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Full-time: St. Pauli 1-1 Gladbach
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Full-time
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
87'
Afolayan flyin'
That's Dapo Afolayan's first first goal since early November (against Hoffenheim) and his third Bundesliga goal of the campaign.
86'
Substitution
86'
Substitution
85'
Pauli, finally!
The hosts have done it. It's been a long time coming, this, but nobody will say it wasn't deserved. Dapo Afolayan picks up possession, gets to the D and smashes a long-range special past Cardoso. The stadium erupts!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
83'
Substitution
82'
Metcalfe over
Oh this is a chance. An excellent first touch from Metcalfe and suddenly he has the target in front of him with the crowd inhaling deeply. The Pauli sub rockets the ball over the crossbar.
79'
Set-piece spurned
Pauli take a long time over a free kick. Sinani eventually hits it, and his effort is deflected wide. It's hard to see the hosts scoring here as we enter the closing stages.
77'
Pressure Handling
Pressure Handling
This Match Fact examines how successfully players perform under pressure. The percentage of "solved situations" indicates how often a player has freed himself from opponent pressure by dribbling, passing, scoring a goal or drawing a foul.
90%
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Eric Smith
10 times under pressure
76'
Netz booked
Netz goes in hard on Saliakas and that's a yellow card all day.
75'
Substitution
74'
Metcalfe in the mix
Australia international Connor Metcalfe continues his recovery from injury as he comes on to replace Elias Saad.
74'
Substitution
74'
Substitution
70'
Easy for Vasilj
Kleindienst sends a tame header straight into the arms of Vasilj in a rare Gladbach chance.
67'
No way through
Guilavogui looks to feed Irvine, who loses that race to Cardoso in the Gladbach goal. Pauli need something more imaginative here.
As things stand
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62'
Goal attempts
12off target
7on target
1off target
3on target
61'
Changes all 'round
Both sides mix things up as we enter the final half an hour of this game.
61'
Substitution
61'
Substitution
61'
Substitution
61'
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
60'
Wasteful Saad
Saliakas's cross from the right looks perfect for Saad, who heads into the ground while under no pressure. That ball loops harmlessly over.
56'
Cardoso busy
Sinani spanks a corner high into the middle, Tiago Pereira Cardoso fists clear (see earlier post). Gladbach's goalkeeper doesn't turn 19 until tomorrow. He's having one more stellar game here.
54'
xGoals
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
0
0.85
0.4
1
Goals
54'
Punching keeper
The sun is shining right into Cardodo's eyes here, meaning the young custodian has reverted to punching a lot.
51'
Pléa miss
Suddenly Pléa is free in front of the target and awaits a looping pass, which lands right on his bonce. The France forward heads straight at the goalkeeper. That was a big chance for 2-0.
49'
St. Pauli on the attack
The hosts are starting the second half much as they did the first, on the front foot. Sinani is in at the near post and shoots for goal. His effort is deflected wide by Weigl.
48'
Ullrich booked
Ullrich trips Weißhaupt right outside the Gladbach box. The subsequent free kick comes to nothing.
47'
Saliakas strikes
Manolis Saliakas lets fly from the edge of the area and Cardoso is there once again to stop and collect at the second attempt.
46'
Peeeep!
The action is back underway!
Kick-off!
Half-time
45'
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Half-time: St. Pauli 0-1 Gladbach
The Boys in Brown will not be happy bunnies in that dressing-room at half-time. They took the game to the visitors almost throughout but another profligate display in front of their home fans has been punished with Ko Itakura's well-guided header the difference at the break.
45'
+ 2
Gladbach lead!
Pauli are punished for their earlier profligacy and Gladbach pounce. The corner drifts all the way across to Itakura, who has an age to nod the ball across goal and into the top corner. The away end erupts.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
44'
Referee review
It initially appears as though Elvedi nicks Weißhaupt on the edge of the area. We'll have a review. The referee goes to his screen and subsequently makes an announcement. No foul.
42'
SituationNo penalty
ReviewFoul?
DecisionNo penalty
39'
Saad delays
The ball is worked to Elias Saad just outside the area. He takes too long to make his mind up and Gladbach nip in to clear.
35'
Possession (%)
5545
31'
Huge chance
Pinball inside the Gladbach area. Suddenly the ball breaks for Saad who has the goal at his mercy! A weak effort from the forward is blocked out by Cardoso. Saad has to score there.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
29'
Cheeky Hack
The Gladback man spots Nikola Vasilj off his line and launches one towards the target. The Pauli shot stopper gets back to deal comfortably with that. Nice try, though.
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24'
Kleindienst chance
Honorat bends a terrific pass into the box, one that is made for Tim Kleindienst. The Germany international rises and angles a header wide of the target. The Gladbach striker didn't get that quite right in terms of execution and he's visibly disappointed with himself.
21'
Fan power
Despite the lack of goals, the home fans are doing their best to keep the home side going. Super atmosphere inside the Millerntor on a sunny Sunday afternoon in Hamburg.
18'
Same old problem
For all of their possession and attacking threat, the hosts are plagued by that same old problem they've been dealing with this term: a lack of fire power. Pauli have only scored eight goals at home all season.
15'
Goal attempts
4off target
2on target
0off target
0on target
14'
Hack's away
Gladbach break through Robin Hack, who has Kleindienst in support. The attacker goes himself, racing all the way into the box before flinging himself to the floor with Nemeth in close proximity. The ref waves plays on.
10'
Borussia's moment
A rare sigh of relief for the Foals, who start pinging the ball around in the final third. Such has been the pressure Pauli have been applying to their opponents, Gladbach are looking more than a little nervous.
7'
Boys in Brown expect
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
0
0.11
0
Goals
5'
Pauli once more!
Danel Sinani this time finds space for the hosts. He rifles an effort towards the corner but Pereira Cardoso is there again, getting down to tip wide.
3'
Home strength
St. Pauli are taking this game to Gladbach from the off. Hauke Wahl fires low at the target but Pereira Cardoso can make the save.
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Game on!
The action is underway in Hamburg!
Kick-off!
More on that Pauli side
For Alexander Blessin, there are two changes to his starting line-up from the 3-2 defeat in Munich on Matchday 27. Wahl and Ritzka start in place of Van der Heyden, who misses out with a thigh issue, and Dźwigała, who drops to the bench.
Gladbach team news
Gerardo Seoane makes just one change to his side that were 1-0 winners over Leipzig last time out. Kleindienst starts up top again after returning from suspension, replacing Čvančara who starts on the bench.
Pauli starting XI
Vasilj - Nemeth, Wahl, Ritzka - Saliakas, Irvine (c), Smith, Treu - Sinani - Weißhaupt, Saad
Pauli subs
Oelschlägel, Dźwigała, Boukhalfa, Ahlstrand, Metcalfe, Ceesay, Eggestein, Afolayan, Guilavogui
Gladbach starting XI
Cardoso - Scally, Itakura, Elvedi, Ullrich - Reitz, Weigl (c) - Honorat, Pléa, Hack - Kleindienst
Gladbach subs
Sippel, Chiarodia, Friedrich, Netz, Lainer, Stöger, Neuhaus, Ngoumou, Čvančara
Blessin on facing Gladbach
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Seoane on facing Pauli
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Pauli's favourite Bundesliga opponents
While Gladbach are in contention for a UEFA Champions League qualification spot, Pauli will be confident of getting a win. Against no other side have they managed as many goals in the Bundesliga (22), while they have picked up points in more matches (11) against them amongst the elite, more than versus anyone else.
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Watch: Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-0 St. Pauli - previous meeting
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Gladbach on the charge
Gerardo Seoane's men are just two points adrift of the top four, with the win over Leipzig further boosting their unlikely UEFA Champions League push. Pauli, meanwhile, are 15th, three points above the drop with seven games remaining.
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