Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 8,874 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Turek.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Turek.
0.00
The whistle blows and FC Köln get the match underway!
2.20
David Gelb comes in with a late challenge on Clive Shilton. The referee calls over David Gelb and shows him a yellow card! Clive Shilton runs off the knock.
4.24
Joao Loureiro picks a pass forward to Noah Köller. Noah Köller cuts inside the box! Noah Köller tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Mohammed Van Vliet manages to gather it.
8.22
Joao Loureiro chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Hanssen. Martin Hanssen plays a scrappy one-two with Simon Prantl and stumbles forward towards the goal... Martin Hanssen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.38
David Gelb knocks the ball forward to Isaiah Philips. Isaiah Philips lofts in a cross ball towards Yacine Ben Haddou. Yacine Ben Haddou knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
12.40
Simon Prantl catches Yacine Ben Haddou on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Yacine Ben Haddou carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Torsten Wieczorek plays the ball forward to Noah Köller. Noah Köller knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mohammed Van Vliet who gathers it comfortably.
21.59
David Gelb knocks the ball forward to Noah Koschmieder. Noah Koschmieder knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Behrens who gathers it comfortably.
26.41
David Gelb flicks a high pass forward to Noah Koschmieder who brings the ball under control. Noah Koschmieder finds some space and shoots from distance. Eric Behrens easily gets down and covers it.
33.44
Joao Loureiro makes a beautiful solo run. Joao Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mohammed Van Vliet who gathers it comfortably.
36.00
Linus Reimers flicks a high ball forward to Yacine Ben Haddou who takes it down. Yacine Ben Haddou knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah Philips. Isaiah Philips finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
40.04
Marcel Meidt flicks a high pass forward. Joao Loureiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joao Loureiro threads the ball through to Eddie Beckham. Eddie Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Lamacchi.
44.00
With great vision, Armin Stiepermann laces a through ball forward to Yacine Ben Haddou. Yacine Ben Haddou sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FSV Mainz 05 are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
Carlos Bento flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Beckham. Eddie Beckham makes a probing pass between the defence to Leonardo Pardo. Leonardo Pardo rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Köln!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Köln appear unchanged since the first half. FSV Mainz 05 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FSV Mainz 05 kick off!
47.44
Without breaking stride, Leonardo Pardo plays the ball forward to Martin Hanssen. Martin Hanssen lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Beckham. Eddie Beckham makes a convincing header but it flies well off target!
54.45
Joao Loureiro makes a simple pass to Martin Hanssen. Martin Hanssen tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.32
FC Köln have made a substitution with David Mercer replacing Simon Prantl .
61.33
Torsten Wieczorek pushes up the pitch. Torsten Wieczorek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Pardo. Leonardo Pardo makes a probing pass to Eddie Beckham but he's offside!
66.11
Sven Herzog threads a neat ball through to David Gelb. David Gelb sees Oliver Augstein in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Augstein finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.41
Torsten Wieczorek flicks a high pass forward to David Mercer who brings the ball under control. David Mercer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Hanssen. Martin Hanssen threads the ball through into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Noah Köller provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
75.09
Marcel Meidt catches Isaiah Philips on the ankles. Marcel Meidt is shown the yellow card! Isaiah Philips hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.08
Marcel Meidt passes the ball forward to Joao Loureiro. Joao Loureiro finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Mohammed Van Vliet manages to keep it out.
79.04
David Gelb hits a low pass to Noah Koschmieder. Noah Koschmieder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.12
Isaiah Philips threads a neat ball through to Yacine Ben Haddou. Yacine Ben Haddou whips in a cross ball towards Noah Koschmieder. Noah Koschmieder finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Eric Behrens!
84.50
Matthias Bräutigam makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armin Stiepermann. Armin Stiepermann sees a break and surges forward. Armin Stiepermann shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.04
Roberto Lamacchi sees a break and surges forward. Roberto Lamacchi kicks a strong pass forward to Yacine Ben Haddou. Yacine Ben Haddou shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Sven Herzog knocks the ball to his team mate, Noah Koschmieder. Noah Koschmieder knocks in a cross ball towards Yacine Ben Haddou. Yacine Ben Haddou makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
25.6%
48.7%
25.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Yacine Ben Haddou of FSV Mainz 05 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eric Behrens (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Marcel Meidt (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 3. | Carlos Bento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Clive Shilton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leonardo Pardo (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
| 6. | Torsten Wieczorek (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Joao Loureiro (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Simon Prantl (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
| 9. | Noah Köller (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Eddie Beckham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Martin Hanssen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Samir Morlock (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arno Netzer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Mercer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Mohammed Van Vliet (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Matthias Bräutigam (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Sven Herzog (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Roberto Lamacchi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Linus Reimers (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Gelb (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 7. | Oliver Augstein (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Isaiah Philips (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 9. | Armin Stiepermann (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Noah Koschmieder (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Yacine Ben Haddou (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Leon Lindemann (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nico Ziegenhagen (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Scott James (DEF) | 0 | |












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