Match Report


FC Energie CottbusFC Energie Cottbus     VfB LübeckVfB Lübeck
Hexi LeeHexi Lee Computer Player Computer Player
Enrico SalvettiE. Salvetti65
G
1
G
57Kai EngelsK. Engels
Philipp NeuhausP. Neuhaus54
D
2captain
D
66Sven FranckeS. Francke
Guillermo SanzG. Sanz73
D
3
D
61Colin BloomerC. Bloomer
Paul HoutmanP. Houtman69
D
4
D
60Christian GelbC. Gelb
Christian MargiottaC. Margiotta67
M
5
D
55Stefan EngelsS. Engels
Oliver GerlachO. Gerlach50
M
6
M
67Samir FriedmannS. Friedmann
Uwe EiltsU. Eilts50
M
7
M
64Matt GallacherM. Gallacher
Emile SimonsenE. Simonsen66
M
captain8
M
61Vincenzo RothV. Roth
Marc PalumboM. Palumbo59
A
9
M
58Martin OswaldM. Oswald
Moritz FranckeM. Francke65
A
10
A
74Steffen JaschkeS. Jaschke
Linus HamannL. Hamann58
A
11
A
65Kevin TöpferK. Töpfer
 
Lars BackesL. Backes50
D
12
A
63Oliver NahrstedtO. Nahrstedt
Joao NascimentoJ. Nascimento60
M
13
A
58Vincenzo SeibertV. Seibert
Hannes RöslerH. Rösler56
A
14
M
57Leon SparwasserL. Sparwasser

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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 VfB Lübeck. 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 VfB Lübeck appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Hamann.


0.00
VfB Lübeck kick off and get the first half underway!
6.33
Guillermo Sanz receives the ball from a throw-in from Philipp Neuhaus. Guillermo Sanz makes a probing pass to Oliver Gerlach. Oliver Gerlach hits a low pass to Moritz Francke. Moritz Francke makes a great pass forward. Marc Palumbo runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
8.13
Guillermo Sanz threads the ball through to Emile Simonsen. Emile Simonsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Linus Hamann. Linus Hamann cuts inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Linus Hamann provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.21
Oliver Gerlach flicks a high ball forward to Linus Hamann who takes it down. Linus Hamann finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.57
Emile Simonsen changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Emile Simonsen skips past Sven Francke! Some silky footwork from Emile Simonsen provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.34
Vincenzo Roth flicks a high pass forward to Steffen Jaschke who brings the ball under control. Steffen Jaschke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Töpfer but he's offside!
27.44
Kevin Töpfer clumsily knocks into Philipp Neuhaus. The referee brings Kevin Töpfer to one side and gives him a warning! Philipp Neuhaus carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.33
Paul Houtman threads the ball through to Christian Margiotta. Christian Margiotta advances with the ball. Christian Margiotta plays a one-two with Moritz Francke and advances towards the goal... Christian Margiotta strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.26
Vincenzo Roth clumsily knocks into Oliver Gerlach. The referee calls over Vincenzo Roth and warns him to calm down! Oliver Gerlach runs off the knock.
34.02
Oliver Gerlach takes the throw-in. Uwe Eilts plays the ball forward to Marc Palumbo. Marc Palumbo shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Energie Cottbus appear unchanged since the first half. VfB Lübeck also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Energie Cottbus get the second half underway!
48.06
Christian Gelb flicks a high ball forward to Matt Gallacher who takes it down. Matt Gallacher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Jaschke. Steffen Jaschke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Houtman.
49.29
Vincenzo Roth hits a low pass to Steffen Jaschke. Steffen Jaschke shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
61.45
Oliver Gerlach barges into Vincenzo Roth. Oliver Gerlach is shown the yellow card! Vincenzo Roth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.56
Emile Simonsen catches Samir Friedmann on the ankles. The referee calls over Emile Simonsen and shows him a yellow card! Samir Friedmann runs off the knock.
72.37
Guillermo Sanz makes a simple pass to Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts makes a probing pass to Marc Palumbo. Marc Palumbo shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
73.18
Guillermo Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Christian Margiotta holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christian Margiotta hits a low pass to Linus Hamann. Linus Hamann edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Linus Hamann provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
77.12
VfB Lübeck have made 2 substitutions with Vincenzo Seibert replacing Stefan Engels and Leon Sparwasser replacing Samir Friedmann .
78.17
Guillermo Sanz flicks a high pass forward to Emile Simonsen who brings the ball under control. Emile Simonsen flicks a high ball forward to Linus Hamann who takes it down. Linus Hamann plays a scrappy one-two with Moritz Francke and advances towards the goal... Linus Hamann takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Kai Engels manages to gather it comfortably.
83.28
Philipp Neuhaus flicks a high pass forward to Oliver Gerlach who brings the ball under control. Oliver Gerlach decides to run forward with the ball. Oliver Gerlach rushes past Christian Gelb! Some awkward footwork from Oliver Gerlach provides some space. He shoots at goal but Kai Engels is on top of it.
85.53
Uwe Eilts knocks the ball to his team mate, Linus Hamann. Linus Hamann runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Linus Hamann provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Kai Engels smothers it!
87.02
Marc Palumbo hacks Christian Gelb from behind! The referee brings Marc Palumbo to one side and gives him a warning! Christian Gelb hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.42
With vision, Philipp Neuhaus picks a pass forward to Oliver Gerlach. Oliver Gerlach threads a neat ball through to Linus Hamann. Linus Hamann plays a one-two with Marc Palumbo and advances towards the goal... Linus Hamann comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Kai Engels had no chance!! Goal for FC Energie Cottbus!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

FC Energie Cottbus

VfB Lübeck
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.7%
39.3%
Play Area
24.7%
43.8%
31.5%

Scorers
Linus Hamann 8, 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Linus Hamann of FC Energie Cottbus

Match Ratings
1.Enrico Salvetti (GK)
6
2.Philipp Neuhaus (DEF)
6
3.Guillermo Sanz (DEF)
6
4.Paul Houtman (DEF)
6
5.Christian Margiotta (MID)
6
6.Oliver Gerlach (MID)yellow card
7
7.Uwe Eilts (MID)
6
8.Emile Simonsen (MID)yellow card
7
9.Marc Palumbo (ATT)
6
10.Moritz Francke (ATT)
6
11.Linus Hamann (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Lars Backes (DEF)
0
13.Joao Nascimento (MID)
0
14.Hannes Rösler (ATT)
0

1.Kai Engels (GK)
6
2.Sven Francke (DEF)
6
3.Colin Bloomer (DEF)
6
4.Christian Gelb (DEF)
6
5.Stefan Engels (DEF)
6
6.Samir Friedmann (MID)
6
7.Matt Gallacher (MID)
6
8.Vincenzo Roth (MID)
6
9.Martin Oswald (MID)
6
10.Steffen Jaschke (ATT)
6
11.Kevin Töpfer (ATT)
6
 
12.Oliver Nahrstedt (ATT)
0
13.Vincenzo Seibert (ATT)
6
14.Leon Sparwasser (MID)
6