Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Franchi where Fiorentina play Eintracht Frankfurt in this Champions League game. A crowd of 17,839 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Fiorentina are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Eintracht Frankfurt appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Fiorentina are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Eintracht Frankfurt appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Eintracht Frankfurt kick off!
3.38
0-0Clifford Richardson sees a break and surges forward. Clifford Richardson threads the ball through to Luciano Toro. Luciano Toro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.15
0-0Franco Toro threads the ball through to Michael Tomasson. Michael Tomasson flicks the ball to his team mate, Aleksi Forssell. Aleksi Forssell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Arnar Gardarsson.
8.18
0-0Michael Tomasson hacks Graziano Italiano from behind! Michael Tomasson is given a warning by the referee! Graziano Italiano runs off the knock.
10.11
Michael Tomasson surges forward with the ball. Michael Tomasson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thanassis Taoulas.
14.29
0-0Garba Okpara clumsily knocks into Roland Bichsel. Garba Okpara is shown the yellow card! Roland Bichsel stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.40
0-0Garba Okpara flicks the ball to his team mate, Aniello Albino. Aniello Albino shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.17
Aron Björgvinsson sees a break and surges forward. Aron Björgvinsson chips the ball to his team mate, Luciano Toro. Luciano Toro knocks in a cross ball towards Aniello Albino. Aniello Albino is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Jiro Arai manages to keep it out.
30.51
Runar Bohinen catches Thanassis Taoulas on the ankles. Runar Bohinen is warned by the referee! Thanassis Taoulas stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.07
James Adu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aleksi Forssell. Aleksi Forssell knocks in a cross ball towards Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.05
Garba Okpara passes the ball forward to Luciano Toro. Luciano Toro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.47
Franco Toro chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Tomasson. Michael Tomasson makes a simple pass to Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.45
Luís Arreola makes a probing pass to Michael Tomasson. Michael Tomasson makes a probing pass to Aleksi Forssell. Aleksi Forssell shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.02
Mohammed Amoah makes a probing pass to Luciano Toro. Luciano Toro knocks in a cross ball towards Aniello Albino. Aniello Albino powers a header at goal. Jiro Arai easily smothers it.
45.00
Franco Toro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roland Bichsel. Roland Bichsel sees a break and surges forward. Roland Bichsel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aron Björgvinsson.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Fiorentina kick off the second half!
48.03
James Adu flicks the ball to his team mate, Aleksi Forssell. Aleksi Forssell lofts in a cross ball towards Runar Bohinen. Runar Bohinen directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.56
Alpay Kayis makes a probing pass to Aleksi Forssell. Aleksi Forssell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.27
James Adu makes a simple pass to Runar Bohinen. Runar Bohinen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.58
Graziano Italiano surges forward with the ball. Graziano Italiano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.08
Mohammed Amoah makes a beautiful solo run. Mohammed Amoah goes all the way! Mohammed Amoah makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Jiro Arai manages to gather it comfortably.
66.08
Michael Tomasson takes it forward alone. Michael Tomasson shoots from 25 yards. Arnar Gardarsson easily smothers it.
71.16
Graziano Italiano brings the ball forward. Graziano Italiano shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Jiro Arai.
72.41
Luís Arreola chips the ball to his team mate, James Adu. James Adu knocks the ball forward to Runar Bohinen. Runar Bohinen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aron Björgvinsson.
73.34
Graziano Italiano makes a simple pass to Aniello Albino. Aniello Albino finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.23
James Adu kicks a strong pass forward to Runar Bohinen. Runar Bohinen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aapo Arctopolitanus.
85.13
Thanassis Taoulas surges forward with the ball. Thanassis Taoulas passes the ball forward to Aniello Albino. Aniello Albino shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.8%
58.2%
Play Area
26.6%
49.4%
24.1%