Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadion am Bruchweg where FSV Mainz 05 play host to Eintracht Frankfurt. A crowd of 19,255 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both FSV Mainz 05 and Eintracht Frankfurt are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both FSV Mainz 05 and Eintracht Frankfurt are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FSV Mainz 05 get the match underway!
2.14
0-0Jan Scheffler advances with the ball. Jan Scheffler shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.07
Thomas Fromm controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccolo Thirlwell. Niccolo Thirlwell goes all the way! Niccolo Thirlwell rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
18.25
0-0Florian Behrens makes a probing pass to Harvey Boertien. Harvey Boertien flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Thirlwell. Niccolo Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.44
0-1Kai Erler kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Boudarène. Paolo Boudarène deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lars Lindemann. Lars Lindemann rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Tomas Veloso has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.32
0-1Florian Behrens makes a simple pass to Malte Babbel. Malte Babbel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo Thirlwell. Niccolo Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Döring. Martin Döring is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Tobias Eder is on top of it.
26.59
0-1Dave Lodewijks barges into Vincenzo Eilts. The referee calls over Dave Lodewijks and warns him to calm down! Vincenzo Eilts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.24
Thomas Fromm chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Döring. Martin Döring goes all the way! Martin Döring rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.29
Thomas Fromm surges forward with the ball. Thomas Fromm tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Thomas Fromm!
38.20
Scott Thomson knocks the ball forward to Dave Lodewijks. Dave Lodewijks makes a beautiful solo run. Dave Lodewijks finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
45.00
2-1Eintracht Frankfurt are easily keeping FSV Mainz 05 at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Eintracht Frankfurt kicking off!
49.47
Harvey Boertien chips the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Thirlwell. Niccolo Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Des Rankin.
51.27
Eintracht Frankfurt are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
54.01
Lee Myers passes the ball forward to Malte Babbel. Malte Babbel sees a break and surges forward. Malte Babbel tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.28
2-1Lee Myers hacks Lars Lindemann from behind! The referee calls over Lee Myers and shows him a yellow card! Lars Lindemann grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.02
Kai Erler knocks the ball forward to Paolo Boudarène. Paolo Boudarène plays a perfect one-two with Lars Lindemann and rushes in on goal... Paolo Boudarène rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Tomas Veloso has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
63.40
Paolo Boudarène hacks Florian Behrens from behind! Paolo Boudarène is warned by the referee! Florian Behrens hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.50
Dave Lodewijks flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Thirlwell. Niccolo Thirlwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Guerrero Lopez.
85.42
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
89.09
Harvey Boertien threads the ball through to Niccolo Thirlwell. Niccolo Thirlwell shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.3%
37.7%
Play Area
21.7%
52.2%
26.1%
Scorers