Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to VfL Wolfsburg. A crowd of 8,541 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Energie Cottbus and VfL Wolfsburg are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Möller.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Energie Cottbus and VfL Wolfsburg are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Möller.
0.00
0-0VfL Wolfsburg start the match!
2.54
0-0Nicolas Lindemann plays the ball forward to Matthias Masur. Matthias Masur controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Ruben Schultz is on top of it.
20.37
0-0Lennart Thielemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Masur. Matthias Masur rushes past Scott Liddell! Matthias Masur makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
24.24
Lennart Thielemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthias Masur. Matthias Masur shoots from distance. Ruben Schultz gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
32.01
Scott Liddell hits a low pass to Nabil Van Vliet. Nabil Van Vliet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthias Bräutigam. Matthias Bräutigam controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
33.45
Nicolas Lindemann surges forward with the ball. Nicolas Lindemann passes the ball forward to Matthias Masur. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Matthias Masur provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
34.48
1-0Nico Poschner flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Bräutigam collects the pass. Matthias Bräutigam finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Kai Schnoor had no chance!! Goal for FC Energie Cottbus!
39.03
1-0Scott Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Jakob Palumbo. Jakob Palumbo kicks a strong pass forward to Matthias Bräutigam. Matthias Bräutigam whips in a cross ball towards Craig Greig. Florian Schell barges into Craig Greig. Craig Greig appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
40.55
Lennart Thielemann flicks a high pass forward. Noah Jung controls it well on his chest. Noah Jung tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
42.54
Florian Schell hits a low pass to Nicolas Lindemann. Nicolas Lindemann changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nicolas Lindemann shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
45.00
Nicolas Lindemann sees a break and surges forward. Nicolas Lindemann finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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. VfL Wolfsburg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Energie Cottbus kick off!
47.45
Nabil Van Vliet makes an attacking run forward. Nabil Van Vliet whips in a cross ball towards Craig Greig. Craig Greig outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Kai Schnoor!
51.03
Scott Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Poschner. Nico Poschner runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nico Poschner knocks in a cross ball towards Matthias Bräutigam. Matthias Bräutigam gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a woeful effort!
53.22
Nabil Van Vliet hits a low pass to Craig Greig. Craig Greig shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
55.28
1-0Linus Meidt threads a neat ball through to Craig Greig. Craig Greig makes a great pass forward. Matthias Bräutigam runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
57.52
Nicolas Lindemann makes a probing pass to Matthias Masur. Matthias Masur sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.43
1-0VfL Wolfsburg have made a substitution with Shabani Lacombe replacing Albrecht Breyer .
61.43
Nabil Van Vliet flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Bräutigam controls it well on his chest. Matthias Bräutigam shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
69.04
Without breaking stride, Alexander Bartsch plays the ball forward to Nabil Van Vliet. Nabil Van Vliet sees Craig Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Greig tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.56
Scott Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Poschner. Nico Poschner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthias Bräutigam. Matthias Bräutigam shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
75.53
1-0Matthias Bräutigam hacks Florian Schell from behind! Matthias Bräutigam is shown the yellow card! Florian Schell runs off the knock.
77.05
VfL Wolfsburg have made 2 substitutions with Stefan Scheffler replacing Noah Jung and Lennart Morlock replacing Nicolas Lindemann .
78.11
1-0Lennart Morlock makes an attacking run forward. Lennart Morlock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Liddell.
87.03
1-0Nico Poschner flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Bräutigam controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Matthias Bräutigam plays the ball forward to Craig Greig who has made a great run into the box. Craig Greig makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball ricochets off Steffen Vogel and flashes wide of the far post.
88.57
Corner kick to FC Energie Cottbus. Nico Poschner plays it short to Craig Greig. Florian Schell steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
90.00
Linus Meidt flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Bräutigam. Matthias Bräutigam sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Energie Cottbus are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Lindemann of VfL Wolfsburg |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ruben Schultz (GK)
8
2. Leonardo Caminero (DEF)
6
3. Scott Liddell (DEF)
7
4. Alexander Bartsch (DEF)
6
5. Marc Hässler (DEF)
6
6. Jakob Palumbo (MID)
6
7. Linus Meidt (MID)
6
8. Nabil Van Vliet (MID)
8
9. Nico Poschner (MID)
8
10. Matthias Bräutigam (ATT)
8
11. Craig Greig (ATT)
6
12. Armin Breyer (ATT)
0
13. Albrecht Basler (ATT)
0
14. Sven Riemann (MID)
0
1. Kai Schnoor (GK)
6
2. Steffen Vogel (DEF)
6
3. Florian Schell (DEF)
6
4. Albrecht Breyer (DEF)
6
5. Armin Roth (DEF)
6
6. Lennart Thielemann (MID)
6
7. Tobias Buchwald (MID)
6
8. Nicolas Lindemann (MID)
9
9. Darren Walker (MID)
6
10. Noah Jung (ATT)
6
11. Matthias Masur (ATT)
7
12. Stefan Scheffler (MID)
6
13. Shabani Lacombe (MID)
6
14. Lennart Morlock (ATT)
6