Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadion am Bruchweg where FSV Mainz 05 play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . A crowd of 20,240 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FSV Mainz 05 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
FSV Mainz 05 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0FSV Mainz 05 kick off and get the match underway!
2.23
0-0Hugo Costa makes a beautiful solo run. Hugo Costa goes all the way! Hugo Costa takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
3.46
0-0Gerhard Thielemann hacks Rainer Kauder from behind! Gerhard Thielemann is warned by the referee! Rainer Kauder grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
6.40
Torsten Köller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rainer Kauder. Rainer Kauder takes it forward alone. Rainer Kauder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Nunez. Jose Nunez shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.33
Gerhard Thielemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Riemann. Arno Riemann knocks in a cross ball towards Mitchel Schulp. Mitchel Schulp powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.13
0-0Ralph Lineker makes a probing pass to Niccolo Thirlwell. Niccolo Thirlwell plays a perfect one-two with Jose Nunez and rushes in on goal... Niccolo Thirlwell takes a shot at goal but Tobias Morlock is on top of it.
16.44
0-0Torsten Köller kicks a strong pass forward to Rainer Kauder. Rainer Kauder brings the ball forward. Rainer Kauder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.40
Lars Ziegenhagen takes it forward alone. Lars Ziegenhagen makes a probing pass to Niccolo Thirlwell. Niccolo Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Torsten Riemann.
28.33
0-0Rainer Kauder barges into Gerhard Thielemann. Rainer Kauder is shown the yellow card! Gerhard Thielemann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.46
1-0Ralph Lineker brings the ball forward. Ralph Lineker lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Thirlwell. Niccolo Thirlwell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Tobias Morlock is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.13
Jamal Dekker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Nunez. Jose Nunez knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Thirlwell. Niccolo Thirlwell directs the ball goalwards with his head. Niccolo Thirlwell scores for FSV Mainz 05!!
39.31
Arno Dittmann passes the ball forward to Ralph Lineker. Ralph Lineker threads the ball through to Niccolo Thirlwell. Niccolo Thirlwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Uwe Scheffler.
40.15
Torsten Widmann passes the ball forward to Rainer Lindner. Rainer Lindner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.14
2-0Torsten Riemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Widmann. Torsten Widmann sees space and advances. Torsten Widmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rainer Lindner but he's offside!
45.00
Ralph Lineker passes the ball forward to Jose Nunez. Jose Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Thirlwell. Niccolo Thirlwell powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Borussia Mönchengladbach kicking off!
47.49
Andri Már Skarphédinsson sees a break and surges forward. Andri Már Skarphédinsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Lindner. Rainer Lindner shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.46
Torsten Widmann sees space and advances. Torsten Widmann knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Lindner. Rainer Lindner is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
61.45
Anton Wendel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rainer Kauder. Rainer Kauder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Nunez. Jose Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Thirlwell. Niccolo Thirlwell heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Tobias Morlock.
63.42
Gerhard Thielemann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mitchel Schulp. Mitchel Schulp kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Riemann. Arno Riemann rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
66.44
Torsten Köller flicks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Kauder. Rainer Kauder sees a break and surges forward. Rainer Kauder shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
77.12
Anton Wendel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rainer Kauder. Rainer Kauder makes a simple pass to Niccolo Thirlwell. Niccolo Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Nunez. Jose Nunez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Tobias Morlock easily smothers it.
83.34
Hugo Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Rainer Lindner. Rainer Lindner goes all the way! Rainer Lindner tries a spectacular strike but Tomas Veloso is on top of it.
84.22
Andri Már Skarphédinsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Costa. Hugo Costa threads the ball through to Mitchel Schulp. Mitchel Schulp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.16
Anton Wendel flicks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Kauder. Rainer Kauder knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Thirlwell. Niccolo Thirlwell shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Rainer Kauder makes a beautiful solo run. Rainer Kauder knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Nunez. Jose Nunez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Tobias Morlock easily smothers it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.1%
35.9%
Play Area
26.9%
47.4%
25.6%
Scorers
| Niccolo Thirlwell 33, 36, 45, 85 | Rainer Lindner 53 |