Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to Alemannia Aachen. 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 Alemannia Aachen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Bischoff.


0.00
The whistle blows and Eintracht Frankfurt get the match underway!
2.40
Eric Netzer knocks the ball to his team mate, Walter Savino. Walter Savino flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Mendez. Francisco Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Sven Beck controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Benjamin Gaillot clumsily knocks into Sven Beck. Sven Beck appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
3.26
Steffen Röhner kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Marin. Francisco Marin knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Drake. Daniele Drake beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.39
Quim Reis flicks a high pass forward. Charles Marquet collects the pass. Charles Marquet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.13
Ivar Wijker passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Ricardo Semedo. Ricardo Semedo knocks the ball forward to Albert Merino. Albert Merino advances inside the box! Albert Merino shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Eric Netzer is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
21.34
Charles Marquet surges forward with the ball. Charles Marquet flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Drake. Daniele Drake takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Leon Arendt smothers it!
22.25
Matthias Köpke kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Netzer. Eric Netzer threads a neat ball through to Sven Beck. Sven Beck knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.37
Charles Marquet surges forward with the ball. Charles Marquet chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Merino. Some good footwork from Albert Merino provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Leon Arendt.
27.33
Francisco Marin decides to run forward with the ball. Francisco Marin passes the ball forward to Albert Merino. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Albert Merino provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Albert Merino scores for Eintracht Frankfurt!!
33.33
Ivar Wijker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Quim Reis. Quim Reis knocks the ball to his team mate, Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Marin. Francisco Marin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a lousy effort!
34.45
Ivar Wijker passes the ball forward to Charles Marquet. With a delightful solo run, Charles Marquet stretches the opposition's defence. Charles Marquet shoots from 20 yards. Charles Marquet scores for Eintracht Frankfurt!!
39.27
Malte Friedmann threads a neat ball through to Humphrey Turpijn. Humphrey Turpijn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tadashi Saito who gathers it comfortably.
44.19
Ricardo Semedo makes a probing pass to Quim Reis. Quim Reis flicks a high pass forward. Charles Marquet collects the pass. Charles Marquet shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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. Alemannia Aachen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Alemannia Aachen start the second half!
53.30
Charles Marquet runs straight at the opposition's defence. Charles Marquet plays a one-two with Quim Reis and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Charles Marquet provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.33
Humphrey Turpijn flicks a high pass forward to Matthias Buchwald who brings the ball under control. Matthias Buchwald controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
60.18
Albert Merino hacks Malte Friedmann from behind! Albert Merino is shown the yellow card! Malte Friedmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.51
Steffen Röhner flicks a high pass forward to Quim Reis who brings the ball under control. Quim Reis plays a scrappy one-two with Albert Merino and stumbles forward towards the goal... Quim Reis takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Leon Arendt has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.30
Oscar Cimarelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Buchwald. Matthias Buchwald shoots from distance. Solid save from Tadashi Saito.
73.06
Daniele Drake flicks a high pass forward. Albert Merino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Merino edges inside the box! Albert Merino rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Malte Friedmann.
78.59
Oscar Cimarelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Walter Savino. Walter Savino threads the ball through to Matthias Buchwald. Matthias Buchwald tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Tadashi Saito manages to gather it easily.
79.10
Ricardo Semedo passes the ball forward to Daniele Drake. Daniele Drake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.18
Humphrey Turpijn comes in with a late challenge on Tommy Lockley. The referee calls over Humphrey Turpijn and shows him a yellow card! Tommy Lockley runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.5%
38.5%
Play Area
21.8%
42.3%
35.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Charles Marquet of Eintracht Frankfurt

Match Ratings
1.Tadashi Saito (GK)
6
2.Ricardo Semedo (DEF)
6
3.Ivar Wijker (DEF)
6
4.Benjamin Gaillot (DEF)
6
5.Francisco Marin (MID)
7
6.Quim Reis (MID)goal scored
8
7.Charles Marquet (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
10
8.Tommy Lockley (MID)
6
9.Daniele Drake (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Steffen Röhner (ATT)
6
11.Albert Merino (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Helder Jardim (MID)
0
13.Hinata Kobayashi (MID)
0
14.Konstantinos Georgiadis (ATT)
0

1.Leon Arendt (GK)
6
2.Oscar Cimarelli (DEF)
6
3.Eric Netzer (DEF)
6
4.Malte Friedmann (DEF)
6
5.Matthias Köpke (DEF)
6
6.Walter Savino (MID)
6
7.Matthias Buchwald (MID)
6
8.Martin Widmann (MID)
6
9.Sven Beck (ATT)
6
10.Humphrey Turpijn (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Francisco Mendez (ATT)
6
 
12.Lennart Basler (ATT)
0
13.Albert Leon (ATT)
0
14.Oliver Haller (ATT)
0