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 BV Borussia Dortmund. A crowd of 19,663 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Kaiser.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Kaiser.
0.00
0-0BV Borussia Dortmund kick off the first half!
2.14
0-0Seth Williams catches Nico Meidt on the ankles. The referee warns Seth Williams to calm down! Nico Meidt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
8.22
0-0Moritz Koschmieder chips the ball to his team mate, Hannes Geis. Hannes Geis threads the ball through to Oliver Helmer but he's offside!
9.03
1-0Yurtcan Izzet flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Rahn. Gerhard Rahn lofts in a cross ball towards Hannes Geis. Hannes Geis makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.45
1-0Joseph Ipoua clumsily knocks into Nico Meidt. Joseph Ipoua is shown the yellow card! Nico Meidt runs off the knock.
14.35
Oliver Helmer hacks Max Kooistra from behind! Oliver Helmer is shown the yellow card! Max Kooistra grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.21
1-0Steffen Kohler flicks a high pass forward to Gerhard Rahn who brings the ball neatly under control. Gerhard Rahn knocks in a cross ball towards Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent block by Antoine Dabo!
22.03
1-0Steffen Kohler knocks the ball forward to Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Neuhaus.
26.19
Nico Meidt makes a simple pass to Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastien Muhlstein.
28.21
Moritz Koschmieder flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Helmer who takes it down. Oliver Helmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Neuhaus.
32.40
Hannes Geis threads a neat ball through to Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer kicks a strong pass forward to Philipp Arndt but the referee indicates it's offside!
33.35
1-0Steffen Kohler sees Philipp Arndt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Philipp Arndt knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Wesselmann. With a superhuman jump, Julian Wesselmann connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Antoine Van Rijswijk manages to gather it.
36.22
Nico Meidt flicks a high pass forward to Oliver Helmer who brings the ball under control. Oliver Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Antoine Van Rijswijk!
40.12
Gerhard Rahn comes in with a late challenge on Antoine Dabo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Antoine Dabo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.01
Nico Meidt knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Rahn. Gerhard Rahn flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Kohler collects the pass. Steffen Kohler knocks in a cross ball towards Gerhard Rahn. Gerhard Rahn makes a convincing header. Antoine Van Rijswijk manages to gather 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. BV Borussia Dortmund also appear unchanged since the first half. The BV Borussia Dortmund players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Köln kick off!
47.37
1-0Moritz Koschmieder makes a probing pass to Gerhard Rahn. Gerhard Rahn shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
48.12
Philipp Arndt threads the ball through to Gerhard Rahn. Gerhard Rahn makes a great pass forward. Hannes Geis runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
57.49
Kevin Krüger hits a low pass to Gerhard Rahn. Gerhard Rahn shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.30
1-0FC Köln have made a substitution with Esteban Carrasco replacing Gerhard Rahn .
61.34
Stefan Netzer kicks a strong pass forward to Max Kooistra. Max Kooistra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.50
Oliver Helmer knocks the ball forward to Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann knocks in a cross ball towards Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt directs the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
71.29
Oliver Helmer passes the ball forward to Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
73.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Rafael Castillo picks a pass forward to Joseph Ipoua. Joseph Ipoua whips in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Cliff Cales. Excellent save.
75.28
Rafael Castillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joseph Ipoua. Joseph Ipoua knocks in a cross ball towards Seth Williams. Seth Williams is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Cliff Cales had no chance!! Goal for BV Borussia Dortmund!
81.02
Sebastien Muhlstein makes a probing pass to Scott Davis. Scott Davis flicks a high pass forward. Joseph Ipoua controls it well on his chest. Joseph Ipoua finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
83.43
Hannes Geis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.30
Sebastien Muhlstein knocks the ball forward to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seth Williams. Seth Williams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.47
Antoine Dabo flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Castillo controls it well on his chest. Rafael Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Joseph Ipoua collects the pass. Joseph Ipoua shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
87.36
Scott Davis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seth Williams. Seth Williams whips in a cross ball towards Max Kooistra. Max Kooistra flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Hannes Geis comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Castillo. Hannes Geis is shown the yellow card! Rafael Castillo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.7%
41.3%
Play Area
21.3%
48%
30.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Seth Williams of BV Borussia Dortmund |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cliff Cales (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kevin Krüger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Moritz Koschmieder (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Nico Meidt (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Yurtcan Izzet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oliver Helmer (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Hannes Geis (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Steffen Kohler (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Philipp Arndt (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Julian Wesselmann (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Gerhard Rahn (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Samir Röhner (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nikolas Raff (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Esteban Carrasco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Antoine Van Rijswijk (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Sebastien Muhlstein (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Antoine Dabo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Kevin Neuhaus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stefan Netzer (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Castillo (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | David Mason (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Scott Davis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Max Kooistra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Joseph Ipoua (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Seth Williams (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Eric Götz (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Olaf Vos (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mauricio Croce (ATT) | 0 | |