Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to Karlsruher SC . A crowd of 17,647 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Cziommer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Cziommer.
0.00
0-0Eintracht Frankfurt kick off and get the first half underway!
3.05
1-0Federico Biancone advances with the ball. Federico Biancone knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Pfeiffer. Oliver Pfeiffer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.35
1-0Malte Schneider hacks Noah Helmer from behind! Malte Schneider is warned by the referee! Noah Helmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.27
Uwe Welke hits a low pass to Malte Schneider. Malte Schneider flicks a high pass forward to Marcel Arendt who brings the ball under control. Marcel Arendt plays a one-two with Oliver Pfeiffer and advances towards the goal... Marcel Arendt strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.05
2-0Uwe Welke hacks Marcel Bartsch from behind! Uwe Welke is shown the yellow card! Marcel Bartsch hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.08
2-0Rafael Reis makes a simple pass to Noah Helmer. Noah Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Bartsch holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcel Bartsch makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Arnauld Vignaroli. Arnauld Vignaroli side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.55
2-0Stefan Döring controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jordi Van Kouwen. Jordi Van Kouwen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samir Breitner.
22.12
2-0Malte Schneider flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Pfeiffer controls it well on his chest. Oliver Pfeiffer shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
28.33
Rafael Reis hits a low pass to Stefan Döring. Stefan Döring laces a through ball forward to Marcel Bartsch. Marcel Bartsch runs straight at the defence! Marcel Bartsch makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
34.44
Alistair Laycock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Döring. Stefan Döring flicks the ball to his team mate, Jordi Van Kouwen. Jordi Van Kouwen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adrian King.
45.00
Stefan Döring sees space and advances. Stefan Döring threads the ball through into the box. Arnauld Vignaroli tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Eintracht Frankfurt appear unchanged since the first half. Karlsruher SC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Karlsruher SC kick off!
47.09
Kai Hollmer flicks a high pass forward. Noah Helmer collects the pass. Noah Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Jordi Van Kouwen collects the pass. Jordi Van Kouwen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.24
Stefan Döring kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Bartsch. Marcel Bartsch knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Uwe Welke.
49.55
Marcel Jahn comes in with a late challenge on Jordi Van Kouwen. Marcel Jahn is given a warning by the referee! Jordi Van Kouwen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.48
Uwe Welke kicks a strong pass forward to Malte Schneider. With some swift thinking, Malte Schneider plays the ball forward to Kai Schäfer. Kai Schäfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Pfeiffer. Oliver Pfeiffer strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
55.09
Jakob Kneissl passes the ball forward to Marcel Bartsch. Marcel Bartsch shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
63.30
Oliver Pfeiffer barges into Kai Hollmer. Oliver Pfeiffer is warned by the referee! Kai Hollmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.47
Stefan Döring sees Jordi Van Kouwen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jordi Van Kouwen shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
66.49
Noah Helmer clumsily knocks into Samir Breitner. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Samir Breitner runs off the knock.
72.33
Marcel Jahn comes in with a late challenge on Arnauld Vignaroli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arnauld Vignaroli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.02
Rafael Reis threads a neat ball through to Noah Helmer. Noah Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Arnauld Vignaroli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arnauld Vignaroli whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Bartsch. Marcel Bartsch directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Christian Bierhoff manages to keep it out.
77.42
2-0Eintracht Frankfurt have made 2 substitutions with Hauke Engels replacing Marcel Arendt and Alex Niven replacing Marcel Jahn .
78.45
Uwe Welke flicks a high pass forward. Malte Schneider controls it well on his chest. Malte Schneider flicks a high pass forward. Kai Schäfer controls it well on his chest. Kai Schäfer knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Pfeiffer. Oliver Pfeiffer directs the ball goalwards with his head but Eric Jung is on top of it.
85.28
Federico Biancone kicks a strong pass forward to Kai Schäfer. Kai Schäfer shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Eric Jung!
87.28
Gerhard Hässler kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Bartsch. Marcel Bartsch lofts in a cross ball towards Jordi Van Kouwen. Jordi Van Kouwen knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
90.00
Noah Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Jordi Van Kouwen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jordi Van Kouwen finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Christian Bierhoff as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.2%
57.8%
Play Area
28.9%
47%
24.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Pfeiffer of Eintracht Frankfurt |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Christian Bierhoff (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Uwe Welke (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Adrian King (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marcel Jahn (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Samir Breitner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eusebio Sereni (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Federico Biancone (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Malte Schneider (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kai Schäfer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marcel Arendt (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Oliver Pfeiffer (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Hauke Engels (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Borchard (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alex Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Eric Jung (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kai Hollmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rafael Reis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alistair Laycock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jakob Kneissl (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Noah Helmer (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Stefan Döring (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Gerhard Hässler (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jordi Van Kouwen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marcel Bartsch (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Arnauld Vignaroli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Torsten Herzog (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Remi Grondin (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mamadou Maurel (GK) | 0 | |