Match Report


FC Energie CottbusFC Energie Cottbus     VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart
Computer Player Computer Player Robert Mcfadyen Robert Mcfadyen
John BosJ. Bos67
G
captain1
G
83Massimo CardosoM. Cardoso
Ashley DaviesA. Davies74
D
2
D
78Alexander ZiegeA. Ziege
Pascal KühnP. Kühn68
D
3
D
76Moritz KoschmiederM. Koschmieder
Flavio PedoneF. Pedone66
D
4
D
74Medhi DeroffM. Deroff
Thomas WendelT. Wendel61
D
5
M
83Arno ThielemannA. Thielemann
Julian BuchwaldJ. Buchwald72
M
6
M
80Simão TrejoS. Trejo
Del KerrD. Kerr69
M
7
M
80Noah BirkwaldN. Birkwald
Jose ValenteJ. Valente71
A
8
M
83Simon AhrensS. Ahrens
Malte BehrensM. Behrens68
A
9
A
80Torsten LindnerT. Lindner
Guilherme AndradeG. Andrade63
A
10captain
A
74Sven WielandS. Wieland
Paul KneisslP. Kneissl59
A
11
A
78Santiago VegaS. Vega
 
Sol BarmbyS. Barmby67
M
12
A
81Michael KalacM. Kalac
Tomasz ValéryT. Valéry65
M
13
A
82Lennart SchnellingerL. Schnellinger
Marcel JahnM. Jahn64
M
14
D
69Marc BeckenbauerM. Beckenbauer

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to VfB Stuttgart. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Cziommer.


0.00
VfB Stuttgart get the match underway!
3.36
Del Kerr runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Del Kerr lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Valente. Jose Valente is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Massimo Cardoso had no chance!! Goal for FC Energie Cottbus!
6.43
Simon Ahrens sees a break and surges forward. Simon Ahrens lofts in a cross ball towards Torsten Lindner. Torsten Lindner is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.30
Simon Ahrens knocks the ball forward to Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.42
Medhi Deroff makes a simple pass to Simão Trejo. Simão Trejo flicks a high pass forward. Sven Wieland collects the pass. Sven Wieland lofts in a cross ball towards Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
14.29
Arno Thielemann threads the ball through to Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.10
Noah Birkwald flicks a high pass forward. Sven Wieland controls it well on his chest. Sven Wieland threads a neat, attacking ball through to Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but John Bos reads it well. Well saved!
21.20
Simão Trejo knocks the ball forward to Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega plays a scrappy one-two with Torsten Lindner and stumbles forward towards the goal... Pascal Kühn barges into Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
22.15
Simão Trejo flicks the ball to his team mate, Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland knocks in a cross ball towards Santiago Vega. With a superhuman jump, Santiago Vega connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.43
Seeing a gap ahead, Simon Ahrens plays the ball forward to Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pascal Kühn.
28.03
Noah Birkwald flicks a high ball forward to Sven Wieland who takes it down. Sven Wieland whips in a cross ball towards Torsten Lindner. Torsten Lindner directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
33.23
Del Kerr threads a neat ball through to Jose Valente. Jose Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.15
Del Kerr sees space and advances. Del Kerr knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Kneissl. Paul Kneissl knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Massimo Cardoso manages to gather it effortlessly.
38.19
Del Kerr makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.55
Alexander Ziege hits a low pass to Simon Ahrens. Simon Ahrens sees Torsten Lindner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Torsten Lindner knocks in a cross ball towards Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega makes a deft header but Thomas Wendel is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
42.55
Simão Trejo makes a simple pass to Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Torsten Lindner. Torsten Lindner is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
45.00
Del Kerr plays the ball forward to Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens makes a probing pass to Guilherme Andrade but he's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Energie Cottbus appear unchanged since the first half. VfB Stuttgart also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Energie Cottbus kick off!
47.52
Torsten Lindner comes in with a late challenge on Flavio Pedone. The referee calls over Torsten Lindner and warns him to calm down! Flavio Pedone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.25
Thomas Wendel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Buchwald. Julian Buchwald passes the ball forward to Jose Valente. Jose Valente tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Massimo Cardoso!
54.26
Julian Buchwald hits a low pass to Jose Valente. Jose Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.34
Simão Trejo makes a probing pass to Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland knocks in a cross ball towards Torsten Lindner. Torsten Lindner rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
59.21
Del Kerr makes a beautiful solo run. Del Kerr lofts in a cross ball towards Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
65.06
Simon Ahrens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Torsten Lindner. Torsten Lindner shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
66.17
With some swift thinking, Simão Trejo plays the ball forward to Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.20
Simão Trejo flicks a high pass forward to Torsten Lindner who brings the ball under control. Torsten Lindner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
78.54
Simão Trejo makes a beautiful solo run. Simão Trejo plays a quick one-two with Sven Wieland and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Simão Trejo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
79.05
Arno Thielemann flicks a high pass forward to Torsten Lindner who brings the ball under control. Torsten Lindner shoots from distance but it is tipped over by John Bos.
80.43
Corner kick to VfB Stuttgart. Noah Birkwald plays it short to Alexander Ziege. Alexander Ziege knocks the ball into the box. Arno Thielemann cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
83.26
Simão Trejo knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland whips in a cross ball towards Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow John Bos manages to keep it out.
87.34
Noah Birkwald flicks a high pass forward to Santiago Vega who brings the ball under control. Santiago Vega edges inside the box! Santiago Vega muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but John Bos is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Energie Cottbus

VfB Stuttgart
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
11
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.8%
62.2%
Play Area
36.5%
43.2%
20.3%

Scorers
Jose Valente 3
Santiago Vega 22

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Bos of FC Energie Cottbus

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

1.Massimo Cardoso (GK)
7
2.Alexander Ziege (DEF)
6
3.Moritz Koschmieder (DEF)
6
4.Medhi Deroff (DEF)
6
5.Arno Thielemann (MID)
6
6.Simão Trejo (MID)
7
7.Noah Birkwald (MID)
6
8.Simon Ahrens (MID)
7
9.Torsten Lindner (ATT)
6
10.Sven Wieland (ATT)
7
11.Santiago Vega (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Michael Kalac (ATT)
0
13.Lennart Schnellinger (ATT)
0
14.Marc Beckenbauer (DEF)
0