Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to VfB Stuttgart. A crowd of 15,272 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Energie Cottbus and VfB Stuttgart are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Vincenzo Overath.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Energie Cottbus and VfB Stuttgart are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Vincenzo Overath.
0.00
0-0VfB Stuttgart start the match!
3.57
1-0Uwe Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Bill Windass controls it well on his chest. Bill Windass flicks a high ball forward to Ruben Neves who takes it down. Ruben Neves plays a one-two with Lars Kneissl and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Ruben Neves provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Linus Sammer had no chance!! Goal for FC Energie Cottbus!
8.35
1-0David Schäfer flicks a high pass forward to Jeroen Redeker who brings the ball under control. Jeroen Redeker makes an attacking run forward. Jeroen Redeker shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
9.26
Haoulid Firly hits a low pass to Ruben Neves. Ruben Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Ousmane Lamouchi. Ousmane Lamouchi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.56
Jeroen Redeker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Eustace. Julian Eustace shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
15.51
2-0David Schäfer breaks forward. David Schäfer flicks a high ball forward to Luis Nieto who takes it down. Luis Nieto makes a probing pass between the defence to Julian Eustace. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Julian Eustace provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Solid save from Steffen Maier. What a great pair of hands!
18.06
2-0Tobias Rohrschneider flicks the ball to his team mate, Jeroen Redeker. Jeroen Redeker flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Eustace. Julian Eustace knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Goran Cvitanovic.
26.07
2-0Jaime Oliveira hacks Luis Nieto from behind! The referee calls over Jaime Oliveira and warns him to calm down! Luis Nieto runs off the knock.
27.38
Goran Cvitanovic threads the ball through to Rainer Reimers. Rainer Reimers knocks the ball to his team mate, Lars Kneissl. Lars Kneissl sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Linus Sammer.
28.21
2-0Rainer Reimers takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Lars Kneissl cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
30.29
Bill Windass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ousmane Lamouchi. Ousmane Lamouchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.55
Tobias Rohrschneider makes a probing pass to David Dittmann. David Dittmann sees Julian Eustace in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Eustace finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Steffen Maier.
39.27
Lennart Busse makes an attacking run forward. Lennart Busse knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Nieto. Luis Nieto rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
40.13
2-0Lennart Busse knocks the ball forward to Julian Eustace. Julian Eustace deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Nieto but the linesman indicates offside!
44.15
Antonino Monaco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Nieto. Luis Nieto shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Steffen Maier. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Energie Cottbus appear unchanged since the first half. VfB Stuttgart also appear unchanged since the first half. The VfB Stuttgart players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Energie Cottbus get the second half underway!
49.39
2-0Julian Wallner catches Lennart Busse on the ankles. Julian Wallner is shown the yellow card! Lennart Busse grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.57
Lennart Busse deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Nieto. Luis Nieto tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.57
Julian Wallner chips the ball to his team mate, Lars Kneissl. Lars Kneissl shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
57.28
Tobias Rohrschneider hits a low pass to Lennart Busse. Lennart Busse makes a simple pass to Julian Eustace. Julian Eustace shoots from distance but is denied by Steffen Maier. Excellent save.
59.41
With some swift thinking, Tobias Rohrschneider plays the ball forward to Lennart Busse. Lennart Busse plays the ball forward to Julian Eustace. Julian Eustace knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.19
David Dittmann makes a simple pass to Arturo Ruiz. Arturo Ruiz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
71.14
Jaime Oliveira surges forward with the ball. Jaime Oliveira kicks a strong pass forward to Ruben Neves. Ruben Neves finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Linus Sammer.
72.30
2-0Rainer Reimers takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. David Dittmann reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
73.29
David Dittmann hits a low pass to Luis Nieto. Luis Nieto tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. VfB Stuttgart are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
75.34
David Schäfer threads a neat ball through to David Dittmann. David Dittmann flicks a high pass forward. Luis Nieto controls it well on his chest. Luis Nieto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.23
Antonino Monaco brings the ball forward. Antonino Monaco knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Nieto. Luis Nieto gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is shockingly off target!
83.10
Bill Windass comes in with a late challenge on Antonino Monaco. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Antonino Monaco grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.07
Bill Windass flicks the ball to his team mate, Lars Kneissl. Lars Kneissl shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
89.15
Goran Cvitanovic decides to run forward with the ball. Goran Cvitanovic makes a beautiful solo run. Goran Cvitanovic knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Kneissl. Lars Kneissl directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
31.6%
68.4%
Play Area
31.6%
44.7%
23.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ruben Neves of FC Energie Cottbus |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Steffen Maier (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Goran Cvitanovic (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Uwe Helmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jaime Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Haoulid Firly (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bill Windass (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Julian Wallner (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Rainer Reimers (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ousmane Lamouchi (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Lars Kneissl (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ruben Neves (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Gerhard Walter (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Sparwasser (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kuami Bogaczyk (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Linus Sammer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Schäfer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Tobias Rohrschneider (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Linus Ouindi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lennart Busse (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | David Dittmann (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Antonino Monaco (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jeroen Redeker (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Arturo Ruiz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Julian Eustace (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Luis Nieto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Piet Brunswijk (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Julian Lightfoot (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eddie Waters (GK) | 0 | |