Match Report
| Karlsruher SC | Karlsruher SC |  |  | FC Köln | FC Köln | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Luis Marquez | L. Marquez |  | 57 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 |  | Eric Behrens | E. Behrens | |||||||||
| Vincenzo Schrader | V. Schrader | | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 | | Marcel Meidt | M. Meidt | |||||||||
| Noah Kühn | N. Kühn | | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 72 |  | Carlos Bento | C. Bento | |||||||||
| Armin Eberle | A. Eberle | | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 67 |  | Clive Shilton | C. Shilton | |||||||||
| Oliver Thielemann | O. Thielemann | | 54 | D | | 5 | | M | 73 | | Leonardo Pardo | L. Pardo | |||||||||
| Tobias Schacht | T. Schacht | | 65 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 72 | | Torsten Wieczorek | T. Wieczorek | ||||||||
| Samir Brückner | S. Brückner | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 71 | | Joao Loureiro | J. Loureiro | |||||||||
| Matthias Seibert | M. Seibert | | 56 | M | | | 8 | | M | 65 | | Simon Prantl | S. Prantl | ||||||||
| Oliver Kohler | O. Kohler | | 55 | M | | 9 | | A | 63 | | Noah Köller | N. Köller | |||||||||
| Kai Backes | K. Backes | | 75 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 | | Eddie Beckham | E. Beckham | |||||||||
| Jakob Welke | J. Welke | | 75 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Martin Hanssen | M. Hanssen | |||||||||
| Guglielmo Semioli | G. Semioli |  | 71 | A | | 12 | | G | 68 | | Samir Morlock | S. Morlock | |||||||||
| Hannes Spengler | H. Spengler | | 53 | G | | 13 | | D | 63 | | Arno Netzer | A. Netzer | |||||||||
| Armin Fromm | A. Fromm | | 51 | D | | 14 | | D | 62 | | David Mercer | D. Mercer | |||||||||
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Wildparkstadion where Karlsruher SC play host to FC Köln. A crowd of 9,027 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Karlsruher SC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Eilts.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Karlsruher SC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Eilts.
0.00
0-0Karlsruher SC get the match underway!
2.36
0-0Matthias Seibert flicks a high pass forward to Oliver Kohler who brings the ball under control. Oliver Kohler shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.42
Samir Brückner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kai Backes. Kai Backes shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
9.41
0-0Clive Shilton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Prantl. Simon Prantl flicks a high pass forward. Noah Köller controls it well on his chest. Noah Köller whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Beckham. Eddie Beckham directs the ball goalwards with his head. Luis Marquez gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
12.15
1-0Samir Brückner chips the ball to his team mate, Tobias Schacht. Tobias Schacht makes a probing pass to Oliver Kohler. Oliver Kohler whips in a cross ball towards Kai Backes. Kai Backes whips the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Eric Behrens had no chance!! Goal for Karlsruher SC !
15.45
1-0Carlos Bento catches Kai Backes on the ankles. The referee calls over Carlos Bento and shows him a yellow card! Kai Backes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.29
Tobias Schacht chips the ball to his team mate, Jakob Welke. Jakob Welke knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Backes. Kai Backes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.54
Armin Eberle passes the ball forward to Jakob Welke. Jakob Welke makes a simple pass to Matthias Seibert. Matthias Seibert controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
24.20
Samir Brückner chips the ball to his team mate, Matthias Seibert. Matthias Seibert finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.29
Carlos Bento flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Beckham who brings the ball under control. Eddie Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Noah Köller easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Noah Köller advances inside the box! Noah Köller rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.59
Carlos Bento flicks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Wieczorek. Torsten Wieczorek makes a simple pass to Noah Köller. Noah Köller shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.11
Joao Loureiro knocks the ball forward to Eddie Beckham. Eddie Beckham plays a one-two with Joao Loureiro and advances towards the goal... Eddie Beckham takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
30.42
Oliver Thielemann kicks a strong pass forward to Armin Eberle. Armin Eberle sees Jakob Welke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jakob Welke shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
32.33
2-0Vincenzo Schrader clumsily knocks into Simon Prantl. The referee warns Vincenzo Schrader to calm down! Simon Prantl runs off the knock.
32.33
2-0Free kick to FC Köln just outside the area...
33.57
Noah Köller takes a short run up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
34.16
Clive Shilton clumsily knocks into Samir Brückner. Clive Shilton is shown the yellow card! Samir Brückner runs off the knock.
42.57
Carlos Bento hacks Noah Kühn from behind! Carlos Bento is warned by the referee! Noah Kühn stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.10
Armin Eberle threads a neat ball through to Kai Backes. Kai Backes lofts in a cross ball towards Samir Brückner. Samir Brückner beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eric Behrens with no chance!! Goal for Karlsruher SC !
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Karlsruher SC have changed their lineup with Guglielmo Semioli replacing Matthias Seibert. FC Köln appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Köln start the second half!
49.33
3-0Simon Prantl threads the ball through to Joao Loureiro. Joao Loureiro chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Beckham. Eddie Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.46
Joao Loureiro surges forward with the ball. Joao Loureiro lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Hanssen. Martin Hanssen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
55.43
3-0Vincenzo Schrader flicks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Welke. Jakob Welke advances inside the box! Jakob Welke side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Clive Shilton happens to be in the right place to block it.
57.43
3-0Noah Kühn hits a low pass to Samir Brückner. Samir Brückner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jakob Welke. Jakob Welke advances inside the box! Marcel Meidt comes in with a late challenge on Jakob Welke. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
57.43
The referee points to the spot..
58.02
Jakob Welke takes a stuttering run up but it goes wide.
59.54
Samir Brückner clumsily knocks into Simon Prantl. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simon Prantl hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.47
3-0Karlsruher SC have made 2 substitutions with Armin Fromm replacing Kai Backes and Hannes Spengler replacing Jakob Welke .FC Köln have made a substitution with David Mercer replacing Simon Prantl .
69.48
Hannes Spengler flicks a high ball forward to Tobias Schacht who takes it down. Tobias Schacht finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
72.12
Samir Brückner flicks a high pass forward. Guglielmo Semioli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guglielmo Semioli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
77.06
FC Köln have made a substitution with Arno Netzer replacing Martin Hanssen .
85.58
3-0Joao Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Arno Netzer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arno Netzer kicks a strong pass forward to David Mercer but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.5%
46.5%
Play Area
27.9%
47.7%
24.4%
Scorers
| Kai Backes 12, 18 Samir Brückner 44 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kai Backes of Karlsruher SC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Luis Marquez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Vincenzo Schrader (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Noah Kühn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Armin Eberle (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Oliver Thielemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tobias Schacht (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Samir Brückner (MID) |   | 8 |
| 8. | Matthias Seibert (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oliver Kohler (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kai Backes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Jakob Welke (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Guglielmo Semioli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Hannes Spengler (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Armin Fromm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Eric Behrens (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marcel Meidt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlos Bento (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Clive Shilton (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Leonardo Pardo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Torsten Wieczorek (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Joao Loureiro (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Simon Prantl (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Noah Köller (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Eddie Beckham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Martin Hanssen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Samir Morlock (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arno Netzer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | David Mercer (DEF) | 6 | |