Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to SV Wacker Burghausen in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Wacker Burghausen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Poschner.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Wacker Burghausen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Poschner.
0.00
0-0SV Wacker Burghausen start the match!
12.41
0-0Julian Birnbaum flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Jesus controls it well on his chest. Vasco Jesus plays the ball forward to Alessio Cruciani. Alessio Cruciani plays a one-two with Albrecht Jung and rushes in on goal... Alessio Cruciani tries a spectacular strike but it's a lousy effort!
14.53
Christian Margiotta knocks the ball to his team mate, Linus Hamann. Linus Hamann shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
15.02
0-0Moritz Francke clumsily knocks into Matt Strachan. Moritz Francke is warned by the referee! Matt Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.06
0-0Linus Arndt knocks the ball forward to Seyni Borios. Seeing a gap ahead, Seyni Borios laces a weighted ball forward to Alessio Cruciani. Alessio Cruciani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Houtman.
21.53
Christian Margiotta flicks a high pass forward to Moritz Francke who brings the ball neatly under control. Moritz Francke lofts in a cross ball towards Linus Hamann. Linus Hamann finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
26.26
Julian Birnbaum sees space and advances. Julian Birnbaum flicks the ball to his team mate, Alessio Cruciani. Alessio Cruciani whips in a cross ball towards Albrecht Jung. Albrecht Jung is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
28.16
0-0Vasco Jesus decides to run forward with the ball. Vasco Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Albrecht Jung. Albrecht Jung connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
34.40
1-0Oliver Gerlach darts forward. Oliver Gerlach threads a neat ball through to Moritz Francke. Moritz Francke rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.19
Syd Powell flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Gerlach. Oliver Gerlach decides to run forward with the ball. Oliver Gerlach lofts in a cross ball towards Moritz Francke. Moritz Francke is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
42.03
Uwe Borchard kicks a strong pass forward to Alessio Cruciani. Alessio Cruciani shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
44.58
Guillermo Sanz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Margiotta. Christian Margiotta flicks a high ball forward to Moritz Francke who takes it down. Moritz Francke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Hitzlsperger.
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. SV Wacker Burghausen also appear unchanged since the first half. The SV Wacker Burghausen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Energie Cottbus kick off and get the second half underway!
55.24
1-0Linus Hamann hacks Matt Strachan from behind! The referee brings Linus Hamann to one side and gives him a warning! Matt Strachan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.36
With imagination, Christian Margiotta plays the ball forward to Moritz Francke. Moritz Francke tries a spectacular long range effort but Seth Andrews reads it well. Great save!
60.31
1-0SV Wacker Burghausen have made 2 substitutions with Luigi Grabbi replacing David Hitzlsperger and Ray Manfredini replacing Uwe Borchard .
63.33
Ray Manfredini clumsily knocks into Oliver Gerlach. Ray Manfredini is given a warning by the referee! Oliver Gerlach hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.43
Luigi Grabbi makes a probing pass to Uwe Wesselmann. Uwe Wesselmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alessio Cruciani. Alessio Cruciani knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Syd Powell.
71.43
Ray Manfredini makes a simple pass to Albrecht Jung. Albrecht Jung tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
72.58
Guillermo Sanz makes a probing pass to Joao Nascimento. Joao Nascimento threads the ball through to Linus Hamann. Linus Hamann shoots from distance. Seth Andrews comfortably gets down and covers it.
75.33
Guillermo Sanz threads the ball through to Joao Nascimento. Joao Nascimento makes a beautiful solo run. Joao Nascimento plays a scrappy one-two with Linus Hamann and advances towards the goal... Joao Nascimento rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Joao Nascimento!
77.33
SV Wacker Burghausen have made a substitution with Moreno Brighi replacing Albrecht Jung .
78.09
Guillermo Sanz barges into Moreno Brighi. Guillermo Sanz is given a warning by the referee! Moreno Brighi runs off the knock.
79.22
2-0Paul Houtman chips the ball to his team mate, Emile Simonsen. Emile Simonsen sees Moritz Francke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Moritz Francke makes a pass forward but Marc Palumbo makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
81.25
With great vision, Seyni Borios plays the ball forward to Moreno Brighi. Moreno Brighi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.50
Ray Manfredini comes in with a late challenge on Joao Nascimento. The referee calls over Ray Manfredini again and warns him to calm down! Joao Nascimento carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.04
Joao Nascimento threads a neat ball through to Moritz Francke. Moritz Francke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
85.36
Emile Simonsen passes the ball forward to Moritz Francke. Moritz Francke passes the ball forward but Linus Hamann is offside!
90.00
Luigi Grabbi brings the ball forward. Luigi Grabbi threads a neat ball through to Alessio Cruciani. Alessio Cruciani threads a neat, attacking ball through to Moreno Brighi. Moreno Brighi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
27.3%
41.6%
31.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Joao Nascimento of FC Energie Cottbus |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Enrico Salvetti (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Guillermo Sanz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Houtman (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Syd Powell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Christian Margiotta (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Emile Simonsen (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Joao Nascimento (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Oliver Gerlach (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Moritz Francke (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Marc Palumbo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Linus Hamann (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Hannes Rösler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lilian Carisso (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Philipp Neuhaus (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Seth Andrews (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | David Hitzlsperger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Linus Arndt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Julian Birnbaum (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Vasco Jesus (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Uwe Borchard (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Seyni Borios (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Uwe Wesselmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Albrecht Jung (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alessio Cruciani (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Luigi Grabbi (ATT) | 7 | |
| 13. | Ray Manfredini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Moreno Brighi (DEF) | 6 | |