Match Report


FC KölnFC Köln     Borussia Mönchengladbach Borussia Mönchengladbach
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nikolas RothN. Roth67
G
1captain
G
72Danny ChristieD. Christie
Simone CampedelliS. Campedelli67
D
2
D
78Edmundo GaladamesE. Galadames
Kieron EdghillK. Edghill66
D
3
D
71Adrian HitchcockA. Hitchcock
Yves CatherineY. Catherine64
D
4
D
65Jan BirkwaldJ. Birkwald
Craig ClelandC. Cleland64
D
5
M
73Tomas VieiraT. Vieira
Tiago NascimentoT. Nascimento71
M
6
M
67Uwe OswaldU. Oswald
Kees De RomijnK. De Romijn66
M
7
M
63Roberto CarrascoR. Carrasco
Simon WelkeS. Welke65
M
8
M
61Rainer WesselmannR. Wesselmann
Arno NeudeckerA. Neudecker70
A
9
A
75Francisco AntunesF. Antunes
Nico KoschmiederN. Koschmieder63
A
captain10
A
65Oliver KöpkeO. Köpke
Hauke SchäferH. Schäfer52
A
11
A
63Sven BeckenbauerS. Beckenbauer
 
Oliver RohrschneiderO. Rohrschneider66
G
12
A
63Jan GelbJ. Gelb
Tobias DöringT. Döring57
M
13
A
61Leon ZiegeL. Ziege
Nico EngelsN. Engels57
M
14
G
59Christian TurekC. Turek

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Seeler.


0.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.48
Nico Koschmieder catches Edmundo Galadames on the ankles. The referee calls over Nico Koschmieder and shows him a yellow card! Edmundo Galadames runs off the knock.
6.50
Roberto Carrasco flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Köpke who takes it down. Oliver Köpke cuts inside the box! Oliver Köpke cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
8.15
Adrian Hitchcock catches Nico Koschmieder on the ankles. Adrian Hitchcock is shown the yellow card! Nico Koschmieder hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.46
Without breaking stride, Adrian Hitchcock plays the ball forward to Uwe Oswald. Uwe Oswald flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Köpke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oliver Köpke rushes past Simone Campedelli! Oliver Köpke rockets a shot on goal but Nikolas Roth is on top of his game. Well saved!
14.43
Simon Welke kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Koschmieder. Nico Koschmieder tries a spectacular long range effort. Danny Christie gets down and covers it.
16.12
Simon Welke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.02
Jan Birkwald flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Vieira. Tomas Vieira knocks the ball forward to Francisco Antunes. Francisco Antunes skips past Kieron Edghill! Francisco Antunes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Francisco Antunes scores for Borussia Mönchengladbach !!
22.21
Tomas Vieira decides to run forward with the ball. Tomas Vieira advances inside the box! Tomas Vieira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
28.28
Kees De Romijn flicks a high pass forward. Nico Koschmieder holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nico Koschmieder lofts in a cross ball towards Hauke Schäfer. Hauke Schäfer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
30.39
Craig Cleland passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Tiago Nascimento. Tiago Nascimento knocks the ball forward to Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker cuts inside the box! Arno Neudecker comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just wide!
38.48
Adrian Hitchcock brings the ball forward. Adrian Hitchcock hits a low pass to Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Köpke but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.35
Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
42.58
Uwe Oswald threads a neat ball through to Francisco Antunes. Francisco Antunes advances inside the box! Some superb footwork from Francisco Antunes provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Nikolas Roth smothers it!
44.59
Roberto Carrasco makes a beautiful solo run. Roberto Carrasco threads a neat ball through to Francisco Antunes. Francisco Antunes strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Nikolas Roth had no chance!! Goal for Borussia Mönchengladbach !
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Köln appear unchanged since the first half. Borussia Mönchengladbach also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with FC Köln kicking off!
47.18
Kees De Romijn catches Uwe Oswald on the ankles. The referee brings Kees De Romijn to one side and gives him a warning! Uwe Oswald runs off the knock.
51.01
Yves Catherine makes a simple pass to Tiago Nascimento. Tiago Nascimento threads the ball through to Nico Koschmieder. Nico Koschmieder runs straight at the defence! Nico Koschmieder muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.30
Roberto Carrasco chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Antunes. Francisco Antunes plays a one-two with Sven Beckenbauer and rushes in on goal... Francisco Antunes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Nikolas Roth manages to keep it out.
60.18
FC Köln have made a substitution with Nico Engels replacing Hauke Schäfer .
65.51
Roberto Carrasco laces a through ball forward to Francisco Antunes. Francisco Antunes shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
69.36
Kees De Romijn chips the ball to his team mate, Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker advances inside the box! Arno Neudecker looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Köln are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
71.29
Kees De Romijn flicks a high pass forward. Arno Neudecker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arno Neudecker edges inside the box! Edmundo Galadames comes in with a late challenge on Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
78.58
Simone Campedelli hacks Francisco Antunes from behind! Simone Campedelli is warned by the referee! Francisco Antunes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.56
Tomas Vieira flicks a high ball forward to Sven Beckenbauer who takes it down. Sven Beckenbauer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

FC Köln

Borussia Mönchengladbach
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.5%
52.5%
Play Area
27.5%
45%
27.5%

Scorers
Nico Koschmieder 51
Francisco Antunes 18, 45
Tomas Vieira 22

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Antunes of Borussia Mönchengladbach

Match Ratings
1.Nikolas Roth (GK)
6
2.Simone Campedelli (DEF)
6
3.Kieron Edghill (DEF)
6
4.Yves Catherine (DEF)
6
5.Craig Cleland (DEF)
6
6.Tiago Nascimento (MID)
6
7.Kees De Romijn (MID)
6
8.Simon Welke (MID)
6
9.Arno Neudecker (ATT)
7
10.Nico Koschmieder (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
11.Hauke Schäfer (ATT)
6
 
12.Oliver Rohrschneider (GK)
0
13.Tobias Döring (MID)
0
14.Nico Engels (MID)
6

1.Danny Christie (GK)
6
2.Edmundo Galadames (DEF)
6
3.Adrian Hitchcock (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Jan Birkwald (DEF)
6
5.Tomas Vieira (MID)goal scored
8
6.Uwe Oswald (MID)
7
7.Roberto Carrasco (MID)
7
8.Rainer Wesselmann (MID)
6
9.Francisco Antunes (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Oliver Köpke (ATT)
6
11.Sven Beckenbauer (ATT)
6
 
12.Jan Gelb (ATT)
0
13.Leon Ziege (ATT)
0
14.Christian Turek (GK)
0