Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to VfL Wolfsburg. A crowd of 15,799 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Köln and VfL Wolfsburg are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Schramm.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Köln and VfL Wolfsburg are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Schramm.
0.00
0-0FC Köln start the match!
2.37
0-0Sebastian Overath makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bakary Polheim. Bakary Polheim tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
8.20
0-0Richard Mccall makes a probing pass to Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti threads the ball through to Lars Gerlach but he's offside!
9.10
0-0With great vision, Danny Defoe plays the ball forward to Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.41
Hugo Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arnauld Zamboni.
22.25
0-0Arnauld Zamboni flicks a high ball forward to Regillio Brunswijk who takes it down. Regillio Brunswijk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
24.15
Stefan Polheim threads a neat ball through to Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Marcos. Carlos Marcos beats his man to it with a header. It's miles wide!
26.54
Nicolas Winkler makes a simple pass to Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Mccall. Richard Mccall jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
30.57
0-1Lars Gerlach chips the ball to his team mate, Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti edges inside the box! Federico Cassetti cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.17
Danny Defoe flicks a high pass forward. Lars Gerlach controls it well on his chest. Lars Gerlach plays a one-two with Nicolas Winkler and advances towards the goal... Lars Gerlach side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
34.32
Hugo Ramos knocks the ball forward to Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Torsten Klimek!
36.05
Nils Heiser threads a neat ball through to Richard Mccall. Richard Mccall sees a break and surges forward. Richard Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Winkler. Nicolas Winkler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Torsten Klimek manages to gather it.
39.33
Danny Defoe flicks a high pass forward to Richard Mccall who brings the ball neatly under control. Richard Mccall makes a pass forward but Federico Cassetti is yards offside!
40.01
Danny Defoe flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Ramos collects the pass. Hugo Ramos shoots from 25 yards. Torsten Klimek gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
45.00
Hugo Ramos threads a neat ball through to Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Köln appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Wolfsburg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and VfL Wolfsburg get the second half underway!
47.44
Moritz Klinsmann threads the ball through to Arnauld Zamboni. Arnauld Zamboni threads a neat ball through to Carlos Marcos. Carlos Marcos shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
48.05
Lars Gerlach sees Federico Cassetti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Federico Cassetti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arnauld Zamboni.
49.35
Richard Mccall threads a neat ball through to Danny Defoe. Danny Defoe shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
51.46
0-1Regillio Brunswijk clumsily knocks into Paul Raff. Regillio Brunswijk is shown the yellow card! Paul Raff stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.03
Carlos Marcos hacks Richard Mccall from behind! Carlos Marcos is shown the yellow card! Richard Mccall runs off the knock.
55.26
Lars Gerlach flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Winkler who takes it down. Nicolas Winkler knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Defoe. Danny Defoe beats his man to it with a header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.19
Arnauld Zamboni changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Arnauld Zamboni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.54
0-1Arnauld Zamboni clumsily knocks into Federico Cassetti. Arnauld Zamboni is given a warning by the referee! Federico Cassetti stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.58
Adolfo Iglesias flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ramos. Hugo Ramos threads a neat ball through to Richard Mccall. Richard Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Moritz Klinsmann.
71.30
Nils Heiser threads the ball through to Peter Campbell. Peter Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Winkler. Nicolas Winkler shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
72.56
0-1VfL Wolfsburg are dictating the run of play here today.
75.47
Showing composure, Richard Mccall plays the ball forward to Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
77.31
0-1Arnauld Zamboni hacks Danny Defoe from behind! The referee warns Arnauld Zamboni again to calm down! Danny Defoe carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.06
Lars Gerlach deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Winkler. Nicolas Winkler lofts in a cross ball towards Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.07
Hugo Ramos threads the ball through to Nicolas Winkler. Nicolas Winkler shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.24
Danny Defoe hacks Arnauld Zamboni from behind! Danny Defoe is shown the yellow card! Arnauld Zamboni carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Martin Smithe kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Polheim. Stefan Polheim lofts in a cross ball towards Regillio Brunswijk. Regillio Brunswijk jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Jacob Duberry easily picks it out of the air!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.4%
58.6%
Play Area
33.3%
49.4%
17.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Federico Cassetti of VfL Wolfsburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Torsten Klimek (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Sebastian Overath (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martin Smithe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Moritz Klinsmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cesare Dicara (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arnauld Zamboni (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stefan Polheim (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Carlos Marcos (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Uwe Hässler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Bakary Polheim (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Regillio Brunswijk (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Malte Ziegenhagen (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Riza (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jaime Andrade (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jacob Duberry (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Adolfo Iglesias (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nils Heiser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul Raff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Richard Mccall (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Hugo Ramos (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Danny Defoe (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Federico Cassetti (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Nicolas Winkler (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Lars Gerlach (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Vasco Ribeiro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marvin Ince (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Markus Schramm (ATT) | 0 | |