Match Report


FC Energie CottbusFC Energie Cottbus     Waldhof MannheimWaldhof Mannheim
Computer Player Computer Player Andrew Slee Andrew Slee
John BosJ. Bos67
G
captain1
G
64Ricardo GentoR. Gento
Ashley DaviesA. Davies74
D
2
D
60Julian OswaldJ. Oswald
Pascal KühnP. Kühn68
D
3captain
D
58Steffen SchachtS. Schacht
Flavio PedoneF. Pedone66
D
4
D
55Eric BischoffE. Bischoff
Thomas WendelT. Wendel61
D
5
D
57Nico WalterN. Walter
Julian BuchwaldJ. Buchwald72
M
6
M
62Simon MüllerS. Müller
Del KerrD. Kerr69
M
7
M
57Torsten MorlockT. Morlock
Jose ValenteJ. Valente71
A
8
M
58Matthias KoschmiederM. Koschmieder
Malte BehrensM. Behrens68
A
9
A
52Simon LittbarskiS. Littbarski
Guilherme AndradeG. Andrade63
A
10
A
71Antonio NascimentoA. Nascimento
Paul KneisslP. Kneissl59
A
11
A
57Lars DittmannL. Dittmann
 
Sol BarmbyS. Barmby66
M
12
M
59Lars MeidtL. Meidt
Tomasz ValéryT. Valéry65
M
13
M
51Albrecht ScholzA. Scholz
Marcel JahnM. Jahn64
M
14
A
59David StiepermannD. Stiepermann

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to Waldhof Mannheim. A crowd of 19,353 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Waldhof Mannheim appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Ziege.


0.00
Waldhof Mannheim get the match underway!
2.04
Julian Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Andrade easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guilherme Andrade shoots from outside the area. Ricardo Gento comfortably gets down and covers it.
6.51
Matthias Koschmieder flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Nascimento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Nascimento shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
9.50
Julian Oswald receives the ball from a throw-in from Eric Bischoff. Julian Oswald kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Müller. Simon Müller flicks a high pass forward to Simon Littbarski who brings the ball under control. Simon Littbarski shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
10.54
Torsten Morlock sees a break and surges forward. Torsten Morlock edges inside the box! Torsten Morlock cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.27
With vision, Ashley Davies laces a weighted ball forward to Julian Buchwald. Julian Buchwald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Valente. Jose Valente rushes past Eric Bischoff! Some world-class footwork from Jose Valente provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but Nico Walter blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
16.52
Julian Buchwald threads the ball through to Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
18.04
Julian Buchwald makes a probing pass to Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
20.30
Del Kerr flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Kneissl. Paul Kneissl lofts in a cross ball towards Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Malte Behrens scores for FC Energie Cottbus!!
24.36
Flavio Pedone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Del Kerr. Del Kerr flicks a high ball forward to Jose Valente who takes it down. Jose Valente plays a one-two with Guilherme Andrade and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Jose Valente provides some space. He shoots at goal but Ricardo Gento reads it well. Superb keeping!
27.25
Simon Müller brings the ball forward. Simon Müller shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.05
Simon Müller catches Del Kerr on the ankles. The referee calls over Simon Müller and warns him to calm down! Del Kerr stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.59
Del Kerr takes a short throw-in bringing Julian Buchwald into play. Julian Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Andrade controls it well on his chest. Guilherme Andrade plays a sublime one-two with Jose Valente and races in on goal... Guilherme Andrade muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
38.35
Del Kerr makes a beautiful solo run. Del Kerr whips in a cross ball towards Paul Kneissl. With a superhuman jump, Paul Kneissl connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it rises well off target!
40.33
Steffen Schacht threads a neat ball through to Matthias Koschmieder. Matthias Koschmieder knocks the ball to his team mate, Lars Dittmann. Lars Dittmann plays a scrappy one-two with Antonio Nascimento and stumbles forward towards the goal... Lars Dittmann side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
Del Kerr sees a break and surges forward. Del Kerr lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Kneissl. Eric Bischoff comes in with a late challenge on Paul Kneissl. Paul Kneissl appeals for a penalty! Given!!
45.00
The referee points to the spot..
45.00
Guilherme Andrade calmly steps up. It's there!! Ricardo Gento has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Energie Cottbus appear unchanged since the first half. Waldhof Mannheim also appear unchanged since the first half. The Waldhof Mannheim players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Energie Cottbus kick off!
47.02
Pascal Kühn threads the ball through to Del Kerr. Showing composure, Del Kerr laces a through ball forward to Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
54.37
Julian Oswald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Müller. Simon Müller flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Nascimento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Nascimento knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Dittmann. Lars Dittmann rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
60.06
Waldhof Mannheim have made 3 substitutions with Lars Meidt replacing Torsten Morlock, David Stiepermann replacing Simon Littbarski and Albrecht Scholz replacing Simon Müller .
61.08
Eric Bischoff flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Scholz controls it well on his chest. Albrecht Scholz flicks a high pass forward. Lars Dittmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lars Dittmann passes the ball forward to Antonio Nascimento. Thomas Wendel clumsily knocks into Antonio Nascimento. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
63.04
Steffen Schacht threads the ball through to Lars Meidt. Lars Meidt flicks a high pass forward to David Stiepermann who brings the ball under control. David Stiepermann shoots from outside the area. Solid save from John Bos.
65.38
Thomas Wendel knocks the ball to his team mate, Del Kerr. Del Kerr knocks the ball to his team mate, Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
66.09
Steffen Schacht pushes mid-way up the pitch. Steffen Schacht controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Stiepermann. David Stiepermann tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.44
Julian Buchwald flicks a high pass forward to Jose Valente who brings the ball under control. Jose Valente shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
71.00
Julian Buchwald kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Kneissl. Paul Kneissl shoots from outside the area but Ricardo Gento is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
73.14
Matthias Koschmieder surges forward with the ball. Matthias Koschmieder plays a one-two with David Stiepermann and rushes in on goal... Matthias Koschmieder rockets a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
75.24
Lars Meidt knocks the ball forward to Lars Dittmann. Lars Dittmann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pascal Kühn.
77.13
Del Kerr flicks a high pass forward to Jose Valente who brings the ball under control. Jose Valente knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Gento who gathers it comfortably.
79.15
Ashley Davies decides to run forward with the ball. Ashley Davies flicks a high pass forward. Malte Behrens holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Malte Behrens shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
81.02
Del Kerr hits a low pass to Paul Kneissl. Paul Kneissl knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
85.23
Pascal Kühn knocks the ball to his team mate, Del Kerr. Del Kerr plays the ball forward to Jose Valente. Jose Valente knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nico Walter.
87.31
Del Kerr makes a probing pass to Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Valente. Jose Valente beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Ricardo Gento!
90.00
Matthias Koschmieder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lars Dittmann. Lars Dittmann shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Energie Cottbus

Waldhof Mannheim
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
7
8
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
26.3%
43.2%
30.5%

Scorers
Malte Behrens 20, 81
Guilherme Andrade 45 (p)
Lars Dittmann 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Malte Behrens of FC Energie Cottbus

Match Ratings
1.John Bos (GK)
6
2.Ashley Davies (DEF)
6
3.Pascal Kühn (DEF)
6
4.Flavio Pedone (DEF)
6
5.Thomas Wendel (DEF)
6
6.Julian Buchwald (MID)
7
7.Del Kerr (MID)
9
8.Jose Valente (ATT)
7
9.Malte Behrens (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Guilherme Andrade (ATT)goal scored
6
11.Paul Kneissl (ATT)
7
 
12.Sol Barmby (MID)
0
13.Tomasz Valéry (MID)
0
14.Marcel Jahn (MID)
0

1.Ricardo Gento (GK)
7
2.Julian Oswald (DEF)
6
3.Steffen Schacht (DEF)
7
4.Eric Bischoff (DEF)
6
5.Nico Walter (DEF)
6
6.Simon Müller (MID)
6
7.Torsten Morlock (MID)
6
8.Matthias Koschmieder (MID)
7
9.Simon Littbarski (ATT)
6
10.Antonio Nascimento (ATT)
6
11.Lars Dittmann (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Lars Meidt (MID)
6
13.Albrecht Scholz (MID)
6
14.David Stiepermann (ATT)
6