Match Report
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to SC Freiburg. A crowd of 18,000 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by David Rahn.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by David Rahn.
0.00
0-0SC Freiburg start the game by kicking off the first half!
9.24
0-0Niccolo Harrison knocks the ball forward to Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Harrison. Niccolo Harrison makes a deft header. Superb reactions from Alexander Busse. What a save!
14.22
Jonas Jaschke threads the ball through to Paul Wilcox. Paul Wilcox plays a quick one-two with John Hansen and rushes in on goal... Paul Wilcox shoots from just inside the box but Ricardo Gomes is on top of his game. Nice save!
15.27
0-0Nico Witte chips the ball to his team mate, Jonas Jaschke. Jonas Jaschke sees space and advances. Jonas Jaschke whips in a cross ball towards Paul Wilcox. Paul Wilcox makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
20.21
Jonas Jaschke knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Wilcox. Paul Wilcox shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
21.10
1-0Niccolo Harrison threads a neat ball through to Cristiano Valente. Cristiano Valente plays a scrappy one-two with Miguel Pinheiro and stumbles forward towards the goal... Cristiano Valente side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alexander Busse with no chance!! Goal for FC Energie Cottbus!
28.58
Martin Behrens kicks a strong pass forward to John Hansen. John Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Wilcox. Paul Wilcox controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.09
1-0Nicholas Huard threads a neat ball through to Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.37
Tiago Teixeira flicks a high ball forward to Guillaume Kanoute who takes it down. Guillaume Kanoute knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.23
David Müller kicks a strong pass forward to Niccolo Harrison. Niccolo Harrison finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
42.22
Jonas Jaschke knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Schröder. Leon Schröder knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
44.25
Daan Hoekstra threads the ball through to Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oliver Birnbaum.
45.00
John Bresciano takes it forward alone. John Bresciano shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Energie Cottbus appear unchanged since the first half. SC Freiburg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with FC Energie Cottbus kicking off!
48.33
David Müller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccolo Harrison. Niccolo Harrison flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Pinheiro who brings the ball under control. Miguel Pinheiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
51.30
Tiago Teixeira flicks a high ball forward to Christian Thiele who takes it down. Christian Thiele whips in a cross ball towards Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.02
Martin Behrens plays the ball forward to John Bresciano. John Bresciano threads a neat ball through to John Hansen. John Hansen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
57.03
Jonas Jaschke makes a probing pass to John Hansen. John Hansen finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
59.58
Ivan Molina breaks forward. Ivan Molina flicks a high pass forward to Leon Schröder who brings the ball under control. Leon Schröder sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
66.00
Tiago Teixeira decides to run forward with the ball. Tiago Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nico Witte.
69.18
2-0Martin Behrens hacks Guillaume Kanoute from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guillaume Kanoute carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.39
John Hansen catches David Müller on the ankles. John Hansen is shown the yellow card! David Müller grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.58
David Müller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccolo Harrison. Niccolo Harrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Guillaume Kanoute. With a superhuman jump, Guillaume Kanoute connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Alexander Busse.
83.42
David Müller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Huard. Nicholas Huard makes a simple pass to Cristiano Valente. Cristiano Valente shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alexander Busse effortlessly smothers it!
84.02
Paul Wilcox clumsily knocks into Tiago Teixeira. Paul Wilcox is shown the yellow card! Tiago Teixeira carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.37
Nicholas Huard knocks the ball forward to Cristiano Valente. Cristiano Valente cuts inside the box! Cristiano Valente muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
89.14
2-0Christian Thiele comes in with a late challenge on Paul Wilcox. The referee calls over Christian Thiele and shows him a yellow card! Paul Wilcox hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Guillaume Kanoute barges into Nikolas Thielemann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nikolas Thielemann runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.2%
37.8%
Play Area
28.4%
43.2%
28.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Pinheiro of FC Energie Cottbus |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ricardo Gomes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tiago Teixeira (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | David Müller (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ruben Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicholas Huard (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Niccolo Harrison (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Cristiano Valente (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Daan Hoekstra (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Guillaume Kanoute (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Miguel Pinheiro (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Christian Thiele (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Gavin Morrison (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marcel Busse (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alexander Busse (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Oliver Birnbaum (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martin Behrens (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Nico Witte (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nikolas Thielemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Bresciano (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Leon Schröder (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jonas Jaschke (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ivan Molina (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paul Wilcox (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | John Hansen (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Frederic Baghdad (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nils Arnold (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bakary Brückner (ATT) | 0 | |