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 FC Köln. A crowd of 8,845 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Köln kicking off!
6.40
Torsten Widmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Joao Monteiro. Joao Monteiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andre Martins.
8.30
Noah Lindemann makes a probing pass to Daan Melchiot. Daan Melchiot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.11
Gerhard Klimek clumsily knocks into Mitchel Schulp. The referee calls over Gerhard Klimek and warns him to calm down! Mitchel Schulp runs off the knock.
10.38
Torsten Widmann advances with the ball. Torsten Widmann lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Riemann. Arno Riemann flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
18.49
Gary Gemmill knocks the ball forward to Noah Lindemann. Noah Lindemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Daan Melchiot. Daan Melchiot knocks in a cross ball towards Nikolas Szepan. Nikolas Szepan flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.10
Gerhard Thielemann sees space and advances. Gerhard Thielemann goes all the way! Gerhard Thielemann shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Armin Gerlach.
27.02
Gary Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Lozano. Daniel Lozano surges forward with the ball. Daniel Lozano whips in a cross ball towards Daan Melchiot. Daan Melchiot is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Tobias Morlock easily picks it out of the air!
28.28
Noah Lindemann makes a simple pass to Nikolas Szepan. Nikolas Szepan knocks in a cross ball towards Daan Melchiot. Daan Melchiot flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.35
Pascal Nordwald passes the ball forward to Gerhard Thielemann. Gerhard Thielemann threads the ball through to Joao Monteiro. Joao Monteiro shoots from distance but it flies wide!
38.53
Uwe Scheffler brings the ball forward. Uwe Scheffler makes a probing pass to Mitchel Schulp. Mitchel Schulp knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Monteiro. Joao Monteiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
40.39
Andri Már Skarphédinsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Costa. Hugo Costa makes a simple pass to Mitchel Schulp. Mitchel Schulp knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Gemmill.
42.14
Uwe Scheffler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerhard Thielemann. Gerhard Thielemann kicks a strong pass forward to Joao Monteiro. Joao Monteiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Armin Gerlach who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Noah Lindemann sees space and advances. Noah Lindemann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andri Már Skarphédinsson.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off!
47.12
Gary Gemmill knocks the ball forward to Daniel Lozano. Daniel Lozano makes a probing pass to Nikolas Szepan. Nikolas Szepan lofts in a cross ball towards Daan Melchiot. Daan Melchiot directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Tobias Morlock has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.45
Oliver Lindemann kicks a strong pass forward to Nikolas Szepan. Nikolas Szepan kicks a strong pass forward to Daan Melchiot. Daan Melchiot shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.06
Torsten Widmann clumsily knocks into Noah Lindemann. Torsten Widmann is warned by the referee! Noah Lindemann runs off the knock.
54.31
Noah Richter knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Thielemann. Gerhard Thielemann passes the ball forward to Joao Monteiro. Joao Monteiro threads the ball through to Mitchel Schulp. Mitchel Schulp makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
57.07
Noah Lindemann comes in with a late challenge on Torsten Widmann. Noah Lindemann is shown the yellow card! Torsten Widmann runs off the knock.
61.25
Daniel Lozano chips the ball to his team mate, Daan Melchiot. Daan Melchiot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.40
Oliver Lindemann comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Costa. The referee calls over Oliver Lindemann and warns him to calm down! Hugo Costa runs off the knock.
65.29
Daniel Lozano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daan Melchiot. Daan Melchiot passes the ball forward but Nikolas Szepan is offside!
66.10
Gerhard Thielemann knocks the ball forward to Joao Monteiro. Joao Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.36
Oliver Lindemann knocks the ball forward to Daan Melchiot. Daan Melchiot knocks in a cross ball towards Nikolas Szepan. Nikolas Szepan powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
71.08
Pascal Nordwald knocks the ball forward to Torsten Widmann. Torsten Widmann makes a probing pass to Joao Monteiro. Joao Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Riemann. Arno Riemann flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.56
Noah Lindemann passes the ball forward to Daan Melchiot. Daan Melchiot knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pascal Nordwald.
75.14
Uwe Scheffler knocks the ball forward to Torsten Widmann. Torsten Widmann chips the ball to his team mate, Arno Riemann. Arno Riemann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.14
Hugo Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arno Riemann. Arno Riemann plays a perfect one-two with Mitchel Schulp and rushes in on goal... Arno Riemann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Armin Gerlach had no chance!! Goal for Borussia Mönchengladbach !
83.21
Gerhard Thielemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Schulp. Mitchel Schulp goes all the way! Mitchel Schulp makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
85.39
Noah Richter hacks Oliver Lindemann from behind! Noah Richter is given a warning by the referee! Oliver Lindemann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.31
Andri Már Skarphédinsson chips the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Thielemann. Gerhard Thielemann threads the ball through to Mitchel Schulp. Mitchel Schulp plays a perfect one-two with Joao Monteiro and rushes in on goal... Mitchel Schulp shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Hugo Costa barges into Oliver Lindemann. The referee calls over Hugo Costa and shows him a yellow card! Oliver Lindemann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Daan Melchiot of FC Köln
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.7%
36.3%
Play Area
28.6%
46.2%
25.3%