Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Niederrheinstadion where Rot-Weiss Oberhausen play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . A crowd of 9,237 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rot-Weiss Oberhausen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Lawton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rot-Weiss Oberhausen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Lawton.
0.00
0-0Rot-Weiss Oberhausen kick off and get the first half underway!
2.10
0-0Colin Higginbotham flicks a high ball forward to Martin Bierhoff who takes it down. Martin Bierhoff finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
4.14
0-0Bakary Francke barges into Colin Higginbotham. Bakary Francke is warned by the referee! Colin Higginbotham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.13
0-0Arno Schrader hits a low pass to Kevin Beck. Kevin Beck knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johann Bagayoko who gathers it comfortably.
9.01
0-0Colin Higginbotham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Garcia. Martin Garcia lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Bierhoff. Martin Bierhoff powers a header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Vincenzo Jahn keeps it out!
10.14
0-0Nicola C. Serao hacks Martin Garcia from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Garcia runs off the knock.
14.37
Kevin Beck knocks the ball forward to Erik Van Gobbel. Erik Van Gobbel 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. Excellent save!
20.13
Ricardo Herrero threads a neat ball through to Colin Higginbotham. Colin Higginbotham finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.43
1-0Erik Van Gobbel breaks forward. Erik Van Gobbel threads a neat ball through to Noah Helmer. Noah Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Beck. Kevin Beck flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rot-Weiss Oberhausen!
26.33
Anthony Fuchs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Uwe Kuzorra. Uwe Kuzorra makes a beautiful solo run. Uwe Kuzorra lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Wallwork. Eddie Wallwork gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Superb reactions from Johann Bagayoko. What a save!
34.39
Arno Schrader makes a probing pass to Erik Van Gobbel. Erik Van Gobbel runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Erik Van Gobbel plays a quick one-two with Noah Helmer and rushes in on goal... Erik Van Gobbel strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Superb reactions from Johann Bagayoko. What a save!
38.55
1-0Eduardo Romero hits a low pass to Ricardo Herrero. Ricardo Herrero flicks a high ball forward to Jan Netzer who takes it down. Jan Netzer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Herrero but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rot-Weiss Oberhausen have changed their lineup with Torsten Matthäus replacing Anthony Fuchs and Gavin Gemmell replacing Eddie Wallwork. Borussia Mönchengladbach appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Borussia Mönchengladbach get the second half underway!
47.01
Erik Van Gobbel catches Nils Wieland on the ankles. The referee brings Erik Van Gobbel to one side and gives him a warning! Nils Wieland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.27
1-0Borussia Mönchengladbach are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
55.25
Uwe Kuzorra clumsily knocks into Martin Bierhoff. Uwe Kuzorra is shown the yellow card! Martin Bierhoff runs off the knock.
57.45
Geoffroy Mercier makes an attacking run forward. Geoffroy Mercier flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Garcia. Martin Garcia takes a shot at goal but somehow Vincenzo Jahn manages to keep it out.
60.25
David Nordwald flicks a high ball forward to Noah Helmer who takes it down. Noah Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Beck. With a superhuman jump, Kevin Beck connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.49
Eduardo Romero flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Herrero controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Herrero plays the ball forward to Nils Wieland. Nils Wieland advances inside the box! Nils Wieland tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nils Wieland!
72.03
Eduardo Romero chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Higginbotham. Colin Higginbotham flicks a high ball forward to Bakary Kaiser who takes it down. Bakary Kaiser shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.16
Jan Netzer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Garcia. Martin Garcia lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Herrero. Ricardo Herrero knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.09
Colin Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward. Martin Bierhoff holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Bierhoff plays a one-two with Ricardo Herrero and rushes in on goal... Martin Bierhoff muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Vincenzo Jahn with no chance!! Goal for Borussia Mönchengladbach !
77.09
1-2Borussia Mönchengladbach have made a substitution with Paul Frieser replacing Rainer Seeler .
79.26
Bakary Francke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Erik Van Gobbel. Erik Van Gobbel flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Gemmell who brings the ball neatly under control. Gavin Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Beck. Kevin Beck rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
87.10
Ricardo Herrero flicks a high pass forward. Colin Higginbotham collects the pass. Colin Higginbotham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Vincenzo Jahn effortlessly gets down and covers it.
89.10
Bakary Kaiser laces a through ball forward to Martin Garcia. Martin Garcia shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Nils Wieland clumsily knocks into Noah Helmer. Nils Wieland is warned by the referee! Noah Helmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
32.9%
48.6%
18.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Herrero of Borussia Mönchengladbach |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vincenzo Jahn (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | David Nordwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicola C. Serao (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Bakary Francke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arno Schrader (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Anthony Fuchs (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Uwe Kuzorra (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Erik Van Gobbel (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Eddie Wallwork (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Noah Helmer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Kevin Beck (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Simon Babbel (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Torsten Matthäus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gavin Gemmell (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Johann Bagayoko (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Eduardo Romero (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Geoffroy Mercier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rainer Seeler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nils Wieland (MID) | | 8 |
| 6. | Ricardo Herrero (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Colin Higginbotham (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jan Netzer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Martin Bierhoff (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Martin Garcia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Bakary Kaiser (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paul Frieser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Noah Augstein (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Torsten Jahn (MID) | 0 | |