Match Report


FC KölnFC Köln     Eintracht FrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt
Computer Player Computer Player Iain Richer Iain Richer
Torsten KlimekT. Klimek71
G
1
G
76Tadashi SaitoT. Saito
Sebastian OverathS. Overath55
D
2
D
74Ivar WijkerI. Wijker
Martin SmitheM. Smithe55
D
3
D
73Claudio CircatiC. Circati
Moritz KlinsmannM. Klinsmann54
D
4
D
72Benjamin GaillotB. Gaillot
Cesare DicaraC. Dicara51
D
5
M
89Dmitri YashinD. Yashin
Anselmo SarliA. Sarli63
M
6
M
81Francisco MarinF. Marin
Stefan PolheimS. Polheim62
M
captain7captain
M
77Quim ReisQ. Reis
Carlos MarcosC. Marcos59
M
8
M
75Charles MarquetC. Marquet
Uwe HässlerU. Hässler72
A
9
A
80Chris HughesC. Hughes
Bakary PolheimB. Polheim60
A
10
A
79Albert MerinoA. Merino
Regillio BrunswijkR. Brunswijk59
A
11
A
78Daniele DrakeD. Drake
 
Malte ZiegenhagenM. Ziegenhagen63
G
12
A
77Jose FernandezJ. Fernandez
Paul RizaP. Riza57
M
13
A
76Matthias TurekM. Turek
Jaime AndradeJ. Andrade55
G
14
M
75Manuel AntunesM. Antunes

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to Eintracht Frankfurt. A crowd of 19,509 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Eintracht Frankfurt appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sven Emmerlich.


0.00
FC Köln get the match underway!
2.29
Dmitri Yashin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Marin. Francisco Marin lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Drake. Daniele Drake gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.44
Anselmo Sarli brings the ball forward. Anselmo Sarli tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Tadashi Saito manages to keep it out.
8.11
Stefan Polheim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Marcos. Carlos Marcos hits a low pass to Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
9.49
Ivar Wijker passes the ball forward to Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Marin. Francisco Marin knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Merino. Albert Merino outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Torsten Klimek has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.51
Benjamin Gaillot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Marin. Francisco Marin flicks a high ball forward to Daniele Drake who takes it down. Daniele Drake knocks in a cross ball towards Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Charles Marquet!
15.32
Martin Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Polheim controls it well on his chest. Stefan Polheim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Marcos. Carlos Marcos shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Tadashi Saito. Excellent save.
18.40
Francisco Marin passes the ball forward to Daniele Drake. Daniele Drake whips in a cross ball towards Quim Reis. Quim Reis finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Torsten Klimek keeps it out!
26.27
Ivar Wijker laces a weighted ball forward to Albert Merino. Albert Merino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Quim Reis. Quim Reis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.02
Cesare Dicara sees Stefan Polheim in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Polheim flicks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Polheim. Bakary Polheim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.09
Francisco Marin flicks a high ball forward to Dmitri Yashin who takes it down. Dmitri Yashin whips in a cross ball towards Albert Merino. With a superhuman jump, Albert Merino connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.30
Uwe Hässler flicks a high pass forward. Anselmo Sarli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anselmo Sarli runs straight at the defence! Anselmo Sarli makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Tadashi Saito had no chance!! Goal for FC Köln! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
38.37
Quim Reis sees Albert Merino in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albert Merino cuts inside the box! Albert Merino strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Torsten Klimek!
40.32
Uwe Hässler threads a neat ball through to Bakary Polheim. Bakary Polheim shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.10
Moritz Klinsmann flicks a high pass forward. Martin Smithe collects the pass. Martin Smithe chips the ball to his team mate, Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Benjamin Gaillot.
44.39
With vision, Ivar Wijker plays the ball forward to Dmitri Yashin. Dmitri Yashin takes it forward alone. Dmitri Yashin finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Torsten Klimek. Excellent save.
45.00
Benjamin Gaillot flicks a high pass forward. Charles Marquet collects the pass. Charles Marquet threads a neat ball through to Quim Reis. Quim Reis edges inside the box! Quim Reis shoots from just inside the box but Torsten Klimek is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Köln appear unchanged since the first half. Eintracht Frankfurt also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Eintracht Frankfurt start the second half!
54.49
Stefan Polheim threads the ball through to Bakary Polheim. Bakary Polheim shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Tadashi Saito smothers it!
55.03
Daniele Drake makes a simple pass to Albert Merino. Albert Merino knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Daniele Drake is offside!
59.14
Claudio Circati passes the ball forward to Francisco Marin. Francisco Marin chips the ball to his team mate, Daniele Drake. Daniele Drake whips in a cross ball towards Dmitri Yashin. Cesare Dicara catches Dmitri Yashin on the ankles. Dmitri Yashin appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
60.19
Without breaking stride, Dmitri Yashin plays the ball forward to Francisco Marin. Francisco Marin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.35
With vision, Ivar Wijker plays the ball forward to Quim Reis. Quim Reis threads a neat ball through to Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Merino. Albert Merino makes a looping header on goal but Torsten Klimek is on top of it.
67.46
Francisco Marin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Reis. Quim Reis knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Martin Smithe clears it off the line with his head!
73.42
Anselmo Sarli flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Polheim. Stefan Polheim shoots from outside the area. Tadashi Saito comfortably gets down and covers it.
75.06
Claudio Circati chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Marin. Francisco Marin kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Merino. Albert Merino 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!
77.32
Albert Merino hacks Sebastian Overath from behind! The referee calls over Albert Merino and shows him a yellow card! Sebastian Overath hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.59
Anselmo Sarli advances with the ball. Anselmo Sarli shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.25
Charles Marquet changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Charles Marquet lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Drake. Daniele Drake connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.26
Quim Reis knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Merino. Albert Merino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.04
With great vision, Francisco Marin plays the ball forward to Albert Merino. Albert Merino knocks in a cross ball towards Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

FC Köln

Eintracht Frankfurt
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
5
12
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.2%
60.8%
Play Area
31.6%
40.5%
27.8%

Scorers
Anselmo Sarli 33
Daniele Drake 2
Albert Merino 9, 30
Charles Marquet 13, 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Charles Marquet of Eintracht Frankfurt

Match Ratings
1.Torsten Klimek (GK)
7
2.Sebastian Overath (DEF)
6
3.Martin Smithe (DEF)
6
4.Moritz Klinsmann (DEF)
6
5.Cesare Dicara (DEF)
6
6.Anselmo Sarli (MID)goal scored
8
7.Stefan Polheim (MID)
6
8.Carlos Marcos (MID)
6
9.Uwe Hässler (ATT)
6
10.Bakary Polheim (ATT)
6
11.Regillio Brunswijk (ATT)
6
 
12.Malte Ziegenhagen (GK)
0
13.Paul Riza (MID)
0
14.Jaime Andrade (GK)
0

1.Tadashi Saito (GK)
7
2.Ivar Wijker (DEF)
6
3.Claudio Circati (DEF)
6
4.Benjamin Gaillot (DEF)
6
5.Dmitri Yashin (MID)
7
6.Francisco Marin (MID)
7
7.Quim Reis (MID)
6
8.Charles Marquet (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Chris Hughes (ATT)
6
10.Albert Merino (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
11.Daniele Drake (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Jose Fernandez (ATT)
0
13.Matthias Turek (ATT)
0
14.Manuel Antunes (MID)
0