Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to Eintracht Frankfurt. A crowd of 9,820 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Eintracht Frankfurt appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Hamann.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Eintracht Frankfurt appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Hamann.
0.00
0-0Eintracht Frankfurt get the match underway!
3.50
0-0Eugenio Bertarelli flicks a high ball forward to Uwe Beckenbauer who takes it down. Uwe Beckenbauer surges forward with the ball. Uwe Beckenbauer shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
4.07
0-0Eugenio Bertarelli flicks a high ball forward to Uwe Beckenbauer who takes it down. Uwe Beckenbauer flicks a high pass forward to Richard Mason who brings the ball under control. Richard Mason finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Julian Wallner manages to gather it.
12.36
1-0Eugenio Bertarelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Uwe Beckenbauer. Uwe Beckenbauer chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Will. Stefan Will sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Stefan Will scores for FC Nürnberg!!
18.26
1-0Steffen Lindner decides to run forward with the ball. Steffen Lindner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Bertarelli.
20.35
1-0Hannes Beck comes in with a late challenge on Matthias Kühn. The referee calls over Hannes Beck and shows him a yellow card! Matthias Kühn carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.47
Bakary Birnbaum threads a neat ball through to Julian Prantl. Julian Prantl threads the ball through into the box. Gaspar Varela strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
32.40
1-0Jason Gallagher flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Bierhoff. Marcel Bierhoff makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Mason but he's offside!
33.26
1-0Alexander Govou catches Gaspar Varela on the ankles. Alexander Govou is shown the yellow card! Gaspar Varela stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.24
Jason Gallagher threads the ball through to Richard Mason. Richard Mason shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Julian Wallner!
39.48
Eugenio Bertarelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Uwe Beckenbauer. Uwe Beckenbauer makes a beautiful solo run. Uwe Beckenbauer knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Mason. Richard Mason flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Richard Mason!
42.24
Uwe Beckenbauer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Bierhoff. Marcel Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Sebastian Wieland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bakary Birnbaum. Without breaking stride, Bakary Birnbaum plays the ball forward to Julian Prantl. Julian Prantl plays a one-two with Nwankwo Marr and advances towards the goal... Julian Prantl makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nürnberg appear unchanged since the first half. Eintracht Frankfurt also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Nürnberg players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Nürnberg kick off!
47.11
Pablo Carcedo hacks Marcel Bierhoff from behind! Pablo Carcedo is shown the yellow card! Marcel Bierhoff hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.14
Nico Koschmieder makes a probing pass to Uwe Beckenbauer. Uwe Beckenbauer passes the ball forward to Richard Mason. Richard Mason controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
54.33
Steffen Lindner decides to run forward with the ball. Steffen Lindner shoots from long range but it flies wide!
55.45
2-0Sebastian Wieland clumsily knocks into Marcel Bierhoff. The referee warns Sebastian Wieland to calm down! Marcel Bierhoff runs off the knock.
57.41
Steffen Lindner sees Gaspar Varela in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gaspar Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Malte Bräutigam who gathers it comfortably.
60.47
2-0FC Nürnberg have made 3 substitutions with Peter Mondragon replacing Alexander Govou, Hugo Gomes replacing Nico Koschmieder and Philipp Schöll replacing Marcel Bierhoff .Eintracht Frankfurt have made 2 substitutions with Andre Vieira replacing Pablo Carcedo and Stefan Birnbaum replacing Steffen Lindner .
63.18
Nwankwo Marr comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Bertarelli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eugenio Bertarelli runs off the knock.
65.11
Stefan Birnbaum passes the ball forward to Gaspar Varela. Gaspar Varela shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
67.35
Matthias Kühn threads the ball through to Philipp Schöll. Philipp Schöll threads the ball through to Richard Mason but he's offside!
72.15
Stefan Birnbaum flicks a high pass forward to Gaspar Varela who brings the ball under control. Gaspar Varela shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
73.08
Uwe Beckenbauer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Uwe Beckenbauer makes a great pass forward. Philipp Schöll runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
75.31
Hannes Beck kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Prantl. Julian Prantl shoots from long range. Malte Bräutigam gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
77.23
Eintracht Frankfurt have made a substitution with Nils Arnold replacing Nwankwo Marr .
78.25
Stefan Birnbaum flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Varela controls it well on his chest. Gaspar Varela tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.31
Uwe Beckenbauer flicks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Schöll. Philipp Schöll passes the ball forward to Richard Mason. Richard Mason rockets a shot on goal but somehow Julian Wallner manages to keep it out.
85.58
Nils Arnold hacks Eugenio Bertarelli from behind! The referee warns Nils Arnold to calm down! Eugenio Bertarelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.14
Hugo Gomes hits a low pass to Jason Gallagher. Jason Gallagher flicks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Schöll. Philipp Schöll shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
33.8%
41.6%
24.7%
Scorers
| Stefan Will 12 Richard Mason 39 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Uwe Beckenbauer of FC Nürnberg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Malte Bräutigam (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Uwe Borchard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alexander Govou (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Eugenio Bertarelli (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Nico Koschmieder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matthias Kühn (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Uwe Beckenbauer (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Jason Gallagher (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Richard Mason (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Marcel Bierhoff (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stefan Will (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Peter Mondragon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Hugo Gomes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Philipp Schöll (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Julian Wallner (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dianboto Bogaczyk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pablo Carcedo (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Sebastian Wieland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Oliver Witte (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bakary Birnbaum (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Steffen Lindner (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Hannes Beck (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Gaspar Varela (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nwankwo Marr (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Julian Prantl (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nils Arnold (MID) | 5 | |
| 13. | Andre Vieira (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stefan Birnbaum (MID) | 6 | |