Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadion im Borussia-Park where Borussia Mönchengladbach play host to SV Werder Bremen. A crowd of 8,875 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Borussia Mönchengladbach and SV Werder Bremen are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Maier.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Borussia Mönchengladbach and SV Werder Bremen are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Maier.
0.00
0-0Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off and get the match underway!
3.31
0-0Lennart Ouindi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Lennart Ouindi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lars Witte.
6.05
Lars Witte sees Ali Perron in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ali Perron kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Neuhaus. Eric Neuhaus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eric Herzog.
10.45
0-0Christian Bartsch sees Niccol˜ De Sole in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Niccol˜ De Sole threads a neat ball through to Ali Perron. Ali Perron kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Wieczorek but the referee indicates it's offside!
14.01
With some swift thinking, Uwe Hanke plays the ball forward to Albrecht Herzog. Albrecht Herzog knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonas Schrader who gathers it comfortably.
16.28
0-0Lennart Ouindi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Möller. Arno Möller knocks in a cross ball towards Uwe Hanke. Uwe Hanke heads the ball goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
22.40
1-0Lars Witte threads a neat ball through to Francisco Loureiro. Francisco Loureiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Fromm. David Fromm lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Neuhaus. Eric Neuhaus powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
26.51
1-0Ali Perron clumsily knocks into Lennart Ouindi. Ali Perron is shown the yellow card! Lennart Ouindi stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.34
1-0Uwe Hanke flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Herzog controls it well on his chest. Albrecht Herzog flicks a high pass forward to Lennart Ouindi who brings the ball under control. Lennart Ouindi lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Breitner. Sebastian Breitner outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
42.47
Oliver Klinsmann threads a neat ball through to Uwe Hanke. Uwe Hanke knocks the ball to his team mate, Arno Möller. Arno Möller whips in a cross ball towards Albrecht Herzog. Albrecht Herzog knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
45.00
Oliver Friedmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Breitner. Sebastian Breitner shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Borussia Mönchengladbach appear unchanged since the first half. SV Werder Bremen have changed their lineup with Gerhard Erler replacing Uwe Hanke and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. The SV Werder Bremen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
SV Werder Bremen kick off the second half!
48.35
Eric Herzog makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Breitner. Sebastian Breitner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonas Schrader who gathers it comfortably.
49.44
Niccol˜ De Sole sees Francisco Loureiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Loureiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Wieczorek. Oliver Wieczorek passes the ball forward to Armin Kohler. Armin Kohler looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.32
Albrecht Kistner chips the ball to his team mate, Lennart Ouindi. Lennart Ouindi flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Erler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gerhard Erler shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.54
Francisco Loureiro barges into Lennart Ouindi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lennart Ouindi stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.52
1-0SV Werder Bremen have made a substitution with Paul Schell replacing Albrecht Herzog .
63.54
Paul Schell comes in with a late challenge on Christian Bartsch. The referee calls over Paul Schell and shows him a yellow card! Christian Bartsch stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.39
Lennart Ouindi flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Erler controls it well on his chest. Gerhard Erler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niccol˜ De Sole.
71.40
Ali Perron passes the ball forward to Oliver Wieczorek. Oliver Wieczorek shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.28
Niccol˜ De Sole flicks a high pass forward. Armin Kohler collects the pass. Armin Kohler knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Wieczorek. Oliver Wieczorek makes a deft header but somehow Umberto Circello manages to keep it out.
77.47
Kevin Schäfer flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Ouindi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With vision, Lennart Ouindi plays the ball forward to Arno Möller. Arno Möller knocks in a cross ball towards Lennart Ouindi. Lennart Ouindi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Jonas Schrader reads it well. Superb keeping!
79.02
Eric Herzog flicks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Ouindi. Lennart Ouindi flicks a high ball forward to Gerhard Erler who takes it down. Gerhard Erler shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.19
1-0Lennart Ouindi comes in with a late challenge on Lars Witte. The referee calls over Lennart Ouindi and warns him to calm down! Lars Witte stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.29
Gerhard Erler laces a weighted ball forward to Arno Möller. Arno Möller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.25
Ali Perron knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Loureiro. Francisco Loureiro kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Wieczorek but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Eric Herzog barges into David Fromm. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Fromm stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
1-0Free kick to Borussia Mönchengladbach just outside the area...
90.00
Francisco Loureiro takes a short run up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
28.1%
46.1%
25.8%
Scorers
| Eric Neuhaus 22 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eric Neuhaus of Borussia Mönchengladbach |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jonas Schrader (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Christian Bartsch (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Niccol˜ De Sole (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Lars Witte (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Tobias Erler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eric Neuhaus (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Francisco Loureiro (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Ali Perron (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Armin Kohler (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | David Fromm (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Oliver Wieczorek (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Tim Moffat (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oliver Bierhoff (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dietmar Kauder (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Umberto Circello (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Oliver Klinsmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Schäfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eric Herzog (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Albrecht Kistner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Albrecht Herzog (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Lennart Ouindi (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Uwe Hanke (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Oliver Friedmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sebastian Breitner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Arno Möller (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Helder Costa (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Schell (GK) | | 4 |
| 14. | Gerhard Erler (GK) | 6 | |