Match Report


Eintracht FrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt     FC Bayern MunichFC Bayern Munich
Iain RicherIain Richer Steve Dunn Steve Dunn
Tadashi SaitoT. Saito76
G
1
G
75Antonio GarridoA. Garrido
Ricardo SemedoR. Semedo73
D
2
D
74Paul WhiteP. White
Ivar WijkerI. Wijker74
D
3
D
71Oliver SachsO. Sachs
Claudio CircatiC. Circati73
D
4
D
71Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith
Tommy LockleyT. Lockley72
M
5
M
82Diogo OliveiraD. Oliveira
Charles MarquetC. Marquet75
M
6
M
81Ásmundur ThórhallssonÁ. Thórhallsson
Quim ReisQ. Reis77
M
captain7captain
M
75Nicholas RichardsN. Richards
Dmitri YashinD. Yashin89
M
8
M
74Martin FloresM. Flores
Jose FernandezJ. Fernandez77
A
9
A
73Florin StingaF. Stinga
Albert MerinoA. Merino79
A
10
A
72Oliver WinklerO. Winkler
Chris HughesC. Hughes80
A
11
A
71Nikolas KauderN. Kauder
 
Daniele DrakeD. Drake78
A
12
A
70Rainer MasurR. Masur
Matthias TurekM. Turek76
A
13
D
70Stefan VogelS. Vogel
Manuel AntunesM. Antunes75
M
14
D
70Julian NahrstedtJ. Nahrstedt

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to FC Bayern Munich. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Eintracht Frankfurt and FC Bayern Munich are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jonas Schäfer.


0.00
Eintracht Frankfurt start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.25
Martin Flores flicks a high pass forward to Oliver Winkler who brings the ball under control. Oliver Winkler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tadashi Saito who gathers it comfortably.
3.55
Ivar Wijker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dmitri Yashin. Dmitri Yashin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.56
Under pressure, Ivar Wijker clears the ball far upfield. Charles Marquet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Antonio Garrido.
14.03
Quim Reis sees space and advances. Quim Reis knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Chris Hughes is offside!
15.03
Martin Flores flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Oliveira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diogo Oliveira shoots from long range but is denied by Tadashi Saito. Excellent save.
18.35
Claudio Circati threads a neat ball through to Quim Reis. Quim Reis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez shoots from outside the area but somehow Antonio Garrido manages to keep it out.
21.40
Without breaking stride, Paul White plays the ball forward to Diogo Oliveira. Diogo Oliveira tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
24.19
Paul White knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Sachs. Oliver Sachs threads the ball through to Florin Stinga. Florin Stinga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivar Wijker.
28.49
Nicholas Richards barges into Tommy Lockley. The referee brings Nicholas Richards to one side and gives him a warning! Tommy Lockley runs off the knock.
30.38
Matt Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ásmundur Thórhallsson. With great vision, Ásmundur Thórhallsson plays the ball forward to Florin Stinga. Florin Stinga whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Winkler. Oliver Winkler heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Tadashi Saito has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.19
Ásmundur Thórhallsson makes a simple pass to Nicholas Richards. Nicholas Richards lofts in a cross ball towards Florin Stinga. Florin Stinga outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Tadashi Saito.
34.22
Ásmundur Thórhallsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Richards. Nicholas Richards threads a neat ball through to Florin Stinga. Florin Stinga makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.42
Quim Reis threads a neat ball through to Tommy Lockley. Tommy Lockley lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Reis. Quim Reis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
39.06
Quim Reis kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Lockley. Tommy Lockley lofts in a cross ball towards Charles Marquet. Matt Naysmith comes in with a late challenge on Charles Marquet. Penalty not given!!
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. FC Bayern Munich also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with FC Bayern Munich kicking off!
48.39
Ivar Wijker flicks a high pass forward to Dmitri Yashin who brings the ball under control. Dmitri Yashin chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Merino. Albert Merino whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez connects with a diving header. Fantastic reaction save from Antonio Garrido!
49.09
Jose Fernandez hacks Paul White from behind! Jose Fernandez is shown the yellow card! Paul White stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.51
Claudio Circati flicks a high pass forward. Charles Marquet collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Charles Marquet plays the ball forward to Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes deftly passes the ball to Albert Merino, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Albert Merino provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Eintracht Frankfurt!
57.22
Martin Flores runs straight at the opposition's defence. Martin Flores whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Richards. Nicholas Richards outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tadashi Saito with no chance!! Goal for FC Bayern Munich!
60.03
Eintracht Frankfurt have made a substitution with Manuel Antunes replacing Albert Merino .FC Bayern Munich have made 3 substitutions with Rainer Masur replacing Oliver Sachs, Stefan Vogel replacing Ásmundur Thórhallsson and Julian Nahrstedt replacing Florin Stinga .
65.27
Charles Marquet barges into Stefan Vogel. The referee calls over Charles Marquet and shows him a yellow card! Stefan Vogel stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.11
Rainer Masur flicks a high pass forward. Martin Flores collects the pass. Martin Flores controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Nahrstedt. Julian Nahrstedt whips in a cross ball towards Martin Flores. Martin Flores is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Superb reactions from Tadashi Saito. What a save!
69.08
Quim Reis sees Dmitri Yashin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dmitri Yashin plays a scrappy one-two with Manuel Antunes and stumbles forward towards the goal... Matt Naysmith catches Dmitri Yashin on the ankles. Dmitri Yashin appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
72.35
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
75.56
Rainer Masur flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Richards collects the pass. Nicholas Richards sees Martin Flores in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Flores shoots from distance. Tadashi Saito effortlessly gets down and covers it.
79.03
Quim Reis knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
81.25
Matt Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Vogel controls it well on his chest. With some swift thinking, Stefan Vogel plays the ball forward to Oliver Winkler. Oliver Winkler finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Tadashi Saito. Excellent save.
85.41
Manuel Antunes threads a neat ball through to Quim Reis. Quim Reis shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Antonio Garrido!
87.03
Claudio Circati flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez rushes past Paul White! Jose Fernandez tries a spectacular strike but Antonio Garrido is on top of it.
89.18
Nicholas Richards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Winkler. Oliver Winkler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Semedo.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Eintracht Frankfurt

FC Bayern Munich
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
7
8
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
25%
42.1%
32.9%

Scorers
Albert Merino 52
Oliver Winkler 30
Florin Stinga 34
Nicholas Richards 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicholas Richards of FC Bayern Munich

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

1.Antonio Garrido (GK)
8
2.Paul White (DEF)
6
3.Oliver Sachs (DEF)
6
4.Matt Naysmith (DEF)
6
5.Diogo Oliveira (MID)
6
6.Ásmundur Thórhallsson (MID)
6
7.Nicholas Richards (MID)goal scored
9
8.Martin Flores (MID)
8
9.Florin Stinga (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Oliver Winkler (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Nikolas Kauder (ATT)
6
 
12.Rainer Masur (ATT)
6
13.Stefan Vogel (DEF)
6
14.Julian Nahrstedt (DEF)
6