Match Report
| FC Köln | FC Köln |  |  | VfL Wolfsburg | VfL Wolfsburg | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Eric Behrens | E. Behrens |  | 70 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 |  | Wladimiro Tentoni | W. Tentoni | |||||||||
| Marcel Meidt | M. Meidt | | 74 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 68 | | Nikolas Poschner | N. Poschner | ||||||||
| Carlos Bento | C. Bento |  | 73 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 |  | Matthew Mike | M. Mike | |||||||||
| Clive Shilton | C. Shilton | | 67 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 | | Gerhard Winkler | G. Winkler | |||||||||
| Leonardo Pardo | L. Pardo |  | 74 | M | | 5 | | M | 75 |  | Nick de Haan | N. de Haan | |||||||||
| Torsten Wieczorek | T. Wieczorek | | 73 | M | | | 6 | | M | 74 | | David Kneissl | D. Kneissl | ||||||||
| Simon Prantl | S. Prantl | | 65 | M | | 7 | | M | 56 | | Daniel Dominguez | D. Dominguez | |||||||||
| Hannes Hanke | H. Hanke | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 54 | | Hauke Basler | H. Basler | |||||||||
| Noah Köller | N. Köller | | 63 | A | | 9 | | A | 72 | | Sebastian Arndt | S. Arndt | |||||||||
| Eddie Beckham | E. Beckham | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | John Mowbray | J. Mowbray | |||||||||
| Martin Hanssen | M. Hanssen | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Moritz Beck | M. Beck | |||||||||
| Samir Morlock | S. Morlock | | 68 | G | | 12 | | D | 55 | | Hauke Sparwasser | H. Sparwasser | |||||||||
| Arno Netzer | A. Netzer | | 64 | D | | 13 | | D | 55 | | Leon Röhner | L. Röhner | |||||||||
| David Mercer | D. Mercer | | 62 | D | | 14 | | G | 52 | | David Oakley | D. Oakley | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Armellini |
Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to VfL Wolfsburg. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Köln and VfL Wolfsburg are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Schumacher.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Köln and VfL Wolfsburg are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Schumacher.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and VfL Wolfsburg kick off!
2.19
1-0Simon Prantl flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Beckham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eddie Beckham threads a neat ball through to Martin Hanssen. Martin Hanssen shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
6.13
1-0Leonardo Pardo hits a low pass to Eddie Beckham. Eddie Beckham shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Wladimiro Tentoni.
7.45
1-0Noah Köller takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Gerhard Winkler reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
8.34
1-0Clive Shilton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hannes Hanke. Hannes Hanke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Hanssen. Martin Hanssen runs straight at the defence! Martin Hanssen shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
10.35
Matthew Mike hits a low pass to Nick de Haan. Nick de Haan flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Beck controls it well on his chest. Moritz Beck whips in a cross ball towards David Kneissl. David Kneissl gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Eric Behrens picks it out of the air!
12.58
1-0Carlos Bento kicks a strong pass forward to Torsten Wieczorek. Torsten Wieczorek takes it forward alone. Torsten Wieczorek knocks the ball forward to Noah Köller but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.52
Nikolas Poschner volleys a long ball forward. John Mowbray lofts in a cross ball towards Moritz Beck. Moritz Beck makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Eric Behrens!
26.04
1-0Martin Hanssen catches Nikolas Poschner on the ankles. The referee calls over Martin Hanssen and shows him a yellow card! Nikolas Poschner grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.48
Simon Prantl makes a simple pass to Eddie Beckham. Eddie Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Hanssen. Martin Hanssen rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Wladimiro Tentoni is on top of it.
30.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Torsten Wieczorek plays the ball forward to Noah Köller. Noah Köller puts a great ball through. Eddie Beckham runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
42.08
With a delightful solo run, Nick de Haan stretches the opposition's defence. Nick de Haan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Eric Behrens gets down and covers it.
44.35
Simon Prantl flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Pardo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leonardo Pardo sees Martin Hanssen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Hanssen cuts inside the box! Martin Hanssen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
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. VfL Wolfsburg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Köln kick off the second half!
48.23
David Kneissl threads a neat ball through to Nick de Haan. Nick de Haan darts forward. Nick de Haan tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Eric Behrens had no chance!! Goal for VfL Wolfsburg!
51.13
1-1Torsten Wieczorek makes a simple pass to Eddie Beckham. Eddie Beckham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthew Mike.
55.17
1-1Nick de Haan barges into Hannes Hanke. The referee calls over Nick de Haan and warns him to calm down! Hannes Hanke runs off the knock.
57.40
Leonardo Pardo sees Eddie Beckham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddie Beckham plays a scrappy one-two with Noah Köller and stumbles forward towards the goal... Eddie Beckham shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eddie Beckham!
60.52
2-1VfL Wolfsburg appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
60.52
Daniel Dominguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Arndt. Sebastian Arndt plays a one-two with Hauke Basler and rushes in on goal... Sebastian Arndt shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
62.52
2-2FC Köln have made a substitution with David Mercer replacing Hannes Hanke .
66.24
Torsten Wieczorek makes a simple pass to Noah Köller. Noah Köller cuts inside the box! Noah Köller looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Noah Köller scores for FC Köln!!
69.57
With a delightful solo run, David Kneissl stretches the opposition's defence. David Kneissl knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Arndt. Sebastian Arndt whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
73.46
Torsten Wieczorek threads a neat ball through to Martin Hanssen. Martin Hanssen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.00
FC Köln have made a substitution with Arno Netzer replacing Martin Hanssen .
78.05
Without breaking stride, Daniel Dominguez plays the ball forward to David Kneissl. David Kneissl flicks a high pass forward to Sebastian Arndt who brings the ball under control. Sebastian Arndt flicks the ball to his team mate, David Kneissl. Some good footwork from David Kneissl provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.56
John Mowbray makes an attacking run forward. John Mowbray sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.07
Carlos Bento knocks the ball to his team mate, Arno Netzer. Arno Netzer chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Beckham. Eddie Beckham tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
89.09
3-3Simon Prantl hacks David Kneissl from behind! Simon Prantl is shown the yellow card! David Kneissl runs off the knock.
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
| Martin Hanssen 2 Eddie Beckham 57 Noah Köller 66 | Nick de Haan 48 Sebastian Arndt 61, 70 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sebastian Arndt of VfL Wolfsburg |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eric Behrens (GK)
7
2. Marcel Meidt (DEF)
6
3. Carlos Bento (DEF)
6
4. Clive Shilton (DEF)
6
5. Leonardo Pardo (MID)
7
6. Torsten Wieczorek (MID)
7
7. Simon Prantl (MID)
6
8. Hannes Hanke (MID)
6
9. Noah Köller (ATT)
8
10. Eddie Beckham (ATT)
8
11. Martin Hanssen (ATT)
8
12. Samir Morlock (GK)
0
13. Arno Netzer (DEF)
6
14. David Mercer (DEF)
6
1. Wladimiro Tentoni (GK)
7
2. Nikolas Poschner (DEF)
6
3. Matthew Mike (DEF)
6
4. Gerhard Winkler (DEF)
6
5. Nick de Haan (MID)
8
6. David Kneissl (MID)
8
7. Daniel Dominguez (MID)
6
8. Hauke Basler (MID)
6
9. Sebastian Arndt (ATT)
9
10. John Mowbray (ATT)
6
11. Moritz Beck (ATT)
6
12. Hauke Sparwasser (DEF)
0
13. Leon Röhner (DEF)
0
14. David Oakley (GK)
0