Match Report


Karlsruher SC Karlsruher SC      FC Energie CottbusFC Energie Cottbus
Computer Player Computer Player Paul Mc cain Paul Mc cain
Hauke KurthH. Kurth74
G
captain1
G
73Ricardo GomesR. Gomes
Billy SounessB. Souness71
D
2
D
64Tiago TeixeiraT. Teixeira
Felipe PardoF. Pardo70
D
3
D
71Glynn WilcoxG. Wilcox
David SturbaD. Sturba63
D
4
D
68Ruben MartinsR. Martins
Kevin PrantlK. Prantl57
D
5
M
70Niccolo HarrisonN. Harrison
Marcos SolerM. Soler74
M
6captain
M
70Cristiano ValenteC. Valente
Bakary SeelerB. Seeler70
M
7
M
72Carlton CarltonC. Carlton
Jean-Marie BekrarJ. Bekrar68
M
8
M
73Wes CopeW. Cope
Hugo DiezH. Diez69
A
9
M
68Daan HoekstraD. Hoekstra
Colin MarrC. Marr69
A
10
A
70Guillaume KanouteG. Kanoute
Stefan CaloriS. Calori64
A
11
A
82Christian ThieleC. Thiele
 
Clive Lua-LuaC. Lua-Lua67
M
12
D
68Ivan PerezI. Perez
Harry InceH. Ince66
G
13
A
74Marcel BusseM. Busse
Adrian SherwoodA. Sherwood60
A
14
A
68Ruddy Ntumpa NsafuR. Ntumpa Nsafu

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Wildparkstadion where Karlsruher SC play host to FC Energie Cottbus. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Karlsruher SC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Sven Emmerlich.


0.00
The first half starts with Karlsruher SC kicking off!
9.24
Carlton Carlton decides to run forward with the ball. Carlton Carlton plays a one-two with Guillaume Kanoute and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Carlton Carlton provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Hauke Kurth manages to keep it out.
10.56
Glynn Wilcox clumsily knocks into Jean-Marie Bekrar. Glynn Wilcox is warned by the referee! Jean-Marie Bekrar stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.56
Kevin Prantl kicks a strong pass forward to Bakary Seeler. Bakary Seeler flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Calori who takes it down. Stefan Calori knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Marr. Colin Marr is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Glynn Wilcox steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
16.58
Tiago Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Wes Cope holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wes Cope hits a low pass to Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcos Soler.
20.50
Daan Hoekstra flicks a high ball forward to Niccolo Harrison who takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, Niccolo Harrison plays the ball forward to Guillaume Kanoute who has made a great run into the box. Guillaume Kanoute rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.40
With imagination, Jean-Marie Bekrar plays the ball forward to Bakary Seeler. Bakary Seeler knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Marie Bekrar. Jean-Marie Bekrar flicks the ball with his head. Jean-Marie Bekrar scores for Karlsruher SC !!
26.11
Cristiano Valente threads the ball through to Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele puts a great ball through but Guillaume Kanoute is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
30.48
Kevin Prantl threads the ball through to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez passes the ball forward to Colin Marr. Colin Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Calori. Stefan Calori knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Tiago Teixeira steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
36.58
Jean-Marie Bekrar sees Stefan Calori in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Calori lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Marr. Colin Marr connects with a diving header. Ricardo Gomes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.25
Kevin Prantl flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Pardo collects the pass. Felipe Pardo makes a simple pass to Stefan Calori. Stefan Calori whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Soler. Marcos Soler makes a convincing header but it slams into the crowd!
42.48
Wes Cope sees Cristiano Valente in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cristiano Valente plays a quick one-two with Christian Thiele and rushes in on goal... Cristiano Valente side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Hauke Kurth. Excellent save.
44.44
Glynn Wilcox makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daan Hoekstra. Daan Hoekstra sees a break and surges forward. Daan Hoekstra whips in a cross ball towards Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute connects with a diving header. Fantastic reaction save from Hauke Kurth!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Karlsruher SC appear unchanged since the first half. FC Energie Cottbus also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Energie Cottbus players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
FC Energie Cottbus kick off the second half!
53.24
Marcos Soler hacks Ruben Martins from behind! Marcos Soler is shown the yellow card! Ruben Martins grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.30
Tiago Teixeira punts the ball hopefully upfield. Guillaume Kanoute sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.18
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
57.20
Wes Cope makes a simple pass to Niccolo Harrison. Niccolo Harrison whips in a cross ball towards Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.49
FC Energie Cottbus have made 2 substitutions with Marcel Busse replacing Guillaume Kanoute and Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu replacing Christian Thiele .
63.45
Wes Cope threads a neat ball through to Carlton Carlton. Carlton Carlton plays a one-two with Daan Hoekstra and advances towards the goal... Carlton Carlton takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.23
Billy Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcos Soler. Marcos Soler passes the ball forward to Bakary Seeler. Bakary Seeler shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
83.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Cristiano Valente laces a through ball forward to Niccolo Harrison. Niccolo Harrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Cristiano Valente decides to run forward with the ball. Cristiano Valente controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Hauke Kurth keeps it out!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Karlsruher SC

FC Energie Cottbus
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.2%
63.8%
Play Area
31.9%
43.5%
24.6%

Scorers
Jean-Marie Bekrar 21
Colin Marr 37
Christian Thiele 57
Carlton Carlton 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlton Carlton of FC Energie Cottbus

Match Ratings
1.Hauke Kurth (GK)
7
2.Billy Souness (DEF)
6
3.Felipe Pardo (DEF)
6
4.David Sturba (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Prantl (DEF)
6
6.Marcos Soler (MID)yellow card
5
7.Bakary Seeler (MID)
7
8.Jean-Marie Bekrar (MID)goal scored
9
9.Hugo Diez (ATT)
6
10.Colin Marr (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Stefan Calori (ATT)
7
 
12.Clive Lua-Lua (MID)
0
13.Harry Ince (GK)
0
14.Adrian Sherwood (ATT)
0

1.Ricardo Gomes (GK)
6
2.Tiago Teixeira (DEF)
7
3.Glynn Wilcox (DEF)
7
4.Ruben Martins (DEF)
6
5.Niccolo Harrison (MID)
7
6.Cristiano Valente (MID)
7
7.Carlton Carlton (MID)goal scored
9
8.Wes Cope (MID)
6
9.Daan Hoekstra (MID)
7
10.Guillaume Kanoute (ATT)
6
11.Christian Thiele (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Ivan Perez (DEF)
0
13.Marcel Busse (ATT)
6
14.Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu (ATT)
6