Match Report
| FC Energie Cottbus | FC Energie Cottbus |  |  | FC Köln | FC Köln | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Nils Polheim | N. Polheim |  | 70 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 79 | | Samir Röhlig | S. Röhlig | ||||||||
| Ashley Davies | A. Davies |  | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 |  | Anton Levchenko | A. Levchenko | |||||||||
| Markus Brückner | M. Brückner | | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 72 |  | Alfonso Melli | A. Melli | |||||||||
| Pascal Kühn | P. Kühn | | 67 | D | | 4 | | D | 71 | | Giorgio Coco | G. Coco | |||||||||
| Thomas Wendel | T. Wendel | | 60 | D | | 5 | | D | 69 | | Christian Francioso | C. Francioso | |||||||||
| Julian Buchwald | J. Buchwald | | 71 | M | | 6 | | M | 76 |  | Quim Lopes | Q. Lopes | |||||||||
| Del Kerr | D. Kerr | | 69 | M | | 7 | | | M | 71 | | Uwe Thiele | U. Thiele | ||||||||
| Jose Valente | J. Valente | | 71 | A | | 8 | | M | 70 | | Oliver Wallner | O. Wallner | |||||||||
| Malte Behrens | M. Behrens | | 68 | A | | 9 | | A | 76 | | Umberto Alfieri | U. Alfieri | |||||||||
| Guilherme Andrade | G. Andrade | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 73 | | Moreno Tedesco | M. Tedesco | |||||||||
| Paul Kneissl | P. Kneissl | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 | | Saul Fuser | S. Fuser | |||||||||
| John Bos | J. Bos |  | 67 | G | | 12 | | M | 70 |  | Billy Rae | B. Rae | |||||||||
| Sol Barmby | S. Barmby | | 66 | M | | 13 | | A | 63 | | Carl Grantt | C. Grantt | |||||||||
| Tomasz Valéry | T. Valéry |  | 64 | M | | 14 | | D | 59 | | Frank Van Der Meer | F. Van Der Meer | |||||||||
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to FC Köln. A crowd of 17,265 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Hitzlsperger.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Hitzlsperger.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Köln get the match underway!
15.33
0-0Del Kerr threads a neat ball through to Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
18.50
0-0Ashley Davies makes a strong solo run forward. Ashley Davies knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Valente. Jose Valente knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Malte Behrens is offside!
26.42
0-0Del Kerr sees a break and surges forward. Del Kerr knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anton Levchenko.
28.39
0-0Moreno Tedesco comes in with a late challenge on Pascal Kühn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pascal Kühn runs off the knock.
33.22
0-1Oliver Wallner sees a break and surges forward. Oliver Wallner knocks in a cross ball towards Moreno Tedesco. Moreno Tedesco rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nils Polheim with no chance!! Goal for FC Köln!
39.44
Julian Buchwald makes a simple pass to Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samir Röhlig who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Giorgio Coco threads a neat ball through to Quim Lopes. Quim Lopes picks a pass forward to Umberto Alfieri. Umberto Alfieri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Energie Cottbus appear unchanged since the first half. FC Köln 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 second half starts with FC Energie Cottbus kicking off!
49.50
0-1Giorgio Coco flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Wallner who takes it down. Without breaking stride, Oliver Wallner plays the ball forward to Umberto Alfieri. Umberto Alfieri lofts in a cross ball towards Saul Fuser. Thomas Wendel comes in with a late challenge on Saul Fuser. Saul Fuser appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
51.10
0-1Markus Brückner hits it upfield. Jose Valente threads the ball through into the box. Paul Kneissl comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.45
Giorgio Coco flicks the ball to his team mate, Uwe Thiele. Uwe Thiele makes a simple pass to Saul Fuser. Saul Fuser shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Nils Polheim smothers it!
54.54
Oliver Wallner flicks a high pass forward. Umberto Alfieri controls it well on his chest. Umberto Alfieri tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
55.49
Thomas Wendel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Buchwald. Julian Buchwald threads a neat ball through to Paul Kneissl. Paul Kneissl knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfonso Melli.
63.18
Markus Brückner flicks the ball to his team mate, Del Kerr. Del Kerr makes a simple pass to Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade plays a quick one-two with Jose Valente and rushes in on goal... Guilherme Andrade makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.08
Julian Buchwald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Kneissl. Paul Kneissl knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samir Röhlig who gathers it comfortably.
67.05
Del Kerr makes a simple pass to Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.06
Pascal Kühn hits a low pass to Julian Buchwald. With a delightful solo run, Julian Buchwald stretches the opposition's defence. Julian Buchwald sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Samir Röhlig. What a save!
75.20
0-1FC Energie Cottbus are keeping most of the possession.
77.02
0-1FC Köln have made 3 substitutions with Billy Rae replacing Christian Francioso, Carl Grantt replacing Oliver Wallner and Frank Van Der Meer replacing Moreno Tedesco .
83.04
Uwe Thiele knocks the ball forward to Saul Fuser. Saul Fuser knocks in a cross ball towards Umberto Alfieri. Umberto Alfieri shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
87.55
Alfonso Melli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Uwe Thiele. Uwe Thiele flicks a high pass forward to Frank Van Der Meer who brings the ball under control. Frank Van Der Meer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
33.8%
43.8%
22.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Umberto Alfieri of FC Köln |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nils Polheim (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ashley Davies (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Markus Brückner (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Pascal Kühn (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Thomas Wendel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Julian Buchwald (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Del Kerr (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jose Valente (ATT) | 6 | |
| 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. | Samir Röhlig (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Anton Levchenko (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfonso Melli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Giorgio Coco (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Christian Francioso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Quim Lopes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Uwe Thiele (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Oliver Wallner (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Umberto Alfieri (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Moreno Tedesco (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Saul Fuser (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Billy Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Carl Grantt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Frank Van Der Meer (DEF) | 6 | |