Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadion im Borussia-Park where Borussia Mönchengladbach play host to Eintracht Braunschweig . A crowd of 18,628 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Eintracht Braunschweig appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Ouindi.


0.00
Eintracht Braunschweig start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.11
Seeing a gap ahead, Roy Van Haaren plays the ball forward to Oliver Kistner. Oliver Kistner shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
3.45
Juan Kiko sees Roy Van Haaren in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roy Van Haaren knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Hässler. Oliver Hässler lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Kistner. Oliver Kistner connects with a diving header. Leon Prantl clears it off the line with his head!
6.18
Andres Marquez flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Hässler who takes it down. Oliver Hässler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marc Arnold.
9.34
Juan Kiko kicks a strong pass forward to Andres Marquez. Andres Marquez sees a break and surges forward. Andres Marquez whips in a cross ball towards Simon Raff. Simon Raff makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Alfred Toursel.
10.45
It's a corner kick. Andres Marquez loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Hannes Linke reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
12.48
Marc Arnold pushes mid-way up the pitch. Marc Arnold sees Simon Seeler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Seeler shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
18.31
Eugenio Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward to Simon Seeler who brings the ball under control. Simon Seeler knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Ritzinger. Juan Kiko comes in with a late challenge on Steffen Ritzinger. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
20.47
Hannes Linke flicks a high pass forward. Simon Seeler controls it well on his chest. Simon Seeler finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
21.45
Billy Mills controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Raff. Simon Raff knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Quaresma.
24.36
Leon Prantl flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Linke controls it well on his chest. Hannes Linke flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Ritzinger holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steffen Ritzinger shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Jimmy Sartor. Excellent save.
26.34
Eugenio Rodriguez flicks a high ball forward to Cedric Wilnis who takes it down. Cedric Wilnis lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Seeler. Simon Seeler makes a looping header on goal but it is miles over!
27.13
Eugenio Rodriguez surges forward with the ball. Eugenio Rodriguez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Eintracht Braunschweig are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
32.39
Roy Van Haaren advances with the ball. Roy Van Haaren knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Nascimento.
34.10
Maurice Keller sees Roy Van Haaren in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roy Van Haaren controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Hässler. Oliver Hässler lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Kistner. Oliver Kistner directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
39.17
Chris Lampard flicks a high pass forward. Simon Raff controls it well on his chest. Simon Raff finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Alfred Toursel. Excellent save.
42.24
With great vision, Nikolas Babbel plays the ball forward to Andres Marquez. Andres Marquez kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Hässler. Oliver Hässler edges inside the box! Oliver Hässler strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
44.04
Billy Mills flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Hässler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oliver Hässler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Maurice Keller comes in with a late challenge on Simon Seeler. The referee warns Maurice Keller to calm down! Simon Seeler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Borussia Mönchengladbach appear unchanged since the first half. Eintracht Braunschweig also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off the second half!
55.12
Andres Marquez brings the ball forward. Andres Marquez whips in a cross ball towards Simon Raff. Simon Raff outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
57.55
Hannes Linke knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Seeler. Simon Seeler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Kiko.
59.38
Billy Mills flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Raff. Simon Raff knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alfred Toursel who gathers it comfortably.
60.25
Roy Van Haaren makes a beautiful solo run. Roy Van Haaren knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Nascimento.
66.07
Eugenio Rodriguez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Eugenio Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Seeler. Simon Seeler flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
69.26
Andres Marquez hits a low pass to Oliver Kistner. Oliver Kistner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.04
Roy Van Haaren makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Kistner. Oliver Kistner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.53
Hannes Linke flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Ritzinger collects the pass. Steffen Ritzinger tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
78.51
Eduardo Nascimento receives the ball from a throw-in from Marc Arnold. Eduardo Nascimento flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Rodriguez who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Rodriguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Ritzinger. Steffen Ritzinger makes a pass forward but Simon Seeler makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
79.24
Marc Arnold makes a probing pass to Marcel Kaiser. Marcel Kaiser flicks a high pass forward. Cedric Wilnis controls it well on his chest. Cedric Wilnis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nikolas Babbel.
81.48
Eugenio Rodriguez barges into Andres Marquez. Eugenio Rodriguez is given a warning by the referee! Andres Marquez stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.10
Oliver Hässler clumsily knocks into Marc Arnold. Oliver Hässler is shown the yellow card! Marc Arnold stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.31
Eduardo Nascimento makes a probing pass to Hannes Linke. Hannes Linke sees Simon Seeler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Seeler lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Ritzinger. Steffen Ritzinger makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
Hannes Linke makes an attacking run forward. Hannes Linke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.8%
40.2%
Play Area
29.9%
46%
24.1%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simon Seeler of Eintracht Braunschweig

Match Ratings
1.Jimmy Sartor (GK)
7
2.Nikolas Babbel (DEF)
6
3.Juan Kiko (DEF)
7
4.Maurice Keller (DEF)
6
5.Billy Mills (MID)
6
6.Andres Marquez (MID)
8
7.Roy Van Haaren (MID)
8
8.Chris Lampard (MID)
6
9.Simon Raff (ATT)
6
10.Oliver Kistner (ATT)
6
11.Oliver Hässler (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Marc Eder (GK)
0
13.Seb Uras (MID)
0
14.Armin Janes (DEF)
0

1.Alfred Toursel (GK)
8
2.Samuel Quaresma (DEF)
6
3.Eduardo Nascimento (DEF)
6
4.Marc Arnold (DEF)
7
5.Leon Prantl (DEF)
6
6.Hannes Linke (MID)
8
7.Marcel Kaiser (MID)
6
8.Eugenio Rodriguez (MID)
9
9.Steffen Ritzinger (ATT)
6
10.Simon Seeler (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Cedric Wilnis (ATT)
6
 
12.Simon Netzer (DEF)
0
13.Nico Arendt (ATT)
0
14.Alberto Dominguez (DEF)
0