Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to SV Werder Bremen. A crowd of 19,912 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Eintracht Frankfurt and SV Werder Bremen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Cziommer.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Eintracht Frankfurt and SV Werder Bremen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Cziommer.
0.00
0-0Eintracht Frankfurt get the match underway!
3.20
0-0Adrian King controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malte Schneider. Malte Schneider hits a low pass to Oliver Pfeiffer. Oliver Pfeiffer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Martínez who gathers it comfortably.
9.26
0-0Oleg Bastin flicks a high ball forward to Nico Lange who takes it down. Nico Lange controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Christian Bierhoff reads it well. Good save!
12.27
0-0Samir Breitner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eusebio Sereni. Eusebio Sereni sees Marcel Arendt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcel Arendt tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
15.26
0-0Adrian King comes in with a late challenge on Philipp Berg. Adrian King is shown the yellow card! Philipp Berg runs off the knock.
18.06
Hoalid Sahnoun threads the ball through to Oleg Bastin. Oleg Bastin chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Lange. Nico Lange shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.03
Julian Scheffler flicks a high pass forward. Wladimiro Banchelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wladimiro Banchelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Müller. Nicolas Müller gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it slams into the crowd!
22.18
Samir Breitner receives the ball from a throw-in from Marcel Jahn. Samir Breitner sees Eusebio Sereni in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eusebio Sereni knocks the ball to his team mate, Kai Schäfer. Kai Schäfer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
26.30
Federico Biancone surges forward with the ball. Federico Biancone tries a spectacular long range effort. Francisco Martínez gets down and covers it.
32.40
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Oleg Bastin plays the ball forward to Nicolas Müller. Nicolas Müller lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Lange. With a superhuman jump, Nico Lange connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.12
Paolo Pagani flicks a high pass forward. Wladimiro Banchelli collects the pass. Wladimiro Banchelli threads a neat ball through to Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg tries a spectacular long range effort. Christian Bierhoff easily gets down and covers it.
40.11
Without breaking stride, Adrian King plays the ball forward to Malte Schneider. Malte Schneider decides to run forward with the ball. Malte Schneider shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
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. SV Werder Bremen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and SV Werder Bremen get the second half underway!
47.28
Paolo Pagani flicks a high pass forward to Wladimiro Banchelli who brings the ball under control. Wladimiro Banchelli makes an attacking run forward. Wladimiro Banchelli makes a simple pass, allowing Nico Lange to run into the box. Nico Lange strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
53.39
Isaiah Howey laces a weighted ball forward to Nicolas Müller. Nicolas Müller knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Bierhoff who gathers it comfortably.
57.03
0-1Samir Breitner clumsily knocks into Nicolas Müller. The referee calls over Samir Breitner and warns him to calm down! Nicolas Müller hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.14
Oleg Bastin knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Lange. Nico Lange shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Christian Bierhoff!
69.25
Julian Scheffler flicks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Bastin. Oleg Bastin chips the ball to his team mate, Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Christian Bierhoff.
70.15
0-1It's a corner kick. Isaiah Howey loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Adrian King reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
71.42
Julian Scheffler catches Kai Schäfer on the ankles. Julian Scheffler is shown the yellow card! Kai Schäfer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.32
Eusebio Sereni surges forward with the ball. Eusebio Sereni lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Arendt. Marcel Arendt finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.16
Federico Biancone barges into Wladimiro Banchelli. Federico Biancone is warned by the referee! Wladimiro Banchelli runs off the knock.
77.47
Adrian King chips the ball to his team mate, Eusebio Sereni. Eusebio Sereni sees a break and surges forward. Eusebio Sereni knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Martínez who gathers it comfortably.
78.53
Adrian King decides to run forward with the ball. Adrian King flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Arendt collects the pass. Marcel Arendt advances inside the box! Marcel Arendt rockets a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.28
0-1Eusebio Sereni comes in with a late challenge on Isaiah Howey. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Isaiah Howey carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.22
Adrian King threads a neat ball through to Malte Schneider. Malte Schneider makes a beautiful solo run. Malte Schneider tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Eusebio Sereni flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Arendt controls it well on his chest. Marcel Arendt shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
27.7%
43.6%
28.7%
Scorers
| Nico Lange 32 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nico Lange of SV Werder Bremen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Christian Bierhoff (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Uwe Welke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adrian King (DEF) |  | 8 |
| 4. | Marcel Jahn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Samir Breitner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eusebio Sereni (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Federico Biancone (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Malte Schneider (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Kai Schäfer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marcel Arendt (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Oliver Pfeiffer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Hauke Engels (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Borchard (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alex Niven (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Francisco Martínez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Marcello Falcone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paolo Pagani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Scheffler (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Hoalid Sahnoun (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Oleg Bastin (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Wladimiro Banchelli (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Isaiah Howey (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nicolas Müller (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Nico Lange (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Philipp Berg (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pablo Alonso (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sebastian Turek (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arthur Bould (GK) | 0 | |