Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to FC Energie Cottbus. A crowd of 9,512 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by David Bierhoff.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by David Bierhoff.
0.00
0-0Eintracht Frankfurt start the match!
4.48
0-0Nabil Van Vliet threads the ball through to Craig Greig. Craig Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Matthias Bräutigam. Matthias Bräutigam beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
9.03
0-0Leonardo Caminero sees a break and surges forward. Leonardo Caminero flicks a high pass forward to Matthias Bräutigam who brings the ball under control. Matthias Bräutigam sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
10.58
Scott Liddell threads a neat ball through to Nico Poschner. Nico Poschner hits a low pass to Craig Greig. Craig Greig finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Lars Polheim manages to gather it.
14.22
Alexander Bartsch makes a probing pass to Nico Poschner. Nico Poschner takes it forward alone. Nico Poschner shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
15.28
Nico Poschner knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Greig. Craig Greig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.43
Leonardo Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Linus Meidt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With great vision, Linus Meidt plays the ball forward to Matthias Bräutigam. Matthias Bräutigam shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Lars Polheim keeps it out!
20.33
Vincenzo Sparwasser threads a neat ball through to Noah Welter. Noah Welter threads a neat ball through to Mamadou Philippe. Mamadou Philippe rushes past Marc Hässler! Some silky footwork from Mamadou Philippe provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
21.56
Noah Welter flicks a high pass forward to Nestor Soloy who brings the ball under control. Nestor Soloy shoots from distance but it is miles over!
24.56
Julian Pena sees Jonas Widmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonas Widmann changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jonas Widmann knocks in a cross ball towards Yves Avenet. Yves Avenet gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.23
0-0Noah Welter barges into Nico Poschner. Noah Welter is warned by the referee! Nico Poschner grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.34
Scott Liddell hits a low pass to Linus Meidt. Linus Meidt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthias Bräutigam. Matthias Bräutigam shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
39.48
0-0Julian Pena controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noah Welter. Noah Welter kicks a strong pass forward to Mamadou Philippe. Mamadou Philippe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nestor Soloy but the linesman indicates offside!
42.43
0-1Nabil Van Vliet surges forward with the ball. Nabil Van Vliet whips in a cross ball towards Matthias Bräutigam. Matthias Bräutigam finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Linus Meidt chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Greig. Craig Greig threads the ball through into the box. Matthias Bräutigam takes a shot at goal but Lars Polheim is on top of it.
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 Energie Cottbus also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Energie Cottbus get the second half underway!
47.06
0-1FC Energie Cottbus are dictating the run of play here today.
49.16
Julian Pena flicks the ball to his team mate, Noah Welter. Noah Welter knocks the ball to his team mate, Mamadou Philippe. Mamadou Philippe tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
51.18
Vincenzo Sparwasser flicks a high pass forward to Jonas Widmann who brings the ball under control. Jonas Widmann kicks a strong pass forward to Mamadou Philippe. Mamadou Philippe plays a scrappy one-two with Nestor Soloy and stumbles forward towards the goal... Mamadou Philippe strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.19
Julian Pena passes the ball forward to Jose Fortes Velasco. Jose Fortes Velasco threads the ball through to Yves Avenet. Yves Avenet knocks in a cross ball towards Mamadou Philippe. Mamadou Philippe connects with a diving header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.25
0-1Noah Welter knocks the ball to his team mate, Nestor Soloy. Nestor Soloy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Bartsch.
60.36
0-1Eintracht Frankfurt appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
60.36
Marc Hässler flicks the ball to his team mate, Nabil Van Vliet. Nabil Van Vliet threads a neat ball through to Craig Greig. Craig Greig shoots from distance. Lars Polheim gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
63.09
Jonas Widmann flicks a high pass forward. Yves Avenet controls it well on his chest. Yves Avenet whips in a cross ball towards Nestor Soloy. Nestor Soloy flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.19
Fabrice Dieuze threads a neat ball through to Noah Welter. Noah Welter flicks a high pass forward. Mamadou Philippe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mamadou Philippe lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Velasco. Jose Fortes Velasco directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
71.52
Noah Welter sees space and advances. Noah Welter shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Ruben Schultz!
72.06
Linus Meidt advances with the ball. Linus Meidt shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Lars Polheim.
77.03
0-1Eintracht Frankfurt have made a substitution with Albrecht Welter replacing Nestor Soloy .
83.15
Jonas Widmann flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Velasco collects the pass. Jose Fortes Velasco finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
8
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
30.3%
41.6%
28.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matthias Bräutigam of FC Energie Cottbus |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Lars Polheim (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Vincenzo Sparwasser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Julian Pena (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Fabrice Dieuze (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matthias Haller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Noah Welter (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jonas Widmann (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jose Fortes Velasco (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Yves Avenet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mamadou Philippe (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Nestor Soloy (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matthias Hanke (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fabrizio Simeoni (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Albrecht Welter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Ruben Schultz (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Leonardo Caminero (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Scott Liddell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alexander Bartsch (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marc Hässler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jakob Palumbo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Linus Meidt (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nabil Van Vliet (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Nico Poschner (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Matthias Bräutigam (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Craig Greig (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Albrecht Basler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Morris Godber (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sven Riemann (MID) | 0 | |