Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to SpVgg Unterhaching. A crowd of 8,440 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SpVgg Unterhaching appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Angelo Ganci.


0.00
FC Köln kick off!
2.38
Scott Guppy flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Ball controls it well on his chest. Nigel Ball kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Carvalho. Roberto Carvalho threads a neat, attacking ball through to Nigel Ball. Nigel Ball tries a spectacular strike but Dietmar Emmerlich reads it well. Fabulous stop!
3.19
Noah Schnellinger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Allman. James Allman whips in a cross ball towards Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but Rainer Birnbaum is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
4.21
Corner kick to SpVgg Unterhaching. Nigel Ball plays it to the near post. Some silky footwork from Noah Schnellinger provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.41
Scott Guppy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Allman. James Allman makes a probing pass to Kevin Babbel. Kevin Babbel tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
9.31
Jack Bouma flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Ball comfortably collects the pass. Nigel Ball flicks a high pass forward to James Allman who brings the ball under control. James Allman knocks in a cross ball towards Noah Schnellinger. Noah Schnellinger jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
14.03
Bakary Thielemann threads a neat ball through to Rainer Birnbaum. Rainer Birnbaum knocks the ball forward to Oliver Reimers. Oliver Reimers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Uwe Koschmieder who gathers it comfortably.
15.55
Jack Bouma clumsily knocks into Oliver Reimers. The referee calls over Jack Bouma and shows him a yellow card! Oliver Reimers stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.01
Scott Guppy brings the ball forward. Scott Guppy chips the ball to his team mate, Noah Schnellinger. Noah Schnellinger knocks the ball forward, putting James Allman through on goal. James Allman comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.35
With some swift thinking, Bakary Thielemann plays the ball forward to Arnauld Zamboni. Arnauld Zamboni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Reimers. Oliver Reimers knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz makes a convincing header but it flies just wide!
22.30
Kevin Babbel flicks a high ball forward to Hannes Kohler who takes it down. Hannes Kohler shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.41
Nigel Ball clumsily knocks into Bakary Thielemann. The referee calls over Nigel Ball and warns him to calm down! Bakary Thielemann runs off the knock.
27.01
Kai Engels makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Reimers. Oliver Reimers shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Uwe Koschmieder!
33.49
Hannes Kohler chips the ball to his team mate, Noah Schnellinger. Noah Schnellinger plays a scrappy one-two with Nigel Ball and stumbles forward towards the goal... Noah Schnellinger muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
36.02
Hugo Ortiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Polheim. Stefan Polheim shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
38.03
With great vision, Stefan Polheim plays the ball forward to Bakary Polheim. Bakary Polheim knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Reimers. Oliver Reimers whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
39.37
Billy Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Carvalho. Without breaking stride, Roberto Carvalho plays the ball forward to Hannes Kohler who has made a great run into the box. Hannes Kohler rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
40.23
Arnauld Zamboni flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Polheim who takes it down. Stefan Polheim shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
42.26
Bakary Thielemann chips the ball to his team mate, Moritz Klinsmann. Moritz Klinsmann knocks the ball forward to Stefan Polheim. Stefan Polheim shoots from distance but somehow Uwe Koschmieder manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Köln appear unchanged since the first half. SpVgg Unterhaching also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
SpVgg Unterhaching start the second half!
48.16
Bakary Thielemann surges forward with the ball. Bakary Thielemann makes an attacking run forward. Bakary Thielemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Polheim. Bakary Polheim shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Uwe Koschmieder.
51.11
Moritz Klinsmann flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Thielemann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bakary Thielemann threads the ball through to Stefan Polheim. Stefan Polheim shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Uwe Koschmieder.
53.45
Arnauld Zamboni makes a beautiful solo run. Arnauld Zamboni shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.58
Nigel Ball makes an attacking run forward. Nigel Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Kohler. Hannes Kohler makes a looping header on goal. Dietmar Emmerlich punches it away to safety.
57.05
Kevin Babbel chips the ball to his team mate, Noah Schnellinger. Noah Schnellinger finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
61.26
Hugo Ortiz sees Uwe Hässler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Uwe Hässler shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
63.04
Arnauld Zamboni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bakary Polheim. Bakary Polheim shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
66.55
Dean Ince sees Scott Guppy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Guppy chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Ball. Nigel Ball plays a one-two with Noah Schnellinger and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Nigel Ball provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Dietmar Emmerlich is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.40
Hugo Ortiz clumsily knocks into Kevin Babbel. Hugo Ortiz is warned by the referee! Kevin Babbel gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.49
Dean Ince brings the ball forward. Dean Ince hits a low pass to Noah Schnellinger. Noah Schnellinger finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.40
Billy Hendry surges forward with the ball. Billy Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Noah Schnellinger. Noah Schnellinger makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.27
Noah Schnellinger threads a neat ball through to Hannes Kohler. Hannes Kohler controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Billy Hendry through on goal. Billy Hendry takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
6
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.5%
62.5%
Play Area
28.4%
45.5%
26.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Noah Schnellinger of SpVgg Unterhaching

Match Ratings
1.Dietmar Emmerlich (GK)
7
2.Rainer Birnbaum (DEF)
6
3.Moritz Klinsmann (DEF)
6
4.Bakary Thielemann (DEF)
7
5.Kai Engels (DEF)
6
6.Hugo Ortiz (MID)
6
7.Arnauld Zamboni (MID)
6
8.Stefan Polheim (MID)
6
9.Uwe Hässler (ATT)
6
10.Oliver Reimers (ATT)
6
11.Bakary Polheim (ATT)
6
 
12.Oscar Pienaar (GK)
0
13.Simon Meyer (GK)
0
14.Carlos Marcos (MID)
0

1.Uwe Koschmieder (GK)
7
2.Jack Bouma (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Scott Guppy (DEF)
7
4.Dean Ince (DEF)
7
5.Billy Hendry (MID)
7
6.Noah Schnellinger (MID)goal scored
9
7.Nigel Ball (MID)goal scored
9
8.Kevin Babbel (MID)
6
9.Roberto Carvalho (ATT)
6
10.James Allman (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Hannes Kohler (ATT)
6
 
12.Alfonso Zanon (GK)
0
13.Nicolas Seeler (GK)
0
14.Leon Seifert (GK)
0