Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to VfB Stuttgart. A crowd of 20,972 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0VfB Stuttgart start the match!
2.04
0-0Marcel Lange kicks a strong pass forward to Florian Molinier. Florian Molinier flicks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Höfer. Torsten Höfer shoots from just inside the box but Jiro Arai is on top of it.
3.05
0-0James Adu flicks the ball to his team mate, Runar Bohinen. Runar Bohinen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.10
0-0James Adu makes a simple pass to Runar Bohinen. Runar Bohinen shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
8.07
James Adu knocks the ball to his team mate, Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Matthias Masur easily smothers it.
9.39
Michael Tomasson passes the ball forward to Aleksi Forssell. Aleksi Forssell knocks in a cross ball towards Runar Bohinen. Runar Bohinen directs the ball goalwards with his head but Matthias Masur is on top of it.
12.35
1-0Tryggvi Gíslason kicks a strong pass forward to Alpay Kayis. Alpay Kayis threads the ball through to Aleksi Forssell. Aleksi Forssell knocks in a cross ball towards Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.04
James Adu knocks the ball forward to Aleksi Forssell. Aleksi Forssell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nils Jaschke.
18.05
Franco Toro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roland Bichsel. Roland Bichsel knocks the ball forward to Runar Bohinen. Runar Bohinen lofts in a cross ball towards Aleksi Forssell. Aleksi Forssell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.43
2-0James Adu chips the ball to his team mate, Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey knocks the ball forward to Aleksi Forssell but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
24.02
2-0Eintracht Frankfurt are easily keeping VfB Stuttgart at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
26.40
2-0Nils Jaschke comes in with a late challenge on Eben Dugbatey. Nils Jaschke is shown the yellow card! Eben Dugbatey stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.51
James Adu knocks the ball to his team mate, Aleksi Forssell. Aleksi Forssell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Matthias Masur manages to gather it comfortably.
28.27
Luís Arreola knocks the ball forward to James Adu. James Adu threads the ball through to Aleksi Forssell. Aleksi Forssell whips in a cross ball towards Runar Bohinen. Runar Bohinen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.10
Alpay Kayis knocks the ball forward to Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey whips in a cross ball towards Runar Bohinen. Runar Bohinen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.58
Tryggvi Gíslason kicks a strong pass forward to James Adu. James Adu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aleksi Forssell. Aleksi Forssell lofts in a cross ball towards Runar Bohinen. Runar Bohinen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
36.15
Marcel Lange knocks the ball to his team mate, Florian Molinier. Florian Molinier knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luís Arreola.
40.58
Stefan Schulze kicks a strong pass forward to Cristiano Ferreira. Cristiano Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Höfer. Torsten Höfer lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Sparwasser. Marc Sparwasser powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
42.14
Alexander Lensing flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Sparwasser. Marc Sparwasser shoots from distance but it is miles over!
45.00
VfB Stuttgart are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Eintracht Frankfurt kick off the second half!
47.16
Marcel Lange hacks James Adu from behind! Marcel Lange is shown the yellow card! James Adu runs off the knock.
49.04
Nils Jaschke knocks the ball forward to Alexander Lensing. Alexander Lensing makes a beautiful solo run. Alexander Lensing sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.04
Luis Luccin advances with the ball. Luis Luccin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Torsten Höfer. Torsten Höfer threads the ball through to Marc Sparwasser. Marc Sparwasser rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.56
Stefan Schulze passes the ball forward to Cristiano Ferreira. Cristiano Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Sparwasser. Marc Sparwasser tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
55.06
Nils Jaschke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristiano Ferreira. Cristiano Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Sparwasser. Marc Sparwasser plays a perfect one-two with Florian Molinier and rushes in on goal... Marc Sparwasser shoots from just inside the box. Jiro Arai easily smothers it.
57.14
Tryggvi Gíslason knocks the ball forward to Alpay Kayis. Alpay Kayis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Runar Bohinen. Runar Bohinen shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.23
Cristiano Ferreira threads the ball through to Torsten Höfer. Torsten Höfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jiro Arai who gathers it comfortably.
61.35
Nils Jaschke kicks a strong pass forward to Cristiano Ferreira. Cristiano Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florian Molinier. Florian Molinier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.34
Michael Tomasson takes it forward alone. Michael Tomasson lofts in a cross ball towards Runar Bohinen. Runar Bohinen flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Matthias Masur had no chance!! Goal for Eintracht Frankfurt!
67.16
Franco Toro flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Tomasson. Michael Tomasson kicks a strong pass forward to Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Schulze.
69.45
Alpay Kayis makes a probing pass to Aleksi Forssell. Aleksi Forssell shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
77.05
Alexander Lensing deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Sparwasser. Marc Sparwasser makes a probing pass to Torsten Höfer but he's offside!
78.38
James Adu kicks a strong pass forward to Runar Bohinen. Runar Bohinen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthias Masur who gathers it comfortably.
79.17
James Adu makes a probing pass to Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey goes all the way! Eben Dugbatey shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.11
Roland Bichsel threads the ball through to Runar Bohinen. Runar Bohinen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Matthias Masur!
85.02
James Adu knocks the ball forward to Runar Bohinen. Runar Bohinen shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
87.08
Nils Jaschke makes a beautiful solo run. Nils Jaschke kicks a strong pass forward to Torsten Höfer. Torsten Höfer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.13
3-1Marcel Lange catches Michael Tomasson on the ankles. Marcel Lange is warned by the referee! Michael Tomasson runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.5%
41.5%
Play Area
22.3%
43.6%
34%
Scorers