Match Report
| Eintracht Frankfurt | Eintracht Frankfurt |  |  | FC Nürnberg | FC Nürnberg | ||||||||||||||||
| Robert Mcfadyen | Robert Mcfadyen | Connor Ellerton-Baines | Connor Ellerton-Baines | ||||||||||||||||||
| Daniel Gabriel Enescu | D. Enescu |  | 74 | G |  | 1 | | G | 85 |  | Rúben Nunez | R. Nunez | |||||||||
| Thomas Lensing | T. Lensing |  | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 |  | Niccol˜ Torricelli | N. Torricelli | |||||||||
| Gary Law | G. Law |  | 75 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 72 | | Matt Dickov | M. Dickov | ||||||||
| Con Okon | C. Okon |  | 68 | D | | 4 | | D | 73 |  | Oscar Dominguez | O. Dominguez | |||||||||
| Gregoor Maas | G. Maas |  | 73 | D | | 5 | | M | 98 | | Jan Buchwald | J. Buchwald | |||||||||
| Alexander Sammer | A. Sammer | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 89 | | Nils Raff | N. Raff | |||||||||
| Gerhard Röhlig | G. Röhlig | | 83 | M | | | 7 | | M | 92 | | Jan Beckmann | J. Beckmann | ||||||||
| Joachim Lillo | J. Lillo | | 76 | M | | 8 | | M | 86 |  | Duarte Fernandes | D. Fernandes | |||||||||
| Edgar Pinheiro | E. Pinheiro | | 64 | A | | 9 | | A | 75 | | Tobias Hanssen | T. Hanssen | |||||||||
| Kai Dörner | K. Dörner | | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 83 | | Richard Telfer | R. Telfer | |||||||||
| Albert Carcedo | A. Carcedo |  | 73 | A | | 11 | | A | 85 | | Jakob Pfeiffer | J. Pfeiffer | |||||||||
| Pascal Backes | P. Backes | | 58 | M | | 12 | | M | 92 | | Miguel Jesus | M. Jesus | |||||||||
| Daniel Moreira | D. Moreira | | 64 | M | | 13 | | M | 89 | | Brenny Meeuwis | B. Meeuwis | |||||||||
| Arno Jaschke | A. Jaschke | | 69 | M | | 14 | | A | 76 | | David Maresca | D. Maresca | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to FC Nürnberg. A crowd of 18,818 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Devanir Regnault.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Devanir Regnault.
0.00
0-0Eintracht Frankfurt kick off and get the first half underway!
2.43
0-1Niccol˜ Torricelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Beckmann. Jan Beckmann flicks a high ball forward to Duarte Fernandes who takes it down. Duarte Fernandes plays a one-two with Nils Raff and rushes in on goal... Duarte Fernandes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.09
0-1Joachim Lillo threads the ball through to Alexander Sammer. Alexander Sammer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rúben Nunez who gathers it comfortably.
14.40
0-1Gerhard Röhlig makes a simple pass to Albert Carcedo. Albert Carcedo lofts in a cross ball towards Joachim Lillo. Joachim Lillo makes a convincing header. The shot is on target but blocked by Matt Dickov. That should have been a goal!
15.19
0-1Alexander Sammer makes an attacking run forward. Alexander Sammer whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Pinheiro. Edgar Pinheiro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Rúben Nunez comfortably picks it out of the air!
18.58
0-1Jakob Pfeiffer hacks Joachim Lillo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joachim Lillo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.07
Gary Law chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Sammer. Alexander Sammer sees Albert Carcedo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albert Carcedo whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Pinheiro. Edgar Pinheiro flicks the ball with his head but somehow Rúben Nunez manages to keep it out.
22.11
Niccol˜ Torricelli hits a low pass to Jan Beckmann. Jan Beckmann runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jan Beckmann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Daniel Gabriel Enescu smothers it!
27.59
Gerhard Röhlig makes a beautiful solo run. Gerhard Röhlig plays a quick one-two with Edgar Pinheiro and rushes in on goal... Gerhard Röhlig strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Rúben Nunez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.46
Joachim Lillo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kai Dörner. Kai Dörner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rúben Nunez who gathers it comfortably.
33.36
1-1Joachim Lillo flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Röhlig collects the pass. Gerhard Röhlig shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.54
Gerhard Röhlig sees Kai Dörner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kai Dörner lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Pinheiro. Edgar Pinheiro makes a convincing header but it is shockingly off target!
39.41
Gary Law flicks a high ball forward to Joachim Lillo who gracefully takes it down. Joachim Lillo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Sammer. Alexander Sammer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oscar Dominguez.
40.08
Niccol˜ Torricelli makes a simple pass to Jan Buchwald. Jan Buchwald flicks a high ball forward to Tobias Hanssen who takes it down. Tobias Hanssen cuts inside the box! Tobias Hanssen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Eintracht Frankfurt appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nürnberg also appear unchanged since the first half. The Eintracht Frankfurt players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
FC Nürnberg kick off the second half!
47.12
Gregoor Maas pushes up the pitch. Gregoor Maas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Carcedo. Albert Carcedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.09
Gregoor Maas decides to run forward with the ball. Gregoor Maas sees Edgar Pinheiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edgar Pinheiro whips in a cross ball towards Joachim Lillo. Joachim Lillo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
59.44
Jakob Pfeiffer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Fernandes. Duarte Fernandes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
60.41
Gerhard Röhlig flicks a high pass forward to Albert Carcedo who brings the ball under control. Albert Carcedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rúben Nunez who gathers it comfortably.
65.28
Nils Raff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tobias Hanssen. Tobias Hanssen plays a quick one-two with Jakob Pfeiffer and rushes in on goal... Tobias Hanssen shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
67.44
Kai Dörner flicks a high ball forward to Edgar Pinheiro who takes it down. Edgar Pinheiro shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Rúben Nunez.
68.51
2-1Gerhard Röhlig takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Alexander Sammer. Alexander Sammer flicks the ball on with his first touch. Thomas Lensing side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
69.16
Joachim Lillo threads a neat ball through to Albert Carcedo. Albert Carcedo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niccol˜ Torricelli.
71.06
Alexander Sammer sees Kai Dörner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kai Dörner lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Pinheiro. Edgar Pinheiro finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
72.43
Niccol˜ Torricelli hacks Joachim Lillo from behind! The referee calls over Niccol˜ Torricelli and shows him a yellow card! Joachim Lillo stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.43
2-1Free kick to Eintracht Frankfurt just outside the area...
73.17
Kai Dörner takes a stuttering run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
75.10
Duarte Fernandes sees Jakob Pfeiffer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jakob Pfeiffer shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
83.31
Nils Raff kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Telfer. Richard Telfer knocks in a cross ball towards Tobias Hanssen. Tobias Hanssen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Daniel Gabriel Enescu!
85.24
Gerhard Röhlig plays the ball forward to Kai Dörner. Kai Dörner lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Pinheiro. Edgar Pinheiro makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.6%
36.4%
Play Area
20.8%
45.5%
33.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Edgar Pinheiro of Eintracht Frankfurt |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Daniel Gabriel Enescu (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Thomas Lensing (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gary Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Con Okon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gregoor Maas (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Alexander Sammer (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gerhard Röhlig (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Joachim Lillo (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Edgar Pinheiro (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Kai Dörner (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Albert Carcedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pascal Backes (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniel Moreira (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arno Jaschke (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rúben Nunez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Niccol˜ Torricelli (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Matt Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oscar Dominguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jan Buchwald (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nils Raff (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jan Beckmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Duarte Fernandes (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Tobias Hanssen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Richard Telfer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jakob Pfeiffer (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Miguel Jesus (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Brenny Meeuwis (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Maresca (ATT) | 0 | |