Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to Eintracht Braunschweig . A crowd of 9,995 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 Bakary Kohler.
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 Bakary Kohler.
0.00
0-0FC Energie Cottbus start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.27
0-0Nabil Van Vliet changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nabil Van Vliet shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
3.40
0-1Julian Engels kicks a strong pass forward to Samir Helmer. Samir Helmer takes it forward alone. Samir Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Lorenz. Marcel Lorenz jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Ruben Schultz had no chance!! Goal for Eintracht Braunschweig !
10.39
Jakob Palumbo brings the ball forward. Jakob Palumbo plays a scrappy one-two with Craig Greig and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Jakob Palumbo provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
14.49
0-1Marc Hässler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nabil Van Vliet. Nabil Van Vliet flicks a high ball forward to Craig Greig who takes it down. Craig Greig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
16.15
Scott Liddell threads a neat ball through to Linus Meidt. Linus Meidt threads the ball through to Craig Greig. Craig Greig shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
24.37
Samir Welter surges forward with the ball. Samir Welter shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
26.19
Samir Welter sees Sebastian Völler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastian Völler threads the ball through into the box. Malte Lindemann 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 Eintracht Braunschweig !
34.33
Kai Raff makes a probing pass to Marcel Lorenz. Marcel Lorenz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.07
0-2Matthew Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Lorenz easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcel Lorenz knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Völler but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.36
Alexander Bartsch sees Nico Poschner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nico Poschner threads the ball through to Matthias Bräutigam. Matthias Bräutigam tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Steffen Matthäus. Excellent save.
44.34
Scott Liddell takes it forward alone. Scott Liddell runs straight at the opposition's defence. Scott Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Matthias Bräutigam. Matthias Bräutigam directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
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
The whistle blows and Eintracht Braunschweig get the second half underway!
51.57
Samir Welter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malte Lindemann. Malte Lindemann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Ruben Schultz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
55.02
0-3From the throw-in, Jakob Palumbo picks out Nico Poschner. Nico Poschner flicks a high pass forward to Craig Greig who brings the ball under control. Craig Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steffen Matthäus who gathers it comfortably.
57.29
Alexander Bartsch threads a neat ball through to Jakob Palumbo. Jakob Palumbo threads the ball through to Craig Greig. Craig Greig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.47
0-3Eintracht Braunschweig have made 2 substitutions with Anton Dittmann replacing Kai Raff and Gavin Johnstone replacing Christian Zick .
61.55
0-3Adam Hughes catches Craig Greig on the ankles. The referee calls over Adam Hughes and shows him a yellow card! Craig Greig gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.55
Leonardo Caminero passes the ball forward to Linus Meidt. Linus Meidt threads a neat ball through to Matthias Bräutigam. Matthias Bräutigam sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
67.02
Alexander Bartsch chips the ball to his team mate, Linus Meidt. Linus Meidt darts forward. Linus Meidt whips in a cross ball towards Matthias Bräutigam. Matthias Bräutigam is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.20
Julian Engels kicks a strong pass forward to Samir Helmer. Samir Helmer hits a low pass to Sebastian Völler. Sebastian Völler shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
72.35
Samir Helmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malte Lindemann. Malte Lindemann skips past Marc Hässler! Malte Lindemann muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
78.10
1-3Linus Meidt comes in with a late challenge on Samir Helmer. The referee warns Linus Meidt to calm down! Samir Helmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.7%
46.3%
Play Area
26.9%
46.3%
26.9%
Scorers
| Matthias Bräutigam 67 | Marcel Lorenz 3 Malte Lindemann 26, 52 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Malte Lindemann of Eintracht Braunschweig |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ruben Schultz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Leonardo Caminero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott Liddell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nico Poschner (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matthias Bräutigam (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Craig Greig (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Armin Breyer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Albrecht Basler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sven Riemann (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Steffen Matthäus (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Christian Zick (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adam Hughes (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Julian Engels (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kai Raff (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Samir Helmer (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Matthew Lumsdon (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Samir Welter (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Marcel Lorenz (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Malte Lindemann (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Sebastian Völler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dietmar Hässler (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gavin Johnstone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Anton Dittmann (GK) | 6 | |