Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to Eintracht Braunschweig . Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Eintracht Braunschweig appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Markus Babbel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Eintracht Braunschweig appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Markus Babbel.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Eintracht Braunschweig kick off!
6.06
0-0Simon Welke threads a neat ball through to Hauke Schäfer. Hauke Schäfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Koschmieder but the linesman indicates offside!
14.20
0-0Marcel Lorenz hacks Yves Catherine from behind! Marcel Lorenz is given a warning by the referee! Yves Catherine runs off the knock.
16.09
0-0Julian Engels sees Matthew Lumsdon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthew Lumsdon flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Völler. Sebastian Völler finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
20.44
0-0Tobias Döring threads the ball through to Hauke Schäfer. Hauke Schäfer cuts inside the box! Hauke Schäfer comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Adam Hughes. Excellent block.
21.38
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
24.19
Yves Catherine barges into Samir Helmer. The referee calls over Yves Catherine and warns him to calm down! Samir Helmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.37
0-0Matthew Lumsdon threads the ball through to Malte Lindemann. Malte Lindemann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.54
Simon Welke threads a neat ball through to Nils Engels. Nils Engels whips in a cross ball towards Nico Koschmieder. Nico Koschmieder is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.33
Kieron Edghill flicks a high pass forward. Kees De Romijn collects the pass. Kees De Romijn flicks a high pass forward to Hauke Schäfer who brings the ball under control. Hauke Schäfer shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.38
Dietmar Hässler flicks a high pass forward to Sebastian Völler who brings the ball under control. Sebastian Völler tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.33
Simon Welke threads the ball through to Hauke Schäfer. Hauke Schäfer knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Koschmieder. Nico Koschmieder flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.52
Julian Engels kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Lumsdon. Matthew Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward. Malte Lindemann collects the pass. Malte Lindemann edges inside the box! Malte Lindemann comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but Andy Davidson is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
38.44
Julian Engels barges into Nils Engels. Julian Engels is warned by the referee! Nils Engels runs off the knock.
42.39
0-0Samir Helmer flicks a high pass forward to Malte Lindemann who brings the ball under control. Malte Lindemann lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Völler. Sebastian Völler whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
44.52
0-1Samir Helmer brings the ball forward. Samir Helmer shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Samir Helmer!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Köln appear unchanged since the first half. Eintracht Braunschweig also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Köln kick off and get the second half underway!
49.09
Matthew Lumsdon comes in with a late challenge on Kees De Romijn. The referee warns Matthew Lumsdon to calm down! Kees De Romijn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.18
Simon Welke runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Simon Welke lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Koschmieder. Nico Koschmieder connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Steffen Matthäus picks it out of the air!
55.12
Kai Raff knocks the ball forward to Marcel Lorenz. Marcel Lorenz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.14
0-1FC Köln have made a substitution with Marino Mirri replacing Nils Engels .Eintracht Braunschweig have made 2 substitutions with Anton Dittmann replacing Kai Raff and Gavin Johnstone replacing Christian Zick .
63.56
Anton Dittmann clumsily knocks into Tobias Döring. The referee calls over Anton Dittmann and warns him to calm down! Tobias Döring stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.22
Anton Dittmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malte Lindemann. Malte Lindemann tries a spectacular long range effort. Oliver Rohrschneider gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
67.45
Dietmar Hässler threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Völler. Sebastian Völler shoots from long range but Oliver Rohrschneider reads it well. Excellent save!
69.44
Yves Catherine controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tobias Döring. Tobias Döring makes an attacking run forward. Tobias Döring knocks the ball forward, putting Marino Mirri through on goal. Marino Mirri shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.30
1-1Adam Hughes comes in with a late challenge on Simon Welke. The referee calls over Adam Hughes and shows him a yellow card! Simon Welke stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.17
Anton Dittmann flicks a high pass forward to Malte Lindemann who brings the ball under control. Malte Lindemann shoots from distance. Oliver Rohrschneider is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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 Samir Helmer of Eintracht Braunschweig |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Oliver Rohrschneider (GK)
7
2. Simone Campedelli (DEF)
6
3. Kieron Edghill (DEF)
6
4. Yves Catherine (DEF)
6
5. Andy Davidson (DEF)
6
6. Kees De Romijn (MID)
6
7. Simon Welke (MID)
7
8. Tobias Döring (MID)
7
9. Nico Koschmieder (ATT)
6
10. Hauke Schäfer (ATT)
6
11. Nils Engels (ATT)
6
12. Nils Scholz (GK)
0
13. Hauke Augstein (GK)
0
14. Marino Mirri (MID)
7
1. Steffen Matthäus (GK)
6
2. Christian Zick (DEF)
6
3. Adam Hughes (DEF)
6
4. Julian Engels (DEF)
8
5. Kai Raff (MID)
6
6. Samir Helmer (MID)
9
7. Dietmar Hässler (MID)
6
8. Matthew Lumsdon (MID)
6
9. Marcel Lorenz (ATT)
5
10. Malte Lindemann (ATT)
9
11. Sebastian Völler (ATT)
6
12. Samir Welter (MID)
0
13. Gavin Johnstone (DEF)
6
14. Anton Dittmann (GK)
6