Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadion an der Hamburger Straße where Eintracht Braunschweig play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . A crowd of 18,778 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Eintracht Braunschweig are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Schnoor.


0.00
The whistle blows and Eintracht Braunschweig get the match underway!
2.29
Oliver Kistner comes in with a late challenge on Samuel Quaresma. The referee warns Oliver Kistner to calm down! Samuel Quaresma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.26
Maurice Keller knocks the ball to his team mate, Roy Van Haaren. Roy Van Haaren threads a neat ball through to Simon Raff. Simon Raff shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
10.42
Marcel Kaiser catches Leon Höfer on the ankles. Marcel Kaiser is warned by the referee! Leon Höfer runs off the knock.
14.09
Leon Prantl flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Linke controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Hannes Linke stretches the opposition's defence. Hannes Linke plays a one-two with Steffen Ritzinger and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Hannes Linke provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
15.32
Hannes Linke flicks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Ritzinger. Steffen Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.16
Leon Prantl deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Kaiser. Marcel Kaiser threads the ball through to Uwe Pfeiffer. Uwe Pfeiffer passes the ball forward to Simon Seeler. Maurice Keller catches Simon Seeler on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
18.55
Pablo Castillo barges into Roy Van Haaren. Pablo Castillo is given a warning by the referee! Roy Van Haaren grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.58
With a delightful solo run, Pablo Castillo stretches the opposition's defence. Pablo Castillo lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Seeler. Juan Kiko catches Simon Seeler on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
21.14
Maurice Keller flicks a high pass forward to Leon Höfer who brings the ball under control. Leon Höfer brings the ball forward. Leon Höfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alfred Toursel who gathers it comfortably.
24.29
Simon Netzer kicks a strong pass forward to Hannes Linke. Hannes Linke threads a neat ball through to Steffen Ritzinger. Steffen Ritzinger shoots from 20 yards but Jimmy Sartor is on top of it.
26.11
Simon Raff hacks Simon Netzer from behind! The referee calls over Simon Raff and warns him to calm down! Simon Netzer runs off the knock.
27.55
Pablo Castillo flicks a high pass forward to Uwe Pfeiffer who brings the ball under control. Uwe Pfeiffer knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Ritzinger. Steffen Ritzinger makes a looping header on goal but Jimmy Sartor reads it well. Great save!
30.04
Nikolas Babbel kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Mills. Without breaking stride, Billy Mills plays the ball forward to Simon Raff. Simon Raff whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Hässler. Oliver Hässler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Alfred Toursel has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.17
Marcel Kaiser clumsily knocks into Billy Mills. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy Mills stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.12
Juan Kiko flicks a high pass forward. Roy Van Haaren collects the pass. Roy Van Haaren flicks a high pass forward. Simon Raff holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Raff shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
40.35
Maurice Keller makes a probing pass to Christian Arendt. Christian Arendt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Raff. Simon Raff whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Kistner. Oliver Kistner knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Borussia Mönchengladbach !
45.00
Eduardo Nascimento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Castillo. With a delightful solo run, Pablo Castillo stretches the opposition's defence. Pablo Castillo threads the ball through into the box. Steffen Ritzinger makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Nikolas Babbel happens to be in the right place to block it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off and get the second half underway!
48.59
Marcel Kaiser threads a neat ball through to Steffen Ritzinger. Steffen Ritzinger runs straight at the defence! Steffen Ritzinger cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
51.47
Pablo Castillo comes in with a late challenge on Billy Mills. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy Mills stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.14
Nikolas Babbel clumsily knocks into Simon Seeler. Nikolas Babbel is warned by the referee! Simon Seeler runs off the knock.
57.54
Pablo Castillo hits a low pass to Uwe Pfeiffer. Uwe Pfeiffer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
61.43
Marcel Kaiser kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Ritzinger. Steffen Ritzinger whips in a cross ball towards Simon Seeler. With a superhuman jump, Simon Seeler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Nikolas Babbel. Excellent block.
63.20
Nikolas Babbel brings the ball forward. Nikolas Babbel sees Oliver Hässler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Hässler lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Kistner. Oliver Kistner heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.09
Samuel Quaresma surges forward with the ball. Samuel Quaresma threads the ball through to Steffen Ritzinger. Steffen Ritzinger whips in a cross ball towards Simon Seeler. Simon Seeler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Jimmy Sartor reads it well. He makes it look easy!
66.40
Juan Kiko gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Oliver Kistner shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.03
Billy Mills deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Raff. Simon Raff plays a one-two with Oliver Kistner and rushes in on goal... Simon Raff comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Alfred Toursel gets down and covers it.
71.14
Marcel Kaiser changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marcel Kaiser knocks in a cross ball towards Uwe Pfeiffer. Uwe Pfeiffer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Jimmy Sartor has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.07
Roy Van Haaren chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Raff. Simon Raff knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Netzer.
77.06
Juan Kiko hits a low pass to Billy Mills. Billy Mills flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Hässler collects the pass. Oliver Hässler lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Kistner. Oliver Kistner directs the ball goalwards with his head. Alfred Toursel gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
79.07
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
83.43
Christian Arendt runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Christian Arendt shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
84.03
Nikolas Babbel makes a simple pass to Billy Mills. Billy Mills controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Raff. Simon Raff lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Hässler. Oliver Hässler knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 9 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 0 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 4 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 46.6666666666667 vs 53.3333333333333
Play Area
Home team third: 28.89%, Midfield: 40.00%, Away team third: 31.11%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Hässler of Borussia Mönchengladbach

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
4. Simon Netzer (DEF)
6
5. Leon Prantl (DEF)
6
6. Hannes Linke (MID)
7
6
8. Marcel Kaiser (MID)
7
10. Simon Seeler (ATT)
6
11. Uwe Pfeiffer (ATT)
8

14. Billy Bellamy (ATT)
0

1. Jimmy Sartor (GK)
8
7
3. Juan Kiko (DEF)
6
7
5. Leon Höfer (MID)
6
6. Billy Mills (MID)
7
6
9. Simon Raff (ATT)
8
10. Oliver Kistner (ATT)
7
11. Oliver Hässler (ATT)
9

12. Marc Eder (GK)
0
13. Chris Lampard (MID)
0
14. Seb Uras (MID)
0