Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadion im Borussia-Park where Borussia Mönchengladbach play host to FC Kaiserslautern. A crowd of 9,295 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach get the match underway!
4.38
Luis Saez kicks a strong pass forward to Jakob Frieser. Jakob Frieser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.03
Moritz Schneider threads the ball through to Albert Gento. Albert Gento flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Semedo. Carlos Semedo makes a probing pass to Linus Littbarski but he's offside!
12.45
Sebastian Polheim knocks the ball forward to Jakob Frieser. Jakob Frieser goes all the way! Jakob Frieser cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
18.24
Sebastian Polheim knocks the ball forward to Rafael Lorenzo. Rafael Lorenzo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Moritz Schneider.
20.16
Florian Hollmer catches Luis Saez on the ankles. Florian Hollmer is given a warning by the referee! Luis Saez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.43
Luis Saez makes a probing pass to Rafael Lorenzo. Rafael Lorenzo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Florian Hollmer.
27.43
Moritz Schneider comes in with a late challenge on Jean Pierre Coly. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jean Pierre Coly runs off the knock.
28.48
Ugo King makes a probing pass to Carlos Semedo. Carlos Semedo chips the ball to his team mate, Youl Custovic. Youl Custovic cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Stefan Röhner manages to gather it comfortably.
30.34
Uwe Walter comes in with a late challenge on Jean Pierre Coly. Uwe Walter is warned by the referee! Jean Pierre Coly hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.22
Luis Saez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Lorenzo. Rafael Lorenzo whips in a cross ball towards Jean Pierre Coly. Jean Pierre Coly is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Nicolas Rösler is on top of it.
34.34
Sebastian Polheim knocks the ball forward to Jakob Frieser. Jakob Frieser knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Moritz Schneider.
40.16
Sebastian Polheim threads the ball through to Jakob Frieser. Jakob Frieser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.36
Luis Saez catches Ugo King on the ankles. The referee calls over Luis Saez and shows him a yellow card! Ugo King runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The second half starts with FC Kaiserslautern kicking off!
47.12
Antonio Teixeira flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Hoeness. Christian Hoeness threads the ball through to Jakob Frieser. Jakob Frieser lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Pierre Coly. Jean Pierre Coly directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Nicolas Rösler!
49.24
Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate FC Kaiserslautern's defence.
51.22
Christian Hoeness passes the ball forward to Jakob Frieser. Jakob Frieser knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florian Hollmer.
54.38
Ugo King kicks a strong pass forward to Linus Littbarski. Linus Littbarski shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.19
Moritz Schneider chips the ball to his team mate, John Thomson. John Thomson makes a simple pass to Carlos Semedo. Carlos Semedo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youl Custovic. Youl Custovic rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.50
John Thomson kicks a strong pass forward to Linus Littbarski. Linus Littbarski sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Stefan Röhner easily smothers it.
66.07
Luis Saez flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Lorenzo. Rafael Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florian Hollmer.
67.23
Sebastian Polheim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Lorenzo. Rafael Lorenzo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Uwe Walter.
71.29
Rafael Lorenzo clumsily knocks into Moritz Schneider. The referee calls over Rafael Lorenzo and shows him a yellow card! Moritz Schneider runs off the knock.
72.53
Christian Hoeness kicks a strong pass forward to Jakob Frieser. Jakob Frieser knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Florian Hollmer.
73.22
Oleg Grimandi flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Polheim. Sebastian Polheim knocks the ball forward to Jean Pierre Coly. Jean Pierre Coly knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.32
Albert Gento comes in with a late challenge on Sebastian Polheim. The referee calls over Albert Gento and warns him to calm down! Sebastian Polheim stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.40
Kai Schell makes a simple pass to Carlos Semedo. Carlos Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Teixeira.
84.22
Albert Gento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Semedo. Carlos Semedo kicks a strong pass forward to Youl Custovic but the referee indicates it's offside!
87.16
Albert Gento kicks a strong pass forward to Youl Custovic. Youl Custovic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.40
Christian Hoeness takes it forward alone. Christian Hoeness plays a perfect one-two with Rafael Lorenzo and rushes in on goal... Christian Hoeness tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Albert Gento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Semedo. Carlos Semedo shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Sebastian Polheim of FC Kaiserslautern
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.9%
51.1%
Play Area
30%
48.9%
21.1%