Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadion im Borussia-Park where Borussia Mönchengladbach play host to SpVgg Greuther Fürth. A crowd of 19,592 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Wallner.
The pitch is in great condition.
Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Wallner.
0.00
0-0SpVgg Greuther Fürth start the match!
8.04
0-0Sergio Veloso brings the ball forward. Sergio Veloso knocks in a cross ball towards David Fenton. David Fenton flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.44
0-0Julian Richter runs straight at the opposition's defence. Julian Richter shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Stuart Law. Excellent save.
12.40
0-0Philipp Wilke flicks a high pass forward to Bakary Netzer who brings the ball under control. Bakary Netzer threads a neat ball through to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn cuts inside the box! Scott Meiklejohn shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but Stefaan Coppens blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
20.48
0-0Nicolas Polheim threads a neat ball through to Marc Geis. Marc Geis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niccolo Bolton.
22.41
1-0Sergio Veloso flicks a high pass forward. David Fenton collects the pass. David Fenton lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Geis. Marc Geis powers a header at goal. Marc Geis scores for Borussia Mönchengladbach !!
26.24
1-0Philipp Wilke knocks the ball to his team mate, Titus Mendez. Titus Mendez plays the ball forward to Scott Meiklejohn. Scott Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Julian Götz. Alex Niven catches Julian Götz on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
27.04
1-0Leon Bartsch hacks Hauke Schröder from behind! Leon Bartsch is shown the yellow card! Hauke Schröder hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.25
Hauke Schröder flicks a high pass forward to David Fenton who brings the ball neatly under control. David Fenton shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
30.54
Bakary Netzer flicks a high pass forward. Titus Mendez controls it well on his chest. Titus Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Zick. Eric Zick jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Good keeping from Stuart Law as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
32.49
1-0Leon Bartsch takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Stuart Law drops low and scoops up the ball.
33.07
David Fenton hacks Philipp Wilke from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Philipp Wilke stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.48
Philipp Wilke takes it forward alone. Philipp Wilke surges forward with the ball. Philipp Wilke shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Borussia Mönchengladbach appear unchanged since the first half. SpVgg Greuther Fürth have changed their lineup with Kaci Pontal replacing Philipp Wilke.
45.00
The whistle blows and Borussia Mönchengladbach get the second half underway!
49.55
Sergio Veloso threads a neat ball through to David Fenton. David Fenton lofts in a cross ball towards Moritz Ouindi. With a superhuman jump, Moritz Ouindi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
53.50
Alex Niven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dietmar Beck. Dietmar Beck controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moritz Ouindi. Moritz Ouindi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hauke Götz who gathers it comfortably.
57.15
Titus Mendez makes a probing pass to Marcel Rohrschneider. Marcel Rohrschneider knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.20
2-0David Fenton barges into Niccolo Bolton. David Fenton is given a warning by the referee! Niccolo Bolton runs off the knock.
66.18
With vision, Hauke Schröder plays the ball forward to Marc Geis. Marc Geis shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
69.51
Kaci Pontal flicks the ball to his team mate, Titus Mendez. Titus Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Rohrschneider collects the pass. Marcel Rohrschneider controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Stuart Law.
71.27
Leon Bartsch takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Hauke Schröder reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
72.18
Hauke Schröder flicks a high pass forward. David Fenton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Fenton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
75.16
2-0Moritz Ouindi hacks Bakary Netzer from behind! The referee calls over Moritz Ouindi and shows him a yellow card! Bakary Netzer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.35
Hauke Schröder controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Geis. Without breaking stride, Marc Geis plays the ball forward to Moritz Ouindi who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Moritz Ouindi provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
79.23
Leon Bartsch decides to run forward with the ball. Leon Bartsch knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Zick. Eric Zick rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Eric Zick scores for SpVgg Greuther Fürth!!
84.22
Julian Richter sees Eric Zick in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Zick sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
89.05
Hauke Schröder flicks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Ouindi. Moritz Ouindi cuts inside the box! Moritz Ouindi takes a shot at goal but somehow Hauke Götz manages to keep it out.
90.00
2-1Dietmar Beck flicks a high pass forward to Moritz Ouindi who brings the ball neatly under control. Moritz Ouindi makes a great pass forward. Marc Geis runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
23.1%
47.4%
29.5%
Scorers
| Marc Geis 22 Moritz Ouindi 50 | Eric Zick 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Moritz Ouindi of Borussia Mönchengladbach |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stuart Law (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Alex Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stefaan Coppens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicolas Polheim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jermaine Youds (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sergio Veloso (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Hauke Schröder (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dietmar Beck (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Moritz Ouindi (ATT) |   | 9 |
| 10. | Marc Geis (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | David Fenton (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Tobias Raff (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Roth (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Filipe Santos (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Hauke Götz (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Philipp Wilke (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Bakary Netzer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Niccolo Bolton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Julian Richter (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Titus Mendez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Leon Bartsch (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Julian Götz (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Meiklejohn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Eric Zick (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Marcel Rohrschneider (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kaci Pontal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Oliver Lindemann (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ali Recorbet (ATT) | 0 | |