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Full-time: Gladbach 2-0 Pauli
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Full-time
90'
+ 3
Substitution
90'
+ 2
Blocked off
Kleindienst made a run to try and get on the end of Honorat's flat cross, but he is sandwiched by two Pauli defenders as is unable to poke it in.
90'
+ 1
Stoppage time
Sander replaces Reitz as we begin three minutes of added time.
90'
+ 1
Substitution
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.
88'
Another chance goes begging
Saliakis fires a wayward effort from long range, but it falls into Wahl's path on the way. The defender tries to steer it goalwards, however his attempt is off target.
87'
Irvine twice
The Pauli captain almost pulled one back for his side. His back-post header is saved by Nicolas, but then it falls to the Australian on the rebound, but this is also blocked and put behind for a corner.
85'
Vital intervention
It falls into Treu's path at the edge of the box, and the left wing-back fires it towards goal, but a heroic block from Friedrich diverts it behind for a corner, from which nothing comes.
83'
Vasilj denies third
A nice ball in behind the Pauli defence is collected by Kleindienst, but the Germany striker is bested in a one-on-one against Vasilj who is equal to the effort and parries it away.
83'
Substitution
81'
Header wide
Marvin Friedrich, who hasn't scored in 45 Bundesliga appearances, is next to try his luck after meeting the Gladbach corner, but he nods it wide.
80'
Neat passing
Gladbach work it nicely around St. Pauli's penalty area, and in the end it is Honorat who takes the shot, but it takes a deflection and goes up and over the goal.
76'
Game still alive
Pauli, who have played a much more active role in this second half, will need to find that extra bit of precision should they wish to take anything from this game. A quick goal here would set us up for an exciting finish!
75'
Off the bar!
Guilavogui gets on the end of a dangerous cross from Treu, and with the Gladbach 'keeper in no-man's land, the home side watch on nervously as the header clips the crossbar and goes over, meaning it remains 2-0.
73'
Promising position
A Chiarodia foul a few metres in from the corner flag results in another set-piece opportunity for the Boys in Brown. Eric Smith put a decent cross in, but the only head he could pick out was Kleindienst's, who clears.
71'
Gladbach breaking
The hosts launch their latest counter attack, as Honorat cuts it back to Neuhaus at the edge of the box. His shot is deflected, with the rebound looking to fall Kleindienst's way, but a Pauli defender gets in between man and ball and nods it behind for a corner.
70'
Smith tries his luck
Presumably with his stunner in Dortmund at the back of his mind, Eric Smith winds up and has a go from long range. However, Reitz blocks the shot at source.
68'
Bundesliga debut
Attacker Erik Ahlstrand enters the match to make his first Bundesliga appearance.
68'
Substitution
67'
Honorat from distance
The hosts break and charge towards Pauli's goal. It gets played right to Honorat, who fires a low shot towards the bottom-left corner from 25 yards out, but it flies just wide of the frame.
66'
Seoane makes triple change
The Gladbach boss brings on two midfielders and a defender to try and help and side regain control of the match, with Pauli seeing more and more of the ball.
66'
Substitution
66'
Substitution
66'
Substitution
65'
No way through
Pauli's period of possession is continuing, but every time a pass or cross is played in the direction of the Gladbach penalty area, the hosts' back-line is quick to intervene.
61'
Good spell
The Boys in Brown are spending a lot more time in the Gladbach half, but they are yet to fashion a clear-cut chance. Saliakis' shot from the edge of the box is blocked, and there is then an offside in the aftermath.
59'
Not giving in
Eric Smith follows Robin Hack deep into the Gladbach half. He ends up giving a foul away, but the intent is there from the visitors - they're not done yet!
57'
Speeding up
The home side are winning back possession after losing it a tick faster than they were in the first half, demonstrating how they want to continue controlling the game.
57'
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).
1st Half
2nd Half
54'
First yellow
The left-back goes into the book for a nasty foul on Afolayan.
52'
Clever from Pléa
The scorer of Gladbach's does well to work space for a cross, but Vasilj is able to come out and grab it before it met the head of the leaping Kleindienst.
49'
Monster tackle
Friedrich goes to ground in the penalty area, knowing that he has to get it spot on or else a penalty will be awarded. He just manages to get a foot on the ball and dispossesses the Pauli attacker!
48'
Glad-back on the ball
The home side have resumed the possession they were enjoying in the first half. They work it into the penalty box as Pléa lays it off to Ullrich on the left-hand side of the area, but the full-back skies his curled effort.
46'
Here we go again!
The home side kick the second half off, and will be looking to secure the three points. Don't write off the visitors St. Pauli just yet, though!
Kick-off!
Small service, at your service
© Lars Baron
Half-time: Gladbach 2-0 Pauli
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Half-time
45'
+ 1
Added time
There are to be two minutes of first-half stoppage time.
45'
+ 1
Number seven
After scoring twice past Vasilj for Germany in their Nations League fixture against Bosnia, Kleindienst has got the better of the Pauli 'keeper once again to net his seventh league goal of 2024/25.
44'
Lovely finish
The Germany international chips it over Vaslij and wheels away in celebration, but notices the offside flag is up. However, VAR intervenes and judges the striker to be onside, meaning the goal stands!
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.
43'
SituationNo goal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionGoal
43'
Moving up
The hosts, who are playing with real confidence, are now enjoying a spell of possession in Pauli's half, but the away side are standing firm as Gladbach try a conjure up another opportunity.
39'
Latest cross cleared
Pauli have sent in a fair few crosses in this first half, but none have been accurate enough, as Gladbach have been able to clear all of them to safety or allow 'keeper Nicolas to collect it.
36'
Foot on the ball
After a barnstorming start, the home side have slowed things down and are knocking it around at the back and in midfield. They are in full control here at the minute.
32'
A telling statistic
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
1
1.38
0.1
0
Goals
32'
A first corner for Pauli
The visitors win their first corner of the game, but the cross into the box is easily cleared away by the hosts.
31'
No way through for Guilavogui
The Pauli attacker's eagerness to get his side back in the game is evident, as he tries his luck from outside the box. However, his effort is blocked and the ball trickles out for a throw.
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'
Boot off
Pauli captain Jackson Irvine's boot inadvertently comes off, but the skipper is quick to amend this and is back in play. Fortunately for him, his side weren't in any danger and were in possession of the ball!
25'
Next effort
Ullrich tests Vaslij from outside the penalty box, and the Pauli 'keeper gets down and across to save the effort. The visitors are not being afforded a moment's rest by Gladbach at the minute.
22'
Cleared off the line!
Pléa was through on goal after a great flick-on from Kleindienst, and he looked set to double both his and Gladbach's tally. He opted to round the 'keeper rather than go for the finish, but David Nemeth got back to clear the ball from danger as it looked goalbound.
21'
Taking no precautions
After knocking heads a couple of moments ago, USA international Joe Scally has gone off in place of Stefan Lainer.
21'
Substitution
A special kit
© IMAGO/Norbert Jansen / fohlenfoto
16'
50 up
Pléa's opener from close range brings up a half-century of Bundesliga goals for the Frenchman.
13'
The hosts lead!
Gladbach's flurry of corners results in the opener! Honorat crosses into the box, and Friedrich's header falls into the path of Pléa, who diverts the ball into the net off his knee.
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.
12'
Itakura knocks it over
The Japan international was unmarked at the back post and hit Honorat's corner into the ground on the volley, but the effort bounced up and over the goal, landing on the top of the net rather than in the back of it.
11'
First corner for the Foals
Irvine heads it behind after Honorat crossed it into the box from a free-kick, and the Boys in Brown now have a corner to contend with.
10'
Hack shut down
As the winger looked to break away down the left wing, the Pauli players made gut-busting runs to get back and eventually crowded out the Gladbach midfielder and cut out his eventual pass.
8'
Pléa imposing
The Frenchman is looking lively in the opening minutes of the game. Playing just in behind striker Kleindienst, he's getting his head up frequently and sending through his teammates with some good passes.
6'
Early pressure from the visitors
Pauli have made an active start to the game, flashing a couple of crosses across the Gladbach penalty area. However, none have led to any attempts on goal.
2'
Vasilj called upon
Pléa's through ball in behind the Pauli defence looked dangerous, but the Bosnia international was alert to the pass and cleared it away from danger.
1'
Away we go!
The visitors in brown get things going here at Borussia-Park, with Gladbach sporting a specially designed kit as part of their themed matchday supporting children's rights.
Kick-off!
Lights, camera, action!
The teams are out on the pitch as the final Bundesliga match of the weekend is set to kick off.
Getting the kids involved
As part of their matchday dedicated to supporting children's rights, the hosts' stadium announcer has been accompanied by a young Gladbach fan onto the pitch to give the team news.
Pair of pleasant away days
Both of St. Pauli's victories this season have come on the road (3-0 win in Freiburg, 2-0 victory at Hoffenheim). Can they disrupt Gladbach's momentum and secure another away victory which would take them outside of the relegation play-off spot?
More on those teams
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Gladbach starting XI
Nicolas - Scally, Friedrich, Itakura, Ullrich - Reitz, Weigl (c) - Honorat, Pléa, Hack – Kleindienst
Gladbach subs
Omlin, Chiarodia, Stöger, Neuhaus, Sander, Ngoumou, Lainer, Elvedi, Čvančara
Pauli starting XI
Vasilj - Wahl, Smith, Nemeth - Saliakas, Irvine (c), Boukhalfa, Treu - Guilavogui, Eggestein, Afolayan
Pauli subs
Oelschägel, Stevens, Ritzka, Staugaard, Yanda, Ahlstrand, Schmitz, Sinani, Albers
Blessin's view on Gladbach
© IMAGO/Gabor Krieg
Seoane's view on St. Pauli
© IMAGO/Franziska Gora
Probable line-ups
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Four in a row in sight
Borussia have won each of their last three Bundesliga matches at Borussia-Park: the last time they recorded four home league wins on the trot was almost five years ago under Marco Rose.
Slow out of the blocks
The resumptions of club football after the international break haven’t gone well for St. Pauli this season. The Boys in Brown failed to pick up a single point in their first game back in either September (3-1 loss at Augsburg) or October (2-1 defeat in Dortmund).
It's been a while...
This will be the first Bundesliga meeting between the clubs since the 2010/11 campaign, when Pauli won 3-1 at home and 2-1 away before being relegated. More recently, Borussia romped to a 4-1 triumph over the Kiezkicker in the 2015/16 DFB Cup first round.
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