Match Report


FC KölnFC Köln     SV Darmstadt 98SV Darmstadt 98
Dave CeeDave Cee Rob Baker Rob Baker
Cliff CalesC. Cales78
G
captain1
G
80Philipp RaffP. Raff
Kevin KrügerK. Krüger71
D
2
D
71Matthew EduseiM. Edusei
Nico MeidtN. Meidt74
D
3
D
71Samuele AnastasiS. Anastasi
Moritz KoschmiederM. Koschmieder69
D
4
D
69Davide RedaelliD. Redaelli
Yurtcan IzzetY. Izzet74
D
5
M
80Carlos MartinC. Martin
Oliver HelmerO. Helmer72
M
6
M
79Joe ToddJ. Todd
Hannes GeisH. Geis78
M
7captain
M
85Armindo OdetA. Odet
Steffen KohlerS. Kohler73
M
8
M
80Jose SantosJ. Santos
Esteban CarrascoE. Carrasco75
A
9
A
71Francisco OrtizF. Ortiz
Julian WesselmannJ. Wesselmann71
A
10
A
70Gerhard WalterG. Walter
Gerhard RahnG. Rahn65
A
11
A
75Scott PowellS. Powell
 
Samir RöhnerS. Röhner71
M
12
M
74Jose HidalgoJ. Hidalgo
Nikolas RaffN. Raff69
M
13
M
75Aniello TaibiA. Taibi
Philipp ArndtP. Arndt71
A
14
A
73Neil BestN. Best

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to SV Darmstadt 98. A crowd of 20,198 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SV Darmstadt 98 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Harry Hitchcock.


0.00
SV Darmstadt 98 get the match underway!
2.39
Hannes Geis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.15
Carlos Martin flicks a high pass forward to Scott Powell who brings the ball under control. Scott Powell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.22
Oliver Helmer kicks a strong pass forward to Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco shoots from 20 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Philipp Raff with no chance!! Goal for FC Köln!
14.36
Kevin Krüger flicks a high pass forward. Esteban Carrasco collects the pass. Esteban Carrasco lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann flicks the ball with his head. Philipp Raff is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.22
Matthew Edusei flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Ortiz collects the pass. Francisco Ortiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Todd. Joe Todd passes the ball forward to Gerhard Walter. Gerhard Walter rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.27
Matthew Edusei makes a simple pass to Francisco Ortiz. Francisco Ortiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Todd. Joe Todd shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Cliff Cales.
29.01
Corner kick to SV Darmstadt 98. Jose Santos plays it out to the edge of the box. Samuele Anastasi shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.15
Yurtcan Izzet pushes mid-way up the pitch. With a delightful solo run, Yurtcan Izzet stretches the opposition's defence. Yurtcan Izzet lofts in a cross ball towards Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
33.18
Matthew Edusei threads the ball through to Jose Santos. Jose Santos flicks a high pass forward. Joe Todd holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe Todd whips in a cross ball towards Gerhard Walter. Moritz Koschmieder comes in with a late challenge on Gerhard Walter. Penalty for SV Darmstadt 98!!
33.18
The referee points to the spot..
34.09
Gerhard Walter calmly steps up but it goes wide.
39.19
Steffen Kohler barges into Joe Todd. The referee calls over Steffen Kohler and shows him a yellow card! Joe Todd carries on, but is struggling a bit.
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. SV Darmstadt 98 have changed their lineup with Neil Best replacing Scott Powell.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Köln kick off!
53.30
Matthew Edusei knocks the ball forward to Joe Todd. Joe Todd passes the ball forward to Francisco Ortiz. Francisco Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Best. Neil Best rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just off target!
55.13
Armindo Odet clumsily knocks into Yurtcan Izzet. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Yurtcan Izzet stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.44
Steffen Kohler threads a neat ball through to Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.44
FC Köln have made 2 substitutions with Samir Röhner replacing Hannes Geis and Philipp Arndt replacing Esteban Carrasco .SV Darmstadt 98 have made 2 substitutions with Jose Hidalgo replacing Jose Santos and Aniello Taibi replacing Joe Todd .
69.18
Samuele Anastasi flicks a high pass forward. Armindo Odet controls it well on his chest. Armindo Odet flicks a high pass forward to Neil Best who brings the ball under control. Neil Best shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
73.43
Oliver Helmer kicks a strong pass forward to Gerhard Rahn. Gerhard Rahn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.26
SV Darmstadt 98 appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
78.56
Aniello Taibi flicks a high pass forward to Jose Hidalgo who brings the ball under control. Jose Hidalgo whips in a cross ball towards Armindo Odet. Armindo Odet outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Cliff Cales.
80.39
Francisco Ortiz takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Nico Meidt reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
83.04
Gerhard Walter surges forward with the ball. Gerhard Walter knocks in a cross ball towards Aniello Taibi. Aniello Taibi beats his man to it with a header. Cliff Cales manages to gather it.
90.00
Armindo Odet sees a break and surges forward. Armindo Odet plays a quick one-two with Francisco Ortiz and rushes in on goal... Armindo Odet shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Cliff Cales manages to gather it easily.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

FC Köln

SV Darmstadt 98
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
29.4%
70.6%
Play Area
27.9%
47.1%
25%

Scorers
Esteban Carrasco 9
Julian Wesselmann 14
Oliver Helmer 59
Gerhard Walter 24

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Helmer of FC Köln

Match Ratings
1.Cliff Cales (GK)
7
2.Kevin Krüger (DEF)
6
3.Nico Meidt (DEF)
6
4.Moritz Koschmieder (DEF)
6
5.Yurtcan Izzet (DEF)
7
6.Oliver Helmer (MID)goal scored
9
7.Hannes Geis (MID)
6
8.Steffen Kohler (MID)yellow card
5
9.Esteban Carrasco (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Julian Wesselmann (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Gerhard Rahn (ATT)
6
 
12.Samir Röhner (MID)
6
13.Nikolas Raff (MID)
0
14.Philipp Arndt (ATT)
6

1.Philipp Raff (GK)
6
2.Matthew Edusei (DEF)
7
3.Samuele Anastasi (DEF)
6
4.Davide Redaelli (DEF)
6
5.Carlos Martin (MID)
6
6.Joe Todd (MID)
7
7.Armindo Odet (MID)yellow card
6
8.Jose Santos (MID)
6
9.Francisco Ortiz (ATT)
6
10.Gerhard Walter (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Scott Powell (ATT)
6
 
12.Jose Hidalgo (MID)
6
13.Aniello Taibi (MID)
6
14.Neil Best (ATT)
6