Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Allianz Arena where TSV 1860 München play host to Eintracht Frankfurt. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
TSV 1860 München are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Eintracht Frankfurt appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Roth.
The pitch is in poor condition.
TSV 1860 München are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Eintracht Frankfurt appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Roth.
0.00
0-0TSV 1860 München kick off and get the first half underway!
3.54
0-0Mario Lopes kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Merino. Albert Merino shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Oliver Rahn. What a great pair of hands!
9.18
0-0Showing composure, Elías Giménez plays the ball forward to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Ax.
15.00
0-0Elías Giménez plays a long ball forward. Daniele Drake deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Merino but the linesman indicates offside!
28.53
Francisco Marin flicks a high pass forward. Albert Merino collects the pass. Albert Merino makes a pass forward but Daniele Drake makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
32.26
0-0Mario Lopes flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Mario Lopes. Some silky footwork from Mario Lopes provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it rises well off target!
33.06
0-0Samuel Jardim hacks Claudio Circati from behind! Samuel Jardim is warned by the referee! Claudio Circati gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.30
Mauricio Rey makes a simple pass to Steve Gray. Steve Gray passes the ball forward to Samir Seeler. Samir Seeler shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
36.40
0-1Mario Lopes chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Merino. Albert Merino lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Drake. Daniele Drake directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
42.13
Claudio Circati threads a neat ball through to Ivar Wijker. With some swift thinking, Ivar Wijker plays the ball forward to Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Albert Merino. Some silky footwork from Albert Merino provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Oliver Rahn gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
44.15
Fabian Zuidam threads the ball through to Lars Lindemann. Lars Lindemann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Claudio Circati sees Gary Hansen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Merino. Albert Merino finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Oliver Rahn effortlessly picks it out of the air!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. TSV 1860 München appear unchanged since the first half. Eintracht Frankfurt have changed their lineup with Hugo José Mari replacing Francisco Marin.
45.00
The whistle blows and Eintracht Frankfurt get the second half underway!
48.49
0-1Albert Merino hacks Gianfranco Pantanelli from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gianfranco Pantanelli runs off the knock.
49.26
Hugo José Mari decides to run forward with the ball. Hugo José Mari shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.37
Stefan Ax flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Zuidam. With some swift thinking, Fabian Zuidam plays the ball forward to Samir Seeler. Samir Seeler lofts in a cross ball towards Lars Lindemann. Lars Lindemann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
60.18
Ivar Wijker chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Albert Merino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Merino advances inside the box! Albert Merino side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.50
Gianfranco Pantanelli threads the ball through to Fabian Zuidam. Fabian Zuidam knocks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Prantl. Tobias Prantl knocks in a cross ball towards Samir Seeler. Samir Seeler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
67.19
Gianfranco Pantanelli threads the ball through to Tobias Prantl. Tobias Prantl knocks the ball forward to Samir Seeler. Samir Seeler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.21
Benito Guastalvino decides to run forward with the ball. Benito Guastalvino makes a simple pass to Tobias Prantl. Tobias Prantl finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
72.13
Neil Hughes flicks a high pass forward to Daniele Drake who brings the ball under control. Daniele Drake runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Daniele Drake provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
75.21
Mario Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Gary Hansen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Hansen shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
77.24
Mario Lopes brings the ball forward. Mario Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Merino. Albert Merino is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
84.42
Benito Guastalvino decides to run forward with the ball. Benito Guastalvino advances with the ball. Benito Guastalvino knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Lindemann. Lars Lindemann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Tadashi Saito is on top of it.
85.20
Ivar Wijker kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen threads the ball through to Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes deftly passes the ball to Albert Merino, releasing him through on goal. Albert Merino muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Oliver Rahn reads it well. Fabulous stop!
87.15
0-2Mario Lopes catches Gianfranco Pantanelli on the ankles. The referee calls over Mario Lopes and warns him to calm down! Gianfranco Pantanelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.5%
54.5%
Play Area
40.3%
39%
20.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Albert Merino of Eintracht Frankfurt |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Oliver Rahn (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Benito Guastalvino (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Stefan Ax (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gianfranco Pantanelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mauricio Rey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steve Gray (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fabian Zuidam (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Tobias Prantl (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Samuel Jardim (ATT) | 5 | |
| 10. | Lars Lindemann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Samir Seeler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matthias Engels (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jonas Wieland (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Michael Van De Hor (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tadashi Saito (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Elías Giménez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ivar Wijker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Claudio Circati (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Hansen (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Francisco Marin (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mario Lopes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Neil Hughes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Chris Hughes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Albert Merino (ATT) |   | 9 |
| 11. | Daniele Drake (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Matthias Turek (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hugo José Mari (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Lamberto Mareggini (ATT) | 0 | |