Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadion im Borussia-Park where Borussia Mönchengladbach play host to SV Wacker Burghausen. A crowd of 15,164 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Borussia Mönchengladbach and SV Wacker Burghausen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Wallner.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Borussia Mönchengladbach and SV Wacker Burghausen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Wallner.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SV Wacker Burghausen get the match underway!
3.57
0-0Nicolas Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward to Markus Töpfer who brings the ball under control. Markus Töpfer whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Varela. Rodrigo Varela is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Stuart Law. Excellent save.
4.52
0-0Petri Inia threads a neat ball through to Graham Lowe. Graham Lowe whips in a cross ball towards Andres Vidal. Andres Vidal jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
6.39
1-0Noah Ritzinger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Petri Inia. Petri Inia flicks the ball to his team mate, Andres Vidal. Andres Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Graham Lowe. Graham Lowe rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.21
Pierpaolo Cerioni flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Varela. Rodrigo Varela lofts in a cross ball towards Anton Oswald. Anton Oswald whips the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.46
Stefaan Coppens flicks a high pass forward. Petri Inia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Petri Inia threads a neat ball through to Graham Lowe. Graham Lowe lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Vidal. Andres Vidal is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
20.08
Stefaan Coppens kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Gascoigne. Stuart Gascoigne sees Graham Lowe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graham Lowe whips in a cross ball towards Andres Vidal. Andres Vidal connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Tobias Lindner effortlessly picks it out of the air!
22.36
1-0Noah Ritzinger chips the ball to his team mate, Petri Inia. Petri Inia plays the ball forward to Andres Vidal. Andres Vidal knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Ouindi. Moritz Ouindi rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Jose E. Ganz happens to be in the right place to block it.
24.19
Markus Töpfer flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Beelenkamp collects the pass. Roberto Beelenkamp whips in a cross ball towards Markus Töpfer. Markus Töpfer makes a convincing header. Stuart Law is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.57
Petri Inia hits a low pass to Stuart Gascoigne. Stuart Gascoigne makes a simple pass to Moritz Ouindi. Moritz Ouindi knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Gascoigne. Stuart Gascoigne connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
33.30
Pierpaolo Cerioni darts forward. Pierpaolo Cerioni shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
38.34
1-1Stefaan Coppens flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Vogel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pascal Vogel flicks a high pass forward. Petri Inia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Petri Inia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.25
Jose E. Ganz chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Prieto. Gabriel Prieto threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Varela. Rodrigo Varela whips in a cross ball towards Anton Oswald. With a superhuman jump, Anton Oswald connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.05
Stefaan Coppens flicks a high pass forward. Petri Inia collects the pass. Petri Inia knocks the ball to his team mate, Pascal Vogel. Pascal Vogel shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
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. SV Wacker Burghausen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off!
49.56
With intelligent vision, Alfredo Toni picks a pass forward to Petri Inia. Petri Inia makes a simple pass to Moritz Ouindi. Moritz Ouindi lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Lowe. Graham Lowe connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
54.11
1-1Martial Essola hacks Stuart Gascoigne from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Gascoigne hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.57
Markus Töpfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose E. Ganz. Jose E. Ganz threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Varela. Rodrigo Varela plays a scrappy one-two with Gabriel Prieto and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rodrigo Varela side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Stuart Law is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.24
Gabriel Prieto hits a low pass to Anton Oswald. Anton Oswald controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
61.29
Augusto Camara controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Varela. Rodrigo Varela lofts in a cross ball towards Anton Oswald. Anton Oswald heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
63.19
1-2Moritz Ouindi barges into Martial Essola. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martial Essola grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.53
Nicolas Gonzalez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pierpaolo Cerioni. Pierpaolo Cerioni runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pierpaolo Cerioni shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
66.58
Petri Inia advances with the ball. Petri Inia lofts in a cross ball towards Moritz Ouindi. Moritz Ouindi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Tobias Lindner.
67.26
Alfredo Toni knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Gascoigne. Stuart Gascoigne hits a low pass to Petri Inia. Petri Inia whips in a cross ball towards Graham Lowe. Graham Lowe gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Tobias Lindner comfortably picks it out of the air!
69.18
1-2Petri Inia hacks Anton Oswald from behind! The referee warns Petri Inia to calm down! Anton Oswald hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.03
Markus Töpfer changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Markus Töpfer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Polheim.
73.15
Without breaking stride, Stefaan Coppens plays the ball forward to Stuart Gascoigne. Stuart Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Graham Lowe. Graham Lowe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Gonzalez.
75.18
Stefaan Coppens takes a quick throw-in, which Nicolas Polheim takes on the chest. Nicolas Polheim makes a probing pass to Petri Inia. Petri Inia passes the ball forward to Graham Lowe. Graham Lowe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
78.12
Augusto Camara flicks a high pass forward to Pierpaolo Cerioni who brings the ball under control. Pierpaolo Cerioni advances with the ball. Pierpaolo Cerioni shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
81.35
Gabriel Prieto makes an attacking run forward. Gabriel Prieto lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Beelenkamp. Roberto Beelenkamp outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but slams it into the crowd!
87.21
With some swift thinking, Petri Inia plays the ball forward to Andres Vidal. Andres Vidal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Tobias Lindner is on top of it.
90.00
Stefaan Coppens barges into Gabriel Prieto. Stefaan Coppens is warned by the referee! Gabriel Prieto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.1%
46.9%
Play Area
33.3%
41.7%
25%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Markus Töpfer of SV Wacker Burghausen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stuart Law (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Noah Ritzinger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Toni (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stefaan Coppens (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Nicolas Polheim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pascal Vogel (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stuart Gascoigne (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Petri Inia (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Andres Vidal (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Graham Lowe (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Moritz Ouindi (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | David Neudecker (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Kirschner (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlos Berendsen (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tobias Lindner (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Martial Essola (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Nicolas Gonzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Augusto Camara (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose E. Ganz (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Markus Töpfer (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Pierpaolo Cerioni (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gabriel Prieto (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Rodrigo Varela (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Roberto Beelenkamp (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Anton Oswald (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Frederic Goussé (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cristian Marcolini (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pascal Gleisenstein (DEF) | 0 | |