Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to TSV 1860 München. A crowd of 20,388 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Energie Cottbus and TSV 1860 München are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Ziege.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Energie Cottbus and TSV 1860 München are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Ziege.
0.00
0-0TSV 1860 München start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.51
0-0With great vision, Damián Rojas plays the ball forward to Florin Cuza. Florin Cuza skips past Pascal Kühn! Some good footwork from Florin Cuza provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
6.10
0-0Damián Rojas knocks the ball to his team mate, Florin Cuza. Florin Cuza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Cangini but the linesman indicates offside!
12.33
Del Kerr chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Kneissl. Paul Kneissl advances inside the box! Paul Kneissl shoots from just inside the box. Simon Babbel gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
15.38
Samuel Mboma breaks forward. Samuel Mboma runs straight at the opposition's defence. Samuel Mboma shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
16.27
0-0Julian Buchwald knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Valente. Jose Valente knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Mboma.
22.27
0-1Yemon Kimura makes a strong solo run forward. Yemon Kimura makes a simple pass to Tobias Palumbo. Tobias Palumbo deftly passes the ball to Adriano Scalabrelli, releasing him through on goal. Adriano Scalabrelli tries a spectacular strike. Nils Polheim is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.16
0-1Yemon Kimura hits a low pass to Felice Armellini. Felice Armellini knocks the ball forward to Arnauld Cangini. Arnauld Cangini plays a scrappy one-two with Tobias Palumbo and advances towards the goal... Arnauld Cangini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Fantastic reactions from Thomas Wendel blocks the shot!
28.41
Richard Bolton flicks a high ball forward to Felice Armellini who takes it down. Felice Armellini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florin Cuza. Florin Cuza shoots from 20 yards but Nils Polheim is on top of his game. Nice save!
30.43
Yemon Kimura knocks the ball to his team mate, Felice Armellini. Felice Armellini flicks a high ball forward to Florin Cuza who takes it down. Florin Cuza plays a scrappy one-two with Arnauld Cangini and advances towards the goal... Florin Cuza makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Good keeping from Nils Polheim as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
32.27
Julian Buchwald flicks the ball to his team mate, Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Simon Babbel!
36.11
0-1Del Kerr flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Andrade collects the pass. Guilherme Andrade sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
Yemon Kimura flicks a high pass forward. Damián Rojas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Damián Rojas sees Tobias Palumbo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tobias Palumbo flicks the ball to his team mate, Florin Cuza. Florin Cuza side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Energie Cottbus appear unchanged since the first half. TSV 1860 München also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Energie Cottbus players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Energie Cottbus kick off!
48.40
Julian Buchwald makes a probing pass to Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
53.17
Damián Rojas plays the ball forward to Arnauld Cangini. Arnauld Cangini threads the ball through into the box. Tobias Palumbo rockets a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
55.10
From the throw-in, Julian Buchwald picks out Del Kerr. Del Kerr threads the ball through to Jose Valente. Jose Valente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guilherme Andrade but he's offside!
59.48
0-2Damián Rojas hacks Del Kerr from behind! The referee calls over Damián Rojas and shows him a yellow card! Del Kerr runs off the knock.
61.25
Richard Bolton barges into Jose Valente. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Valente stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.07
0-2Markus Brückner catches Arnauld Cangini on the ankles. The referee brings Markus Brückner to one side and gives him a warning! Arnauld Cangini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.49
Damián Rojas threads a neat ball through to Florin Cuza. Florin Cuza lofts in a cross ball towards Arnauld Cangini. Arnauld Cangini heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.40
Damián Rojas catches Del Kerr on the ankles. The referee warns Damián Rojas to calm down! Del Kerr stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.28
Damián Rojas hits a low pass to Arnauld Cangini. Arnauld Cangini knocks in a cross ball towards Adriano Scalabrelli. Adriano Scalabrelli rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
77.01
0-2Julian Buchwald hacks Felice Armellini from behind! The referee calls over Julian Buchwald and shows him a yellow card! Felice Armellini gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.42
Damián Rojas makes a probing pass to Tobias Palumbo. Tobias Palumbo makes a defence splitting pass to Florin Cuza. Florin Cuza looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Nils Polheim manages to gather it.
81.40
Damián Rojas makes an attacking run forward. Damián Rojas whips in a cross ball towards Florin Cuza. Florin Cuza powers a header at goal but Nils Polheim reads it well. He makes it look easy!
83.24
Jose Valente catches Yemon Kimura on the ankles. The referee calls over Jose Valente and shows him a yellow card! Yemon Kimura runs off the knock.
87.05
Damián Rojas kicks a strong pass forward to Adriano Scalabrelli. Adriano Scalabrelli whips in a cross ball towards Florin Cuza. Florin Cuza outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
90.00
Damián Rojas kicks a strong pass forward to Arnauld Cangini. Arnauld Cangini skips past Pascal Kühn! Arnauld Cangini comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
11
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
32.9%
67.1%
Play Area
31.6%
46.8%
21.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Florin Cuza of TSV 1860 München |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nils Polheim (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ashley Davies (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Markus Brückner (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Pascal Kühn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Thomas Wendel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Julian Buchwald (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Del Kerr (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jose Valente (ATT) | | 5 |
| 9. | Malte Behrens (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Guilherme Andrade (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paul Kneissl (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | John Bos (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sol Barmby (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tomasz Valéry (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Simon Babbel (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Richard Bolton (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Samuel Mboma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Yemon Kimura (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Martín Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Felice Armellini (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Damián Rojas (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Tobias Palumbo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Florin Cuza (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Adriano Scalabrelli (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Arnauld Cangini (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Nicolas Schumacher (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Leonardo Melendez (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Javier Calvo (ATT) | 0 | |