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A few clouds cover the sky here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to FC Köln. A crowd of 16,524 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Nürnberg and FC Köln are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nikolas Schulze.


0.00
FC Nürnberg kick off and get the first half underway!
2.42
Cesare Dicara knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Polheim. Stefan Polheim flicks a high pass forward to Bakary Polheim who brings the ball under control. Bakary Polheim sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
9.13
Jakob Kirschner makes a simple pass to Hannes Kohler. Hannes Kohler threads a neat ball through to Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
10.40
Simon Witte sees Jakob Kirschner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jakob Kirschner whips in a cross ball towards Paul Schäfer. Paul Schäfer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
15.46
Carlos Marcos hits a low pass to Paul Riza. Paul Riza threads the ball through to Carlos Marcos. Carlos Marcos shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
16.42
Hannes Lindner threads a neat ball through to Nils Bartsch. Nils Bartsch makes an attacking run forward. Nils Bartsch makes a simple pass, allowing Stefan Breitner to run into the box. Stefan Breitner shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Torsten Klimek!
18.37
Simon Witte flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Lindemann. Kevin Lindemann whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
20.54
Hannes Lindner barges into Paul Riza. Hannes Lindner is given a warning by the referee! Paul Riza grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.45
Paul Riza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Regillio Brunswijk. Regillio Brunswijk shoots from distance. Regillio Brunswijk scores for FC Köln!!
33.30
Nils Bartsch threads a neat ball through to Kevin Lindemann. Kevin Lindemann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Torsten Klimek who gathers it comfortably.
34.28
Jakob Kirschner kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Schäfer. Paul Schäfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.43
Jakob Kirschner kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jakob Kirschner but the linesman indicates offside!
40.57
Simon Witte flicks a high pass forward. Paul Schäfer collects the pass. Paul Schäfer whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Kirschner. Jakob Kirschner gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just wide!
44.42
Jakob Kirschner brings the ball forward. Jakob Kirschner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Moritz Klinsmann.
45.00
FC Nürnberg are keeping most of the possession.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nürnberg appear unchanged since the first half. FC Köln also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Nürnberg players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with FC Köln kicking off!
47.53
Albrecht Schnoor gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Paul Schäfer lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
48.24
Showing composure, Hannes Lindner picks a pass forward to Simon Witte. Simon Witte flicks a high pass forward. Paul Schäfer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Schäfer whips in a cross ball towards Simon Witte. Simon Witte heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
49.49
Jakob Kirschner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nils Bartsch. Nils Bartsch controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
51.26
Simon Witte clumsily knocks into Sebastian Overath. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sebastian Overath grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.02
Paul Riza clumsily knocks into Hannes Kohler. Paul Riza is shown the yellow card! Hannes Kohler runs off the knock.
57.30
Moritz Klinsmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Polheim. Stefan Polheim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bakary Polheim. Bakary Polheim tries a spectacular long range effort but Vincenzo Haller reads it well. Quality keeping!
60.46
FC Nürnberg have made 3 substitutions with Rainer Masur replacing Albrecht Schnoor, Pascal Birkwald replacing Simon Witte and Arno Gelb replacing Paul Schäfer .
63.40
Stefan Polheim flicks a high pass forward. Paul Riza controls it well on his chest. Paul Riza skips past Gerhard Hollmer! Gerhard Hollmer hacks Paul Riza from behind! Paul Riza appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
66.05
Nils Bartsch threads a neat ball through to Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.57
Hannes Kohler makes a simple pass to Jakob Kirschner. Jakob Kirschner flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Breitner collects the pass. Stefan Breitner whips in a cross ball towards Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb beats his man to it with a header but Torsten Klimek is on top of it.
69.10
Hannes Lindner makes a probing pass to Pascal Birkwald. Pascal Birkwald chips the ball to his team mate, Nils Bartsch. Nils Bartsch tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Torsten Klimek.
71.39
Jakob Kirschner kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner whips the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.46
Jakob Kirschner threads a neat ball through to Kevin Lindemann. Kevin Lindemann whips in a cross ball towards Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.45
Pascal Birkwald flicks a high pass forward to Arno Gelb who brings the ball under control. Arno Gelb whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner powers a header at goal but is denied by Sebastian Overath. Excellent block.
77.33
Hannes Kohler sees Gerhard Hollmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gerhard Hollmer flicks a high ball forward to Pascal Birkwald who takes it down. Pascal Birkwald knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb beats his man to it with a header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
78.25
Hannes Kohler flicks a high pass forward to Nils Bartsch who brings the ball under control. Nils Bartsch sees Jakob Kirschner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jakob Kirschner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Torsten Klimek who gathers it comfortably.
81.09
Nils Bartsch makes a probing pass to Pascal Birkwald. Pascal Birkwald hits a low pass to Jakob Kirschner. Jakob Kirschner lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Lindemann. Kevin Lindemann rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.47
Paul Riza flicks a high ball forward to Uwe Hässler who takes it down. Uwe Hässler plays a one-two with Carlos Marcos and advances towards the goal... Uwe Hässler strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's miles wide!
85.33
Jakob Kirschner kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
89.14
Nils Bartsch flicks the ball to his team mate, Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69.6%
30.4%
Play Area
25%
41.3%
33.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Torsten Klimek of FC Köln

Match Ratings
1.Vincenzo Haller (GK)
6
2.Albrecht Schnoor (DEF)
6
3.Hannes Kohler (DEF)
6
4.Hannes Lindner (DEF)
6
5.Gerhard Hollmer (DEF)
6
6.Jakob Kirschner (MID)
9
7.Nils Bartsch (MID)
8
8.Simon Witte (MID)yellow card
6
9.Stefan Breitner (ATT)
7
10.Kevin Lindemann (ATT)
6
11.Paul Schäfer (ATT)
6
 
12.Rainer Masur (DEF)
6
13.Pascal Birkwald (MID)
6
14.Arno Gelb (ATT)goal scored
8