Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky 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 good 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 Nikolas Schulze.
The pitch is in good 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 Nikolas Schulze.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Eintracht Frankfurt get the match underway!
2.32
0-0Quim Reis catches Rainer Kohler on the ankles. Quim Reis is shown the yellow card! Rainer Kohler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.22
0-0Mick Marsden threads a neat ball through to Armin Schumacher. Armin Schumacher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tadashi Saito who gathers it comfortably.
16.14
Chris Hughes clumsily knocks into Steed Cabezas. Chris Hughes is shown the yellow card! Steed Cabezas runs off the knock.
18.10
Tomas Muzzi passes the ball forward to Mick Marsden. Mick Marsden knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Luc Gaillot. Jean-Luc Gaillot knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claudio Circati.
20.18
0-0Chris Hughes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Merino. Albert Merino shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
21.56
Mick Marsden flicks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Kohler. Rainer Kohler shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
22.01
0-0Armin Schumacher threads a neat ball through to Benito Barone. Benito Barone shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.38
Mick Marsden makes a probing pass to Robert Van Fessem. Robert Van Fessem whips in a cross ball towards Benito Barone. Benito Barone directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
26.57
With a delightful solo run, Robert Van Fessem stretches the opposition's defence. Robert Van Fessem tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.29
0-0Dmitri Yashin barges into Tomas Muzzi. Dmitri Yashin is given a warning by the referee! Tomas Muzzi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.37
Daniele Drake barges into Chris Riggott. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Chris Riggott stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.17
Ivar Wijker flicks a high pass forward. Chris Hughes collects the pass. Chris Hughes finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
40.54
Benito Barone hacks Claudio Circati from behind! The referee calls over Benito Barone and shows him a yellow card! Claudio Circati stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.58
Ricardo Semedo chips the ball to his team mate, Quim Reis. Quim Reis changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Quim Reis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
44.51
Mick Marsden sees a break and surges forward. Mick Marsden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Robert Van Fessem takes it forward alone. Robert Van Fessem lofts in a cross ball towards Benito Barone. Benito Barone gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Tadashi Saito easily picks it out of the air!
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. FSV Mainz 05 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
FSV Mainz 05 kick off and get the second half underway!
48.26
0-1Chris Riggott threads a neat ball through to Mick Marsden. Mick Marsden makes a simple pass to Jean-Luc Gaillot. Jean-Luc Gaillot whips in a cross ball towards Armin Schumacher. Armin Schumacher heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Tadashi Saito has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.28
0-1Chris Riggott pushes mid-way up the pitch. Chris Riggott sees Jean-Luc Gaillot in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Luc Gaillot puts a great ball through. Armin Schumacher runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
57.29
0-1Ricardo Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Quim Reis controls it well on his chest. Quim Reis makes a simple pass to Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes threads a neat, attacking ball through to Quim Reis. Quim Reis muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but Steed Cabezas blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
59.16
Alfred Ramé decides to run forward with the ball. Alfred Ramé sees Armin Schumacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Armin Schumacher shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.48
0-1Eintracht Frankfurt have made a substitution with Matthias Turek replacing Albert Merino .
63.14
Quim Reis flicks the ball to his team mate, Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Turek controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Matthias Turek cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.42
Robert Van Fessem hits a low pass to Mick Marsden. Mick Marsden lofts in a cross ball towards Benito Barone. Benito Barone directs the ball goalwards with his head. Tadashi Saito punches it away to safety.
67.18
Claudio Circati hits a low pass to Quim Reis. Quim Reis makes a simple pass to Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes threads the ball through into the box. Charles Marquet cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Nikolas Janes. Excellent save.
78.13
Ivar Wijker flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Semedo controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Semedo passes the ball forward to Daniele Drake. Daniele Drake lofts in a cross ball towards Dmitri Yashin. Dmitri Yashin whips the ball goalwards with his head. Nikolas Janes easily punches it away to safety.
83.42
Charles Marquet flicks a high pass forward. Chris Hughes collects the pass. Chris Hughes rushes past Alfred Ramé! Chris Hughes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Chris Hughes!
87.12
Dmitri Yashin runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dmitri Yashin shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.57
Chris Riggott hits a low pass to Benito Barone. Benito Barone plays a one-two with Rainer Kohler and rushes in on goal... Benito Barone makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.8%
59.2%
Play Area
29.6%
40.8%
29.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Charles Marquet of Eintracht Frankfurt |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tadashi Saito (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ivar Wijker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Claudio Circati (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ricardo Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dmitri Yashin (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Quim Reis (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Charles Marquet (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Manuel Antunes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Chris Hughes (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Albert Merino (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Daniele Drake (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Jose Fernandez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matthias Turek (ATT) | | 8 |
| 14. | Tommy Lockley (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nikolas Janes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Chris Riggott (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Steed Cabezas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alfred Ramé (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tomas Muzzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mick Marsden (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jean-Luc Gaillot (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Robert Van Fessem (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Armin Schumacher (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Benito Barone (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Rainer Kohler (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Pablo Barkero (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Karim Brocard (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dion Fletcher (MID) | 0 | |