Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadion im Borussia-Park where Borussia Mönchengladbach play host to DSC Arminia Bielefeld. A crowd of 19,452 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off the first half!
2.26
Oliver Will makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Jentsch. Stefan Jentsch advances with the ball. Stefan Jentsch knocks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Richter. Rainer Richter takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Gregoor Houwing manages to gather it comfortably.
6.29
Florian Masur makes a simple pass to Alexandre Tavares. Alexandre Tavares threads the ball through to Kai Ahrens. Kai Ahrens tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
8.11
Alexandre Tavares comes in with a late challenge on Torsten Jaschke. The referee calls over Alexandre Tavares and warns him to calm down! Torsten Jaschke runs off the knock.
9.36
Florian Masur chips the ball to his team mate, Kai Ahrens. Kai Ahrens kicks a strong pass forward to Rainer Richter. Rainer Richter takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Gregoor Houwing had no chance!! Goal for Borussia Mönchengladbach !
15.40
Oliver Will controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florian Masur. Florian Masur knocks the ball forward to Kai Ahrens. Kai Ahrens shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
20.19
Harry Keane controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Xavier Grégorini. Xavier Grégorini goes all the way! Xavier Grégorini rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Lars Schnellinger had no chance!! Goal for DSC Arminia Bielefeld!
26.22
Harry Keane knocks the ball forward to Hauke Bischoff. Hauke Bischoff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.25
Oscar Mora chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Jentsch. Stefan Jentsch threads the ball through to Kai Ahrens. Kai Ahrens knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Richter. Rainer Richter is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.48
Jakob Dörner clumsily knocks into Stefan Jentsch. Jakob Dörner is shown the yellow card! Stefan Jentsch stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.23
Billy Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Jentsch. Stefan Jentsch brings the ball forward. Stefan Jentsch knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Tavares. Alexandre Tavares shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
38.54
Harry Keane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Beck. Simon Beck knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.05
Claudio Ruotolo makes a probing pass to Hauke Bischoff. Hauke Bischoff knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Matteo.
42.37
Torsten Jaschke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Ruotolo. Claudio Ruotolo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Beck. Simon Beck knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.46
Florian Masur makes a simple pass to Alexandre Tavares. Alexandre Tavares goes all the way! Alexandre Tavares tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Gregoor Houwing!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
DSC Arminia Bielefeld kick off the second half!
47.36
Jakob Dörner clumsily knocks into Stefan Jentsch. The referee calls over Jakob Dörner and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Stefan Jentsch hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.09
Oliver Will passes the ball forward to Stefan Jentsch. Stefan Jentsch flicks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Richter. Rainer Richter knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Tavares. Alexandre Tavares takes a shot at goal. Gregoor Houwing is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.39
DSC Arminia Bielefeld are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Borussia Mönchengladbach 's defence.
54.17
Oliver Will chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Jentsch. Stefan Jentsch makes a simple pass to Alexandre Tavares. Alexandre Tavares controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Gregoor Houwing.
57.58
Oscar Mora makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Florian Masur. Florian Masur makes a simple pass to Alexandre Tavares. Alexandre Tavares goes all the way! Alexandre Tavares takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.31
Simon Beck comes in with a late challenge on Oliver Will. The referee calls over Simon Beck and warns him to calm down! Oliver Will hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.58
Stefan Jentsch knocks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Richter. Rainer Richter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.58
Rainer Richter clumsily knocks into Alberto Murray. Rainer Richter is given a warning by the referee! Alberto Murray runs off the knock.
66.18
Paulo Varela makes a simple pass to Alexandre Tavares. Alexandre Tavares makes a probing pass to Kai Ahrens but he's offside!
67.02
Stefan Jentsch knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Tavares. Alexandre Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Schumacher.
69.45
Billy Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florian Masur. Florian Masur threads the ball through to Kai Ahrens. Kai Ahrens knocks the ball forward to Rainer Richter but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
71.26
Florian Masur kicks a strong pass forward to Kai Ahrens. Kai Ahrens shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
72.12
Alexander Völler sees space and advances. Alexander Völler shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
73.33
Florian Masur catches Hauke Bischoff on the ankles. Florian Masur is shown the yellow card! Hauke Bischoff runs off the knock.
75.56
Florian Masur makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Tavares. Alexandre Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gregoor Houwing who gathers it comfortably.
77.40
Harry Keane knocks the ball forward to Simon Beck. Simon Beck shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
79.05
Oliver Will makes a simple pass to Stefan Jentsch. Stefan Jentsch threads the ball through to Alexandre Tavares. Alexandre Tavares goes all the way! Alexandre Tavares rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Gregoor Houwing has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.22
Florian Masur knocks the ball forward to Rainer Richter. Rainer Richter knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Tavares. Alexandre Tavares directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gregoor Houwing manages to gather it comfortably.
87.43
Alexander Völler passes the ball forward to Kai Ahrens. Kai Ahrens shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Gregoor Houwing!
90.00
Paulo Varela makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rainer Richter. Rainer Richter plays a perfect one-two with Alexandre Tavares and rushes in on goal... Rainer Richter takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Gregoor Houwing.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Alexandre Tavares of Borussia Mönchengladbach
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
10
1
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
74.4%
25.6%
Play Area
22.2%
45.6%
32.2%