Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . A crowd of 9,125 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Köln get the match underway!
9.31
Philipp Roth clumsily knocks into Moritz Schneider. Philipp Roth is given a warning by the referee! Moritz Schneider stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.14
Borussia Mönchengladbach are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
27.31
Ugo King kicks a strong pass forward to Youl Custovic. Youl Custovic passes the ball forward but Linus Littbarski is offside!
32.25
Gerhard Töpfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Hanke. Jonas Hanke shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.08
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
39.25
Oliver Hermann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Roth. Philipp Roth shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
42.31
Florian Hollmer takes it forward alone. Florian Hollmer passes the ball forward to Carlos Semedo. Carlos Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Youl Custovic. Youl Custovic is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.53
Moritz Schneider knocks the ball to his team mate, John Thomson. John Thomson takes it forward alone. John Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Linus Littbarski. Linus Littbarski directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Rainer Böhm!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off!
51.52
Leon Kneissl chips the ball to his team mate, Philipp Roth. Philipp Roth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Uwe Walter.
55.58
Philipp Schrader brings the ball forward. Philipp Schrader makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonas Hanke. Jonas Hanke shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.34
Leon Kneissl knocks the ball forward to Jonas Hanke. Jonas Hanke lofts in a cross ball towards Philipp Roth. Philipp Roth connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
71.05
Malte Littbarski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Hermann. Oliver Hermann makes a probing pass to Jonas Hanke. Jonas Hanke plays a perfect one-two with Philipp Roth and rushes in on goal... Jonas Hanke rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
72.43
Malte Littbarski makes a beautiful solo run. Malte Littbarski brings the ball forward. Malte Littbarski shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.23
Malte Littbarski catches Linus Littbarski on the ankles. Malte Littbarski is given a warning by the referee! Linus Littbarski runs off the knock.
81.27
Philipp Schrader chips the ball to his team mate, Yuriy Korkishko. Yuriy Korkishko passes the ball forward to Philipp Roth. Philipp Roth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Nicolas Rösler manages to keep it out.
83.00
Ugo King kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Semedo. Carlos Semedo goes all the way! Carlos Semedo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carlos Semedo!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Semedo of Borussia Mönchengladbach
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.2%
34.8%
Play Area
31.8%
45.5%
22.7%