Match Report


Eintracht FrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt     Karlsruher SC Karlsruher SC
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Julian WallnerJ. Wallner67
G
1
G
57Alexander LorenzA. Lorenz
Dianboto BogaczykD. Bogaczyk71
D
captain2
D
68Malte WeigelM. Weigel
Pablo CarcedoP. Carcedo63
D
3
D
62Bakary BabbelB. Babbel
Sebastian WielandS. Wieland62
D
4
D
57Tobias BusseT. Busse
Bakary BirnbaumB. Birnbaum63
M
5
D
54Jose LopesJ. Lopes
Steffen LindnerS. Lindner62
M
6
M
59Duncan RitchieD. Ritchie
Hannes BeckH. Beck61
M
7
M
57Simon HollmerS. Hollmer
Nils ArnoldN. Arnold61
M
8captain
M
55Christian SchumacherC. Schumacher
Gaspar VarelaG. Varela60
A
9
M
55Kai GelbK. Gelb
Nwankwo MarrN. Marr57
A
10
A
77Billy ElliottB. Elliott
Julian PrantlJ. Prantl50
A
11
A
67Hannes SeifertH. Seifert
 
Andre VieiraA. Vieira60
G
12
A
62Thomas BouissetT. Bouisset
Stefan BirnbaumS. Birnbaum58
M
13
A
58Marcel DörnerM. Dörner
Matthias DörnerM. Dörner56
D
14
G
56Cyrille BoriosC. Borios

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Commerzbank Arena where Eintracht Frankfurt play host to Karlsruher SC . A crowd of 8,696 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Eintracht Frankfurt are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Eberle.


0.00
The whistle blows and Eintracht Frankfurt kick off!
2.15
Christian Schumacher comes in with a late challenge on Steffen Lindner. The referee calls over Christian Schumacher and shows him a yellow card! Steffen Lindner gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
3.58
Dianboto Bogaczyk makes a strong solo run forward. Dianboto Bogaczyk knocks the ball forward to Nwankwo Marr. Nwankwo Marr edges inside the box! Jose Lopes barges into Nwankwo Marr. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
3.58
The referee points to the spot..
5.53
Nwankwo Marr takes a cautious run up. The ball clips the right post and goes in. Goal!
6.29
Simon Hollmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.58
Nwankwo Marr clumsily knocks into Tobias Busse. Nwankwo Marr is warned by the referee! Tobias Busse hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.03
Hannes Beck flicks a high pass forward to Nwankwo Marr who brings the ball under control. Nwankwo Marr makes a great pass forward. Julian Prantl runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
15.39
Duncan Ritchie knocks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.27
Simon Hollmer flicks a high pass forward to Hannes Seifert who brings the ball under control. Hannes Seifert knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Julian Wallner.
23.54
Christian Schumacher takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Kai Gelb looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
24.48
With some swift thinking, Sebastian Wieland plays the ball forward to Steffen Lindner. Steffen Lindner threads a neat ball through to Gaspar Varela. Gaspar Varela shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gaspar Varela!
30.31
Christian Schumacher plays the ball forward to Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dianboto Bogaczyk.
33.23
Steffen Lindner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Varela. Gaspar Varela shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
34.47
Simon Hollmer flicks a high pass forward to Billy Elliott who brings the ball under control. Billy Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.22
Hannes Beck deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Varela. Gaspar Varela finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Alexander Lorenz had no chance!! Goal for Eintracht Frankfurt!
45.00
Simon Hollmer threads a neat ball through to Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastian Wieland.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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
The whistle blows and Karlsruher SC get the second half underway!
47.44
Hannes Beck sees Nwankwo Marr in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nwankwo Marr finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
48.48
Malte Weigel breaks forward. Malte Weigel makes a probing pass to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
49.32
Steffen Lindner comes in with a late challenge on Kai Gelb. The referee calls over Steffen Lindner and warns him to calm down! Kai Gelb runs off the knock.
55.35
Pablo Carcedo makes a beautiful solo run. Pablo Carcedo decides to run forward with the ball. Pablo Carcedo shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.05
Duncan Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dianboto Bogaczyk.
60.52
Eintracht Frankfurt have made 2 substitutions with Stefan Birnbaum replacing Pablo Carcedo and Matthias Dörner replacing Hannes Beck .
61.58
Tobias Busse flicks a high pass forward. Christian Schumacher controls it well on his chest. Christian Schumacher passes the ball forward to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.24
Sebastian Wieland sees Nils Arnold in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nils Arnold flicks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Marr. Nwankwo Marr plays a quick one-two with Julian Prantl and rushes in on goal... Nwankwo Marr tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.15
Matthias Dörner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaspar Varela. Gaspar Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Lorenz who gathers it comfortably.
73.38
Christian Schumacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Julian Wallner.
77.19
Eintracht Frankfurt have made a substitution with Andre Vieira replacing Nwankwo Marr .
84.34
Christian Schumacher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Eintracht Frankfurt

Karlsruher SC
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.9%
54.1%
Play Area
27%
48.6%
24.3%

Scorers
Nwankwo Marr 6 (p), 67
Gaspar Varela 24, 38
Hannes Seifert 62

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gaspar Varela of Eintracht Frankfurt

Match Ratings
1.Julian Wallner (GK)
6
2.Dianboto Bogaczyk (DEF)
6
3.Pablo Carcedo (DEF)
7
4.Sebastian Wieland (DEF)
6
5.Bakary Birnbaum (MID)
6
6.Steffen Lindner (MID)
6
7.Hannes Beck (MID)
7
8.Nils Arnold (MID)
6
9.Gaspar Varela (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Nwankwo Marr (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Julian Prantl (ATT)
6
 
12.Andre Vieira (GK)
6
13.Stefan Birnbaum (MID)
6
14.Matthias Dörner (DEF)
6

1.Alexander Lorenz (GK)
6
2.Malte Weigel (DEF)
6
3.Bakary Babbel (DEF)
6
4.Tobias Busse (DEF)
6
5.Jose Lopes (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Ritchie (MID)
6
7.Simon Hollmer (MID)
6
8.Christian Schumacher (MID)yellow card
6
9.Kai Gelb (MID)
6
10.Billy Elliott (ATT)
7
11.Hannes Seifert (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Thomas Bouisset (ATT)
0
13.Marcel Dörner (ATT)
0
14.Cyrille Borios (GK)
0