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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 20,677 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nikolas Schulze.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nikolas Schulze.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Energie Cottbus get the match underway!
2.13
0-0Malte Ziegler hacks Gavin Morrison from behind! The referee motions to Malte Ziegler to come over. It's a red card!! Gavin Morrison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.29
0-0With imagination, Daan Hoekstra picks a pass forward to Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Nikolas Janes reads it well. Nice keeping!
15.11
0-0Benito Barone clumsily knocks into Walter Pandolfi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Walter Pandolfi stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.54
0-0Ruben Martins sees Niccolo Harrison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Niccolo Harrison threads a neat ball through to Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.44
0-0Mick Marsden comes in with a late challenge on Ruben Martins. The referee warns Mick Marsden to calm down! Ruben Martins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.38
Sven Neudecker flicks a high pass forward. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu controls it well on his chest. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu lofts in a cross ball towards Daan Hoekstra. Daan Hoekstra beats his man to it with a header but Nikolas Janes reads it well. Quality keeping!
36.05
Gavin Morrison hits a low pass to Niccolo Harrison. Niccolo Harrison knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison makes a convincing header. Nikolas Janes didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
38.01
Ivan Perez flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Morrison who brings the ball under control. Gavin Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Nikolas Janes manages to gather it.
40.33
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Mick Marsden laces a through ball forward to Gionatha De Sanctis. Gionatha De Sanctis knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Kohler. Rainer Kohler fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Niccolo Harrison threads the ball through to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Hermann. Oliver Hermann powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
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. FSV Mainz 05 also appear unchanged since the first half. The FSV Mainz 05 players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
FSV Mainz 05 kick off!
49.45
Terry Bishop makes a probing pass to Rainer Kohler. Rainer Kohler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruben Martins.
51.05
Without breaking stride, Ivan Perez plays the ball forward to Daan Hoekstra. Daan Hoekstra flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Hermann. Oliver Hermann whips in a cross ball towards Daan Hoekstra. Daan Hoekstra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.19
1-0Niccolo Harrison plays the ball forward to Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.20
1-0Benito Barone barges into Walter Pandolfi. The referee warns Benito Barone to calm down! Walter Pandolfi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.25
1-0FC Energie Cottbus have made a substitution with Christian Thiele replacing Oliver Hermann .
63.10
Daan Hoekstra flicks the ball to his team mate, Sven Neudecker. Sven Neudecker knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Harrison. Niccolo Harrison is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
65.14
Gavin Morrison knocks the ball forward to Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute plays a one-two with Christian Thiele and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Guillaume Kanoute provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Nikolas Janes. Excellent save.
66.55
Sven Neudecker flicks a high ball forward to Guillaume Kanoute who takes it down. Guillaume Kanoute knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nikolas Janes who gathers it comfortably.
72.08
Niccolo Harrison comes in with a late challenge on Alistair Granville. The referee warns Niccolo Harrison to calm down! Alistair Granville hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.34
Gionatha De Sanctis flicks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Kohler. Rainer Kohler shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
79.42
Daan Hoekstra makes a beautiful solo run. Daan Hoekstra lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
84.49
Daan Hoekstra flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Morrison controls it well on his chest. Gavin Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
87.33
Walter Pandolfi sees Sven Neudecker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Sven Neudecker stretches the opposition's defence. Sven Neudecker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Ruben Martins changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ruben Martins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
76.4%
23.6%
Play Area
26.4%
47.2%
26.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Morrison of FC Energie Cottbus |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Madjid Castro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Walter Pandolfi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Ivan Perez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ruben Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Niccolo Harrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daan Hoekstra (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gavin Morrison (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Sven Neudecker (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Guillaume Kanoute (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Oliver Hermann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ricardo Gomes (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tiago Teixeira (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Christian Thiele (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Nikolas Janes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Louis De Vogt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Terry Bishop (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan-Carlos Galadames (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Chris Riggott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alistair Granville (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mick Marsden (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Malte Ziegler (MID) |  | 3 |
| 9. | Gionatha De Sanctis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Benito Barone (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Rainer Kohler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Martin Gelb (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Emmerlich (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Armin Klinsmann (MID) | 0 | |