Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to BV Borussia Dortmund. A crowd of 15,575 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Kaiser.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Kaiser.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and BV Borussia Dortmund get the match underway!
2.26
0-0David Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthias Hässler. Matthias Hässler plays a scrappy one-two with Vinicio E. Ponzo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gary Law hacks Matthias Hässler from behind! That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
2.26
0-0The referee points to the spot..
3.51
0-1Stefan Nordqvist takes a cautious run up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.46
0-1Gary Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Con Okon. Con Okon sees Albert Carcedo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albert Carcedo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hannes Polheim.
8.48
0-1Hannes Polheim barges into Hannes Hollmer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hannes Hollmer runs off the knock.
16.30
0-1David Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Matthias Hässler. Matthias Hässler makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Vinicio E. Ponzo. Vinicio E. Ponzo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent block by Gary Law!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Eintracht Frankfurt appear unchanged since the first half. BV Borussia Dortmund 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
Eintracht Frankfurt start the second half!
49.56
0-1David Mason hits a low pass to Stefan Nordqvist. Stefan Nordqvist shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
53.41
0-1Joachim Lillo kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Jaschke. Arno Jaschke whips in a cross ball towards Albert Carcedo. With a superhuman jump, Albert Carcedo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Frederico Gomez. Excellent save.
54.08
Gary Law makes a simple pass to Gerhard Röhlig. Gerhard Röhlig plays the ball forward to Arno Jaschke. Arno Jaschke knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Hollmer. Hannes Hollmer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.41
Con Okon threads a neat ball through to Kai Dörner. Kai Dörner knocks in a cross ball towards Gerhard Röhlig. Gerhard Röhlig directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
67.12
Kai Dörner makes an attacking run forward. Kai Dörner whips in a cross ball towards Hannes Hollmer. Hannes Hollmer whips the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.39
David Mason threads a neat ball through to Nico Ziegenhagen. Nico Ziegenhagen shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
77.54
Showing composure, Hannes Polheim laces a through ball forward to Nico Ziegenhagen. Nico Ziegenhagen flicks a high pass forward. David Mason controls it well on his chest. David Mason shoots from distance. Solid save from Daniel Gabriel Enescu.
81.02
2-1Artur Ferreira passes the ball forward to David Mason. David Mason runs deep into the other half of the pitch. David Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Matthias Hässler but the referee indicates it's offside!
85.01
Kai Friedmann comes in with a late challenge on Con Okon. The referee calls over Kai Friedmann and shows him a yellow card! Con Okon stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Gerhard Röhlig flicks a high pass forward. Albert Carcedo collects the pass. Albert Carcedo plays a one-two with Arno Jaschke and advances towards the goal... Albert Carcedo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.6%
61.4%
Play Area
26.3%
43.9%
29.8%
Scorers
| Hannes Hollmer 54 Gerhard Röhlig 60 | Stefan Nordqvist 4 (p) |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gerhard Röhlig of Eintracht Frankfurt |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Daniel Gabriel Enescu (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Thomas Lensing (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gary Law (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Con Okon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gregoor Maas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gerhard Röhlig (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Joachim Lillo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Arno Jaschke (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kai Dörner (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Hannes Hollmer (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Albert Carcedo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Edgar Pinheiro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pascal Backes (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexander Sammer (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Frederico Gomez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Artur Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Samuel Teixeira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hannes Polheim (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Kai Friedmann (MID) | | 5 |
| 6. | Nico Ziegenhagen (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Mason (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Wouter Kluivert (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Vinicio E. Ponzo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stefan Nordqvist (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Matthias Hässler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sebastian Vogel (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Torsten Haller (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rainer Buchwald (MID) | 0 | |