Match Report


Eintracht FrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt     Hertha BSCHertha BSC
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Julian WallnerJ. Wallner67
G
1
G
72Lars RöslerL. Rösler
Dianboto BogaczykD. Bogaczyk71
D
captain2
D
83Kai ArnoldK. Arnold
Moritz SchrammM. Schramm69
D
3
D
65Albrecht KohlerA. Kohler
Pablo CarcedoP. Carcedo63
D
4
D
57Lars RöhligL. Röhlig
Oliver WitteO. Witte68
M
5
M
66Armin BartschA. Bartsch
Kieron WardK. Ward65
M
6
M
54Jean-Michel MargueriteJ. Marguerite
Bakary BirnbaumB. Birnbaum63
M
7captain
M
51Arno BöhmA. Böhm
Hannes BeckH. Beck61
M
8
M
51Florian SammerF. Sammer
Gaspar VarelaG. Varela60
A
9
M
46Nikolas EngelsN. Engels
Nwankwo MarrN. Marr57
A
10
A
63Hauke SchäferH. Schäfer
Oberdan MontervinoO. Montervino46
A
11
A
62Neil MeiklejohnN. Meiklejohn
 
Sebastian WielandS. Wieland62
D
12
G
71Pascal BackesP. Backes
Marc KlimekM. Klimek62
D
13
A
58Sebastian LittbarskiS. Littbarski
Andre VieiraA. Vieira60
G
14
A
58Torsten MatthäusT. Matthäus

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to Hertha BSC. A crowd of 9,423 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hertha BSC appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Poschner.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hertha BSC kick off!
3.12
Kieron Ward sees a break and surges forward. Kieron Ward shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Lars Rösler manages to gather it.
6.54
Bakary Birnbaum passes the ball forward to Gaspar Varela. Gaspar Varela shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
8.02
Oliver Witte hits a low pass to Nwankwo Marr. Nwankwo Marr shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
9.20
Bakary Birnbaum makes a simple pass to Oberdan Montervino. Oberdan Montervino finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.10
With great vision, Moritz Schramm plays the ball forward to Kieron Ward. Kieron Ward surges forward with the ball. Kieron Ward lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Varela. Gaspar Varela makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.05
Hannes Beck flicks a high ball forward to Oberdan Montervino who takes it down. Oberdan Montervino runs straight at the defence! Oberdan Montervino shoots from just inside the box but it's a lousy effort!
21.25
Jean-Michel Marguerite controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Meiklejohn. Neil Meiklejohn shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
22.13
Bakary Birnbaum barges into Florian Sammer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Florian Sammer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.29
Albrecht Kohler threads a neat ball through to Nikolas Engels. Nikolas Engels kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Meiklejohn. Neil Meiklejohn finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.49
Jean-Michel Marguerite kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Meiklejohn. Neil Meiklejohn tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Julian Wallner. Excellent save.
39.27
Dianboto Bogaczyk barges into Neil Meiklejohn. The referee calls over Dianboto Bogaczyk and shows him a yellow card! Neil Meiklejohn runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Eintracht Frankfurt appear unchanged since the first half. Hertha BSC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hertha BSC players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Eintracht Frankfurt start the second half!
48.50
Kieron Ward barges into Florian Sammer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Florian Sammer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.40
Bakary Birnbaum advances with the ball. Bakary Birnbaum knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.53
Bakary Birnbaum flicks a high pass forward. Oberdan Montervino controls it well on his chest. Oberdan Montervino knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lars Rösler who gathers it comfortably.
54.40
Oliver Witte makes a probing pass to Gaspar Varela. Gaspar Varela whips in a cross ball towards Oberdan Montervino. Oberdan Montervino makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.25
Jean-Michel Marguerite passes the ball forward to Hauke Schäfer. Hauke Schäfer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
60.22
Eintracht Frankfurt have made 2 substitutions with Marc Klimek replacing Moritz Schramm and Andre Vieira replacing Bakary Birnbaum .
61.23
Andre Vieira chips the ball to his team mate, Oberdan Montervino. Oberdan Montervino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
66.30
Jean-Michel Marguerite kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Meiklejohn. Neil Meiklejohn shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
69.12
Kieron Ward sees Nwankwo Marr in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nwankwo Marr whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Varela. Albrecht Kohler catches Gaspar Varela on the ankles. Gaspar Varela appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
71.58
Dianboto Bogaczyk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kieron Ward. Kieron Ward sees Oberdan Montervino in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oberdan Montervino knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lars Röhlig.
77.26
Eintracht Frankfurt have made a substitution with Sebastian Wieland replacing Nwankwo Marr .
81.38
Kai Arnold makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-Michel Marguerite. Jean-Michel Marguerite flicks a high ball forward to Neil Meiklejohn who takes it down. Neil Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.09
Kieron Ward changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kieron Ward shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
87.28
Lars Röhlig sweeps the ball long. Hauke Schäfer shoots from 25 yards. Julian Wallner gets down and covers it.
90.00
Nikolas Engels flicks a high pass forward. Neil Meiklejohn controls it well on his chest. Neil Meiklejohn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Eintracht Frankfurt

Hertha BSC
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
24.3%
50%
25.7%

Scorers
Gaspar Varela 12
Oberdan Montervino 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oberdan Montervino of Eintracht Frankfurt

Match Ratings
1.Julian Wallner (GK)
8
2.Dianboto Bogaczyk (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Moritz Schramm (DEF)
6
4.Pablo Carcedo (DEF)
6
5.Oliver Witte (MID)
6
6.Kieron Ward (MID)yellow card
8
7.Bakary Birnbaum (MID)yellow card
6
8.Hannes Beck (MID)
6
9.Gaspar Varela (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Nwankwo Marr (ATT)
6
11.Oberdan Montervino (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Sebastian Wieland (DEF)
6
13.Marc Klimek (DEF)
6
14.Andre Vieira (GK)
6

1.Lars Rösler (GK)
6
2.Kai Arnold (DEF)
6
3.Albrecht Kohler (DEF)
6
4.Lars Röhlig (DEF)
6
5.Armin Bartsch (MID)
6
6.Jean-Michel Marguerite (MID)
7
7.Arno Böhm (MID)
6
8.Florian Sammer (MID)
6
9.Nikolas Engels (MID)
6
10.Hauke Schäfer (ATT)
6
11.Neil Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
 
12.Pascal Backes (GK)
0
13.Sebastian Littbarski (ATT)
0
14.Torsten Matthäus (ATT)
0