Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to SV Werder Bremen. A crowd of 20,999 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Köln and SV Werder Bremen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Schnoor.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Köln and SV Werder Bremen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Schnoor.
0.00
0-0SV Werder Bremen kick off!
2.56
1-0Oliver Wallner flicks a high ball forward to Moreno Tedesco who takes it down. Moreno Tedesco shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.16
1-0Hoalid Sahnoun makes a probing pass to Wladimiro Banchelli. With a delightful solo run, Wladimiro Banchelli stretches the opposition's defence. Wladimiro Banchelli finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Albrecht Schöll. Excellent save.
8.11
1-0Billy Rae controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nico Birnbaum. Nico Birnbaum controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.30
1-0Isaiah Howey kicks a strong pass forward to Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.29
Oliver Wallner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moreno Tedesco. Moreno Tedesco shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
20.58
Julian Scheffler makes a simple pass to Isaiah Howey. Showing composure, Isaiah Howey plays the ball forward to Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
21.43
1-0Nico Lange comes in with a late challenge on Christian Francioso. The referee calls over Nico Lange and shows him a yellow card! Christian Francioso stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.25
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
27.58
Christian Francioso surges forward with the ball. Christian Francioso passes the ball forward to Nico Birnbaum. Nico Birnbaum knocks in a cross ball towards Moreno Tedesco. Moreno Tedesco jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
28.24
Isaiah Howey threads the ball through to Nico Lange. Nico Lange tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.05
Oleg Bastin threads the ball through to Nico Lange. Nico Lange finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
Oliver Gerlach passes the ball forward to Nico Birnbaum. Nico Birnbaum shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
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. SV Werder Bremen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Köln kick off and get the second half underway!
49.56
Oliver Wallner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moreno Tedesco. Moreno Tedesco shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
51.33
Leon Sachs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Gerlach. Oliver Gerlach threads the ball through to Saul Fuser. Saul Fuser shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.09
1-0Nico Lange barges into Leon Sachs. The referee warns Nico Lange to calm down! Leon Sachs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.27
Oleg Bastin threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Müller. Nicolas Müller knocks in a cross ball towards Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg whips the ball goalwards with his head. Albrecht Schöll is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.49
Isaiah Howey takes a quick throw-in. Wladimiro Banchelli threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Müller. Nicolas Müller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christian Francioso.
72.58
Isaiah Howey decides to run forward with the ball. Isaiah Howey finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Albrecht Schöll manages to gather it easily.
77.19
1-1FC Köln have made 3 substitutions with Carl Grantt replacing Leon Sachs, Andy Burley replacing Billy Rae and Frank Van Der Meer replacing Saul Fuser .
83.14
Marcello Falcone makes a strong solo run forward. Marcello Falcone knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Lange. Nico Lange lofts in a cross ball towards Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.13
Steffen Backes sees a break and surges forward. Steffen Backes flicks a high pass forward. Nico Birnbaum holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nico Birnbaum knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
26.2%
47.7%
26.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Moreno Tedesco of FC Köln |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Albrecht Schöll (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Steffen Backes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Christian Francioso (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Aaron Melchiot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leon Sachs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oliver Gerlach (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Oliver Wallner (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Billy Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Moreno Tedesco (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Saul Fuser (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nico Birnbaum (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Carl Grantt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Andy Burley (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Frank Van Der Meer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Francisco Martínez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marcello Falcone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paolo Pagani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Scheffler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hoalid Sahnoun (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oleg Bastin (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Wladimiro Banchelli (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Isaiah Howey (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Nicolas Müller (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Nico Lange (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Philipp Berg (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Pablo Alonso (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sebastian Turek (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arthur Bould (GK) | 0 | |