Match Report


Eintracht FrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt     FSV Mainz 05FSV Mainz 05
Iain RicherIain Richer Sean Clayton Sean Clayton
Tadashi SaitoT. Saito76
G
captain1
G
69Nikolas JanesN. Janes
Ricardo SemedoR. Semedo71
D
2
D
67Louis De VogtL. De Vogt
Ivar WijkerI. Wijker74
D
3captain
D
71Jordi JongenJ. Jongen
Elena DelgadoE. Delgado71
D
4
D
66Terry BishopT. Bishop
Francisco MarinF. Marin80
M
5
D
64Pablo BarkeroP. Barkero
Helder JardimH. Jardim71
M
6
M
68Jean-Luc GaillotJ. Gaillot
Manuel AntunesM. Antunes73
M
7
M
61Mick MarsdenM. Marsden
Gary HansenG. Hansen82
M
8
M
68Dion FletcherD. Fletcher
Lamberto MaregginiL. Mareggini73
A
9
A
65Gionatha De SanctisG. De Sanctis
Matthias TurekM. Turek76
A
10
A
66Martin RöslerM. Rösler
Hugo José MariH. José Mari74
A
11
A
66Simon EmmerlichS. Emmerlich
 
Chris HughesC. Hughes78
A
12
A
45Martin GelbM. Gelb
Daniele DrakeD. Drake77
A
13
A
60Rainer KohlerR. Kohler
Mario LopesM. Lopes76
M
14
D
56Chris RiggottC. Riggott

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to FSV Mainz 05. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Rahn.


0.00
The first half starts with FSV Mainz 05 kicking off!
4.04
Terry Bishop makes a simple pass to Mick Marsden. With vision, Mick Marsden picks a pass forward to Simon Emmerlich. Simon Emmerlich knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Luc Gaillot. Jean-Luc Gaillot connects with a diving header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.27
Elena Delgado chips the ball to his team mate, Lamberto Mareggini. Lamberto Mareggini chips the ball to his team mate, Matthias Turek. Matthias Turek shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nikolas Janes with no chance!! Goal for Eintracht Frankfurt!
9.47
Mick Marsden catches Ivar Wijker on the ankles. The referee brings Mick Marsden to one side and gives him a warning! Ivar Wijker runs off the knock.
10.10
Ricardo Semedo flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Marin who takes it down. Showing composure, Francisco Marin plays the ball forward to Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.18
Ricardo Semedo makes a run forward as Elena Delgado takes the throw-in. Ricardo Semedo skillfully chests the ball down. Ricardo Semedo sees Manuel Antunes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuel Antunes plays the ball forward to Lamberto Mareggini. Lamberto Mareggini rushes past Terry Bishop! Lamberto Mareggini muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.41
Helder Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Hugo José Mari holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo José Mari lofts in a cross ball towards Lamberto Mareggini. With a superhuman jump, Lamberto Mareggini connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Nikolas Janes.
21.04
It's a corner kick. Helder Jardim kicks a low ball out wide. Martin Rösler reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
22.52
Helder Jardim catches Pablo Barkero on the ankles. Helder Jardim is warned by the referee! Pablo Barkero runs off the knock.
24.12
Elena Delgado chips the ball to his team mate, Ivar Wijker. Ivar Wijker advances with the ball. Ivar Wijker passes the ball forward but Lamberto Mareggini is offside!
27.19
Simon Emmerlich deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Marsden. Mick Marsden shoots from long range but is denied by Tadashi Saito. Excellent save.
28.26
Ricardo Semedo catches Simon Emmerlich on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simon Emmerlich gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.50
Ivar Wijker hits a low pass to Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Hugo José Mari collects the pass. Hugo José Mari lofts in a cross ball towards Matthias Turek. Matthias Turek outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Nikolas Janes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.38
Terry Bishop sees space and advances. Terry Bishop deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.50
Francisco Marin catches Dion Fletcher on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dion Fletcher grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.51
Mick Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Luc Gaillot collects the pass. Jean-Luc Gaillot plays a quick one-two with Martin Rösler and rushes in on goal... Jean-Luc Gaillot shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.47
Ricardo Semedo plays the ball forward to Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Antunes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuel Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nikolas Janes who gathers it comfortably.
39.07
Pablo Barkero passes the ball forward to Jordi Jongen. Jordi Jongen threads a neat ball through to Simon Emmerlich. Simon Emmerlich lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Tadashi Saito.
40.47
Corner kick to FSV Mainz 05. Gionatha De Sanctis plays it short to Mick Marsden. Mick Marsden knocks the ball into the box. Some silky footwork from Jordi Jongen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.26
Terry Bishop flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Luc Gaillot holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Luc Gaillot lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Rösler. Elena Delgado catches Martin Rösler on the ankles. Penalty for FSV Mainz 05!!
42.26
The referee points to the spot..
43.01
Martin Rösler steps up. The keeper dives to the left but Martin Rösler cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
44.02
Mick Marsden makes a probing pass to Gionatha De Sanctis. Gionatha De Sanctis lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Emmerlich. Simon Emmerlich gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Dion Fletcher runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dion Fletcher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Eintracht Frankfurt have changed their lineup with Daniele Drake replacing Helder Jardim. FSV Mainz 05 appear unchanged since the first half. The FSV Mainz 05 players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Eintracht Frankfurt kick off the second half!
47.49
Gionatha De Sanctis barges into Elena Delgado. Gionatha De Sanctis is given a warning by the referee! Elena Delgado stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.03
Manuel Antunes catches Jordi Jongen on the ankles. The referee calls over Manuel Antunes and shows him a yellow card! Jordi Jongen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.10
Gary Hansen flicks a high ball forward to Manuel Antunes who takes it down. Manuel Antunes finds some space and shoots from distance but Nikolas Janes is on top of it.
57.27
Ricardo Semedo advances with the ball. Ricardo Semedo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
59.23
Hugo José Mari hacks Terry Bishop from behind! The referee calls over Hugo José Mari and shows him a yellow card! Terry Bishop runs off the knock.
63.30
Manuel Antunes flicks a high ball forward to Lamberto Mareggini who takes it down. Lamberto Mareggini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nikolas Janes who gathers it comfortably.
66.42
Jordi Jongen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dion Fletcher. Dion Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tadashi Saito who gathers it comfortably.
69.30
Gionatha De Sanctis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Emmerlich. Simon Emmerlich lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.34
Ivar Wijker flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Antunes controls it well on his chest. With vision, Manuel Antunes plays the ball forward to Daniele Drake. Daniele Drake rushes past Louis De Vogt! Daniele Drake muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
77.39
Ivar Wijker makes a simple pass to Hugo José Mari. Hugo José Mari surges forward with the ball. Hugo José Mari shoots from long range but is denied by Nikolas Janes. Excellent save.
81.45
Terry Bishop hacks Gary Hansen from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Hansen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Eintracht Frankfurt

FSV Mainz 05
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
6
3
Yellow Cards
4
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
29.8%
41.7%
28.6%

Scorers
Matthias Turek 6, 31
Martin Rösler 43 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matthias Turek of Eintracht Frankfurt

Match Ratings
1.Tadashi Saito (GK)
7
2.Ricardo Semedo (DEF)yellow card
7
3.Ivar Wijker (DEF)
7
4.Elena Delgado (DEF)
7
5.Francisco Marin (MID)yellow card
5
6.Helder Jardim (MID)
6
7.Manuel Antunes (MID)yellow card
6
8.Gary Hansen (MID)
6
9.Lamberto Mareggini (ATT)
7
10.Matthias Turek (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Hugo José Mari (ATT)yellow card
7
 
12.Chris Hughes (ATT)
0
13.Daniele Drake (ATT)
7
14.Mario Lopes (MID)
0

1.Nikolas Janes (GK)
7
2.Louis De Vogt (DEF)
6
3.Jordi Jongen (DEF)
6
4.Terry Bishop (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Pablo Barkero (DEF)
6
6.Jean-Luc Gaillot (MID)
6
7.Mick Marsden (MID)
6
8.Dion Fletcher (MID)
6
9.Gionatha De Sanctis (ATT)
6
10.Martin Rösler (ATT)goal scored
6
11.Simon Emmerlich (ATT)
6
 
12.Martin Gelb (ATT)
0
13.Rainer Kohler (ATT)
0
14.Chris Riggott (DEF)
0