Match Report


Eintracht FrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt     FC KölnFC Köln
Iain RicherIain Richer Computer Player Computer Player
Tadashi SaitoT. Saito76
G
1
G
71Torsten KlimekT. Klimek
Samuel AlvesS. Alves68
D
2
D
55Sebastian OverathS. Overath
Ivar WijkerI. Wijker74
D
captain3
D
55Martin SmitheM. Smithe
Claudio CircatiC. Circati73
D
4
D
54Moritz KlinsmannM. Klinsmann
Francisco MarinF. Marin81
M
5
D
51Cesare DicaraC. Dicara
Charles MarquetC. Marquet75
M
6
M
62Arnauld ZamboniA. Zamboni
Tommy LockleyT. Lockley72
M
7captain
M
62Stefan PolheimS. Polheim
Manuel AntunesM. Antunes74
M
8
M
59Carlos MarcosC. Marcos
Jose FernandezJ. Fernandez77
A
9
A
71Uwe HässlerU. Hässler
Albert MerinoA. Merino79
A
10
A
60Bakary PolheimB. Polheim
Matthias TurekM. Turek76
A
11
A
59Regillio BrunswijkR. Brunswijk
 
Dmitri YashinD. Yashin89
M
12
G
63Malte ZiegenhagenM. Ziegenhagen
Daniele DrakeD. Drake78
A
13
M
57Paul RizaP. Riza
Chris HughesC. Hughes80
A
14
G
55Jaime AndradeJ. Andrade

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to FC Köln. A crowd of 18,418 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sven Emmerlich.


0.00
FC Köln start the match!
3.16
Jose Fernandez plays the ball forward to Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes knocks the ball forward, putting Jose Fernandez through on goal. Jose Fernandez rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Torsten Klimek.
4.33
It's a corner kick. Tommy Lockley kicks a low ball out wide. Carlos Marcos gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
10.12
Carlos Marcos makes a probing pass to Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Tadashi Saito had no chance!! Goal for FC Köln!
16.39
Ivar Wijker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Lockley. Tommy Lockley flicks a high pass forward to Manuel Antunes who brings the ball under control. Manuel Antunes whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Lockley. Tommy Lockley connects with a diving header but Torsten Klimek is on top of it.
18.18
Samuel Alves sees a break and surges forward. Samuel Alves threads the ball through to Matthias Turek. Matthias Turek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.28
Samuel Alves catches Bakary Polheim on the ankles. The referee calls over Samuel Alves and shows him a yellow card! Bakary Polheim carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.22
Moritz Klinsmann gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Bakary Polheim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.36
Moritz Klinsmann flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Polheim who takes it down. Stefan Polheim laces a weighted ball forward to Arnauld Zamboni. Arnauld Zamboni controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Tadashi Saito gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
34.42
Tommy Lockley makes a probing pass to Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez edges inside the box! Jose Fernandez shoots from just inside the box. Wonderful reactions from Torsten Klimek keeps it out!
36.07
Samuel Alves flicks a high ball forward to Albert Merino who takes it down. Albert Merino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Torsten Klimek.
38.28
Claudio Circati flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Marin. Francisco Marin flicks a high pass forward to Matthias Turek who brings the ball under control. Matthias Turek tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Torsten Klimek keeps it out!
39.18
Francisco Marin kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Merino. Albert Merino plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Fernandez and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Albert Merino provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Torsten Klimek gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
40.21
With some swift thinking, Tommy Lockley plays the ball forward to Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez edges inside the box! Jose Fernandez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Eintracht Frankfurt!
44.45
Charles Marquet knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
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 Köln also appear unchanged since the first half. The Eintracht Frankfurt players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Eintracht Frankfurt kick off!
47.50
Carlos Marcos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnauld Zamboni. Arnauld Zamboni flicks a high pass forward. Regillio Brunswijk controls it well on his chest. Regillio Brunswijk shoots from long range. Superb reactions from Tadashi Saito. What a save!
49.01
Carlos Marcos knocks the ball to his team mate, Regillio Brunswijk. Regillio Brunswijk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivar Wijker.
53.49
Sebastian Overath chips the ball to his team mate, Regillio Brunswijk. Regillio Brunswijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Polheim. Stefan Polheim shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
55.31
Showing composure, Carlos Marcos laces a through ball forward to Bakary Polheim. Bakary Polheim finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Tadashi Saito!
57.34
Manuel Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Turek comfortably collects the pass. Matthias Turek knocks in a cross ball towards Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.02
Tommy Lockley makes a simple pass to Francisco Marin. Francisco Marin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthias Turek but the linesman indicates offside!
66.31
Jose Fernandez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Matthias Turek. Matthias Turek powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Torsten Klimek!
67.27
Samuel Alves makes a simple pass to Tommy Lockley. With vision, Tommy Lockley plays the ball forward to Francisco Marin. Francisco Marin threads a neat, attacking ball through to Matthias Turek. Matthias Turek cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.49
Tommy Lockley threads the ball through to Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
81.43
Samuel Alves threads the ball through to Tommy Lockley. Tommy Lockley makes a probing pass to Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
83.42
Sebastian Overath breaks forward. Sebastian Overath flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Marcos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Marcos shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Tadashi Saito manages to gather it comfortably.
84.43
Ivar Wijker plays the ball forward to Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Lockley controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Tommy Lockley provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.04
Stefan Polheim comes in with a late challenge on Jose Fernandez. The referee warns Stefan Polheim to calm down! Jose Fernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Eintracht Frankfurt

FC Köln
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
10
5
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.1%
34.9%
Play Area
22.9%
39.8%
37.3%

Scorers
Jose Fernandez 40
Charles Marquet 57
Uwe Hässler 10

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Fernandez of Eintracht Frankfurt

Match Ratings
1.Tadashi Saito (GK)
7
2.Samuel Alves (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Ivar Wijker (DEF)
6
4.Claudio Circati (DEF)
6
5.Francisco Marin (MID)
6
6.Charles Marquet (MID)goal scored
8
7.Tommy Lockley (MID)
8
8.Manuel Antunes (MID)
6
9.Jose Fernandez (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Albert Merino (ATT)
6
11.Matthias Turek (ATT)
7
 
12.Dmitri Yashin (MID)
0
13.Daniele Drake (ATT)
0
14.Chris Hughes (ATT)
0

1.Torsten Klimek (GK)
8
2.Sebastian Overath (DEF)
6
3.Martin Smithe (DEF)
6
4.Moritz Klinsmann (DEF)
6
5.Cesare Dicara (DEF)
6
6.Arnauld Zamboni (MID)
6
7.Stefan Polheim (MID)
6
8.Carlos Marcos (MID)
7
9.Uwe Hässler (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Bakary Polheim (ATT)
6
11.Regillio Brunswijk (ATT)
6
 
12.Malte Ziegenhagen (GK)
0
13.Paul Riza (MID)
0
14.Jaime Andrade (GK)
0