Match Report


Borussia Mönchengladbach Borussia Mönchengladbach      VfB LübeckVfB Lübeck
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Johann BagayokoJ. Bagayoko65
G
1
G
70Simon NeudeckerS. Neudecker
Eduardo RomeroE. Romero69
D
2
D
67Julian WallnerJ. Wallner
Geoffroy MercierG. Mercier67
D
3
D
63Lennart SpenglerL. Spengler
Paul FrieserP. Frieser63
D
4
D
58Stefan BehrensS. Behrens
Nils WielandN. Wieland76
M
5
D
52Francisco CamposF. Campos
Jan NetzerJ. Netzer62
M
captain6captain
M
69Gregorio GonzalezG. Gonzalez
Colin HigginbothamC. Higginbotham62
M
7
M
69Tonino AmbrosettiT. Ambrosetti
Torsten JahnT. Jahn52
M
8
M
62Sebastian EmmerlichS. Emmerlich
Martin BierhoffM. Bierhoff67
A
9
M
55Eric PoschnerE. Poschner
Tomas FernandesT. Fernandes61
A
10
A
66Julian ErlerJ. Erler
Martin GarciaM. Garcia58
A
11
A
62Alberto JesusA. Jesus
 
Jonas BreitnerJ. Breitner57
A
12
G
68Torsten OuindiT. Ouindi
Nico NordwaldN. Nordwald52
D
13
G
67Kewullay PensalfiniK. Pensalfini
Ricardo AlonsoR. Alonso50
A
14
A
60Simon SchöllS. Schöll

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadion im Borussia-Park where Borussia Mönchengladbach play host to VfB Lübeck. A crowd of 9,124 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfB Lübeck appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Babbel.


0.00
VfB Lübeck start the match!
4.40
Eric Poschner catches Jan Netzer on the ankles. Eric Poschner is given a warning by the referee! Jan Netzer stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.41
Torsten Jahn chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Bierhoff. Martin Bierhoff shoots from long range but it flies wide!
9.46
Colin Higginbotham hacks Gregorio Gonzalez from behind! The referee brings Colin Higginbotham to one side and gives him a warning! Gregorio Gonzalez stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.30
Tonino Ambrosetti decides to run forward with the ball. Tonino Ambrosetti shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
15.14
Nils Wieland knocks the ball forward to Torsten Jahn. Torsten Jahn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Behrens.
21.39
Paul Frieser flicks a high pass forward. Colin Higginbotham comfortably collects the pass. Colin Higginbotham threads a neat ball through to Martin Garcia. Martin Garcia knocks the ball forward, putting Colin Higginbotham through on goal. Colin Higginbotham tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.50
Eduardo Romero receives the ball from a throw-in from Geoffroy Mercier. Eduardo Romero knocks the ball forward to Martin Garcia. Martin Garcia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Netzer. Jan Netzer shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
26.49
Eduardo Romero flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Higginbotham. Colin Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Bierhoff. Martin Bierhoff sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Borussia Mönchengladbach are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
30.53
Paul Frieser threads the ball through to Eduardo Romero. Eduardo Romero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nils Wieland. Nils Wieland knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Garcia. Martin Garcia connects with a diving header. Simon Neudecker gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
39.16
Sebastian Emmerlich comes in with a late challenge on Geoffroy Mercier. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Geoffroy Mercier stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.48
With imagination, Lennart Spengler laces a through ball forward to Eric Poschner. Eric Poschner knocks the ball forward to Julian Erler. Julian Erler lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Jesus. Alberto Jesus makes a looping header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Jan Netzer sees a break and surges forward. Jan Netzer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Borussia Mönchengladbach appear unchanged since the first half. VfB Lübeck also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off!
47.58
Martin Garcia hits a low pass to Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes rushes past Stefan Behrens! Tomas Fernandes comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies wide!
54.26
Paul Frieser flicks a high pass forward to Colin Higginbotham who brings the ball under control. Colin Higginbotham advances with the ball. Colin Higginbotham lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Netzer. Jan Netzer flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
61.05
Eduardo Romero threads the ball through to Torsten Jahn. Torsten Jahn sees a break and surges forward. Torsten Jahn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.42
Stefan Behrens comes in with a late challenge on Jan Netzer. The referee calls over Stefan Behrens and shows him a yellow card! Jan Netzer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.52
Stefan Behrens arcs the ball upfield. Julian Erler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Romero.
66.41
Eduardo Romero sees space and advances. Eduardo Romero chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Bierhoff. Martin Bierhoff shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
67.27
Eric Poschner makes a probing pass to Tonino Ambrosetti. Tonino Ambrosetti lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Erler. Julian Erler flicks the ball with his head but Johann Bagayoko reads it well. Nice save!
71.51
Geoffroy Mercier threads a neat ball through to Paul Frieser. Paul Frieser sees Jan Netzer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jan Netzer makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Martin Bierhoff. Martin Bierhoff side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Simon Neudecker easily smothers it!
72.33
Geoffroy Mercier arcs the ball upfield. Martin Garcia shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
73.59
Paul Frieser makes a probing pass to Colin Higginbotham. Colin Higginbotham tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
75.02
Stefan Behrens flicks the ball to his team mate, Tonino Ambrosetti. Tonino Ambrosetti whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Jesus. Alberto Jesus jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.48
Borussia Mönchengladbach have made a substitution with Jonas Breitner replacing Paul Frieser .
78.58
Nils Wieland threads a neat ball through to Colin Higginbotham. Colin Higginbotham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
79.15
Jonas Breitner flicks a high pass forward to Tomas Fernandes who brings the ball under control. Tomas Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Garcia. Martin Garcia gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
85.03
Jonas Breitner flicks a high pass forward to Torsten Jahn who brings the ball under control. Torsten Jahn flicks a high pass forward to Jan Netzer who brings the ball under control. Jan Netzer shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Simon Neudecker manages to gather it.
87.50
Eric Poschner makes an attacking run forward. Eric Poschner shoots from long range. Solid save from Johann Bagayoko.
89.24
Sebastian Emmerlich flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Jesus collects the pass. Alberto Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Erler. Julian Erler connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Borussia Mönchengladbach

VfB Lübeck
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
10
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
76.4%
23.6%
Play Area
32.6%
39.3%
28.1%

Scorers
Jan Netzer 45
Martin Garcia 79
Julian Erler 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Garcia of Borussia Mönchengladbach

Match Ratings