Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to Rot-Weiss Ahlen. A crowd of 18,710 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rot-Weiss Ahlen appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Babbel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rot-Weiss Ahlen appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Babbel.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rot-Weiss Ahlen get the match underway!
4.47
0-0Nenad Ursule flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Ribeiro. Cristiano Ribeiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tobias Bartsch. Tobias Bartsch lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Ritzinger. Rainer Ritzinger connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
8.40
0-0Marcel Arendt clumsily knocks into Craig Sullivan. The referee calls over Marcel Arendt and shows him a yellow card! Craig Sullivan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.16
Scott McStay sees a break and surges forward. Scott McStay shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
14.38
Scott McStay threads a neat ball through to Rainer Ritzinger. Rainer Ritzinger controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.56
0-0Under pressure, Craig Sullivan clears the ball far upfield. Tobias Bartsch controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
27.19
0-0Eusebio Sereni knocks the ball forward to Kai Schäfer. Kai Schäfer passes the ball forward but Oliver Pfeiffer is offside!
39.24
Malte Schneider flicks a high pass forward to Oliver Pfeiffer who brings the ball under control. Oliver Pfeiffer shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.52
Cristiano Ribeiro knocks the ball forward to Martin Westwood. Martin Westwood shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Christian Bierhoff effortlessly smothers it!
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. Rot-Weiss Ahlen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Eintracht Frankfurt get the second half underway!
49.13
0-0Craig Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Scott McStay collects the pass. Scott McStay passes the ball forward to Tobias Bartsch. Tobias Bartsch knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Bierhoff who gathers it comfortably.
51.20
Eusebio Sereni threads a neat ball through to Oliver Pfeiffer. Oliver Pfeiffer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Sullivan.
53.14
Tommy Royce knocks the ball to his team mate, Armin Meidt. Armin Meidt flicks a high pass forward to Rainer Ritzinger who brings the ball under control. Rainer Ritzinger makes a simple pass, allowing Martin Westwood to run into the box. Martin Westwood tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.28
0-0Rot-Weiss Ahlen have made a substitution with Paolo Zini replacing Scott McStay .
67.48
Malte Schneider sees Kai Schäfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kai Schäfer shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Fabio Sartor!
71.43
Paolo Zini knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Westwood. Martin Westwood tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
72.12
Rainer Ritzinger comes in with a late challenge on Samir Breitner. The referee calls over Rainer Ritzinger and shows him a yellow card! Samir Breitner runs off the knock.
77.46
Paolo Zini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rainer Ritzinger. Rainer Ritzinger plays a scrappy one-two with Tobias Bartsch and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Rainer Ritzinger provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
78.42
Samir Breitner darts forward. Samir Breitner plays the ball forward to Marcel Arendt. Marcel Arendt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Sullivan.
83.05
Armin Meidt flicks a high pass forward. Martin Westwood collects the pass. Martin Westwood shoots from 20 yards but somehow Christian Bierhoff manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
26.5%
42.6%
30.9%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Christian Bierhoff of Eintracht Frankfurt |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Christian Bierhoff (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Uwe Welke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adrian King (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marcel Jahn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Samir Breitner (DEF) | 9 | |
| 6. | Eusebio Sereni (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Federico Biancone (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Malte Schneider (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Kai Schäfer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Marcel Arendt (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Oliver Pfeiffer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Hauke Engels (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Borchard (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alex Niven (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Fabio Sartor (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nenad Ursule (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Sullivan (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Kevin Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tommy Royce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott McStay (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Armin Meidt (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Cristiano Ribeiro (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Tobias Bartsch (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rainer Ritzinger (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Martin Westwood (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Nico Herzog (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Christian Winkler (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paolo Zini (MID) | 6 | |