Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to Stuttgarter Kickers. A crowd of 9,819 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stuttgarter Kickers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Ouindi.
The pitch is in good condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stuttgarter Kickers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Ouindi.
0.00
0-0Stuttgarter Kickers kick off and get the match underway!
2.30
0-0Kevin Lorenz threads a neat ball through to Markus Hanssen. Markus Hanssen shoots from 20 yards. Martin Paisley gets down and covers it.
4.48
1-0Federico Biancone sees a break and surges forward. Federico Biancone plays a one-two with Oliver Pfeiffer and advances towards the goal... Federico Biancone comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
8.20
Torsten Streich knocks the ball forward to Kevin Völler. Kevin Völler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Christian Bierhoff easily gets down and covers it.
15.16
Matthias Zimmermann flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Völler who brings the ball neatly under control. Kevin Völler shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
16.24
1-0Federico Biancone makes a simple pass to Markus Hanssen. Markus Hanssen knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Schäfer. Kai Schäfer connects with a diving header but it's well over the bar!
20.30
Torsten Streich flicks a high pass forward to Leon Breyer who brings the ball under control. Leon Breyer tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
26.04
1-0Federico Biancone clumsily knocks into Lars Morlock. The referee warns Federico Biancone to calm down! Lars Morlock stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.49
Uwe Welke passes the ball forward to Eusebio Sereni. Eusebio Sereni picks a pass forward to Kai Schäfer. Kai Schäfer shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.05
Eusebio Sereni flicks a high pass forward. Markus Hanssen controls it well on his chest. Markus Hanssen shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
32.04
Eusebio Sereni knocks the ball forward to Markus Hanssen. Markus Hanssen tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
34.29
Eusebio Sereni threads the ball through to Oliver Pfeiffer. Oliver Pfeiffer plays a scrappy one-two with Markus Hanssen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Oliver Pfeiffer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.45
Uwe Welke makes a simple pass to Eusebio Sereni. Eusebio Sereni changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eusebio Sereni plays a scrappy one-two with Markus Hanssen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Eusebio Sereni tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Martin Paisley has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Eintracht Frankfurt appear unchanged since the first half. Stuttgarter Kickers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stuttgarter Kickers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Eintracht Frankfurt start the second half!
54.42
3-0Craig Keegan barges into Eusebio Sereni. Craig Keegan is shown the yellow card! Eusebio Sereni carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.58
3-0Eintracht Frankfurt have made 2 substitutions with Hauke Engels replacing Oliver Pfeiffer and Nicolas Borchard replacing Adrian King .
79.28
Eusebio Sereni makes a probing pass to Markus Hanssen. Markus Hanssen shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.24
Linus Koschmieder flicks a high ball forward to Torsten Streich who takes it down. Torsten Streich threads a neat ball through to Leon Breyer. Leon Breyer plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Völler and advances towards the goal... Leon Breyer rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
85.43
Eusebio Sereni kicks a strong pass forward to Kai Schäfer. Kai Schäfer whips in a cross ball towards Markus Hanssen. Markus Hanssen connects with a diving header but it slams into the crowd!
87.42
3-0Marcel Jahn flicks a high pass forward. Federico Biancone controls it well on his chest. Federico Biancone makes a probing pass to Kai Schäfer. Kai Schäfer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthias Stiepermann.
89.15
Noah Polheim threads a neat ball through to Matthias Zimmermann. Matthias Zimmermann brings the ball forward. Matthias Zimmermann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.8%
38.2%
Play Area
22.1%
45.6%
32.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eusebio Sereni of Eintracht Frankfurt |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Christian Bierhoff (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Massimiliano Pagliuca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Uwe Welke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adrian King (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcel Jahn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eusebio Sereni (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Kevin Lorenz (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Federico Biancone (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Kai Schäfer (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Oliver Pfeiffer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Markus Hanssen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Hauke Engels (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Samir Breitner (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Borchard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Martin Paisley (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Linus Koschmieder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kai Ahrens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Noah Polheim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matthias Stiepermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lars Morlock (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Torsten Streich (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matthias Zimmermann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Craig Keegan (MID) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Kevin Völler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Leon Breyer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Ziege (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Saul Calaiò (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel Castro (ATT) | 0 | |