Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to SV Werder Bremen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Babbel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Babbel.
0.00
0-0FC Energie Cottbus kick off the first half!
2.58
0-0Wladimiro Banchelli sees space and advances. Wladimiro Banchelli whips in a cross ball towards Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
6.03
0-0Isaiah Howey plays the ball forward to Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pascal Kühn.
8.49
0-0Julian Buchwald chips the ball to his team mate, Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Valente. Jose Valente is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Francisco Martínez gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
9.44
Wladimiro Banchelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Müller. Nicolas Müller plays a perfect one-two with Philipp Berg and rushes in on goal... Nicolas Müller rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
16.16
Julian Buchwald receives the ball from a throw-in from Del Kerr. Julian Buchwald plays the ball forward to Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens advances inside the box! Malte Behrens comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. Fantastic reaction save from Francisco Martínez!
21.28
Julian Buchwald makes a probing pass to Jose Valente. Jose Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Kneissl. Paul Kneissl knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Francisco Martínez manages to gather it.
24.25
0-0Julian Scheffler catches Malte Behrens on the ankles. The referee calls over Julian Scheffler and warns him to calm down! Malte Behrens stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Del Kerr plays the ball forward to Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
30.51
Wladimiro Banchelli flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Müller who takes it down. Nicolas Müller knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Flavio Pedone.
33.06
0-1Showing composure, Wladimiro Banchelli plays the ball forward to Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Müller. Nicolas Müller knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for SV Werder Bremen!
38.56
Ashley Davies flicks a high pass forward. Julian Buchwald holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Buchwald threads the ball through to Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
39.41
0-1Wladimiro Banchelli makes a probing pass to Nico Lange. Nico Lange plays a one-two with Nicolas Müller and rushes in on goal... Flavio Pedone hacks Nico Lange from behind! Nico Lange appeals for a penalty! Given!!
39.41
0-1The referee points to the spot..
40.37
Philipp Berg takes a cautious run up. The ball flies inside the left post - goal!!
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. SV Werder Bremen 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
SV Werder Bremen kick off the second half!
48.57
Del Kerr flicks a high pass forward. Jose Valente holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Valente finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
51.08
Del Kerr darts forward. Del Kerr lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Kneissl. Paul Kneissl heads the ball goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
53.49
Pascal Kühn flicks the ball to his team mate, Del Kerr. Del Kerr chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.10
Thomas Wendel brings the ball forward. Thomas Wendel chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Valente. Jose Valente shoots from distance but is denied by Francisco Martínez. Excellent save.
57.44
0-2FC Energie Cottbus are keeping most of the possession.
61.41
Marcello Falcone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oleg Bastin. Oleg Bastin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oleg Bastin lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Müller. Nicolas Müller connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.35
Wladimiro Banchelli flicks a high pass forward to Nico Lange who brings the ball under control. Nico Lange shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
67.13
Paolo Pagani comes in with a late challenge on Jose Valente. Paolo Pagani is warned by the referee! Jose Valente runs off the knock.
78.58
0-2Del Kerr comes in with a late challenge on Wladimiro Banchelli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wladimiro Banchelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.20
Julian Buchwald decides to run forward with the ball. Julian Buchwald knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
83.50
Isaiah Howey barges into Ashley Davies. Isaiah Howey is shown the yellow card! Ashley Davies hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.34
Pascal Kühn flicks a high pass forward. Del Kerr collects the pass. Del Kerr advances with the ball. Del Kerr knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Francisco Martínez gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
89.39
Isaiah Howey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Müller. Nicolas Müller shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.9%
44.1%
Play Area
30.9%
47.1%
22.1%
Scorers
| Nicolas Müller 33 Philipp Berg 40 (p) |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Martínez of SV Werder Bremen |
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) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Jose Valente (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Malte Behrens (ATT) | 7 | |
| 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. | Francisco Martínez (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Marcello Falcone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paolo Pagani (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Julian Scheffler (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Hoalid Sahnoun (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oleg Bastin (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Wladimiro Banchelli (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Isaiah Howey (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Nicolas Müller (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Nico Lange (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Philipp Berg (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Pablo Alonso (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sebastian Turek (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arthur Bould (GK) | 0 | |