Match Report


FC Energie CottbusFC Energie Cottbus     Rot-Weiss AhlenRot-Weiss Ahlen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
John BosJ. Bos67
G
captain1
G
62Fabio SartorF. Sartor
Ashley DaviesA. Davies74
D
2
D
71Nenad UrsuleN. Ursule
Pascal KühnP. Kühn68
D
3
D
62Craig SullivanC. Sullivan
Flavio PedoneF. Pedone66
D
4
D
59Kevin DalglishK. Dalglish
Thomas WendelT. Wendel61
D
5
D
55Tommy RoyceT. Royce
Julian BuchwaldJ. Buchwald72
M
6
M
70Scott McStayS. McStay
Del KerrD. Kerr69
M
7
M
68Armin MeidtA. Meidt
Jose ValenteJ. Valente71
A
8
M
67Cristiano RibeiroC. Ribeiro
Malte BehrensM. Behrens68
A
9
A
65Tobias BartschT. Bartsch
Guilherme AndradeG. Andrade63
A
10captain
A
56Rainer RitzingerR. Ritzinger
Paul KneisslP. Kneissl59
A
11
A
55Martin WestwoodM. Westwood
 
Sol BarmbyS. Barmby67
M
12
M
67Nico HerzogN. Herzog
Tomasz ValéryT. Valéry65
M
13
M
63Christian WinklerC. Winkler
Marcel JahnM. Jahn64
M
14
M
62Paolo ZiniP. Zini

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to Rot-Weiss Ahlen. A crowd of 16,343 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Rot-Weiss Ahlen appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gerhard Bierhoff.


0.00
The whistle blows and Rot-Weiss Ahlen kick off!
2.14
Pascal Kühn runs forward with the ball. Pascal Kühn flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Kneissl. Paul Kneissl finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
6.43
Del Kerr threads the ball through to Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Guilherme Andrade provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.02
Pascal Kühn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Del Kerr. Del Kerr flicks a high ball forward to Malte Behrens who takes it down. Malte Behrens knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Guilherme Andrade is offside!
9.16
Cristiano Ribeiro knocks the ball forward to Rainer Ritzinger. Rainer Ritzinger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ashley Davies.
12.19
Scott McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Rainer Ritzinger. Rainer Ritzinger shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.24
Flavio Pedone hacks Rainer Ritzinger from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rainer Ritzinger stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.39
Del Kerr deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Valente. Jose Valente 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. Nice keeping!
16.07
Armin Meidt flicks a high ball forward to Tobias Bartsch who takes it down. Tobias Bartsch edges inside the box! Thomas Wendel catches Tobias Bartsch on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
18.43
Del Kerr hacks Cristiano Ribeiro from behind! Del Kerr is given a warning by the referee! Cristiano Ribeiro runs off the knock.
21.41
Flavio Pedone threads a neat ball through to Julian Buchwald. Julian Buchwald threads a neat ball through to Paul Kneissl. Paul Kneissl lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.12
Armin Meidt knocks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Bartsch. Tobias Bartsch tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
28.13
Armin Meidt sees space and advances. Armin Meidt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
33.01
Del Kerr chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Kneissl. Paul Kneissl whips in a cross ball towards Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
36.07
Pascal Kühn sees a break and surges forward. Pascal Kühn passes the ball forward to Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Sullivan.
39.01
Jose Valente comes in with a late challenge on Tommy Royce. Jose Valente is given a warning by the referee! Tommy Royce stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.20
Cristiano Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Ritzinger collects the pass. Rainer Ritzinger finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
42.47
Del Kerr runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Del Kerr knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Energie Cottbus appear unchanged since the first half. Rot-Weiss Ahlen have changed their lineup with Christian Winkler replacing Craig Sullivan.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Energie Cottbus get the second half underway!
47.02
Julian Buchwald hits a low pass to Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade whips in a cross ball towards Paul Kneissl. Paul Kneissl connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Fabio Sartor with no chance!! Goal for FC Energie Cottbus!
54.38
Pascal Kühn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Del Kerr. Del Kerr passes the ball forward to Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.44
Thomas Wendel laces a through ball forward to Del Kerr. Del Kerr flicks a high pass forward. Paul Kneissl holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Kneissl knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
59.58
Julian Buchwald passes the ball forward to Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens shoots from distance. Fabio Sartor gets down and covers it.
60.10
Scott McStay knocks the ball forward to Martin Westwood. Martin Westwood whips in a cross ball towards Tobias Bartsch. Tobias Bartsch makes a convincing header but John Bos is on top of it.
61.18
Julian Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Andrade holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guilherme Andrade controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.33
Del Kerr flicks a high ball forward to Malte Behrens who takes it down. Malte Behrens whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
69.08
Flavio Pedone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Buchwald. Julian Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. Jose Valente controls it well on his chest. Jose Valente shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
71.56
Thomas Wendel flicks a high pass forward to Del Kerr who brings the ball under control. Del Kerr plays the ball forward to Paul Kneissl. Paul Kneissl sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
72.32
Cristiano Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward to Tobias Bartsch who brings the ball under control. Tobias Bartsch tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow John Bos manages to keep it out.
79.29
Christian Winkler catches Jose Valente on the ankles. The referee warns Christian Winkler to calm down! Jose Valente stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.16
Del Kerr flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Andrade controls it well on his chest. Guilherme Andrade finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.13
Without breaking stride, Scott McStay plays the ball forward to Rainer Ritzinger. Rainer Ritzinger controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Del Kerr flicks a high pass forward. Jose Valente controls it well on his chest. Jose Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent block by Tommy Royce!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Energie Cottbus

Rot-Weiss Ahlen
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
8
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.5%
41.5%
Play Area
28.7%
41.5%
29.8%

Scorers
Guilherme Andrade 21
Paul Kneissl 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Guilherme Andrade of FC Energie Cottbus

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

1.Fabio Sartor (GK)
7
2.Nenad Ursule (DEF)
6
3.Craig Sullivan (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Dalglish (DEF)
6
5.Tommy Royce (DEF)
6
6.Scott McStay (MID)
6
7.Armin Meidt (MID)
6
8.Cristiano Ribeiro (MID)
6
9.Tobias Bartsch (ATT)
6
10.Rainer Ritzinger (ATT)
6
11.Martin Westwood (ATT)
6
 
12.Nico Herzog (MID)
0
13.Christian Winkler (MID)
5
14.Paolo Zini (MID)
0