Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to Hannover 96. A crowd of 7,955 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 6-3-1.


0.00
Hannover 96 kick off and get the first half underway!
2.02
Rainer Hanke knocks the ball forward to Sergio Rego. Sergio Rego finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
4.20
Thomas Witte knocks the ball forward to Paul Dörner. Paul Dörner finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Arno Will manages to gather it comfortably.
9.06
Lars Götz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrick Kirkland. Patrick Kirkland chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Rego. Sergio Rego lofts in a cross ball towards Armin Köpke. Armin Köpke is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Tobias Hanssen had no chance!! Goal for FC Energie Cottbus!
14.11
Jan Haller flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Kirkland. Patrick Kirkland brings the ball forward. Patrick Kirkland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nils Ahrens.
18.42
Rainer Hanke takes it forward alone. Rainer Hanke shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.33
Sven Kneissl deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrick Kirkland. Patrick Kirkland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armin Köpke. Armin Köpke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marc Cziommer.
22.28
Thomas Witte catches Leon Kaiser on the ankles. Thomas Witte is warned by the referee! Leon Kaiser hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.08
Thomas Witte clumsily knocks into Leon Kaiser. The referee calls over Thomas Witte and shows him a yellow card! Leon Kaiser stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.40
Sven Kneissl knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Kirkland. Patrick Kirkland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Rego. Sergio Rego sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Tobias Hanssen.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and FC Energie Cottbus get the second half underway!
47.09
Paul Dörner hacks Sven Töpfer from behind! Paul Dörner is shown the yellow card! Sven Töpfer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.40
Rainer Hanke passes the ball forward to Sergio Rego. Sergio Rego shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
59.16
Thomas Witte barges into Leon Kaiser. Thomas Witte is warned by the referee again! Leon Kaiser grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.42
FC Energie Cottbus are easily keeping Hannover 96 at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
72.03
Leon Rummenigge passes the ball forward to Paul Dörner. Paul Dörner shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Arno Will!
77.02
Patrick Kirkland knocks the ball to his team mate, Armin Köpke. Armin Köpke finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Armin Köpke!
83.11
Linus Röhner chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Dörner. Paul Dörner shoots from distance but somehow Arno Will manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Armin Köpke of FC Energie Cottbus
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
77.5%
22.5%
Play Area
23.9%
54.9%
21.1%

Scorers