Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to VfB Stuttgart. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Gomez.
The pitch is in good condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Gomez.
0.00
0-0VfB Stuttgart kick off the first half!
3.23
0-0Ivar Wijker makes a probing pass to Dmitri Yashin. Dmitri Yashin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniele Drake. Daniele Drake shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
10.24
0-0Dominic Glass clumsily knocks into Claudio Circati. The referee calls over Dominic Glass and shows him a yellow card! Claudio Circati grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.23
0-0Ivar Wijker catches Vincent Gohouri on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vincent Gohouri runs off the knock.
16.44
0-0Quim Reis flicks a high pass forward. Dmitri Yashin collects the pass. Dmitri Yashin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
20.19
Jakob Gravesen hacks Claudio Circati from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Claudio Circati runs off the knock.
22.14
0-1Johan Benon chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass skips past Ivar Wijker! Dominic Glass side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
26.54
0-1Albert Merino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Chris Hughes provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball ricochets off Albrecht Weigel and flashes wide of the far post.
28.06
0-1Dmitri Yashin takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Albrecht Weigel reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
30.02
Manuel Antunes knocks the ball forward to Daniele Drake. Daniele Drake skips past Sho Ishigawa! Daniele Drake cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
34.44
Armin Hamann advances with the ball. Armin Hamann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. With a superhuman jump, Jakob Gravesen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
36.36
Alec Ferguson flicks a high ball forward to Johan Benon who takes it down. Johan Benon flicks a high ball forward to Jakob Gravesen who takes it down. Jakob Gravesen whips in a cross ball towards Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Tadashi Saito had no chance!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
42.10
Johan Benon makes a probing pass to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Eintracht Frankfurt appear unchanged since the first half. VfB Stuttgart also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Eintracht Frankfurt start the second half!
48.57
Ricardo Semedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes threads the ball through to Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Pedro Pichichi!
49.23
Johan Benon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Helmer. Leon Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Glass controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Dominic Glass side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Tadashi Saito is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.40
Dean Woodcock sees Dominic Glass in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Glass whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.36
Dean Woodcock clumsily knocks into Manuel Antunes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Manuel Antunes stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.42
0-4Leon Helmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tadashi Saito who gathers it comfortably.
60.24
0-4Eintracht Frankfurt have made a substitution with Francisco Marin replacing Manuel Antunes .
67.26
Dean Woodcock kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Tadashi Saito!
71.01
Sho Ishigawa flicks a high pass forward. Dean Woodcock collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Dean Woodcock plays the ball forward to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivar Wijker.
72.10
Ivar Wijker flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Marin. Francisco Marin darts forward. Francisco Marin knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Drake. Daniele Drake gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it slams into the crowd!
78.16
Ricardo Semedo threads a neat ball through to Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Merino. Albert Merino whips in a cross ball towards Daniele Drake. Daniele Drake outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Pedro Pichichi had no chance!! Goal for Eintracht Frankfurt!
81.40
Quim Reis threads a neat ball through to Francisco Marin. Francisco Marin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albrecht Weigel.
84.27
Armin Hamann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
85.42
Dmitri Yashin threads a neat ball through to Albert Merino. Albert Merino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sho Ishigawa.
87.04
Leon Helmer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Leon Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Tadashi Saito had no chance!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
28.4%
44.4%
27.2%
Scorers
| Daniele Drake 78 | Dominic Glass 22, 49 Vincent Gohouri 36 Jakob Gravesen 42, 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Glass of VfB Stuttgart |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tadashi Saito (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ricardo Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ivar Wijker (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Claudio Circati (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Quim Reis (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Charles Marquet (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dmitri Yashin (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Manuel Antunes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniele Drake (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Albert Merino (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Chris Hughes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Francisco Marin (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jose Fernandez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matthias Turek (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pedro Pichichi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Albrecht Weigel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sho Ishigawa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Armin Hamann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dean Woodcock (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Leon Helmer (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Johan Benon (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Vincent Gohouri (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Dominic Glass (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Jakob Gravesen (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Eugenio Andres (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Moritz Sammer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kevin Schröder (DEF) | 0 | |