Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadion an der Hamburger Straße where Eintracht Braunschweig play host to RB Leipzig. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Eintracht Braunschweig and RB Leipzig are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both teams look fired up - this is going to be a scrappy match.
Both Eintracht Braunschweig and RB Leipzig are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both teams look fired up - this is going to be a scrappy match.
0.00
0-0RB Leipzig kick off the first half!
6.41
0-0Clarence Testo kicks a strong pass forward to Lefteris Xanthopoulos. Lefteris Xanthopoulos whips in a cross ball towards Gregory Brouard. Gregory Brouard is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Oliver Möller.
12.10
0-0Cristiano Biliotti knocks the ball to his team mate, Eben Gargo. Eben Gargo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregory Brouard. Gregory Brouard shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.51
0-0Attilio Monaco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Friedmann. Christian Friedmann makes a simple pass to Paul Rösler. Paul Rösler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.43
Clarence Testo kicks a strong pass forward to Lefteris Xanthopoulos. Lefteris Xanthopoulos whips in a cross ball towards Jurek Swierczewski. Jurek Swierczewski directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
20.18
0-0Nicolas Nahrstedt knocks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Knapp. Nikolas Knapp sees a break and surges forward. Nikolas Knapp makes a probing pass to David Welke but he's offside!
21.49
Cristiano Biliotti surges forward with the ball. Cristiano Biliotti knocks the ball to his team mate, Gregory Brouard. Gregory Brouard lofts in a cross ball towards Jurek Swierczewski. Jurek Swierczewski is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.52
Eben Gargo decides to run forward with the ball. Eben Gargo shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
32.06
John Jackson flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann chips the ball to his team mate, David Welke. David Welke shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.46
Nikolas Knapp kicks a strong pass forward to David Welke. David Welke goes all the way! David Welke shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Pontus Johansson is on top of it.
39.16
0-0Christian Friedmann comes in with a late challenge on Charles Ferrari. Christian Friedmann is shown the yellow card! Charles Ferrari runs off the knock.
40.36
Charles Ferrari flicks the ball to his team mate, Lefteris Xanthopoulos. Lefteris Xanthopoulos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Jackson.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Eintracht Braunschweig kick off and get the second half underway!
47.43
0-0Cristiano Biliotti comes in with a late challenge on David Welke. Cristiano Biliotti is warned by the referee! David Welke runs off the knock.
51.28
0-1Cristiano Biliotti knocks the ball forward to Eben Gargo. Eben Gargo makes a probing pass to Lefteris Xanthopoulos. Lefteris Xanthopoulos goes all the way! Lefteris Xanthopoulos tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Lefteris Xanthopoulos!
54.05
0-1Lefteris Xanthopoulos clumsily knocks into Attilio Monaco. Lefteris Xanthopoulos is shown the yellow card! Attilio Monaco grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.14
Anthony Petrovic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eben Gargo. Eben Gargo chips the ball to his team mate, Lefteris Xanthopoulos. Lefteris Xanthopoulos whips in a cross ball towards Jurek Swierczewski. Jurek Swierczewski powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.20
Clarence Testo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregory Brouard. Gregory Brouard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Möller who gathers it comfortably.
67.34
Charles Ferrari knocks the ball forward to Gregory Brouard. Gregory Brouard threads the ball through to Jurek Swierczewski. Jurek Swierczewski rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
71.44
Dietmar Erler catches Cristiano Biliotti on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cristiano Biliotti runs off the knock.
73.03
Eben Gargo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregory Brouard. Gregory Brouard knocks the ball to his team mate, Jurek Swierczewski. Jurek Swierczewski shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.48
Markus Dittmann makes a simple pass to Charles Ferrari. Charles Ferrari advances with the ball. Charles Ferrari shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
77.24
Eben Gargo knocks the ball forward to Jurek Swierczewski. Jurek Swierczewski knocks in a cross ball towards Gregory Brouard. Gregory Brouard heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.42
John Jackson threads the ball through to Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann chips the ball to his team mate, David Welke. David Welke goes all the way! David Welke shoots from just inside the box. Pontus Johansson easily smothers it.
84.25
Christian Friedmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Rösler. Paul Rösler shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.27
Eben Gargo kicks a strong pass forward to Gregory Brouard. Gregory Brouard goes all the way! Gregory Brouard tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.36
Charles Ferrari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lefteris Xanthopoulos. Lefteris Xanthopoulos flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregory Brouard. Gregory Brouard shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
32.9%
67.1%
Play Area
31.4%
44.3%
24.3%
Scorers
| Lefteris Xanthopoulos 51 Gregory Brouard 77, 87 |