Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to SpVgg Greuther Fürth. A crowd of 18,215 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Seeler.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Seeler.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with SpVgg Greuther Fürth kicking off!
2.10
0-0Philipp Neudecker flicks a high pass forward. Anton Klompe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anton Klompe shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
6.42
Sven Breyer threads a neat ball through to Simon Meyer. Simon Meyer whips in a cross ball towards Dietmar Witte. Dietmar Witte outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.54
0-0Simon Welke flicks a high ball forward to Hauke Schäfer who takes it down. Hauke Schäfer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Moritz Schumacher.
9.02
Yves Catherine threads a neat ball through to Kees De Romijn. Kees De Romijn advances with the ball. Kees De Romijn tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
12.23
Nigel Wilson plays the ball forward to Sven Breyer. Sven Breyer knocks the ball to his team mate, Anton Klompe. Anton Klompe shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
16.17
0-0Kieron Edghill catches Simon Meyer on the ankles. Kieron Edghill is warned by the referee! Simon Meyer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.24
0-0Kieron Edghill surges forward with the ball. Kieron Edghill flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Schäfer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hauke Schäfer threads the ball through to Nico Koschmieder but he's offside!
21.13
0-0Kees De Romijn threads a neat ball through to Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Moritz Beckmann. Excellent save.
22.07
Leon Hoeness makes a run forward as Moritz Schumacher takes the throw-in. Leon Hoeness skillfully chests the ball down. Leon Hoeness threads the ball through to Mervin Banks. Mervin Banks knocks the ball forward to Simon Meyer. Simon Meyer shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
24.03
Tiago Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Nico Koschmieder holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nico Koschmieder cuts inside the box! Nico Koschmieder shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Sven Breyer laces a weighted ball forward to Dietmar Witte. Dietmar Witte advances inside the box! Dietmar Witte rockets a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.03
Tiago Nascimento makes a beautiful solo run. Tiago Nascimento passes the ball forward but Arno Neudecker is offside!
30.31
Simon Welke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Moritz Beckmann manages to gather it comfortably.
32.23
Albrecht Neudecker makes a simple pass to Anton Klompe. Anton Klompe shoots from long range but it is miles over!
33.48
Kees De Romijn runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kees De Romijn shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.34
Simone Campedelli hits a long diagonal ball forward. Nico Koschmieder plays a one-two with Arno Neudecker and rushes in on goal... Nico Koschmieder muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.10
0-0FC Köln are in full control of this game.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Köln appear unchanged since the first half. SpVgg Greuther Fürth also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Köln start the second half!
48.41
Kieron Edghill flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Nascimento. Tiago Nascimento knocks the ball forward to Nico Koschmieder. Nico Koschmieder knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Hauke Schäfer is offside!
51.24
Kees De Romijn hits a low pass to Nico Koschmieder. Nico Koschmieder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.50
Philipp Neudecker makes a simple pass to Simon Meyer. Simon Meyer shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
54.41
Nigel Wilson threads a neat ball through to Albrecht Neudecker. Albrecht Neudecker passes the ball forward to Dietmar Witte. Dietmar Witte shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Nikolas Roth!
60.47
0-0FC Köln have made a substitution with Nico Engels replacing Hauke Schäfer .
61.53
Leon Hoeness takes a long throw-in. Moritz Schumacher passes the ball forward to Philipp Neudecker. Philipp Neudecker makes an attacking run forward. Philipp Neudecker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nikolas Roth who gathers it comfortably.
63.23
Kees De Romijn surges forward with the ball. Kees De Romijn threads the ball through to Arno Neudecker but he's offside!
66.12
SpVgg Greuther Fürth are playing deep, stifling the play and making it hard for their opposition to score.
67.37
Sven Breyer threads a neat ball through to Simon Meyer. Simon Meyer finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.46
Kieron Edghill plays the ball forward to Simon Welke. Simon Welke flicks a high pass forward. Arno Neudecker controls it well on his chest. Arno Neudecker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
75.22
0-0Nico Koschmieder comes in with a late challenge on Moritz Schumacher. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Moritz Schumacher stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.32
1-0Kees De Romijn makes a probing pass to Nico Engels. Nico Engels shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
85.38
Albrecht Neudecker makes a probing pass to Simon Meyer. Simon Meyer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dietmar Witte but he's offside!
89.04
Nigel Wilson hits a low pass to Albrecht Neudecker. Albrecht Neudecker sees Anton Klompe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anton Klompe shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
5
9
Offsides
4
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
25.8%
42.7%
31.5%
Scorers
| Nico Engels 77 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kees De Romijn of FC Köln |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nikolas Roth (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Simone Campedelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kieron Edghill (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Yves Catherine (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Craig Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tiago Nascimento (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Kees De Romijn (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Simon Welke (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Arno Neudecker (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nico Koschmieder (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 11. | Hauke Schäfer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Oliver Rohrschneider (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tobias Döring (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nico Engels (MID) |  | 8 |
| 1. | Moritz Beckmann (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nigel Wilson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Hoeness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Moritz Schumacher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mervin Banks (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Albrecht Neudecker (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Sven Breyer (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Philipp Neudecker (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Anton Klompe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Simon Meyer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dietmar Witte (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matthias Hoeness (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wout Heije (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mauricio Segarra (DEF) | 0 | |