Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to VfL Bochum. A crowd of 8,528 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfL Bochum appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Morlock.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfL Bochum appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Morlock.
0.00
0-0FC Köln kick off the first half!
2.42
0-1Stephen Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florian Frieser. Florian Frieser plays a quick one-two with Jorge Ribeiro and rushes in on goal... Florian Frieser shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Oliver Rohrschneider has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.58
0-1Paul Rae knocks the ball to his team mate, Florian Frieser. Florian Frieser makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jorge Ribeiro. Jorge Ribeiro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Oliver Rohrschneider!
8.54
Yves Catherine threads the ball through to Tiago Nascimento. Tiago Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Nils Engels collects the pass. Nils Engels plays a one-two with Hauke Schäfer and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nils Engels provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.33
1-1Kieron Edghill makes a simple pass to Simon Welke. Simon Welke knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Koschmieder. Nico Koschmieder lofts in a cross ball towards Hauke Schäfer. Hauke Schäfer powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.55
1-1Hauke Schäfer comes in with a late challenge on Fritz Gomis. The referee warns Hauke Schäfer to calm down! Fritz Gomis stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.24
1-1Paul Rae makes a probing pass to Jorge Ribeiro. Jorge Ribeiro knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but David Neuhaus is offside!
24.16
Without breaking stride, Yves Catherine plays the ball forward to Simon Welke. Simon Welke sees Hauke Schäfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hauke Schäfer shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
30.23
1-1Felipe Saez sees Stephen Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, David Neuhaus. David Neuhaus flicks the ball to his team mate, Florian Frieser. Florian Frieser shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball ricochets off Yves Catherine and flashes wide of the far post.
31.14
1-1Paul Neuhaus takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. David Neuhaus rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
34.19
Stephen Hendry knocks the ball forward to Jorge Ribeiro. Jorge Ribeiro edges inside the box! Jorge Ribeiro rockets a shot on goal but Oliver Rohrschneider reads it well. Quality keeping!
36.36
1-1Tiago Nascimento barges into Paul Rae. Tiago Nascimento is shown the yellow card! Paul Rae runs off the knock.
38.20
Paul Rae flicks a high ball forward to Jorge Ribeiro who takes it down. Jorge Ribeiro flicks the ball to his team mate, David Neuhaus. David Neuhaus rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
39.47
1-1Felipe Saez threads a neat ball through to Paul Rae. Paul Rae hits a low pass to Jorge Ribeiro. Jorge Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Rohrschneider who gathers it comfortably.
40.18
Kees De Romijn kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Koschmieder. Nico Koschmieder lofts in a cross ball towards Nils Engels. Nils Engels is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
42.01
Showing composure, Simone Campedelli laces a through ball forward to Kees De Romijn. Kees De Romijn hits a low pass to Hauke Schäfer. Hauke Schäfer knocks in a cross ball towards Nils Engels. Nils Engels powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Paul Neuhaus flicks a high ball forward to Jorge Ribeiro who takes it down. Jorge Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Rohrschneider who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Köln appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Bochum also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
VfL Bochum kick off the second half!
47.37
Felipe Saez flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Hendry who brings the ball under control. Stephen Hendry knocks the ball forward to Jorge Ribeiro. Jorge Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Rohrschneider who gathers it comfortably.
48.11
Nico Koschmieder barges into Ralph Rankin. The referee calls over Nico Koschmieder and shows him a yellow card! Ralph Rankin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.08
1-1FC Köln have made a substitution with Hauke Augstein replacing Nils Engels .
61.10
Tiago Nascimento surges forward with the ball. Tiago Nascimento shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.17
Yves Catherine catches David Neuhaus on the ankles. The referee warns Yves Catherine to calm down! David Neuhaus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.04
Ralph Rankin barges into Nico Koschmieder. The referee brings Ralph Rankin to one side and gives him a warning! Nico Koschmieder stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.53
VfL Bochum have made a substitution with Torsten Möller replacing Paul Rae .
81.30
Paul Neuhaus threads a neat ball through to David Neuhaus. David Neuhaus skips past Kieron Edghill! David Neuhaus makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
83.42
With imagination, Andy Davidson plays the ball forward to Kees De Romijn. Without breaking stride, Kees De Romijn plays the ball forward to Nico Koschmieder. Nico Koschmieder kicks a strong pass forward to Hauke Schäfer but the referee indicates it's offside!
84.52
Without breaking stride, Kieron Edghill plays the ball forward to Simon Welke. Simon Welke runs straight at the opposition's defence. Simon Welke plays a sublime one-two with Hauke Augstein and races in on goal... Simon Welke comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it flies just wide!
85.42
Torsten Möller makes a simple pass to David Neuhaus. David Neuhaus lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Ribeiro. Jorge Ribeiro knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.53
Tiago Nascimento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hauke Augstein. Hauke Augstein shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
34.5%
40.5%
25%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tiago Nascimento of FC Köln |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Oliver Rohrschneider (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Simone Campedelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kieron Edghill (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Yves Catherine (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy Davidson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Tiago Nascimento (MID) |   | 9 |
| 7. | Kees De Romijn (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Simon Welke (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Nico Koschmieder (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Hauke Schäfer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Nils Engels (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Tobias Döring (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nils Scholz (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hauke Augstein (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Bakary Bräutigam (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Felipe Saez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ralph Rankin (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Fritz Gomis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stephen Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Neuhaus (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paul Rae (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stefan Hanke (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Florian Frieser (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Jorge Ribeiro (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | David Neuhaus (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Steffen Berg (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Torsten Möller (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Noah Francke (MID) | 0 | |