Tabakovic Dismantles St. Pauli: Gladbach's 4-0 Masterclass at the Millerntor

Average Futmetrix Score: 40/100. A masterclass in ruthlessness: Borussia Mönchengladbach exposed FC St. Pauli's fragility with surgical precision, turning the Millerntor into a stage for Intensity that left the home side gasping.

Early Strike Sets the Tone – St. Pauli Crumbles

Haris Tabakovic needed just 15 minutes to announce his dominance. The striker collected a pass from Florian Neuhaus and swept past St. Pauli's backline with contemptuous ease. The Balance shifted instantly. Despite controlling 56 percent possession, St. Pauli lacked the structure and incisiveness to threaten—only four shots on target across the entire 90 minutes. Gladbach, by contrast, arrived with a blueprint: press early, exploit width, finish ruthlessly. By the interval, they'd executed it to perfection.

The Brace Before Half-Time – Tabakovic's Masterpiece

Tabakovic struck again in the 40th minute, this time from a Florian Honorat cross. Two goals, one assist, a 9.3 rating—the Serbian forward was untouchable. Moritz Nicolas in the Gladbach goal faced only four saves; his counterpart endured seven. The Intensity was suffocating: 31 combined shots, 15 on target, 11 saves across both keepers. St. Pauli looked lost, overwhelmed by Gladbach's hunger and precision.

Substitutes Finish the Rout

The second half was a formality. Shota Machino, introduced in the 57th minute, made an immediate impact with a 75th-minute finish—assisted by Tabakovic, who proved as dangerous in the playmaking role. Five minutes later, Olivier Fraulo, another substitute, added gloss to the scoreline with the fourth. The Millerntor witnessed a complete dismantling. St. Pauli's plight is now dire: 15th place with seven points from nine games, five consecutive defeats. Gladbach, meanwhile, escaped the Stakes of the basement with a statement performance that demanded respect.