Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to FC Nürnberg. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Eintracht Frankfurt kick off!
2.31
0-1Jakob Eberle chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Backes. Paul Backes flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Engels. Gerhard Engels knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Marcelino. Alejandro Marcelino directs the ball goalwards with his head. Marcel Hermann is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.25
0-1Sven Ouindi chips the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Engels. Gerhard Engels knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Schell.
9.33
0-1Jakob Eberle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sven Ouindi. Sven Ouindi makes a probing pass to Alejandro Marcelino. Alejandro Marcelino knocks in a cross ball towards Gerhard Engels. Gerhard Engels is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Marcel Hermann manages to gather it comfortably.
10.57
Paul Backes threads the ball through to Gerhard Engels. Gerhard Engels finds some space and shoots from distance but Marcel Hermann is on top of it.
12.55
0-1Anton Beckenbauer chips the ball to his team mate, Armin Ouindi. Armin Ouindi knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Overath. Leon Overath directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
21.19
Enzo Ferraresi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Linus Maier. Linus Maier advances with the ball. Linus Maier shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.39
0-1Gerhard Engels barges into Nikolas Beckenbauer. Gerhard Engels is shown the yellow card! Nikolas Beckenbauer runs off the knock.
26.39
0-1Eintracht Frankfurt are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
28.45
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
30.32
Paul Backes chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Marcelino. Alejandro Marcelino goes all the way! Alejandro Marcelino makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
32.35
Enzo Ferraresi passes the ball forward to Paul Backes. Paul Backes kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Marcelino. Alejandro Marcelino finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.55
Paul Backes sees a break and surges forward. Paul Backes plays a perfect one-two with Alejandro Marcelino and rushes in on goal... Paul Backes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
36.30
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
38.22
Nikolas Beckenbauer chips the ball to his team mate, Jonas Schäfer. Jonas Schäfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albrecht Spengler. Albrecht Spengler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.20
Matthias Vogel decides to run forward with the ball. Matthias Vogel chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Marcelino. Alejandro Marcelino shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.43
Jakob Eberle makes a simple pass to Julian Masur. Julian Masur passes the ball forward to Gerhard Engels. Gerhard Engels knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samir Freund.
45.00
Anton Beckenbauer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Overath. Leon Overath controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Nürnberg kick off!
47.04
Moritz Kistner knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Overath. Leon Overath goes all the way! Leon Overath shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
53.09
Anton Beckenbauer sees a break and surges forward. Anton Beckenbauer goes all the way! Anton Beckenbauer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Matt Strachan manages to keep it out.
54.06
Nikolas Beckenbauer lofts the ball long. Armin Ouindi plays a perfect one-two with Leon Overath and rushes in on goal... Armin Ouindi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.20
Moritz Kistner chips the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Spengler. Albrecht Spengler whips in a cross ball towards Leon Overath. Leon Overath is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.27
1-1Moritz Kistner clumsily knocks into Paul Backes. Moritz Kistner is warned by the referee! Paul Backes runs off the knock.
60.35
Nikolas Beckenbauer passes the ball forward to Moritz Kistner. Moritz Kistner makes a simple pass to Armin Ouindi. Armin Ouindi knocks in a cross ball towards Albrecht Spengler. Albrecht Spengler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.14
Jonas Schäfer kicks a strong pass forward to Armin Ouindi. Armin Ouindi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
65.28
Simone Mazzoli flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Marcelino. Alejandro Marcelino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.37
Sven Ouindi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Engels. Gerhard Engels knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.37
Simone Mazzoli brings the ball forward. Simone Mazzoli whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Marcelino. Alejandro Marcelino is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
75.41
Moritz Kistner makes a beautiful solo run. Moritz Kistner passes the ball forward to Armin Ouindi. Armin Ouindi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Matt Strachan easily smothers it!
78.25
Julian Masur kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Marcelino. Alejandro Marcelino lofts in a cross ball towards Gerhard Engels. Gerhard Engels powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.38
Nicolas Schell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anton Beckenbauer. Anton Beckenbauer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albrecht Spengler. Albrecht Spengler goes all the way! Albrecht Spengler tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.02
Sven Ouindi kicks a strong pass forward to Gerhard Engels. Gerhard Engels shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.11
Eintracht Frankfurt are easily keeping FC Nürnberg at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
Albrecht Spengler comes in with a late challenge on Matthias Vogel. Albrecht Spengler is warned by the referee! Matthias Vogel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
7
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.6%
58.4%
Play Area
28.6%
44.2%
27.3%
Scorers