Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to FC Schalke 04. A crowd of 13,080 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Turek.


0.00
FC Schalke 04 kick off!
3.07
Uwe Helmer kicks a strong pass forward to Rainer Reimers. Rainer Reimers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Möller. David Möller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.02
Nikolas Breyer threads a neat ball through to Bruno Maldini. Bruno Maldini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.04
Jakob Schröder makes a simple pass to Sven Höfer. Sven Höfer shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
10.31
Julian Wallner clumsily knocks into Nikolas Breyer. The referee calls over Julian Wallner and shows him a yellow card! Nikolas Breyer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.33
Julian Wallner barges into Philipp Francke. Julian Wallner is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Philipp Francke grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.12
Nikolas Breyer flicks a high ball forward to Simon Riggott who takes it down. Simon Riggott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcel Krüger.
20.27
Paul Götz hits a low pass to Philipp Jentsch. Philipp Jentsch runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Philipp Jentsch knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Riggott. Simon Riggott finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
24.14
Philipp Jentsch plays the ball forward to Bruno Maldini. Bruno Maldini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcus Rufus.
26.55
Bill Windass flicks a high pass forward. Ousmane Lamouchi controls it well on his chest. Ousmane Lamouchi shoots from long range. Roger Heesakkers gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
27.45
Philipp Francke advances with the ball. Philipp Francke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.46
David Möller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ousmane Lamouchi. Ousmane Lamouchi whips in a cross ball towards Sven Höfer. Sven Höfer makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Roger Heesakkers had no chance!! Goal for FC Energie Cottbus!
32.11
David Möller makes a probing pass to Ousmane Lamouchi. Ousmane Lamouchi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by William Tardioli.
44.58
Jakob Schröder sees Ousmane Lamouchi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ousmane Lamouchi shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Roger Heesakkers easily smothers it!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Energie Cottbus appear unchanged since the first half. FC Schalke 04 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Energie Cottbus start the second half!
49.45
Jakob Schröder makes a beautiful solo run. Jakob Schröder shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
51.28
Uwe Helmer decides to run forward with the ball. Uwe Helmer sees Ousmane Lamouchi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ousmane Lamouchi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Götz.
63.04
Jakob Schröder clumsily knocks into Garry Gemmill. The referee calls over Jakob Schröder and warns him to calm down! Garry Gemmill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.50
Uwe Helmer makes a probing pass to Jakob Schröder. Jakob Schröder kicks a strong pass forward to Ousmane Lamouchi. Ousmane Lamouchi threads the ball through into the box. Sven Höfer tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.15
Marcel Krüger makes a strong solo run forward. Marcel Krüger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sven Höfer. Sven Höfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.20
Nikolas Breyer flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Maldini who brings the ball under control. Bruno Maldini whips in a cross ball towards Simon Riggott. Simon Riggott heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Kuami Bogaczyk!
85.38
Philipp Jentsch barges into Jakob Schröder. The referee calls over Philipp Jentsch and shows him a yellow card! Jakob Schröder hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.46
Nikolas Breyer chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Maldini. Bruno Maldini tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Kuami Bogaczyk!
90.00
Philipp Francke flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Maldini who brings the ball under control. Bruno Maldini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kuami Bogaczyk who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 1 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 63.75 vs 36.25
Play Area
Home team third: 27.50%, Midfield: 51.25%, Away team third: 21.25%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sven Höfer of FC Energie Cottbus

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
3. Uwe Helmer (DEF)
7
4. Marcus Rufus (DEF)
6
5. Bill Windass (MID)
6
3
6
6
9. Sven Höfer (ATT)
7
7
11. David Möller (ATT)
6

12. Ruben Neves (ATT)
0
13. Jakob Lindner (GK)
0

2. Jakob Will (DEF)
6
5. Paul Götz (DEF)
6
6
7. Garry Gemmill (MID)
6
6
6
10. Bruno Maldini (ATT)
6
11. Simon Riggott (ATT)
7

12. Rui Jardim (GK)
0
0
14. Jakob Spengler (ATT)
0