Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Playmobil-Stadion where SpVgg Greuther Fürth play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . A crowd of 18,128 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SpVgg Greuther Fürth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Wallner.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SpVgg Greuther Fürth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Wallner.
0.00
0-0SpVgg Greuther Fürth kick off!
2.33
0-0Roland Mulder knocks the ball to his team mate, David Law. David Law puts a great ball through. Julian Richter runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
4.29
1-08.47
1-0Stuart Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Carlos Berendsen. Carlos Berendsen cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Carlos Berendsen provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
9.26
1-0Leon Bartsch knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Zick. Eric Zick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.24
Julian Richter knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Zick. Eric Zick knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefaan Coppens.
12.50
1-0Without breaking stride, Julian Richter plays the ball forward to David Law. David Law chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Zick. Eric Zick shoots from distance. Stuart Law comfortably gets down and covers it.
14.28
1-0Pascal Vogel comes in with a late challenge on Julian Richter. Pascal Vogel is shown the yellow card! Julian Richter carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.12
Julian Richter flicks a high pass forward. Christian Möller collects the pass. Christian Möller plays a one-two with David Law and advances towards the goal... Christian Möller shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.07
Bakary Netzer threads the ball through to Roland Mulder. Roland Mulder knocks the ball forward to Eric Zick. Eric Zick finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Stuart Law easily smothers it!
20.46
Leon Bartsch makes a probing pass to Christian Möller. Christian Möller knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefaan Coppens.
21.37
2-0David Law comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Gascoigne. David Law is warned by the referee! Stuart Gascoigne runs off the knock.
22.41
Salomon Kurstot kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Richter. Julian Richter sees space and advances. Julian Richter lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Zick. With a superhuman jump, Eric Zick connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Stuart Law picks it out of the air!
24.37
Bakary Netzer makes a simple pass to David Law. David Law changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. David Law runs straight at the defence! David Law shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Stuart Law manages to keep it out.
26.22
Bakary Netzer flicks a high pass forward. Julian Richter controls it well on his chest. Julian Richter chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Zick. Eric Zick whips in a cross ball towards Christian Möller. Christian Möller connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Stuart Law is on top of it.
28.06
Leon Bartsch passes the ball forward to Roland Mulder. Roland Mulder threads a neat ball through to Lars Turek. Lars Turek finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.38
Alfredo Toni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pascal Vogel. Pascal Vogel flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Berendsen controls it well on his chest. Carlos Berendsen lofts in a cross ball towards Moritz Ouindi. Moritz Ouindi flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
34.02
Alfredo Toni threads a neat ball through to Pascal Vogel. Pascal Vogel flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Berendsen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Berendsen lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Vidal. Andres Vidal gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Andres Vidal scores for Borussia Mönchengladbach !!
38.41
Carlos Berendsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andres Vidal. Andres Vidal shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
40.19
Bakary Netzer threads a neat ball through to Christian Möller. Christian Möller lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Zick. Eric Zick directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Stuart Law manages to keep it out.
42.10
David Law deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roland Mulder. Roland Mulder threads a neat ball through to Lars Turek. Lars Turek knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Zick. Eric Zick outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Stuart Law gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear unchanged since the first half. Borussia Mönchengladbach also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off and get the second half underway!
48.41
Leon Bartsch hits a low pass to Christian Möller. Christian Möller shoots from 20 yards but somehow Stuart Law manages to keep it out.
49.25
David Law knocks the ball forward to Lars Turek. Lars Turek controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Stuart Law has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.14
Leon Bartsch flicks a high pass forward. Lars Turek controls it well on his chest. Lars Turek knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Law who gathers it comfortably.
61.11
David Law threads a neat ball through to Lars Turek. Lars Turek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.14
Alfredo Toni flicks a high ball forward to Moritz Ouindi who takes it down. Moritz Ouindi shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.10
Noah Ritzinger laces a weighted ball forward to Andres Vidal. Andres Vidal shoots from 20 yards but Stephane Beutler is on top of it.
66.18
Alfredo Toni passes the ball forward to Graham Lowe. Graham Lowe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
71.27
Julian Richter picks a pass forward to Christian Möller. Christian Möller shoots from long range. Stuart Law gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
72.49
Stefaan Coppens darts forward. Stefaan Coppens chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Lowe. Graham Lowe tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Stephane Beutler keeps it out!
78.11
Christian Möller chips the ball to his team mate, Lars Turek. Lars Turek finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
83.16
3-1Alfredo Toni knocks the ball forward to Moritz Ouindi. Moritz Ouindi threads a neat ball through to Graham Lowe. Graham Lowe whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Gascoigne. Stuart Gascoigne makes a deft header. The ball strikes Salomon Kurstot's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
85.43
Julian Richter knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Zick. Eric Zick knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Möller. Christian Möller rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Christian Möller!
90.00
Alfredo Toni sees space and advances. Alfredo Toni shoots from distance. Stephane Beutler gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
13
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.1%
37.9%
Play Area
23%
44.8%
32.2%
Scorers
| Eric Zick 4 Christian Möller 15, 85 Lars Turek 49 | Andres Vidal 34 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Christian Möller of SpVgg Greuther Fürth |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stephane Beutler (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Philipp Wilke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bakary Netzer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Salomon Kurstot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Roland Mulder (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Law (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Julian Richter (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Leon Bartsch (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Christian Möller (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Eric Zick (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Lars Turek (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Harry Maddison (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Giampiero Baldi (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nils Seeler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stuart Law (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Noah Ritzinger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Toni (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Stefaan Coppens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicolas Polheim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pascal Vogel (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Stuart Gascoigne (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Carlos Berendsen (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Andres Vidal (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Graham Lowe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Moritz Ouindi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Neudecker (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Kirschner (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Schacht (MID) | 0 | |