Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 16,114 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Köln and FSV Mainz 05 are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Bischoff.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Köln and FSV Mainz 05 are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Bischoff.
0.00
FSV Mainz 05 kick off and get the first half underway!
4.14
Stefan Polheim plays the ball forward to Arnauld Zamboni. Arnauld Zamboni shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
6.23
Moritz Klinsmann sees Arnauld Zamboni in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arnauld Zamboni makes a simple pass to Regillio Brunswijk. Regillio Brunswijk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
10.16
Brian Pallister flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Molowny collects the pass. Frederico Molowny threads a neat, attacking ball through to Brian Pallister. Some silky footwork from Brian Pallister provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Torsten Klimek manages to gather it comfortably.
12.28
Mick Marsden makes a probing pass to Benito Barone. Benito Barone shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
14.26
Arnauld Zamboni takes a quick throw-in, which Martin Smithe takes on the chest. Martin Smithe chips the ball to his team mate, Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
18.04
Stefan Polheim flicks a high pass forward. Anselmo Sarli collects the pass. Anselmo Sarli lofts in a cross ball towards Regillio Brunswijk. Regillio Brunswijk powers a header at goal. Nikolas Janes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Arnauld Zamboni laces a through ball forward to Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.08
Alex Brady knocks the ball forward to Mick Marsden. Mick Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Brian Pallister holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Pallister knocks in a cross ball towards Benito Barone. Benito Barone connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
28.45
Frederico Molowny catches Arnauld Zamboni on the ankles. Frederico Molowny is shown the yellow card! Arnauld Zamboni carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.28
Arnauld Zamboni knocks the ball forward to Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.40
Uwe Hässler hits a low pass to Regillio Brunswijk. Regillio Brunswijk finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.33
Pablo Barkero passes the ball forward to Brian Pallister. Brian Pallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Benito Barone. Benito Barone shoots from long range. Wonderful reactions from Torsten Klimek keeps it out!
38.34
Mick Marsden hacks Martin Smithe from behind! Mick Marsden is warned by the referee! Martin Smithe carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.15
Stefan Polheim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Regillio Brunswijk. Regillio Brunswijk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Nikolas Janes smothers it!
44.50
Moritz Klinsmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Polheim. Stefan Polheim darts forward. Stefan Polheim shoots from 20 yards but Nikolas Janes is on top of it.
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. FSV Mainz 05 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Köln kick off and get the second half underway!
47.31
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
55.29
Alex Brady brings the ball forward. Alex Brady threads the ball through to Benito Barone but he's offside!
57.39
Moritz Klinsmann comes in with a late challenge on Brian Pallister. Moritz Klinsmann is warned by the referee! Brian Pallister hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.10
Dion Fletcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Pallister. Brian Pallister controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Torsten Klimek smothers it!
65.09
Martin Smithe catches Benito Barone on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Benito Barone stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.08
Brian Pallister makes a simple pass to Benito Barone. Benito Barone plays a scrappy one-two with Dion Fletcher and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Benito Barone provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
72.07
Mick Marsden chips the ball to his team mate, Benito Barone. Benito Barone knocks the ball forward, putting Frederico Molowny through on goal. Frederico Molowny looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Torsten Klimek is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
73.16
Terry Bishop brings the ball forward. Terry Bishop sees Brian Pallister in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Pallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.28
With great vision, Mick Marsden plays the ball forward to Dion Fletcher. Dion Fletcher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
79.22
Alex Brady threads a neat ball through to Brian Pallister. Brian Pallister whips in a cross ball towards Benito Barone. Benito Barone shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.16
Alex Brady makes a beautiful solo run. Alex Brady flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Kohler collects the pass. Rainer Kohler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Torsten Klimek who gathers it comfortably.
85.41
Miguel Hemdani flicks a high pass forward to Brian Pallister who brings the ball under control. Brian Pallister chips the ball to his team mate, Dion Fletcher. Dion Fletcher lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Kohler. Rainer Kohler rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Torsten Klimek reads it well. Nice save!
87.42
Stefan Polheim clumsily knocks into Miguel Hemdani. Stefan Polheim is given a warning by the referee! Miguel Hemdani runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.5%
52.5%
Play Area
32.5%
42.5%
25%
Scorers
| Regillio Brunswijk 18 | Benito Barone 24, 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Benito Barone of FSV Mainz 05 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Torsten Klimek (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Sebastian Overath (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martin Smithe (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 4. | Moritz Klinsmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cesare Dicara (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Anselmo Sarli (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Arnauld Zamboni (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stefan Polheim (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Uwe Hässler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Bakary Polheim (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Regillio Brunswijk (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 12. | Malte Ziegenhagen (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Marcos (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Riza (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nikolas Janes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Miguel Hemdani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Terry Bishop (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alex Brady (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Pablo Barkero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brian Pallister (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Dion Fletcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mick Marsden (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Frederico Molowny (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
| 10. | Benito Barone (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Rainer Kohler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alfred Ramé (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Karim Brocard (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Malte Ziegler (MID) | 0 | |











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