Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Playmobil-Stadion where SpVgg Greuther Fürth play host to FC Energie Cottbus. A crowd of 9,985 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both SpVgg Greuther Fürth and FC Energie Cottbus are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Hamann.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both SpVgg Greuther Fürth and FC Energie Cottbus are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Hamann.
0.00
0-0FC Energie Cottbus get the match underway!
3.40
0-0Colin Naysmith comes in with a late challenge on Paul Houtman. The referee brings Colin Naysmith to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Houtman grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
4.08
0-0Oliver Gerlach flicks a high pass forward. Linus Hamann collects the pass. Linus Hamann shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
8.51
Uwe Eilts flicks a high pass forward. Marc Palumbo controls it well on his chest. Marc Palumbo makes a probing pass between the defence to Linus Hamann. Linus Hamann tries a spectacular strike but it rises well off target!
9.26
0-0Linus Scholz knocks the ball to his team mate, Ulrich Buffel. Ulrich Buffel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guillermo Sanz.
10.19
Emile Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Moritz Francke. Moritz Francke knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tobias Backes who gathers it comfortably.
16.36
Christian Margiotta runs straight at the opposition's defence. Christian Margiotta runs straight at the defence! Christian Margiotta strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
18.16
0-0Emile Simonsen sees Marc Palumbo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marc Palumbo threads the ball through to Moritz Francke but he's offside!
22.10
0-0Noah Witte clumsily knocks into Emile Simonsen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Emile Simonsen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.29
0-0Moritz Schrader threads a neat ball through to Patrick Lloyd. Patrick Lloyd knocks the ball forward to Victor Bosch. Victor Bosch flicks a high pass forward. Ulrich Buffel controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Ulrich Buffel provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
28.09
With great vision, Colin Naysmith plays the ball forward to Hannes Welke. Hannes Welke shoots from 20 yards. Wonderful reactions from Enrico Salvetti keeps it out!
34.56
Guillermo Sanz makes a probing pass to Christian Margiotta. Christian Margiotta kicks a strong pass forward to Linus Hamann. Linus Hamann puts a great ball through. Moritz Francke runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
36.49
Oliver Gerlach chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Palumbo. Marc Palumbo flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Francke controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Moritz Francke rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Emile Simonsen threads a neat ball through to Moritz Francke. Moritz Francke kicks a strong pass forward to Linus Hamann but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SpVgg Greuther Fürth have changed their lineup with David Prantl replacing Tobias Backes and Nico Reimers replacing Colin Naysmith. FC Energie Cottbus appear unchanged since the first half. The SpVgg Greuther Fürth players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
SpVgg Greuther Fürth start the second half!
49.26
1-0Linus Scholz knocks the ball forward to Ulrich Buffel. Ulrich Buffel knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Welke. Hannes Welke connects with a diving header. Hannes Welke scores for SpVgg Greuther Fürth!!
59.07
Philipp Neuhaus barges into Hannes Welke. Philipp Neuhaus is shown the yellow card! Hannes Welke stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.34
1-0SpVgg Greuther Fürth have made a substitution with Thomas Augstein replacing Victor Bosch .
65.45
Guillermo Sanz knocks the ball forward to Christian Margiotta. Christian Margiotta passes the ball forward to Linus Hamann. Linus Hamann plays a one-two with Moritz Francke and advances towards the goal... Linus Hamann tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.23
Uwe Eilts flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Palumbo. Marc Palumbo shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by David Prantl!
78.37
Moritz Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Linus Scholz controls it well on his chest. Linus Scholz makes a simple pass to Ulrich Buffel. Ulrich Buffel plays a one-two with Hannes Welke and rushes in on goal... Ulrich Buffel cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
79.33
85.14
Nico Reimers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hannes Welke. Hannes Welke rushes past Guillermo Sanz! Hannes Welke tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
87.18
1-1Linus Scholz hacks Oliver Gerlach from behind! The referee brings Linus Scholz to one side and gives him a warning! Oliver Gerlach runs off the knock.
90.00
Philipp Neuhaus flicks a high pass forward. Emile Simonsen controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Emile Simonsen plays the ball forward to Marc Palumbo. Marc Palumbo tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
0
6
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
26%
47.9%
26%
Scorers
| Hannes Welke 49 | Linus Hamann 65 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hannes Welke of SpVgg Greuther Fürth |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tobias Backes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andrez Zambrotta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eusebio De Poli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Moritz Schrader (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Noah Witte (MID) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Colin Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Linus Scholz (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Patrick Lloyd (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hannes Welke (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Ulrich Buffel (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Victor Bosch (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Prantl (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nico Reimers (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Thomas Augstein (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Enrico Salvetti (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Philipp Neuhaus (DEF) | | 6 |
| 3. | Guillermo Sanz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paul Houtman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Christian Margiotta (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Oliver Gerlach (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Uwe Eilts (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Emile Simonsen (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Marc Palumbo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Moritz Francke (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Linus Hamann (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Lars Backes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Joao Nascimento (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hannes Rösler (ATT) | 0 | |