Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nürnberg 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 Alexander Masur.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nürnberg 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 Alexander Masur.
0.00
0-0Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off and get the first half underway!
4.20
0-0Jan Beckmann makes a simple pass to Jakob Pfeiffer. Jakob Pfeiffer shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Lari Salminen.
5.39
0-0Jan Buchwald takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Some good footwork from Jan Beckmann provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but Daniel Allman blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
10.43
0-0Matt Dickov pushes mid-way up the pitch. Matt Dickov passes the ball forward to Jan Beckmann. Jan Beckmann plays a one-two with Nils Raff and rushes in on goal... Jan Beckmann looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.30
0-0Niccol˜ Torricelli flicks a high pass forward. Jan Beckmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jan Beckmann flicks a high pass forward. Jacek Bak controls it well on his chest. Jacek Bak knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lari Salminen who gathers it comfortably.
21.26
0-0Nenad Bossis clumsily knocks into Bruno Moutinho. Nenad Bossis is shown the yellow card! Bruno Moutinho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.29
Nils Raff catches Bakary Scheffler on the ankles. The referee calls over Nils Raff and shows him a yellow card! Bakary Scheffler stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.18
Jan Beckmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Collet. Guillermo Collet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.48
Matt Dickov threads a neat ball through to Nils Raff. Nils Raff sees space and advances. Nils Raff threads a neat ball through to Jan Beckmann. Jan Beckmann side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Lari Salminen manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nürnberg appear unchanged since the first half. Borussia Mönchengladbach also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Nürnberg kick off!
51.20
Brenny Meeuwis flicks a high pass forward. Jan Beckmann collects the pass. Jan Beckmann makes a simple pass, allowing Nils Raff to run into the box. Nils Raff takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Lari Salminen effortlessly smothers it!
55.23
Bakary Scheffler chips the ball to his team mate, Moritz Ouindi. Moritz Ouindi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Dickov.
60.11
Tommy Mason runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Tommy Mason tries a spectacular long range effort. Superb reactions from Rúben Nunez. What a save!
63.26
Jan Buchwald clumsily knocks into Julian Herrera. The referee calls over Jan Buchwald and shows him a yellow card! Julian Herrera runs off the knock.
69.47
Daniel Allman threads the ball through to Vincenzo Bierhoff. Vincenzo Bierhoff controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
77.21
0-0FC Nürnberg are in full control of this game.
78.27
Jakob Pfeiffer kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Collet. Guillermo Collet shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
79.42
Vincenzo Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward to Moritz Ouindi who brings the ball under control. Moritz Ouindi shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
81.06
Niccol˜ Torricelli flicks a high pass forward to Jan Buchwald who brings the ball under control. Jan Buchwald threads a neat ball through to Jacek Bak. Jacek Bak knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lari Salminen who gathers it comfortably.
84.42
Bakary Scheffler comes in with a late challenge on Matt Dickov. The referee calls over Bakary Scheffler and shows him a yellow card! Matt Dickov runs off the knock.
90.00
Jan Beckmann flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Collet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guillermo Collet shoots from outside the area. Lari Salminen gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.9%
37.1%
Play Area
27.1%
47.1%
25.7%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lari Salminen of Borussia Mönchengladbach |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rúben Nunez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Niccol˜ Torricelli (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Matt Dickov (DEF) | 9 | |
| 4. | Nenad Bossis (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Jan Buchwald (MID) | | 6 |
| 6. | Nils Raff (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Jan Beckmann (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Brenny Meeuwis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Guillermo Collet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jacek Bak (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jakob Pfeiffer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Miguel Jesus (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duarte Fernandes (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Maresca (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Lari Salminen (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Noah Ritzinger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lee Mapp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tommy Mason (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Daniel Allman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sebastian Götz (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Bakary Scheffler (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Julian Herrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Bruno Moutinho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Vincenzo Bierhoff (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Moritz Ouindi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marcus Laursen (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Francis Carlton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lennart Winkler (DEF) | 0 | |