Match report

Borussia Mönchengladbach 2–2 Eintracht Frankfurt: DFB Pokal Thriller

Borussia Mönchengladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach
2–2
PEN
Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt
Apr 25, 2017

Eintracht Frankfurt took an early lead through T. Tawatha, but Borussia Mönchengladbach fought back to secure a thrilling 2–2 draw in their DFB Pokal encounter. Key goals from J. Hofmann and others ensured the match ended all square, setting the stage for a penalty shootout.

Key Facts

  • • Eintracht Frankfurt's T. Tawatha opened the scoring in the 15th minute, assisted by T. Chandler.
  • • J. Hofmann equalized for Borussia Mönchengladbach in the 45+2 minute with an assist from A. Hahn.
  • • O. Wendt of Borussia Mönchengladbach received a yellow card in the 24th minute.
  • • Eintracht Frankfurt's M. Fabián and Guillermo Varela also received yellow cards, in the 60th and 80th minutes respectively.

Lineups

Borussia Mönchengladbach

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Y. Sommer (G)
  • 17 O. Wendt (D)
  • 4 J. Vestergaard (D)
  • 3 A. Christensen (D)
  • 30 N. Elvedi (D)
  • 16 I. Traoré (M)
  • 5 T. Strobl (M)
  • 23 J. Hofmann (M)
  • 8 M. Dahoud (M)
  • 13 L. Stindl (F)
  • 28 A. Hahn (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 N. Schulz
  • 22 L. Bénes
  • 7 P. Herrmann
  • 20 D. Sow
  • 21 T. Sippel
  • 25 T. Kolodziejczak
  • 27 J. Korb

Eintracht Frankfurt

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Hradecky (G)
  • 19 D. Abraham (D)
  • 6 B. Oczipka (M)
  • 22 T. Chandler (M)
  • 33 T. Tawatha (D)
  • 15 M. Hector (D)
  • 10 M. Fabián (M)
  • 39 Omar Mascarell (M)
  • 11 M. Gaćinović (M)
  • 31 B. Hrgota (F)
  • 17 A. Rebić (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 M. Wolf
  • 3 G. Varela
  • 9 H. Seferović
  • 4 M. Russ
  • 13 H. Lindner
  • 21 M. Stendera
  • 30 S. Tarashaj

Timeline

  1. Eintracht Frankfurt
    15' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Tawatha · Assist: T. Chandler
  2. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    24' Borussia Mönchengladbach Card · Yellow Card
    O. Wendt
  3. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    41' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Wendt · On: N. Schulz
  4. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    45'+2 Borussia Mönchengladbach Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hofmann · Assist: A. Hahn
  5. Eintracht Frankfurt
    59' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Mascarell · On: M. Wolf
  6. Eintracht Frankfurt
    60' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow Card
    M. Fabián
  7. Eintracht Frankfurt
    72' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Wolf · On: Guillermo Varela
  8. Eintracht Frankfurt
    75' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Rebić · On: H. Seferović
  9. Eintracht Frankfurt
    80' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow Card
    Guillermo Varela
  10. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    80' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Dahoud · On: L. Bénes
  11. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    90' Borussia Mönchengladbach Card · Yellow Card
    N. Schulz
  12. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    90' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ibrahima Traoré · On: P. Herrmann
  13. Eintracht Frankfurt
    103' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Tawatha · On: M. Russ
  14. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    112' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Hofmann · On: Djibril Sow

Match Stats

Stat Borussia Mönchengladbach Eintracht Frankfurt
Fouls 18 25
Pass Accuracy 80% 65%
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 19 10
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 639 357
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 7 2
Shots on Target 6 4
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 64% 36%
Accurate Passes 514 232
Shots Inside Box 12 7
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Eintracht Frankfurt took the early lead with Tawatha's goal, giving them a confidence boost.
  • ▸ Borussia Mönchengladbach leveled the score with Hofmann's goal just before halftime, shifting momentum back towards the home team.