Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to Eintracht Frankfurt. A crowd of 18,933 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Eintracht Frankfurt appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Bischoff.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Eintracht Frankfurt appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Bischoff.
0.00
0-0Eintracht Frankfurt start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.12
0-0Ivar Wijker decides to run forward with the ball. Ivar Wijker knocks the ball forward to Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.56
0-0Manuel Antunes threads a neat ball through to Albert Merino. Albert Merino whips in a cross ball towards Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.52
0-0Glynn Wilcox hits a low pass to Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro rushes past Ivar Wijker! Miguel Pinheiro rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Tadashi Saito. Excellent save.
20.37
1-0Christian Thiele threads the ball through to Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.01
Juan Garrido deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daan Hoekstra. Daan Hoekstra whips in a cross ball towards Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Tadashi Saito picks it out of the air!
30.19
Cristiano Valente makes an attacking run forward. Cristiano Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.34
1-0Tommy Lockley knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez passes the ball forward but Albert Merino is offside!
38.05
Ivar Wijker threads a neat ball through to Tommy Lockley. Tommy Lockley makes a probing pass to Charles Marquet. Charles Marquet lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Ricardo Gomes. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Energie Cottbus appear unchanged since the first half. Eintracht Frankfurt also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Energie Cottbus start the second half!
47.15
Ricardo Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Charles Marquet controls it well on his chest. Charles Marquet threads a neat ball through to Tommy Lockley. Tommy Lockley finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
51.05
David Müller passes the ball forward to Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele sees Juan Garrido just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Juan Garrido tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
53.55
With some swift thinking, Juan Garrido plays the ball forward to Cristiano Valente. Cristiano Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.15
Cristiano Valente knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.42
Glynn Wilcox flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Valente. Cristiano Valente flicks a high pass forward to Marcel Busse who brings the ball neatly under control. Marcel Busse tries a spectacular long range effort but Tadashi Saito is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
60.59
1-0Eintracht Frankfurt have made a substitution with Hinata Kobayashi replacing Manuel Antunes .
61.67
Tommy Lockley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Merino. Albert Merino lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Ricardo Gomes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
65.20
Tommy Lockley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez plays a quick one-two with Chris Hughes and rushes in on goal... Jose Fernandez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Ricardo Gomes. What a great pair of hands!
66.12
1-1Juan Garrido hits a low pass to Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse plays a one-two with Christian Thiele and advances towards the goal... Ivar Wijker barges into Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
67.25
Juan Garrido flicks a high pass forward to Christian Thiele who brings the ball under control. Christian Thiele knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.10
Charles Marquet sees Jose Fernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Hinata Kobayashi. Hinata Kobayashi connects with a diving header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.08
1-1Tiago Teixeira comes in with a late challenge on Jose Fernandez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Fernandez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.15
Claudio Circati makes a probing pass to Tommy Lockley. Tommy Lockley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Merino. Albert Merino connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
84.49
Tiago Teixeira kicks a strong pass forward to David Müller. David Müller plays the ball forward to Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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 Christian Thiele of FC Energie Cottbus |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ricardo Gomes (GK)
7
2. Tiago Teixeira (DEF)
5
3. David Müller (DEF)
7
4. Glynn Wilcox (DEF)
6
5. Oliver Hamann (MID)
6
6. Cristiano Valente (MID)
7
7. Juan Garrido (MID)
7
8. Daan Hoekstra (MID)
6
9. Marcel Busse (ATT)
6
10. Miguel Pinheiro (ATT)
8
11. Christian Thiele (ATT)
9
12. Nicholas Huard (MID)
0
13. Niccolo Harrison (MID)
0
14. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu (ATT)
0
1. Tadashi Saito (GK)
7
2. Ricardo Semedo (DEF)
7
3. Ivar Wijker (DEF)
7
4. Claudio Circati (DEF)
6
5. Andres Ramos (DEF)
6
6. Charles Marquet (MID)
6
7. Tommy Lockley (MID)
7
8. Jose Fernandez (ATT)
7
9. Manuel Antunes (MID)
6
10. Chris Hughes (ATT)
8
11. Albert Merino (ATT)
7
12. Helder Jardim (MID)
0
13. Hinata Kobayashi (MID)
6
14. Daniele Drake (ATT)
0