Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to Eintracht Braunschweig . A crowd of 8,154 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Eintracht Braunschweig appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Möller.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Eintracht Braunschweig appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Möller.
0.00
0-0Eintracht Braunschweig kick off!
12.56
0-0Adam Hughes makes a probing pass to Kai Raff. Kai Raff advances with the ball. Kai Raff finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Ruben Schultz.
16.13
0-0Samir Welter threads a neat ball through to Marcel Lorenz. Marcel Lorenz tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.01
Kai Raff decides to run forward with the ball. Kai Raff lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Brehme. Alexander Brehme gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Ruben Schultz gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
21.38
Leonardo Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Nico Poschner controls it well on his chest. Nico Poschner hits a low pass to Craig Greig. Craig Greig shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
22.02
Julian Engels controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Lumsdon. Matthew Lumsdon flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Brehme who takes it down. Alexander Brehme shoots from long range but it is miles over!
27.41
Linus Meidt threads a neat ball through to Craig Greig. Craig Greig whips in a cross ball towards Matthias Bräutigam. Matthias Bräutigam flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
32.55
0-0Jakob Palumbo clumsily knocks into Dietmar Hässler. Jakob Palumbo is shown the yellow card! Dietmar Hässler grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.25
Jakob Palumbo makes a probing pass to Craig Greig. Craig Greig 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!
40.39
0-1Samir Welter hits a low pass to Bakary Will. Bakary Will shoots from 20 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ruben Schultz with no chance!! Goal for Eintracht Braunschweig !
45.00
0-1Nico Poschner comes in with a late challenge on Kai Raff. The referee calls over Nico Poschner and warns him to calm down! Kai Raff runs off the knock.
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. Eintracht Braunschweig also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Energie Cottbus players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
FC Energie Cottbus start the second half!
47.50
Marc Hässler makes a strong solo run forward. Marc Hässler surges forward with the ball. Marc Hässler shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
48.47
Matthew Lumsdon clumsily knocks into Linus Meidt. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Linus Meidt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.11
Alexander Bartsch flicks a high ball forward to Jakob Palumbo who takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, Jakob Palumbo plays the ball forward to Craig Greig. Craig Greig sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.29
0-1Adam Hughes kicks a strong pass forward to Kai Raff. Kai Raff threads the ball through to Marcel Lorenz. Marcel Lorenz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Bartsch.
59.09
0-1Craig Greig hacks Christian Zick from behind! Craig Greig is shown the yellow card! Christian Zick runs off the knock.
60.58
0-1Eintracht Braunschweig have made 2 substitutions with Dietmar Brehme replacing Kai Raff and Gavin Johnstone replacing Christian Zick .
61.59
Adam Hughes flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Hässler collects the pass. Dietmar Hässler flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Lorenz controls it well on his chest. Marcel Lorenz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Liddell.
65.28
Leonardo Caminero threads a neat ball through to Jakob Palumbo. Jakob Palumbo brings the ball forward. Jakob Palumbo finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
66.30
Nabil Van Vliet plays the ball forward to Matthias Bräutigam. Matthias Bräutigam tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.55
Scott Liddell passes the ball forward to Linus Meidt. Linus Meidt flicks a high pass forward. Craig Greig collects the pass. Craig Greig shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
72.35
Dietmar Hässler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Brehme. Alexander Brehme shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
75.37
Linus Meidt flicks a high pass forward to Matthias Bräutigam who brings the ball under control. Matthias Bräutigam knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Engels.
77.31
Scott Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Nabil Van Vliet. Nabil Van Vliet sees a break and surges forward. Nabil Van Vliet threads the ball through into the box. Matthias Bräutigam shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
79.19
Dietmar Brehme flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Lorenz. Marcel Lorenz shoots from long range but it is miles over!
83.34
Samir Welter threads a neat ball through to Marcel Lorenz. Marcel Lorenz shoots from 25 yards. Ruben Schultz gets down and covers it.
85.40
Scott Liddell makes a probing pass to Linus Meidt. Linus Meidt flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Bräutigam holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matthias Bräutigam knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Greig. Craig Greig beats his man to it with a header but it is miles over!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Play Area
30.3%
44.7%
25%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matthias Bräutigam of FC Energie Cottbus |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ruben Schultz (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Leonardo Caminero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott Liddell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alexander Bartsch (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marc Hässler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Jakob Palumbo (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Linus Meidt (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nabil Van Vliet (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Nico Poschner (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matthias Bräutigam (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Craig Greig (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Albrecht Basler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Morris Godber (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sven Riemann (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Steffen Matthäus (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Christian Zick (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adam Hughes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Julian Engels (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kai Raff (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Matthew Lumsdon (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Samir Welter (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dietmar Hässler (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marcel Lorenz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alexander Brehme (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Bakary Will (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Nils Beck (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gavin Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dietmar Brehme (MID) | 6 | |