Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at RheinEnergieStadion where Stuttgarter Kickers play FC Energie Cottbus in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Stuttgarter Kickers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Stuttgarter Kickers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Stuttgarter Kickers kick off the first half!
2.28
0-0Scott Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Guy Peeters. Guy Peeters kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Behrens but the referee indicates it's offside!
3.49
Michael Oechslin makes a beautiful solo run. Michael Oechslin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthias Matthäus but the linesman indicates offside!
15.21
0-1Issoumaila Akalé advances with the ball. Issoumaila Akalé passes the ball forward to Roland Unger. Roland Unger whips in a cross ball towards Matthias Matthäus. Matthias Matthäus is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Matthias Matthäus!
20.30
Arno Reimers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guy Peeters. Guy Peeters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Björklund but he's offside!
26.07
0-1Scott Matteo catches Michael Oechslin on the ankles. Scott Matteo is warned by the referee! Michael Oechslin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.41
Demetrios Mikropoulos comes in with a late challenge on Roland Unger. The referee calls over Demetrios Mikropoulos and warns him to calm down! Roland Unger runs off the knock.
30.42
0-1Yuri Kanchelskis threads the ball through to Kristófer Ólafsson. Kristófer Ólafsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Behrens. Eric Behrens knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.39
Kristófer Ólafsson makes a probing pass to Martin Björklund. Martin Björklund controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Behrens. Eric Behrens tries a spectacular strike. Eric Behrens scores for Stuttgarter Kickers!!
40.11
1-1Scott Matteo knocks the ball forward to Guy Peeters. Guy Peeters passes the ball forward to Eric Behrens. Eric Behrens makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow David Martins manages to keep it out.
42.37
Arno Reimers comes in with a late challenge on Michael Oechslin. The referee calls over Arno Reimers and warns him to calm down! Michael Oechslin stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
FC Energie Cottbus kick off!
48.20
Jesper Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Matthias Matthäus. Matthias Matthäus knocks the ball forward to Jean Kanté but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
49.59
Guy Peeters hacks Issoumaila Akalé from behind! Guy Peeters is given a warning by the referee! Issoumaila Akalé stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.07
Kristófer Ólafsson catches Johann Ciavardini on the ankles. The referee calls over Kristófer Ólafsson and warns him to calm down! Johann Ciavardini runs off the knock.
59.25
1-1Stuttgarter Kickers are easily keeping FC Energie Cottbus at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
60.34
Oliver Francke makes a probing pass to Kristófer Ólafsson. Kristófer Ólafsson threads the ball through to Martin Björklund. Martin Björklund kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Behrens. Eric Behrens rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.19
Demetrios Mikropoulos hacks Michael Oechslin from behind! The referee calls over Demetrios Mikropoulos again and warns him to calm down! Michael Oechslin stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.17
Yuri Kanchelskis takes it forward alone. Yuri Kanchelskis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Björklund. Martin Björklund plays a perfect one-two with Guy Peeters and rushes in on goal... Martin Björklund makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.05
3-1Scott Matteo knocks the ball forward to Martin Björklund. Martin Björklund finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.22
Michael Oechslin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean Kanté. Jean Kanté knocks the ball forward to Matthias Matthäus but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
89.01
Jean Kanté barges into Oliver Francke. Jean Kanté is given a warning by the referee! Oliver Francke runs off the knock.
90.00
FC Energie Cottbus are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Eric Behrens 36, 60 Martin Björklund 77 | Matthias Matthäus 15 |