
1-0Chris Hughes sees Guillermo Aguilar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Aguilar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tadashi Saito who gathers it comfortably.
57.34
Benjamin Gaillot flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Marin collects the pass. Francisco Marin makes a probing pass to Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.40
1-0Showing composure, Manuel Antunes picks a pass forward to Konstantinos Georgiadis. Konstantinos Georgiadis plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Fernandez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Konstantinos Georgiadis muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Juan-Carlos Vazquez!
65.53
Leon Sparwasser clumsily knocks into Tommy Lockley. Leon Sparwasser is given a warning by the referee! Tommy Lockley runs off the knock.
66.22
Claudio Circati passes the ball forward to Albert Merino. Albert Merino runs straight at the opposition's defence. Albert Merino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.43
Tommy Lockley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Lennart Sparwasser is on top of it.
71.37
Benjamin Gaillot hacks Uwe Sparwasser from behind! The referee calls over Benjamin Gaillot and shows him a yellow card! Uwe Sparwasser runs off the knock.
73.22
Leon Sparwasser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Dalglish. Colin Dalglish passes the ball forward to Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Aguilar. Guillermo Aguilar heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.32
1-0Eintracht Frankfurt are in full control of this game.
85.39
Chris Hughes flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Aguilar collects the pass. Guillermo Aguilar tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.52
Colin Dalglish plays the ball forward to Alexander Sanchez. Alexander Sanchez flicks a high pass forward to Nico Kneissl who brings the ball under control. Nico Kneissl shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
0
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
29.1%
45.6%
25.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Marin of Eintracht Frankfurt |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tadashi Saito (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Claudio Circati (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ivar Wijker (DEF) |  | 7 |
| 4. | Benjamin Gaillot (DEF) | | 7 |
| 5. | Francisco Marin (MID) |  | 9 |
| 6. | Tommy Lockley (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Charles Marquet (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Manuel Antunes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jose Fernandez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Albert Merino (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Konstantinos Georgiadis (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Helder Jardim (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Steffen Röhner (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniele Drake (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Lennart Sparwasser (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Juan-Carlos Vazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alexander Sanchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leon Sparwasser (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Colin Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Uwe Sparwasser (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nico Kneissl (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Rafael Teixeira (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin Littbarski (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Guillermo Aguilar (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Chris Hughes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Michel Ten Hag (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alexander Ahrens (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Pichichi (ATT) | 0 | |