Match Report


Borussia Mönchengladbach Borussia Mönchengladbach      FC NürnbergFC Nürnberg
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Markus JanesM. Janes55
G
1
G
64Paul JessP. Jess
Giulio CorradoG. Corrado70
D
2
D
64Jan DiakiteJ. Diakite
Florian HallerF. Haller65
D
3captain
D
63Colin HendryC. Hendry
Nils BeckN. Beck64
D
4
D
62Marc PolheimM. Polheim
Torsten SeelerT. Seeler60
D
5
D
61Marc SalakoM. Salako
Gian Luca BredaG. Breda75
M
6
M
66Paul WesselmannP. Wesselmann
Sven OverathS. Overath70
M
captain7
M
64Egbert DitewigE. Ditewig
Markus MaierM. Maier67
M
8
M
63Juan CastroJ. Castro
Kevin BöhmK. Böhm64
M
9
A
66Anton JanesA. Janes
Benoit ServideiB. Servidei70
A
10
A
63Jose Javier AlonsoJ. Alonso
Jan SchnoorJ. Schnoor67
A
11
A
60Enrique GarciaE. Garcia
 
Paul BirnbaumP. Birnbaum60
A
12
M
59Oleg MercerO. Mercer
Nikolas RothN. Roth59
A
13
D
57Martin BierhoffM. Bierhoff
Albrecht WielandA. Wieland57
A
14
A
56Giampiero BerrettaG. Berretta

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadion im Borussia-Park where Borussia Mönchengladbach play host to FC Nürnberg. A crowd of 9,860 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Markus Rösler.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Nürnberg get the match underway!
2.58
Juan Castro comes in with a late challenge on Gian Luca Breda. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gian Luca Breda hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.48
Paul Wesselmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Alonso. Jose Javier Alonso runs straight at the defence! Jose Javier Alonso looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.43
Marc Polheim flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Wesselmann. Paul Wesselmann threads a neat ball through to Anton Janes. Anton Janes skips past Florian Haller! Florian Haller clumsily knocks into Anton Janes. Anton Janes appeals for a penalty! Given!!
22.43
The referee points to the spot..
23.47
Jose Javier Alonso takes a stuttering run up. The ball slams so fast inside the left post that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
24.03
Paul Wesselmann comes in with a late challenge on Torsten Seeler. Paul Wesselmann is shown the yellow card! Torsten Seeler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.57
Nils Beck takes a quick throw-in. Florian Haller makes a simple pass to Markus Maier. Markus Maier makes a probing pass to Jan Schnoor. Jan Schnoor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Juan Castro plays the ball forward to Enrique Garcia. Enrique Garcia whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Alonso. Jose Javier Alonso connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
32.21
Gian Luca Breda changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gian Luca Breda makes a simple pass, allowing Benoit Servidei to run into the box. Some good footwork from Benoit Servidei provides some space. He shoots at goal but Paul Jess reads it well. Great save!
33.07
Paul Wesselmann comes in with a late challenge on Markus Maier. Paul Wesselmann is warned by the referee! Markus Maier grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.32
Jan Diakite threads a neat ball through to Egbert Ditewig. Egbert Ditewig flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Alonso. Jose Javier Alonso shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
42.13
Markus Maier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Schnoor. Jan Schnoor finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
44.24
Sven Overath controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Schnoor. Jan Schnoor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Florian Haller flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Böhm collects the pass. Kevin Böhm threads a neat ball through to Jan Schnoor. Jan Schnoor finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Borussia Mönchengladbach appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nürnberg also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off and get the second half underway!
54.14
Markus Maier threads a neat ball through to Benoit Servidei. Benoit Servidei shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Paul Jess manages to gather it.
59.25
Juan Castro barges into Sven Overath. The referee warns Juan Castro to calm down! Sven Overath grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.15
Colin Hendry makes a probing pass to Juan Castro. Juan Castro runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Juan Castro deftly passes the ball to Jose Javier Alonso, releasing him through on goal. Jose Javier Alonso comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
71.14
Nils Beck threads a neat ball through to Markus Maier. Markus Maier flicks a high pass forward. Benoit Servidei holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Benoit Servidei knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jan Diakite.
72.54
Gian Luca Breda runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gian Luca Breda knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Jess who gathers it comfortably.
73.58
Markus Maier sees a break and surges forward. Markus Maier plays a scrappy one-two with Benoit Servidei and advances towards the goal... Markus Maier cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
75.14
Juan Castro takes the throw-in. Egbert Ditewig changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Egbert Ditewig tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.51
Juan Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anton Janes. Anton Janes shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
89.31
Markus Maier takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Sven Overath. Sven Overath flicks a high pass forward to Jan Schnoor who brings the ball under control. Jan Schnoor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jan Diakite.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Borussia Mönchengladbach

FC Nürnberg
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.7%
40.3%
Play Area
25.4%
47.8%
26.9%

Scorers
Jose Javier Alonso 23 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Markus Maier of Borussia Mönchengladbach

Match Ratings
1.Markus Janes (GK)
8
2.Giulio Corrado (DEF)
6
3.Florian Haller (DEF)
7
4.Nils Beck (DEF)
6
5.Torsten Seeler (DEF)
6
6.Gian Luca Breda (MID)
8
7.Sven Overath (MID)
6
8.Markus Maier (MID)
9
9.Kevin Böhm (MID)
6
10.Benoit Servidei (ATT)
7
11.Jan Schnoor (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Birnbaum (ATT)
0
13.Nikolas Roth (ATT)
0
14.Albrecht Wieland (ATT)
0

1.Paul Jess (GK)
8
2.Jan Diakite (DEF)
6
3.Colin Hendry (DEF)
6
4.Marc Polheim (DEF)
6
5.Marc Salako (DEF)
6
6.Paul Wesselmann (MID)yellow card
5
7.Egbert Ditewig (MID)
7
8.Juan Castro (MID)yellow card
6
9.Anton Janes (ATT)
6
10.Jose Javier Alonso (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Enrique Garcia (ATT)
6
 
12.Oleg Mercer (MID)
0
13.Martin Bierhoff (DEF)
0
14.Giampiero Berretta (ATT)
0