Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to Bayer Leverkusen. 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 Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Sven Emmerlich.
The pitch is in good condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Sven Emmerlich.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Eintracht Frankfurt get the match underway!
6.01
0-0Thomas Kühn makes a simple pass to Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo lofts in a cross ball towards Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Tadashi Saito. What a save!
8.12
0-0Quim Reis flicks a high pass forward to Chris Hughes who brings the ball under control. Chris Hughes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nunzio Strada.
14.11
1-0Charles Marquet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Quim Reis. Quim Reis skips past Ian Barton! Quim Reis rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Peter van der Meer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.00
Quim Reis makes a simple pass to Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Peter van der Meer with no chance!! Goal for Eintracht Frankfurt!
21.18
Quim Reis sees space and advances. Quim Reis knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Peter van der Meer.
22.39
Daniele Drake flicks a high pass forward. Charles Marquet collects the pass. Charles Marquet knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Drake. Daniele Drake shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.49
3-0Quim Reis makes a probing pass to Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
28.26
Quim Reis flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fernandez controls it well on his chest. Jose Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Chris Hughes!
34.45
Francisco Marin flicks a high ball forward to Chris Hughes who takes it down. Chris Hughes shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
40.57
4-0Dmitri Yashin hits a low pass to Quim Reis. Quim Reis passes the ball forward but Jose Fernandez is offside!
42.28
Ivar Wijker kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Marin. Francisco Marin flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Drake controls it well on his chest. Daniele Drake edges inside the box! Daniele Drake comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Eintracht Frankfurt appear unchanged since the first half. Bayer Leverkusen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bayer Leverkusen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bayer Leverkusen kick off!
47.45
4-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
49.09
Pedro Viana makes a simple pass to Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor whips in a cross ball towards Jason Marr. With a superhuman jump, Jason Marr connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Tadashi Saito reads it well. Superb keeping!
51.58
54.01
Samir Oswald advances with the ball. Samir Oswald plays the ball forward to Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.31
4-0Bayer Leverkusen have made a substitution with Harry Roberts replacing Salvador Traynor .
61.38
4-0Charles Marquet comes in with a late challenge on Samir Oswald. The referee calls over Charles Marquet and shows him a yellow card! Samir Oswald stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.23
Ricardo Semedo flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Marin who takes it down. Francisco Marin sees Charles Marquet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Charles Marquet plays a scrappy one-two with Chris Hughes and advances towards the goal... Charles Marquet shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
67.10
Oscar Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samir Oswald. Samir Oswald whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Wonderful reactions from Tadashi Saito keeps it out!
69.36
Ivar Wijker runs forward with the ball. Ivar Wijker sees Chris Hughes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Hughes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.58
5-0Pedro Viana barges into Chris Hughes. The referee warns Pedro Viana to calm down! Chris Hughes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.09
Quim Reis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
79.49
Oscar Fernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samir Oswald. Samir Oswald lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
81.19
Quim Reis flicks a high ball forward to Charles Marquet who takes it down. Charles Marquet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oscar Fernandez.
84.00
Mauricio Redondo chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn chips the ball to his team mate, Harry Roberts. Harry Roberts whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tadashi Saito with no chance!! Goal for Bayer Leverkusen!
90.00
Ivar Wijker clumsily knocks into Thomas Kühn. Ivar Wijker is shown the yellow card! Thomas Kühn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70.7%
29.3%
Play Area
21.3%
48%
30.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Quim Reis of Eintracht Frankfurt |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tadashi Saito (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ricardo Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ivar Wijker (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Claudio Circati (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Francisco Marin (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Charles Marquet (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Quim Reis (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Dmitri Yashin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jose Fernandez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Daniele Drake (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Chris Hughes (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Manuel Antunes (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Albert Merino (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tommy Lockley (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Peter van der Meer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nunzio Strada (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pedro Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oscar Fernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ian Barton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mauricio Redondo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Samir Oswald (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Romero P. Hidalgo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Salvador Traynor (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jason Marr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Thomas Kühn (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Mauricio Ruiz (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Harry Roberts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tiago Jardim (DEF) | 0 | |