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 Hertha BSC. A crowd of 20,326 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hertha BSC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Sparwasser.


0.00
Hertha BSC start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.12
Julio Harris chips the ball to his team mate, Morten Nygaard. Morten Nygaard makes a probing pass to Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet puts a great ball through. Daniel Palma runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
3.01
Haoulid Firly threads the ball through to Ousmane Lamouchi. Ousmane Lamouchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.41
Julio Harris flicks a high ball forward to Franco Ponce who takes it down. Franco Ponce flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Palma who takes it down. Daniel Palma plays a one-two with P. Gilberto Antonellini and advances towards the goal... Daniel Palma shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but Goran Cvitanovic is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
12.09
Eben Appiah knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Goran Cvitanovic.
15.41
Goran Cvitanovic barges into Daniel Palma. The referee warns Goran Cvitanovic to calm down! Daniel Palma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.00
Haoulid Firly hits a low pass to Ousmane Lamouchi. Ousmane Lamouchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lars Kneissl but he's offside!
21.42
Franco Ponce surges forward with the ball. Franco Ponce kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Mionnet but the referee indicates it's offside!
26.24
Eben Appiah plays the ball forward to Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma plays a one-two with P. Gilberto Antonellini and advances towards the goal... Daniel Palma shoots from just inside the box but Steffen Maier is on top of it.
28.14
Franco Ponce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
30.35
Franco Ponce takes it forward alone. Franco Ponce kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Palma but the referee indicates it's offside!
33.03
Morten Nygaard barges into Rainer Reimers. Morten Nygaard is shown the yellow card! Rainer Reimers stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.03
Eben Appiah chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Steffen Maier has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.05
With a delightful solo run, Morten Nygaard stretches the opposition's defence. Morten Nygaard shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
42.27
Julio Harris threads a neat ball through to Morten Nygaard. Morten Nygaard hits a low pass to Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma knocks in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Antonellini. P. Gilberto Antonellini gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Steffen Maier didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
44.44
Morten Nygaard makes a simple pass to Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma skips past Jaime Oliveira! Daniel Palma shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Energie Cottbus appear unchanged since the first half. Hertha BSC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with FC Energie Cottbus kicking off!
47.24
Franco Ponce knocks the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Antonellini. P. Gilberto Antonellini whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Steffen Maier is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.29
Rainer Reimers kicks a strong pass forward to Sven Höfer. Sven Höfer threads a neat ball through to Ousmane Lamouchi. Ousmane Lamouchi shoots from just inside the box but Rolf Lechner reads it well. Excellent save!
54.19
Eben Appiah picks a pass forward to Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Mionnet. Tony Mionnet connects with a diving header. Steffen Maier didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
55.25
Rainer Reimers kicks a strong pass forward to Ousmane Lamouchi. Ousmane Lamouchi finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Rolf Lechner!
60.14
Filipe Quaresma sees Eben Appiah in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eben Appiah chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Palma. Daniel Palma edges inside the box! Daniel Palma looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Steffen Maier manages to gather it.
61.13
Haoulid Firly takes it forward alone. Haoulid Firly shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
65.24
Rainer Reimers flicks a high pass forward. Sven Höfer controls it well on his chest. Sven Höfer knocks in a cross ball towards Ousmane Lamouchi. Ousmane Lamouchi makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
77.36
Hertha BSC have made a substitution with Michael Zavala replacing Daniel Palma .
79.56
Rainer Reimers flicks a high ball forward to Lars Kneissl who gracefully takes it down. Lars Kneissl sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
81.18
Filipe Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Morten Nygaard. Showing great composure, Morten Nygaard picks a pass forward to P. Gilberto Antonellini. P. Gilberto Antonellini skips past Jaime Oliveira! P. Gilberto Antonellini side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball strikes Jaime Oliveira's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
82.44
Morten Nygaard takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Sven Höfer reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
84.33
Uwe Helmer barges into Michael Zavala. The referee brings Uwe Helmer to one side and gives him a warning! Michael Zavala runs off the knock.
87.42
Rui Cardenas clumsily knocks into Lars Kneissl. The referee brings Rui Cardenas to one side and gives him a warning! Lars Kneissl stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.16
Jaime Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Haoulid Firly. Haoulid Firly takes it forward alone. Haoulid Firly makes a simple pass, allowing Lars Kneissl to run into the box. Lars Kneissl strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.2%
57.8%
Play Area
32.5%
44.6%
22.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Palma of Hertha BSC

Match Ratings
1.Steffen Maier (GK)
7
2.Goran Cvitanovic (DEF)
6
3.Uwe Helmer (DEF)
6
4.Jaime Oliveira (DEF)
6
5.Haoulid Firly (MID)
7
6.Bill Windass (MID)
6
7.Julian Wallner (MID)
6
8.Rainer Reimers (MID)
6
9.Sven Höfer (ATT)
6
10.Ousmane Lamouchi (ATT)
6
11.Lars Kneissl (ATT)
6
 
12.Gerhard Walter (GK)
0
13.Kevin Sparwasser (GK)
0
14.Kuami Bogaczyk (GK)
0

1.Rolf Lechner (GK)
7
2.António Hoyos (DEF)
6
3.Julio Harris (DEF)
6
4.Filipe Quaresma (DEF)
6
5.Rui Cardenas (DEF)
5
6.Morten Nygaard (MID)yellow card
6
7.Franco Ponce (MID)
7
8.Eben Appiah (MID)
7
9.Tony Mionnet (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Daniel Palma (ATT)goal scored
9
11.P. Gilberto Antonellini (ATT)
7
 
12.Julien Muhlstein (DEF)
0
13.Richard Emerton (MID)
0
14.Michael Zavala (ATT)
6