Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to FC Kaiserslautern in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Hässler.
The pitch is in good condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Hässler.
0.00
0-0Eintracht Frankfurt start the match!
2.07
1-0Martin Döring makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samir Diakite. Samir Diakite sees a break and surges forward. Samir Diakite runs straight at the defence! Samir Diakite takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.40
1-0Alexander Döring flicks a high ball forward to Paul Rummenigge who takes it down. Paul Rummenigge shoots from long range but Jonas Pfeiffer reads it well. Great keeping!
10.07
Noah Wieland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moritz Hollmer. Moritz Hollmer cuts inside the box! Moritz Hollmer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper, Dietmar Helmer, sees it late!! Goal for FC Kaiserslautern!
16.23
Ralph Guppy makes a beautiful solo run. Ralph Guppy laces a through ball forward to Moritz Hollmer. Moritz Hollmer lofts in a cross ball towards Noah Wieland. Noah Wieland is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Dietmar Helmer had no chance!! Goal for FC Kaiserslautern!
32.44
1-2Paul Rummenigge passes the ball forward to Mario Castro. Mario Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.45
Ralph Guppy threads a neat ball through to Martin Masur. Martin Masur knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Hollmer. Moritz Hollmer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
Anton Eberle flicks a high pass forward. Paul Cooke controls it well on his chest. Paul Cooke shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Eintracht Frankfurt have changed their lineup with Nico Spengler replacing Vincenzo Arnold. FC Kaiserslautern appear unchanged since the first half. The Eintracht Frankfurt players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
FC Kaiserslautern kick off and get the second half underway!
51.02
1-2Samir Diakite makes a probing pass to Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.36
Mario Castro flicks a high pass forward to Paul Rummenigge who brings the ball under control. Paul Rummenigge cuts inside the box! Paul Rummenigge shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
61.38
Paul Rummenigge plays the ball forward to Nico Spengler. Nico Spengler finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
63.52
With some swift thinking, Moritz Hollmer plays the ball forward to Martin Masur. Martin Masur controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
69.51
Arno Völler knocks the ball forward to Anton Eberle. Anton Eberle makes a simple pass to Mario Castro. Mario Castro cuts inside the box! Mario Castro tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.49
Anton Eberle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Cooke. Paul Cooke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.24
Arno Völler kicks a strong pass forward to Mario Castro. Mario Castro makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Samir Diakite. Samir Diakite looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Jonas Pfeiffer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.31
Noah Wieland flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Brückner collects the pass. Dietmar Brückner threads a neat ball through to Torsten Koschmieder. Torsten Koschmieder shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Anton Eberle threads a neat ball through to Paul Cooke. Paul Cooke deftly passes the ball to Paul Rummenigge, releasing him through on goal. Paul Rummenigge cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
20.3%
53.1%
26.6%
Scorers
| Samir Diakite 2, 78 | Moritz Hollmer 10 Noah Wieland 16 Martin Masur 64 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Samir Diakite of Eintracht Frankfurt |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dietmar Helmer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Martin Döring (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fabian Natale Balleri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arno Völler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Samir Diakite (MID) |  | 9 |
| 6. | Alexander Döring (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Anton Eberle (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Vincenzo Arnold (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paul Rummenigge (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paul Cooke (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mario Castro (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Nico Spengler (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Arno Schramm (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Patrick Wome (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jonas Pfeiffer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Cliff Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Roel Chivu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ralph Guppy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Hall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dietmar Brückner (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Noah Wieland (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Torsten Koschmieder (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ronnie Jack (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Moritz Hollmer (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Martin Masur (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Jonas Littbarski (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carmelo Pivotto (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Samir Lange (GK) | 0 | |