Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to FC Schalke 04. A crowd of 17,716 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Hauke Helmer.
The pitch is in great condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Hauke Helmer.
0.00
0-0FC Schalke 04 kick off!
4.17
0-0Nikolas Eder clumsily knocks into Uwe Schacht. The referee brings Nikolas Eder to one side and gives him a warning! Uwe Schacht stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.25
0-0David Nahrstedt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nikolas Eder. Nikolas Eder controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Leon Gleisenstein.
10.54
0-0Jan Cziommer takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Leon Gleisenstein scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
12.01
0-1Tomas Valente makes a probing pass to Ole Bergdolmo. Ole Bergdolmo flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Birkwald. Eric Birkwald whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Lorenz. Jakob Lorenz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
16.05
Albert Crespo flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Eder holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nikolas Eder sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Leon Gleisenstein gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
21.17
0-1Lars Linke threads the ball through to Uwe Bartsch. Uwe Bartsch sees Albert Crespo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albert Crespo lofts in a cross ball towards David Nahrstedt. David Nahrstedt jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
24.19
With vision, Lars Linke laces a through ball forward to Albert Crespo. Albert Crespo whips in a cross ball towards Nikolas Hässler. Nikolas Hässler knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Leon Gleisenstein didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
26.23
Ole Bergdolmo knocks the ball forward to Uwe Schacht. Uwe Schacht controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
27.14
Miguel Pichichi chips the ball to his team mate, Moritz Köpke. Moritz Köpke flicks a high pass forward. Nico Backes controls it well on his chest. Nico Backes shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.41
Uwe Bartsch passes the ball forward to Nikolas Eder. Nikolas Eder whips in a cross ball towards Nikolas Hässler. Nikolas Hässler heads the ball goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
32.00
0-2Miguel Pichichi flicks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Lorenz. Jakob Lorenz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Armin Helmer who gathers it comfortably.
40.37
Lars Linke sees Nikolas Hässler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nikolas Hässler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Crespo. Albert Crespo shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.08
Uwe Schacht clumsily knocks into Jan Cziommer. Uwe Schacht is warned by the referee! Jan Cziommer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.08
1-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Eintracht Frankfurt appear unchanged since the first half. FC Schalke 04 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
The second half starts with Eintracht Frankfurt kicking off!
47.20
Uwe Bartsch controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nikolas Hässler. Nikolas Hässler knocks the ball to his team mate, David Nahrstedt. David Nahrstedt makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
49.20
Tomas Valente kicks a strong pass forward to Uwe Schacht. Uwe Schacht shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
53.31
Uwe Schacht threads a neat ball through to Ole Bergdolmo. Ole Bergdolmo kicks a strong pass forward to Uwe Schacht. Uwe Schacht lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron May. Aaron May gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.57
Marino Bruins makes a strong solo run forward. Marino Bruins sees Nico Backes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nico Backes whips in a cross ball towards Ole Bergdolmo. Ole Bergdolmo powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
60.36
1-2Eintracht Frankfurt have made a substitution with Matthias Berg replacing Jan Cziommer and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation.
65.19
David Nahrstedt knocks the ball forward to Albert Crespo. Albert Crespo whips in a cross ball towards Nikolas Hässler. Nikolas Hässler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.14
Nikolas Hässler decides to run forward with the ball. Nikolas Hässler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.54
Uwe Schacht passes the ball forward to Eric Birkwald. Eric Birkwald shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Armin Helmer manages to gather it.
72.41
Lars Linke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nikolas Hässler. Nikolas Hässler takes it forward alone. Nikolas Hässler knocks in a cross ball towards Matthias Berg. Matthias Berg flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.06
75.45
1-2Uwe Schacht advances with the ball. Uwe Schacht makes a probing pass to Nico Backes but he's offside!
79.49
Uwe Bartsch threads a neat ball through to Nikolas Hässler. Nikolas Hässler tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Leon Gleisenstein.
81.55
Nikolas Hässler brings the ball forward. Nikolas Hässler makes a great pass forward. Uwe Bartsch sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
87.40
Nikolas Hässler chips the ball to his team mate, Matthias Berg. Matthias Berg whips in a cross ball towards Albert Crespo. Albert Crespo makes a convincing header but somehow Leon Gleisenstein manages to keep it out.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
24%
45.3%
30.7%
Scorers
| Albert Crespo 40 | Jakob Lorenz 12 Nico Backes 27 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nikolas Hässler of Eintracht Frankfurt |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Armin Helmer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alexander Welke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dominic Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lars Linke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gennaro Di Meglio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Uwe Bartsch (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nikolas Hässler (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Jan Cziommer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nikolas Eder (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Albert Crespo (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | David Nahrstedt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matthias Berg (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Richard White (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jan Lensing (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Leon Gleisenstein (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Marino Bruins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Miguel Pichichi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tomas Valente (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Moritz Köpke (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Ole Bergdolmo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Uwe Schacht (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Eric Birkwald (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Aaron May (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nico Backes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Jakob Lorenz (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Nigel Salmon (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vincenzo Winkler (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Neuhaus (GK) | 0 | |