Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to FC Energie Cottbus. A crowd of 17,736 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Köln 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 Rodolfo Gomez.


0.00
FC Energie Cottbus start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.25
Marcel Busse catches Bakary Thielemann on the ankles. Marcel Busse is given a warning by the referee! Bakary Thielemann gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
10.46
Niccolo Harrison knocks the ball forward to Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Huard. Nicholas Huard flicks the ball with his head. Torsten Klimek didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
14.42
Miguel Pinheiro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Miguel Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Torsten Klimek had no chance!! Goal for FC Energie Cottbus!
20.14
Carlos Marcos barges into Nicholas Huard. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicholas Huard runs off the knock.
28.47
Nicholas Huard makes a simple pass to Niccolo Harrison. Niccolo Harrison rushes past Bakary Thielemann! Niccolo Harrison tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.36
Oliver Hamann passes the ball forward to Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Hamann. Oliver Hamann gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but Sebastian Overath blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
32.29
Showing composure, Nicholas Huard picks a pass forward to Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just off target!
45.00
Stefan Polheim sees Carlos Marcos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Marcos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Regillio Brunswijk. Regillio Brunswijk edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Regillio Brunswijk provides some space. He shoots at goal. Ruben Martins steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
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. FC Energie Cottbus also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Köln start the second half!
47.24
Carlos Marcos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Müller.
51.42
Cristiano Valente knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Hamann. Oliver Hamann lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse makes a looping header on goal. Torsten Klimek picks it out of the air!
54.47
Glynn Wilcox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Valente. Cristiano Valente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro plays the ball forward to Marcel Busse who has made a great run into the box. Marcel Busse shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.08
Ruben Martins threads the ball through to Oliver Hamann. Oliver Hamann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.05
Glynn Wilcox flicks a high pass forward to Oliver Hamann who brings the ball under control. Oliver Hamann threads the ball through to Cristiano Valente. Cristiano Valente finds some space and shoots from distance but Torsten Klimek reads it well. Excellent keeping!
67.55
Juan Garrido threads a neat ball through to Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastian Overath.
73.48
Ruben Martins flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Huard controls it well on his chest. Nicholas Huard flicks a high pass forward to Cristiano Valente who brings the ball under control. Cristiano Valente knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Miguel Pinheiro is offside!
79.47
Juan Garrido takes it forward alone. Juan Garrido runs straight at the defence! Juan Garrido shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Torsten Klimek with no chance!! Goal for FC Energie Cottbus!
83.27
David Müller threads a neat ball through to Oliver Hamann. Oliver Hamann flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Pinheiro collects the pass. Miguel Pinheiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Torsten Klimek with no chance!! Goal for FC Energie Cottbus!
87.09
Cesare Dicara comes in with a late challenge on Juan Garrido. The referee calls over Cesare Dicara and shows him a yellow card! Juan Garrido stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Carlos Marcos makes a simple pass to Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Marcos. Carlos Marcos directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
24.6%
75.4%
Play Area
35.4%
44.6%
20%


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

Match Ratings