Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to SSV Reutlingen. A crowd of 8,264 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SSV Reutlingen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Markus Helmer.
The pitch is in good condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SSV Reutlingen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Markus Helmer.
0.00
0-0Eintracht Frankfurt get the match underway!
4.24
0-0Jakob Wilke catches Julian Pena on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julian Pena runs off the knock.
9.27
0-0Fabrice Dieuze kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Velasco. Jose Fortes Velasco makes an attacking run forward. Jose Fortes Velasco whips in a cross ball towards Nestor Soloy. Nestor Soloy whips the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.44
0-0Vincenzo Sparwasser threads the ball through to Noah Welter. Noah Welter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mamadou Philippe. Mamadou Philippe shoots from long range but is denied by Noah Kuzorra. Excellent save.
15.31
Jonas Widmann threads a neat ball through to Mamadou Philippe. Mamadou Philippe lofts in a cross ball towards Yves Avenet. Yves Avenet whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
22.37
Jonas Widmann receives the ball from a throw-in from Jose Fortes Velasco. Jonas Widmann flicks a high pass forward to Nestor Soloy who brings the ball under control. Nestor Soloy shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
24.50
0-0Julian Pena knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Velasco. Jose Fortes Velasco brings the ball forward. Jose Fortes Velasco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Uwe Lindemann.
26.03
Alexander Francke takes the throw-in. Uwe Lindemann flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Rahn controls it well on his chest. Gerhard Rahn flicks a high ball forward to Jakob Wilke who takes it down. Jakob Wilke shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
27.12
0-0Noah Welter hacks Malte Nordwald from behind! The referee warns Noah Welter to calm down! Malte Nordwald runs off the knock.
28.46
Malte Nordwald hits a low pass to Markus Vogel. Markus Vogel skips past Vincenzo Sparwasser! Some good footwork from Markus Vogel provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
32.10
With some swift thinking, Jonas Widmann plays the ball forward to Yves Avenet. Yves Avenet makes a defence splitting pass to Nestor Soloy. Nestor Soloy tries a spectacular strike but Noah Kuzorra reads it well. Good save!
33.52
Jose Fortes Velasco makes a probing pass to Yves Avenet. Yves Avenet finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.11
Jose Fortes Velasco surges forward with the ball. Jose Fortes Velasco shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.33
Fabrice Dieuze hacks Malte Nordwald from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Malte Nordwald stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.35
0-0With great vision, Jonas Widmann plays the ball forward to Nestor Soloy. Nestor Soloy cuts inside the box! Nico Arnold comes in with a late challenge on Nestor Soloy. Nestor Soloy appeals for a penalty! Given!!
42.35
0-0The referee points to the spot..
43.18
1-0Yves Avenet takes a short run up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
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. SSV Reutlingen have changed their lineup with Oliver Hitzlsperger replacing Malte Nordwald.
45.00
SSV Reutlingen kick off the second half!
48.25
Nikolas Sammer sees Markus Vogel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Markus Vogel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthias Haller.
51.17
1-0Julian Pena controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noah Welter. Noah Welter flicks the ball to his team mate, Yves Avenet. Yves Avenet advances inside the box! Alexander Francke comes in with a late challenge on Yves Avenet. Yves Avenet appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
53.39
Gerhard Rahn hacks Noah Welter from behind! Gerhard Rahn is shown the yellow card! Noah Welter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Jonas Widmann plays the ball forward to Yves Avenet. Yves Avenet advances inside the box! Yves Avenet shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.38
Jakob Wilke barges into Julian Pena. The referee warns Jakob Wilke to calm down! Julian Pena runs off the knock.
65.27
Gerhard Rahn takes it forward alone. Gerhard Rahn shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
69.23
Showing wonderful composure, Nikolas Sammer laces a through ball forward to Markus Vogel. Markus Vogel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Pena.
71.04
Jonas Widmann threads a neat ball through to Mamadou Philippe. Mamadou Philippe advances inside the box! Mamadou Philippe shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Noah Kuzorra. What a great pair of hands!
77.14
1-0Eintracht Frankfurt have made 2 substitutions with Matthias Hanke replacing Fabrice Dieuze and Albrecht Welter replacing Nestor Soloy .SSV Reutlingen have made a substitution with Anton Busse replacing Markus Vogel .
81.17
Matthias Hanke threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Velasco. Jose Fortes Velasco threads the ball through to Mamadou Philippe. Mamadou Philippe tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.19
Gerhard Rahn receives the ball from a throw-in from Oliver Hitzlsperger. Gerhard Rahn flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Wilke collects the pass. Jakob Wilke knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lars Polheim who gathers it comfortably.
89.56
Stefan Hollmer plays the ball forward to Nicolas Schnoor. Nicolas Schnoor makes a probing pass to Jakob Wilke. Jakob Wilke knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Busse. Anton Busse flicks the ball with his head. Lars Polheim is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
26.2%
47.6%
26.2%
Scorers
| Yves Avenet 43 (p) | Anton Busse 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Anton Busse of SSV Reutlingen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Lars Polheim (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Vincenzo Sparwasser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Julian Pena (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Fabrice Dieuze (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Matthias Haller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Noah Welter (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jonas Widmann (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jose Fortes Velasco (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Yves Avenet (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Mamadou Philippe (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Nestor Soloy (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Matthias Hanke (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Fabrizio Simeoni (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Albrecht Welter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Noah Kuzorra (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Uwe Lindemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alexander Francke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nico Arnold (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Stefan Hollmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nikolas Sammer (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nicolas Schnoor (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Malte Nordwald (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gerhard Rahn (MID) | | 7 |
| 10. | Jakob Wilke (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Markus Vogel (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Armin Breitner (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oliver Hitzlsperger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Anton Busse (ATT) | | 9 |