Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to VfL Wolfsburg. A crowd of 8,148 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Energie Cottbus and VfL Wolfsburg are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Brehme.


0.00
VfL Wolfsburg get the match underway!
3.08
Scott Liddell hits a low pass to Linus Meidt. Linus Meidt sees Craig Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steffen Wilke.
12.33
Linus Meidt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthias Bräutigam. Matthias Bräutigam tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Kai Schnoor manages to gather it.
14.21
Nabil Van Vliet kicks a strong pass forward to Matthias Bräutigam. Matthias Bräutigam shoots from distance but Kai Schnoor reads it well. Good save!
20.06
Darren Walker clumsily knocks into Jakob Palumbo. The referee warns Darren Walker to calm down! Jakob Palumbo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.33
Linus Meidt knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Greig. Craig Greig shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.29
Leonardo Caminero makes a simple pass to Nabil Van Vliet. Nabil Van Vliet hits a low pass to Matthias Bräutigam. Matthias Bräutigam finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
30.15
Lennart Thielemann sees space and advances. Lennart Thielemann passes the ball forward but Noah Jung is offside!
32.31
Tobias Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. Noah Jung collects the pass. Noah Jung finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
FC Energie Cottbus start the second half!
47.29
Steffen Wilke flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Lindemann collects the pass. Nicolas Lindemann passes the ball forward to Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Noah Jung through on goal. Noah Jung side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Ruben Schultz manages to gather it comfortably.
53.45
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.50
VfL Wolfsburg have made a substitution with Stefan Scheffler replacing Armin Roth .
71.31
Nabil Van Vliet threads a neat ball through to Craig Greig. Craig Greig whips in a cross ball towards Matthias Bräutigam. With a superhuman jump, Matthias Bräutigam connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper, Kai Schnoor, sees it late!! Goal for FC Energie Cottbus!
77.33
VfL Wolfsburg have made 2 substitutions with Matthias Masur replacing Noah Jung and Shabani Lacombe replacing Nicolas Lindemann .
79.14
Lennart Thielemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Masur. Matthias Masur kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Helmer but the referee indicates it's offside!
81.02
Tobias Buchwald threads a neat ball through to Matthias Masur. Matthias Masur knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Bartsch.
85.31
With a delightful solo run, Nico Poschner stretches the opposition's defence. Nico Poschner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
29%
46.8%
24.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matthias Bräutigam of FC Energie Cottbus

Match Ratings
1.Ruben Schultz (GK)
7
2.Leonardo Caminero (DEF)
6
3.Scott Liddell (DEF)
6
4.Alexander Bartsch (DEF)
6
5.Marc Hässler (DEF)
6
6.Jakob Palumbo (MID)
6
7.Linus Meidt (MID)
7
8.Nabil Van Vliet (MID)
7
9.Nico Poschner (MID)
6
10.Matthias Bräutigam (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Craig Greig (ATT)
7
 
12.Albrecht Basler (ATT)
0
13.Morris Godber (ATT)
0
14.Sven Riemann (MID)
0

1.Kai Schnoor (GK)
7
2.Steffen Vogel (DEF)
6
3.Florian Schell (DEF)
6
4.Armin Roth (DEF)
6
5.Steffen Wilke (DEF)
7
6.Lennart Thielemann (MID)
7
7.Tobias Buchwald (MID)
7
8.Nicolas Lindemann (MID)
7
9.Darren Walker (MID)
6
10.Noah Jung (ATT)
7
11.Jan Helmer (ATT)
6
 
12.Matthias Masur (ATT)
6
13.Stefan Scheffler (MID)
6
14.Shabani Lacombe (MID)
6