Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadion im Borussia-Park where Borussia Mönchengladbach play host to VfL Wolfsburg. A crowd of 9,659 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfL Wolfsburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Burley.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfL Wolfsburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Burley.
0.00
0-0Borussia Mönchengladbach get the match underway!
4.23
0-0Richard White catches Martin Garcia on the ankles. The referee calls over Richard White and shows him a yellow card! Martin Garcia gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.48
0-0Eduardo Romero flicks a high pass forward. Colin Higginbotham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Higginbotham threads a neat ball through to Martin Bierhoff. Martin Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.00
0-0Paul Raff chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Winkler. Nicolas Winkler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
15.14
0-0Paul Raff threads a neat ball through to Hugo Ramos. Hugo Ramos makes a simple pass to Nicolas Winkler. Nicolas Winkler shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
18.12
Hugo Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Winkler. Nicolas Winkler shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
21.56
Nils Wieland makes a beautiful solo run. Nils Wieland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard White.
22.31
0-0Garry Henderson hacks Martin Garcia from behind! The referee calls over Garry Henderson and warns him to calm down! Martin Garcia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Hugo Ramos plays the ball forward to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
36.38
Eduardo Romero kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Bierhoff. Martin Bierhoff controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.48
Peter Campbell clumsily knocks into Martin Garcia. The referee brings Peter Campbell to one side and gives him a warning! Martin Garcia is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
42.58
Geoffroy Mercier flicks a high pass forward to Martin Bierhoff who brings the ball under control. Martin Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Garcia. With a superhuman jump, Martin Garcia connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Jacob Duberry gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Borussia Mönchengladbach appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Wolfsburg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and VfL Wolfsburg get the second half underway!
49.15
Hugo Ramos plays the ball forward to Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.51
Richard Mccall catches Martin Garcia on the ankles. Richard Mccall is warned by the referee! Martin Garcia runs off the knock.
53.50
0-0Jan Netzer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes plays a one-two with Jan Netzer and rushes in on goal... Tomas Fernandes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but Nils Heiser is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
55.53
Richard Mccall makes a simple pass to Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.49
Without breaking stride, Eduardo Romero plays the ball forward to Jan Netzer. Jan Netzer shoots from 25 yards. Jacob Duberry gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
60.25
Paul Frieser threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Romero. Eduardo Romero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Bierhoff. Martin Bierhoff controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.12
Paul Frieser takes a quick throw-in, which Geoffroy Mercier takes on the chest. Geoffroy Mercier chips the ball to his team mate, Nils Wieland. Nils Wieland hits a low pass to Martin Garcia. Martin Garcia shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
63.50
Paul Frieser threads the ball through to Colin Higginbotham. Colin Higginbotham passes the ball forward to Torsten Jahn. Torsten Jahn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nils Heiser.
71.46
Hugo Ramos comes in with a late challenge on Geoffroy Mercier. Hugo Ramos is given a warning by the referee! Geoffroy Mercier carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.09
Nils Wieland sees space and advances. Nils Wieland shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Jacob Duberry manages to gather it comfortably.
77.24
0-0Borussia Mönchengladbach have made a substitution with Jonas Breitner replacing Paul Frieser .
78.29
Paul Raff makes a probing pass to Hugo Ramos. Hugo Ramos tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
84.17
0-1Hugo Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Garry Henderson collects the pass. Garry Henderson shoots from long range. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.37
Hugo Ramos threads a neat ball through to Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Nils Heiser hacks Martin Garcia from behind! Nils Heiser is warned by the referee! Martin Garcia stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Johann Bagayoko (GK)
6
2. Eduardo Romero (DEF)
7
3. Geoffroy Mercier (DEF)
6
4. Paul Frieser (DEF)
6
5. Nils Wieland (MID)
8
6. Jan Netzer (MID)
6
7. Colin Higginbotham (MID)
6
8. Torsten Jahn (MID)
6
9. Martin Bierhoff (ATT)
6
10. Tomas Fernandes (ATT)
6
11. Martin Garcia (ATT)
6
12. Jonas Breitner (ATT)
6
13. Nico Nordwald (DEF)
0
14. Ricardo Alonso (ATT)
0
1. Jacob Duberry (GK)
8
2. Nils Heiser (DEF)
6
3. Peter Campbell (DEF)
5
4. Paul Raff (DEF)
7
5. Richard White (DEF)
5
6. Richard Mccall (MID)
6
7. Hugo Ramos (MID)
9
8. Garry Henderson (MID)
9
9. Federico Cassetti (ATT)
6
10. Nicolas Winkler (ATT)
6
11. Lars Gerlach (ATT)
6
12. Vasco Ribeiro (ATT)
0
13. Marvin Ince (ATT)
0
14. Arno Hanke (GK)
0