Match Report


Borussia Mönchengladbach Borussia Mönchengladbach      RB LeipzigRB Leipzig
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Paul BehrensP. Behrens60
G
1
G
60Johann TourenneJ. Tourenne
Simon TurekS. Turek64
D
2
D
62Hannes JahnH. Jahn
Gerhard SchöllG. Schöll54
D
3captain
D
58Alexander ArnoldA. Arnold
Steven RascleS. Rascle54
D
4
D
56Florian SchachtF. Schacht
Oliver PrantlO. Prantl54
D
5
D
55Marcel SchumacherM. Schumacher
Duncan BremnerD. Bremner57
M
6
M
58Julian HanssenJ. Hanssen
Julian RahnJ. Rahn54
M
7
M
54Theo NelisseT. Nelisse
Marcel ArnoldM. Arnold53
M
captain8
M
54Marc StiepermannM. Stiepermann
Dominique ValkD. Valk49
M
9
M
52Thomas BorchardT. Borchard
Morris DefoeM. Defoe55
A
10
A
54Edgar NevesE. Neves
Kai MeyerK. Meyer52
A
11
A
54Samuel VieiraS. Vieira
 
Kai GeisK. Geis54
D
12
A
53Hauke KrügerH. Krüger
Oliver PolheimO. Polheim53
G
13
M
52David HutchisonD. Hutchison
Lennart SchäferL. Schäfer51
D
14
M
51Diogo NascimentoD. Nascimento

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Stadion im Borussia-Park where Borussia Mönchengladbach play host to RB Leipzig. A crowd of 12,236 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Borussia Mönchengladbach and RB Leipzig are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Albrecht Scholz.


0.00
The whistle blows and RB Leipzig kick off!
2.30
Theo Nelisse passes the ball forward to Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Behrens who gathers it comfortably.
6.44
With a delightful solo run, Marcel Arnold stretches the opposition's defence. Marcel Arnold shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.56
With intelligent imagination, Theo Nelisse laces a weighted ball forward to Edgar Neves. Edgar Neves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gerhard Schöll.
26.19
Julian Hanssen picks a pass forward to Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Borchard. Thomas Borchard is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.32
Marcel Schumacher flicks a high pass forward. Marc Stiepermann collects the pass. Marc Stiepermann makes a simple pass to Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.28
Oliver Prantl threads a neat ball through to Marcel Arnold. Marcel Arnold sees Julian Rahn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Rahn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hannes Jahn.
39.11
Florian Schacht makes a simple pass to Thomas Borchard. Thomas Borchard hits a low pass to Edgar Neves. Edgar Neves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Dominique Valk brings the ball forward. Dominique Valk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Borussia Mönchengladbach appear unchanged since the first half. RB Leipzig also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off and get the second half underway!
48.26
Gerhard Schöll knocks the ball forward to Marcel Arnold. Marcel Arnold brings the ball forward. Marcel Arnold threads the ball through to Kai Meyer but he's offside!
49.56
Gerhard Schöll surges forward with the ball. Gerhard Schöll makes a probing pass to Kai Meyer. Kai Meyer knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Defoe. Morris Defoe connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.19
Marcel Schumacher darts forward. Marcel Schumacher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Turek.
55.14
Steven Rascle kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Rahn. Julian Rahn flicks a high pass forward. Morris Defoe controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Morris Defoe rockets a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
57.58
With imagination, Duncan Bremner plays the ball forward to Morris Defoe. Morris Defoe knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Arnold. Marcel Arnold gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Johann Tourenne had no chance!! Goal for Borussia Mönchengladbach !
61.52
Edgar Neves clumsily knocks into Marcel Arnold. The referee calls over Edgar Neves and warns him to calm down! Marcel Arnold grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.30
Steven Rascle passes the ball forward to Duncan Bremner. Duncan Bremner sees space and advances. Duncan Bremner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Florian Schacht.
66.25
Julian Rahn knocks the ball to his team mate, Morris Defoe. Morris Defoe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julian Hanssen.
71.13
Thomas Borchard sees Marc Stiepermann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marc Stiepermann lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Neves. Edgar Neves beats his man to it with a header his aim is horrendously poor!
75.43
Marcel Arnold flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Bremner who brings the ball under control. Duncan Bremner shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
87.49
Duncan Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Dominique Valk. Dominique Valk darts forward. Dominique Valk knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Meyer. Kai Meyer heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Johann Tourenne had no chance!! Goal for Borussia Mönchengladbach !
90.00
Alexander Arnold flicks a high pass forward. Theo Nelisse controls it well on his chest. Theo Nelisse makes a simple pass to Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Borussia Mönchengladbach

RB Leipzig
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
20.7%
49.4%
29.9%

Scorers
Morris Defoe 50
Marcel Arnold 58
Kai Meyer 87
Thomas Borchard 26

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marcel Arnold of Borussia Mönchengladbach

Match Ratings
1.Paul Behrens (GK)
6
2.Simon Turek (DEF)
6
3.Gerhard Schöll (DEF)
6
4.Steven Rascle (DEF)
6
5.Oliver Prantl (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Bremner (MID)
6
7.Julian Rahn (MID)
6
8.Marcel Arnold (MID)goal scored
9
9.Dominique Valk (MID)
7
10.Morris Defoe (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Kai Meyer (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Kai Geis (DEF)
0
13.Oliver Polheim (GK)
0
14.Lennart Schäfer (DEF)
0

1.Johann Tourenne (GK)
6
2.Hannes Jahn (DEF)
6
3.Alexander Arnold (DEF)
6
4.Florian Schacht (DEF)
6
5.Marcel Schumacher (DEF)
6
6.Julian Hanssen (MID)
6
7.Theo Nelisse (MID)
6
8.Marc Stiepermann (MID)
6
9.Thomas Borchard (MID)goal scored
7
10.Edgar Neves (ATT)
6
11.Samuel Vieira (ATT)
6
 
12.Hauke Krüger (ATT)
0
13.David Hutchison (MID)
0
14.Diogo Nascimento (MID)
0