Match Report


Eintracht FrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt     FC NürnbergFC Nürnberg
Iain RicherIain Richer Olly Martin Olly Martin
Tadashi SaitoT. Saito77
G
1
G
81Vincenzo HallerV. Haller
Ricardo SemedoR. Semedo73
D
2
D
70Albrecht SchnoorA. Schnoor
Claudio CircatiC. Circati73
D
3
D
69Samuel BarrosS. Barros
Ralph MurrinR. Murrin73
D
4
D
72Hannes KohlerH. Kohler
Helder JardimH. Jardim72
M
5
D
79Rainer MasurR. Masur
Charles MarquetC. Marquet77
M
captain6captain
M
76Jakob WendelJ. Wendel
Tommy LockleyT. Lockley72
M
7
M
80Anton KaiserA. Kaiser
Manuel AntunesM. Antunes75
M
8
M
71Jonas LangeJ. Lange
Steffen RöhnerS. Röhner74
A
9
A
72Kevin LindemannK. Lindemann
Albert MerinoA. Merino79
A
10
A
72Simon BierhoffS. Bierhoff
Konstantinos GeorgiadisK. Georgiadis71
A
11
A
69Paul SchäferP. Schäfer
 
Quim ReisQ. Reis78
M
12
D
71Thomas WallnerT. Wallner
Daniele DrakeD. Drake78
A
13
M
76Jakob KirschnerJ. Kirschner
Jose FernandezJ. Fernandez77
A
14
A
75Arno GelbA. Gelb

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to FC Nürnberg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Florian Gerlach.


0.00
FC Nürnberg kick off and get the match underway!
3.54
Samuel Barros clumsily knocks into Steffen Röhner. The referee brings Samuel Barros to one side and gives him a warning! Steffen Röhner runs off the knock.
4.49
Ricardo Semedo sees Manuel Antunes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuel Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Konstantinos Georgiadis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Konstantinos Georgiadis shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Vincenzo Haller manages to gather it comfortably.
16.57
Hannes Kohler flicks a high pass forward. Anton Kaiser holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anton Kaiser knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Bierhoff. Simon Bierhoff shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
18.23
Charles Marquet kicks a strong pass forward to Konstantinos Georgiadis. Konstantinos Georgiadis knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Merino. Albert Merino makes a convincing header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.35
Hannes Kohler flicks a high pass forward to Anton Kaiser who brings the ball under control. Anton Kaiser flicks a high pass forward. Paul Schäfer controls it well on his chest. Paul Schäfer knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Lindemann. Kevin Lindemann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Tadashi Saito didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
21.29
Jonas Lange threads the ball through to Paul Schäfer. Paul Schäfer whips in a cross ball towards Simon Bierhoff. Simon Bierhoff heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
24.28
Claudio Circati passes the ball forward to Konstantinos Georgiadis. Konstantinos Georgiadis flicks a high pass forward to Steffen Röhner who brings the ball under control. Steffen Röhner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincenzo Haller who gathers it comfortably.
26.15
Charles Marquet flicks a high pass forward. Konstantinos Georgiadis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Konstantinos Georgiadis knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Charles Marquet is offside!
27.08
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
28.27
With vision, Claudio Circati plays the ball forward to Tommy Lockley. Tommy Lockley takes it forward alone. Tommy Lockley whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Röhner. Steffen Röhner whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
30.07
Jakob Wendel chips the ball to his team mate, Jonas Lange. Jonas Lange tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
33.01
Claudio Circati knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincenzo Haller who gathers it comfortably.
38.55
Jonas Lange flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Lindemann who takes it down. Kevin Lindemann deftly passes the ball to Paul Schäfer, releasing him through on goal. Paul Schäfer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
39.36
Samuel Barros sees Anton Kaiser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anton Kaiser flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Lindemann collects the pass. Kevin Lindemann whips in a cross ball towards Paul Schäfer. Paul Schäfer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
44.06
Charles Marquet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
45.00
Manuel Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Merino. Albert Merino knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Lockley. Tommy Lockley rises majestically and gets a header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Eintracht Frankfurt appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nürnberg also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Eintracht Frankfurt start the second half!
47.10
Charles Marquet flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Lockley controls it well on his chest. Tommy Lockley plays a quick one-two with Albert Merino and rushes in on goal... Tommy Lockley tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
48.55
Tommy Lockley flicks a high pass forward to Konstantinos Georgiadis who brings the ball under control. Konstantinos Georgiadis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.37
Ralph Murrin hits a low pass to Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet flicks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Röhner. Steffen Röhner advances inside the box! Steffen Röhner shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Hannes Kohler. Excellent block.
51.37
Samuel Barros hacks Charles Marquet from behind! The referee calls over Samuel Barros again and warns him to calm down! Charles Marquet carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.58
Tommy Lockley barges into Anton Kaiser. Tommy Lockley is shown the yellow card! Anton Kaiser runs off the knock.
55.11
Claudio Circati controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Jardim. Helder Jardim knocks the ball forward to Steffen Röhner. Steffen Röhner knocks in a cross ball towards Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
57.08
Charles Marquet threads a neat ball through to Konstantinos Georgiadis. Konstantinos Georgiadis shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.43
Eintracht Frankfurt have made 2 substitutions with Jose Fernandez replacing Konstantinos Georgiadis and Daniele Drake replacing Albert Merino .FC Nürnberg have made a substitution with Jakob Kirschner replacing Jonas Lange .
65.21
With a delightful solo run, Tommy Lockley stretches the opposition's defence. Tommy Lockley rushes past Rainer Masur! Tommy Lockley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
67.58
Ralph Murrin threads the ball through to Daniele Drake. Daniele Drake runs straight at the defence! Daniele Drake side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
75.52
Eintracht Frankfurt are in full control of this game.
77.03
Hannes Kohler catches Helder Jardim on the ankles. The referee warns Hannes Kohler to calm down! Helder Jardim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.32
Charles Marquet barges into Anton Kaiser. The referee calls over Charles Marquet and shows him a yellow card! Anton Kaiser grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.18
Charles Marquet sees Daniele Drake in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniele Drake cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Daniele Drake provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
85.39
Tommy Lockley flicks a high ball forward to Manuel Antunes who takes it down. Manuel Antunes passes the ball forward but Charles Marquet is offside!
87.57
Ricardo Semedo brings the ball forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Ricardo Semedo plays the ball forward to Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Jardim but he's offside!
89.53
Jakob Wendel makes a probing pass to Kevin Lindemann. Kevin Lindemann makes a probing pass to Simon Bierhoff but he's offside!
90.00
Hannes Kohler makes a probing pass to Anton Kaiser. Anton Kaiser flicks a high pass forward to Jakob Wendel who brings the ball under control. Jakob Wendel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ralph Murrin.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Eintracht Frankfurt

FC Nürnberg
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.7%
35.3%
Play Area
20%
47.1%
32.9%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tommy Lockley of Eintracht Frankfurt

Match Ratings
1.Tadashi Saito (GK)
9
2.Ricardo Semedo (DEF)
7
3.Claudio Circati (DEF)
7
4.Ralph Murrin (DEF)
7
5.Helder Jardim (MID)
6
6.Charles Marquet (MID)yellow card
7
7.Tommy Lockley (MID)yellow card
9
8.Manuel Antunes (MID)
7
9.Steffen Röhner (ATT)
7
10.Albert Merino (ATT)
6
11.Konstantinos Georgiadis (ATT)
7
 
12.Quim Reis (MID)
0
13.Daniele Drake (ATT)
8
14.Jose Fernandez (ATT)
6

1.Vincenzo Haller (GK)
9
2.Albrecht Schnoor (DEF)
6
3.Samuel Barros (DEF)
6
4.Hannes Kohler (DEF)
7
5.Rainer Masur (DEF)
6
6.Jakob Wendel (MID)
6
7.Anton Kaiser (MID)
7
8.Jonas Lange (MID)
6
9.Kevin Lindemann (ATT)
7
10.Simon Bierhoff (ATT)
6
11.Paul Schäfer (ATT)
7
 
12.Thomas Wallner (DEF)
0
13.Jakob Kirschner (MID)
6
14.Arno Gelb (ATT)
0