Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to FC Kaiserslautern in this derby match. 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 FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Philipp Widmann.
The pitch is in good condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Philipp Widmann.
0.00
0-0FC Kaiserslautern kick off the first half!
4.34
0-0Dmitri Yashin makes a simple pass to Albert Merino. Albert Merino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wilfred Bomers.
6.45
0-0Mauricio Marquitos hacks Quim Reis from behind! The referee brings Mauricio Marquitos to one side and gives him a warning! Quim Reis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.37
0-0With vision, Tommy Lockley picks a pass forward to Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.30
0-0Quim Reis advances with the ball. Quim Reis whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fernandez. Simon Geis clumsily knocks into Jose Fernandez. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
26.30
0-0The referee points to the spot..
27.27
1-0Jose Fernandez takes a cautious run up. The ball slams so fast into the top right corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
30.41
1-0Dmitri Yashin kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Matt McStay!
32.26
1-0Albert Merino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes skips past Samir Kuzorra! Chris Hughes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Kevin Francke steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
34.23
1-0Alejandro Gento barges into Quim Reis. Alejandro Gento is warned by the referee! Quim Reis gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.13
Seeing a gap ahead, Tommy Lockley laces a weighted 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 swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
40.20
1-0Chris Hughes flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fernandez controls it well on his chest. Jose Fernandez threads the ball through to Albert Merino but he's offside!
42.47
Simon Geis makes a simple pass to Alejandro Gento. Alejandro Gento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Tadashi Saito gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Eintracht Frankfurt appear unchanged since the first half. FC Kaiserslautern also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Kaiserslautern players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Eintracht Frankfurt kick off the second half!
47.32
Jose Fernandez flicks a high pass forward to Albert Merino who brings the ball under control. Albert Merino knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.48
53.30
Quim Reis threads the ball through to Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes makes a deft header. It's there!! Matt McStay has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.07
Without breaking stride, Ivar Wijker plays the ball forward to Quim Reis. Quim Reis flicks a high pass forward. Chris Hughes controls it well on his chest. Chris Hughes knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
60.02
Tommy Lockley sees space and advances. Tommy Lockley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Matt McStay manages to keep it out.
61.51
Ivar Wijker threads a neat ball through to Benjamin Gaillot. Benjamin Gaillot threads the ball through to Quim Reis. Quim Reis makes a defence splitting pass to Jose Fernandez. Some good footwork from Jose Fernandez provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.58
Dmitri Yashin knocks the ball forward to Tommy Lockley. Tommy Lockley plays a one-two with Jose Fernandez and rushes in on goal... Tommy Lockley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
72.34
Quim Reis sees Manuel Antunes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuel Antunes plays a scrappy one-two with Tommy Lockley and stumbles forward towards the goal... Manuel Antunes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
73.11
3-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
75.47
Simon Geis flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Tatti collects the pass. Manuel Tatti shoots from 25 yards. Tadashi Saito gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
77.12
Tommy Lockley sees Quim Reis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Quim Reis shoots from distance. It's there!! Matt McStay has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.58
Mauricio Marquitos knocks the ball forward to Simon Geis. Simon Geis plays a scrappy one-two with Roberto Caminero and stumbles forward towards the goal... Simon Geis side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
85.03
Ricardo Semedo plays the ball forward to Quim Reis. Quim Reis flicks a high pass forward. Albert Merino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Merino cuts inside the box! Albert Merino strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Matt McStay is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.44
Quim Reis flicks a high pass forward. Albert Merino controls it well on his chest. Albert Merino flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
6
0
Shots on Target
11
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
5
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
90.4%
9.6%
Play Area
16.4%
46.6%
37%
Scorers
| Jose Fernandez 27 (p), 62, 89 Chris Hughes 53 Quim Reis 77 Albert Merino 85 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jose Fernandez of Eintracht Frankfurt |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tadashi Saito (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ricardo Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ivar Wijker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Benjamin Gaillot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dmitri Yashin (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Quim Reis (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Tommy Lockley (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Manuel Antunes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jose Fernandez (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Albert Merino (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Chris Hughes (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Samuel Alves (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matthias Turek (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniele Drake (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Matt McStay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arturo Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Wilfred Bomers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Samir Kuzorra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Francke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Simon Geis (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mauricio Marquitos (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Roberto Caminero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alejandro Gento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marc Meidt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Manuel Tatti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sven Döring (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Suarez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Nahrstedt (MID) | 0 | |