Match Report


Eintracht FrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt     VfL WolfsburgVfL Wolfsburg
Iain RicherIain Richer Computer Player Computer Player
Tadashi SaitoT. Saito76
G
1
G
68Jacob DuberryJ. Duberry
Ricardo SemedoR. Semedo73
D
2
D
71Adolfo IglesiasA. Iglesias
Ivar WijkerI. Wijker74
D
3
D
68Nils HeiserN. Heiser
Andres RamosA. Ramos70
D
4
D
67Peter CampbellP. Campbell
Francisco MarinF. Marin81
M
5
D
66Paul RaffP. Raff
Charles MarquetC. Marquet75
M
captain6
M
70Richard MccallR. Mccall
Quim ReisQ. Reis77
M
7
M
66Hugo RamosH. Ramos
Dmitri YashinD. Yashin89
M
8captain
M
60Danny DefoeD. Defoe
Jose FernandezJ. Fernandez77
A
9
A
70Federico CassettiF. Cassetti
Albert MerinoA. Merino79
A
10
A
69Nicolas WinklerN. Winkler
Daniele DrakeD. Drake78
A
11
A
68Lars GerlachL. Gerlach
 
Samuel AlvesS. Alves68
D
12
A
67Vasco RibeiroV. Ribeiro
Manuel AntunesM. Antunes75
M
13
A
67Marvin InceM. Ince
Matthias TurekM. Turek76
A
14
A
63Markus SchrammM. Schramm

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to VfL Wolfsburg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfL Wolfsburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Busse.


0.00
Eintracht Frankfurt start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.56
Andres Ramos picks a pass forward to Quim Reis. Quim Reis makes a simple pass to Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet whips in a cross ball towards Quim Reis. Quim Reis gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.16
Hugo Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Federico Cassetti collects the pass. Federico Cassetti whips in a cross ball towards Lars Gerlach. With a superhuman jump, Lars Gerlach connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent block by Ricardo Semedo!
8.49
Andres Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Marin. Francisco Marin shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
9.41
Albert Merino knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.18
Ivar Wijker darts forward. Ivar Wijker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez tries a spectacular long range effort. Good keeping from Jacob Duberry as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
13.05
Corner kick to Eintracht Frankfurt. Charles Marquet plays it to the near post. Albert Merino cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
18.41
Danny Defoe clumsily knocks into Charles Marquet. Danny Defoe is shown the yellow card! Charles Marquet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.33
Nicolas Winkler threads a neat ball through to Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti makes a pass forward but Lars Gerlach is yards offside!
22.34
Peter Campbell sees Hugo Ramos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Winkler. Nicolas Winkler whips in a cross ball towards Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.00
Paul Raff flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ramos. Hugo Ramos sees Lars Gerlach in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lars Gerlach shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
26.57
Richard Mccall knocks the ball forward to Hugo Ramos. Hugo Ramos edges inside the box! Hugo Ramos strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.29
Quim Reis threads the ball through to Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jacob Duberry comfortably smothers it!
39.42
Peter Campbell catches Albert Merino on the ankles. The referee warns Peter Campbell to calm down! Albert Merino runs off the knock.
39.42
Free kick to Eintracht Frankfurt just outside the area...
40.12
Jose Fernandez takes a slow run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
44.42
Ivar Wijker makes a simple pass to Francisco Marin. Francisco Marin knocks the ball forward to Albert Merino. Albert Merino kicks a strong pass forward to Daniele Drake but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
Danny Defoe flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Winkler. Nicolas Winkler finds some space and shoots from distance. Tadashi Saito gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Eintracht Frankfurt appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Wolfsburg 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
VfL Wolfsburg kick off!
47.34
Quim Reis makes a simple pass to Albert Merino. Albert Merino plays a quick one-two with Daniele Drake and rushes in on goal... Paul Raff catches Albert Merino on the ankles. Albert Merino appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
48.25
With a delightful solo run, Charles Marquet stretches the opposition's defence. Charles Marquet runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Charles Marquet provides some space. He shoots at goal. Jacob Duberry is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.16
Quim Reis kicks a strong pass forward to Daniele Drake. Daniele Drake shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
54.30
Peter Campbell barges into Albert Merino. The referee calls over Peter Campbell again and warns him to calm down! Albert Merino gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.57
Adolfo Iglesias comes in with a late challenge on Andres Ramos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andres Ramos stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.30
Francisco Marin flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Drake collects the pass. Daniele Drake edges inside the box! Daniele Drake muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
71.40
Ricardo Semedo surges forward with the ball. Ricardo Semedo takes it forward alone. Ricardo Semedo kicks a strong pass forward to Dmitri Yashin but the referee indicates it's offside!
72.37
Charles Marquet flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Drake holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniele Drake knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jacob Duberry who gathers it comfortably.
73.39
Hugo Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Lars Gerlach holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lars Gerlach knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ricardo Semedo.
78.13
Eintracht Frankfurt are in full control of this game.
79.12
Daniele Drake decides to run forward with the ball. Daniele Drake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.33
Ivar Wijker hacks Hugo Ramos from behind! Ivar Wijker is shown the yellow card! Hugo Ramos runs off the knock.
83.30
Ricardo Semedo makes a strong solo run forward. Ricardo Semedo sees space and advances. Ricardo Semedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Quim Reis. Quim Reis shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.16
Quim Reis hits a low pass to Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jacob Duberry smothers it!
85.12
Hugo Ramos knocks the ball forward to Danny Defoe. Danny Defoe tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Tadashi Saito manages to gather it effortlessly.
87.16
Ivar Wijker sees space and advances. Ivar Wijker flicks a high pass forward to Daniele Drake who brings the ball under control. Daniele Drake sees Quim Reis just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Quim Reis rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
Danny Defoe threads a neat ball through to Hugo Ramos. Hugo Ramos shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Eintracht Frankfurt

VfL Wolfsburg
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.2%
34.8%
Play Area
25.8%
41.6%
32.6%

Scorers
Charles Marquet 9, 48
Daniele Drake 67
Hugo Ramos 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Charles Marquet of Eintracht Frankfurt

Match Ratings
1.Tadashi Saito (GK)
6
2.Ricardo Semedo (DEF)
7
3.Ivar Wijker (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Andres Ramos (DEF)
6
5.Francisco Marin (MID)
6
6.Charles Marquet (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
7.Quim Reis (MID)
7
8.Dmitri Yashin (MID)
6
9.Jose Fernandez (ATT)
7
10.Albert Merino (ATT)
6
11.Daniele Drake (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Samuel Alves (DEF)
0
13.Manuel Antunes (MID)
0
14.Matthias Turek (ATT)
0

1.Jacob Duberry (GK)
7
2.Adolfo Iglesias (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Nils Heiser (DEF)
6
4.Peter Campbell (DEF)
6
5.Paul Raff (DEF)
6
6.Richard Mccall (MID)
6
7.Hugo Ramos (MID)goal scored
8
8.Danny Defoe (MID)yellow card
6
9.Federico Cassetti (ATT)
6
10.Nicolas Winkler (ATT)
6
11.Lars Gerlach (ATT)
6
 
12.Vasco Ribeiro (ATT)
0
13.Marvin Ince (ATT)
0
14.Markus Schramm (ATT)
0