Match Report


VfL WolfsburgVfL Wolfsburg     FC KölnFC Köln
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Hannes FranckeH. Francke56
G
captain1captain
G
73Jonas GelbJ. Gelb
Lennart HankeL. Hanke72
D
2
D
66Marco CitonyM. Citony
Armin HanssenA. Hanssen64
D
3
D
65Edwin GarraultE. Garrault
Jonas NeudeckerJ. Neudecker62
D
4
D
60Steffen RöslerS. Rösler
Malcolm HeskeyM. Heskey61
D
5
M
67Claudio GonzalezC. Gonzalez
Jose Fortes GonzalezJ. Gonzalez75
M
6
M
65Samir SeifertS. Seifert
Rainer ThielemannR. Thielemann66
M
7
M
63Philipp DittmannP. Dittmann
Enrico TisciE. Tisci75
A
8
M
62Oliver LinkeO. Linke
Rainer ZiegeR. Ziege67
A
9
A
70Simon CziommerS. Cziommer
Harvey DeaneH. Deane65
A
10
A
61Alassandro LucchiniA. Lucchini
Stefan BöhmS. Böhm58
A
11
A
58Anton CziommerA. Cziommer
 
Marcel BergM. Berg66
M
12
M
61Malte HanssenM. Hanssen
Kevin HässlerK. Hässler59
M
13
D
59Bakary GötzB. Götz
Martin OverathM. Overath55
A
14
A
56Gerhard BeckG. Beck

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to FC Köln. A crowd of 9,993 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Hässler.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Köln kicking off!
4.42
Claudio Gonzalez threads a neat ball through to Anton Cziommer. Anton Cziommer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hannes Francke who gathers it comfortably.
8.37
Jonas Neudecker sweeps the ball long. Enrico Tisci skips past Edwin Garrault! Enrico Tisci cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Edwin Garrault. Excellent block.
9.27
Marco Citony flicks a high pass forward. Samir Seifert controls it well on his chest. Samir Seifert decides to run forward with the ball. Samir Seifert edges inside the box! Samir Seifert makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
12.26
With vision, Samir Seifert plays the ball forward to Simon Cziommer. Simon Cziommer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lennart Hanke.
14.52
Rainer Thielemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrico Tisci. Enrico Tisci controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
16.58
Showing composure, Marco Citony plays the ball forward to Samir Seifert. Samir Seifert makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alassandro Lucchini. Alassandro Lucchini plays a scrappy one-two with Simon Cziommer and advances towards the goal... Alassandro Lucchini makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Hannes Francke easily gets down and covers it.
18.50
Rainer Thielemann flicks a high pass forward to Stefan Böhm who brings the ball under control. Stefan Böhm chips the ball to his team mate, Rainer Ziege. Rainer Ziege shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for VfL Wolfsburg!
21.46
Claudio Gonzalez knocks the ball to his team mate, Alassandro Lucchini. Alassandro Lucchini flicks a high pass forward. Anton Cziommer controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Anton Cziommer strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
22.53
Lennart Hanke flicks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Thielemann. With a delightful solo run, Rainer Thielemann stretches the opposition's defence. Rainer Thielemann knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Stefan Böhm is offside!
30.23
Jonas Neudecker flicks a high ball forward to Rainer Thielemann who takes it down. Rainer Thielemann makes a probing pass to Harvey Deane. Harvey Deane knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Enrico Tisci is offside!
33.56
Lennart Hanke makes a beautiful solo run. Lennart Hanke flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Ziege collects the pass. Rainer Ziege sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
38.09
Rainer Thielemann takes it forward alone. Rainer Thielemann whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Böhm. Stefan Böhm powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.55
Philipp Dittmann passes the ball forward to Alassandro Lucchini. Alassandro Lucchini plays a scrappy one-two with Anton Cziommer and advances towards the goal... Alassandro Lucchini makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
42.08
Philipp Dittmann brings the ball forward. Philipp Dittmann lofts in a cross ball towards Anton Cziommer. Anton Cziommer flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Hannes Francke. Excellent save.
44.31
Samir Seifert flicks a high pass forward. Alassandro Lucchini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alassandro Lucchini whips in a cross ball towards Anton Cziommer. Anton Cziommer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Hannes Francke!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Wolfsburg appear unchanged since the first half. FC Köln also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Köln players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
VfL Wolfsburg kick off the second half!
51.19
Samir Seifert brings the ball forward. Samir Seifert whips in a cross ball towards Simon Cziommer. Simon Cziommer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
55.35
Philipp Dittmann flicks a high pass forward. Anton Cziommer controls it well on his chest. Anton Cziommer lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Cziommer. Armin Hanssen hacks Simon Cziommer from behind! Simon Cziommer appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
59.39
Samir Seifert sees Alassandro Lucchini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alassandro Lucchini threads a neat ball through to Simon Cziommer. Simon Cziommer comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
61.39
FC Köln have made a substitution with Malte Hanssen replacing Anton Cziommer .
63.21
Jose Fortes Gonzalez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Böhm. Stefan Böhm lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Deane. Harvey Deane knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Jonas Gelb is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.48
Oliver Linke knocks the ball to his team mate, Malte Hanssen. Malte Hanssen shoots from outside the area but somehow Hannes Francke manages to keep it out.
71.09
Claudio Gonzalez chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Cziommer. Simon Cziommer shoots from 25 yards but Hannes Francke is on top of it.
72.05
Jose Fortes Gonzalez hits a low pass to Rainer Ziege. Rainer Ziege shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.46
Samir Seifert flicks a high pass forward. Malte Hanssen controls it well on his chest. Malte Hanssen cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Malte Hanssen provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.24
Jose Fortes Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward to Enrico Tisci who brings the ball under control. Enrico Tisci passes the ball forward but Harvey Deane is offside!
81.49
Lennart Hanke flicks a high pass forward to Rainer Thielemann who brings the ball under control. Rainer Thielemann flicks a high ball forward to Enrico Tisci who takes it down. Enrico Tisci sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
87.01
Armin Hanssen comes in with a late challenge on Simon Cziommer. Armin Hanssen is given a warning by the referee! Simon Cziommer runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

VfL Wolfsburg

FC Köln
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.2%
59.8%
Play Area
35.9%
41.3%
22.8%

Scorers
Rainer Ziege 18
Harvey Deane 63
Simon Cziommer 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hannes Francke of VfL Wolfsburg

Match Ratings
1.Hannes Francke (GK)
8
2.Lennart Hanke (DEF)
7
3.Armin Hanssen (DEF)
5
4.Jonas Neudecker (DEF)
6
5.Malcolm Heskey (DEF)
6
6.Jose Fortes Gonzalez (MID)
6
7.Rainer Thielemann (MID)
8
8.Enrico Tisci (ATT)
6
9.Rainer Ziege (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Harvey Deane (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Stefan Böhm (ATT)
7
 
12.Marcel Berg (MID)
0
13.Kevin Hässler (MID)
0
14.Martin Overath (ATT)
0

1.Jonas Gelb (GK)
6
2.Marco Citony (DEF)
7
3.Edwin Garrault (DEF)
6
4.Steffen Rösler (DEF)
6
5.Claudio Gonzalez (MID)
7
6.Samir Seifert (MID)
8
7.Philipp Dittmann (MID)
8
8.Oliver Linke (MID)
6
9.Simon Cziommer (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Alassandro Lucchini (ATT)
8
11.Anton Cziommer (ATT)
6
 
12.Malte Hanssen (MID)
6
13.Bakary Götz (DEF)
0
14.Gerhard Beck (ATT)
0