SAVE! A teasing ball in by Wendt following a corner is met in the middle by Vestergaard, but the Danish defender's header, despite being powerful, is easy for Tatarusanu to gather and ease the pressure.
90'
Monchengladbach are throwing everything at Fiorentina now, but the Italians are defending exceptionally well to protect the lead they probably don't deserve.
88'
A bit of hesitation from Astori at the back almost presented Dahoud with the opportunity to get Monchengladbach level, but fortunately for the defender Tatarusanu clears up any potential danger.
86'
N. Tomović enters the game and replaces Cristian Tello.
SAVE! Sommer is reminded Fiorentina are still a threat as Valero strikes from range and tests the Swiss goalkeeper as he dives to his right to push as the shot from the Spaniard.
Tomovic comes on for Tello.
84'
Stindl shifts the ball to Kramer, who prods the ball out the Hazard but the Belgian is unable to get over the his shot as he fires over Tatarusanu's corssbar and into the stands a the hosts press for an equaliser.
82'
Korb finds some room on the right side and almost does brilliantly to disguise a cross back to Hahn just inside the box, but the ball runs just behind the striker and Fiorentina get the ball to safety.
80'
Monchengladbach are piling numbers forward but they're not looking like creating something at the moment. A poor pass from Stindl to Hahn breaks down a good move by the Germans.
78'
Monchengladbach really have to get something from this match if they wish to stand a chance in the second leg. Fiorentina have been fantastic at home all season, even taking results from the likes of Juventus and Napoli in the league.
77'
J. Korb enters the game and replaces F. Johnson.
A. Hahn enters the game and replaces P. Herrmann.
K. Babacar enters the game and replaces N. Kalinić.
Sousa hopes to refresh his attacking options by bringing on Babacar for Kalinic.
Johnson is taken off for Korb.
Another striker comes on as Herrmann is withdrawn for Hahn.
76'
Fiorentina are wisely slowing the match down here as they look to take a fantastic result back to Italy as they continue to recycle the ball whilst enjoying a good spell of possession.
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74'
STAT: October was the last time Monchengladbach failed to score at home and that was against Eintracht Frankfurt.
72'
The pressure from this hosts is mounting now. A deep cross from Johnson almost finds Drmic but the bounce for the striker isn't kind and it goes over the Swiss international.
70'
CLOSE! Sruck well, but struck wide from Wendt. The full-back drills an effort from the edge of the box, which some supporters in the ground thought went in, but it just went wide of Tatarusanu's post.
68'
It looks as if, despite the attacking sub from Hecking, Monchengladbach have retained their shape with Johnson dropping into the full-back role which Jantschke occupied.
66'
A free-kick whipped into the Fiorentina box is turned behind for a corner, which then causes some issues in the away side's area. But after a bit of a scramble the Italians are able to get the play clear.
65'
J. Drmić enters the game and replaces T. Jantschke.
An attacking sub by Hecking as Drmic comes on for Jantschke.
64'
M. Badelj gets yellow.
S. Cristóforo enters the game and replaces F. Bernardeschi.
CLOSE! A counter-attack for Fiorentina almost doubled the away side's lead as Tello does brilliantly to carry and drive a cross into Valero but the Spaniard's shot goes over the crossbar.
Cristoforo comes on for the goalscorer Bernardeschi.
Badelj gives away a foul in midfield and collects a yellow card.
62'
CHANCE! A deep cross from Hazard is dealt with poorly from Rodriguez who slips and lets the ball run to Johnson, but the American's shot curls wide of the post.
60'
Monchengladbach are yet to create and significant chances in this half like we seen in the first. The German side are struggling to break down the Italians with just 30 minutes left.
59'
F. Bernardeschi gets yellow.
Bernardeschi collects the first yellow card of the match.
58'
Herrmann manages to get forward and ride a challenge from Astori, but the midfielder finds himself isolated and is forced to turn back to find some support on a counter-attack.
56'
There hasn't been much to report on for the home side this half, but it's not stopping the home support. A wall of noise whips around Borussia Park as the Foals search for an equaliser.
54'
Kramer is attempting to drive the Monchengladbach midfield forward as he picks up the ball and attempts to run at the Fiorentina defence, but Badelj does well to tackle him.
52'
A deep cross from Kramer into the Monchengladbach box almost creates an opportunity as Sanchez slices his clearance as Wednt applied pressure, but the Fiorentina defender got the play clear on the second attempt.
50'
Some miscommunication in the Monchengladbach defence between Chirstensen and Jantschke forces the Danish defender to race towards the ball as Vecino tried to capitalise.
48'
The second half has started slightly slower than the first with Fiorentina looking to keep hold of the ball as long as possible, and it's likely to be their mentality for the rest of the match.
46'
Monchengladbach restart the match.
44'
F. Bernardeschi has scored a goal for Fiorentina!
POST! Another fantastic cross in, this time from Hazard. finds Johnson in the middle who turns his shot against the post and Stindl is unable to fire home with the rebound.
GOAL! Fiorentina steal the lead before half time. Bernardeschi fires a free-kick 25 yards out into the top corner brilliantly. No chance for Sommer.
42'
CHANCE! The best chance of the match comes the way of Stindl. Hazard plays a cross across the six yard box and manages to find Herrmann, who then cuts it back to Stindl but the striker fires his effort over the crossbar.
40'
A bit of pinball on the edge of the Fiorentina box almost ends in Dahoud breaking through on goal, but eventually the ball broke to Jantschke 25 yards out who opted to shoot, but he sliced his effort into the stands.
38'
Sommer gets called into action for the first time in ages as a lofted ball over the top for Kalinic to chase forces the Swiss goalkeeper to rush to the edge of his box and head the play away to safety.
36'
Fiorentina are being suffocated of chances here. Whilst Monchengladbach's pressure has been slowed down, the Italians are no closer to scoring themselves as we approach half time.
34'
STAT: Fiorentina haven't drawn a match away from home since September.
32'
Another free-kick goes Monchengladbach's way about 30 yards from goal, which Sousa didn't seem too pleased about as the Fiorentina managed raced to the edge of his technical area to argue the decision.
30'
A free-kick in a dangerous position for Mochengladbach provides a few issues in the Fiorentina box as Hazard delivers a ball which makes Tatarusanu rush out and scramble over his defence to get the play clear.
28'
Herrmann and Wendt are looking very dangerous for the hosts, the former of the duo is drifting off his marker brilliantly with the left-back getting up the wing to provide crosses throughout this match.
26'
Despite no goals to report on, the atmosphere inside Borussia Park has been fantastic this evening with the home support making a lot of noise to spur the team on.
24'
Fioretina are trying to work their way into this match, but despite have the numerical advantage in midfield they're struggling to get a foothold as Monchengladbach continue to press high.
22'
It appears as if Fiorentina have started to play a few yards further forward and take some sting out of the Monchengladbach attack. The German side have been attacking with pace for the last few minutes and they want to bring down the tempo.
19'
Monchengladbach are firmly knocking on the door now. The German side have taken complete control of this fixture and it appears as if it's a matter of time before they lead.
17'
CLOSE! Fiorentina have Olivera to thank for still being level. Dahoud weighted a wonderful pass to the overlapping Wendt, who then crosses to the back post where Herrmann was waiting, but the full-back beat the German to the ball to keep the score 0-0.
15'
SAVE! Fantastic football from Monchengladbach culminated in Hazard and Herrmann playing a fantastic one-two with the latter stabbing a shot on goal from close range, but Tatarusanu done well to make himself big and save the effort.
13'
Monchengladbach are starting to get more time on the ball now as they attempt a more patient build-up play. Fiorentina have been parked in their half for the last few minutes with the German side dominating.
11'
Dahoud used his strength to win the ball off of Astori high up the pitch and switched the ball to Herrmann, but once again the winger's cross into the box is swept away with Rodriguez putting his body on the line.
9'
First break for Monchengadbach as Herrmann manages to find room behind Olivera on the right side and gets to the byline, but the German winger's low cross is turned away by a red shirt.
7'
Monchengladbach are yet to settle in this match as they're finding difficulty in getting some time on the ball. The visitors are doing well in frustrating the home side so far.
5'
Fiorentina get the first corner of the match as Wendt blocks a cross from Valero on the right side, with Sommer pushing the cross behind for another. However, the Swiss goalkeeper easily gathers the second delivery into the box.
3'
Both teams come out of the off with a good tempo, but it's Fiorentina who are having the majority of the ball so far as they attempt to dictate the play.
1'
Fiorentina get us underway.
Fiorentina will be making the trip to Germany aware of the hosts, but with just two wins in their last six away from home, the Viola could have quite a defensive approach to this match considering they’ve conceded 13 in those six matches.
The winter break was a welcome one for Monchengladbach who have been on inspired form since the restart of the Bundesliga campaign, winning all but one of their matches. Hosting Fiorentina in the Europa League, they be hoping to continue this form to make the second leg in Italy easier for themselves.
Hello and welcome to the live text commentary between Borussia Monchengladbach and Fiorentina. We’ll be guiding you through all the action as it happens at Borussia Park for this Europa League fixture.
Hecking has largely unchanged his side from their 1-0 victory away at Werder Bremen last time out, with Hahn being the only casualty from the starting XI who drops down to the bench. Meanwhile, Sousa makes a total of four changes to his team, allowing Kalinic to lead the line of attack.
Subs: De Maio, Cristoforo, Saponara, Babacar, Tomovic, Sportiello, Ilicic.
Just five minutes until kick-off! The fans are in the stands, the atmosphere is building and the players are in the tunnel. Not long now.
Monchengladbach pretty much dominated that half from start to finish, but it's Fiorentina who lead at the break thanks to a fantastic free-kick. Stay with us for what promises to be a fantastic second half.
Full time! Fiorentina come away from Borussia Park with a fantastic 1-0 win to put them in a fantastic position heading into the second leg in Italy.
That's all from us this evening. Thanks for joining us throughout this Europa League clash between Borussia Monchengladbach and Fiorentina.
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