Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to FC Energie Cottbus. A crowd of 19,902 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sven Emmerlich.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sven Emmerlich.
0.00
0-0FC Energie Cottbus start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.41
0-0Oliver Hamann catches Richard White on the ankles. Oliver Hamann is shown the yellow card! Richard White stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.17
0-0Gavin Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele lofts in a cross ball towards Daan Hoekstra. Daan Hoekstra is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
8.25
Richard White chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson knocks the ball forward to Richard Mccall. Richard Mccall finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
14.08
0-0Tiago Teixeira takes it forward alone. Tiago Teixeira makes a beautiful solo run. Tiago Teixeira tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
20.20
Ruben Martins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Hermann. Oliver Hermann lofts in a cross ball towards Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu makes a deft header but Jacob Duberry is on top of it.
21.17
0-0Garry Henderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
24.54
Daan Hoekstra makes a simple pass to Oliver Hermann. Oliver Hermann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.10
Gavin Morrison brings the ball forward. Gavin Morrison shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Jacob Duberry manages to gather it.
28.41
Tiago Teixeira passes the ball forward to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison makes a probing pass to Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Hermann. Oliver Hermann beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
30.09
Nils Heiser advances with the ball. Nils Heiser flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Winkler collects the pass. Nicolas Winkler shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
33.53
Richard Mccall barges into Ruben Martins. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ruben Martins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.25
Sven Neudecker makes a probing pass to Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
44.38
0-1Daan Hoekstra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Hamann. Oliver Hamann lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Gavin Morrison scores for FC Energie Cottbus!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Wolfsburg appear unchanged since the first half. FC Energie Cottbus also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with VfL Wolfsburg kicking off!
47.52
Daan Hoekstra knocks the ball forward to Oliver Hamann. Oliver Hamann knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele makes a deft header. Jacob Duberry punches it away to safety.
53.31
Garry Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ricardo Gomes.
54.36
0-1Richard Mccall takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Peter Campbell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
57.20
Gavin Morrison barges into Garry Henderson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Garry Henderson stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.41
0-1Nils Heiser barges into Daan Hoekstra. Nils Heiser is warned by the referee! Daan Hoekstra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.43
Paul Raff brings the ball forward. Paul Raff shoots from 25 yards but Ricardo Gomes is on top of it.
66.52
0-1Daan Hoekstra flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Hermann controls it well on his chest. Oliver Hermann threads the ball through to Christian Thiele but he's offside!
72.21
With some swift thinking, Garry Henderson plays the ball forward to Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti shoots from 25 yards but Ricardo Gomes is on top of it.
75.58
Daan Hoekstra flicks a high pass forward. Christian Thiele collects the pass. Christian Thiele finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Jacob Duberry.
77.54
It's a corner kick which Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu takes quickly, playing the ball short to Oliver Hermann. Some good footwork from Oliver Hermann provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
79.11
Gavin Morrison barges into Paul Raff. The referee brings Gavin Morrison to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Raff hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.56
Sven Neudecker takes it forward alone. Sven Neudecker whips in a cross ball towards Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.11
Paul Raff makes a probing pass to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson sees space and advances. Garry Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Ricardo Gomes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.55
Richard Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Ramos. Hugo Ramos shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Morrison of FC Energie Cottbus |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jacob Duberry (GK)
8
2. Nils Heiser (DEF)
6
3. Peter Campbell (DEF)
6
4. Paul Raff (DEF)
6
5. Richard White (DEF)
6
6. Richard Mccall (MID)
5
7. Hugo Ramos (MID)
6
8. Garry Henderson (MID)
8
9. Federico Cassetti (ATT)
8
10. Nicolas Winkler (ATT)
6
11. Lars Gerlach (ATT)
6
12. Vasco Ribeiro (ATT)
0
13. Marvin Ince (ATT)
0
14. Arno Hanke (GK)
0
1. Ricardo Gomes (GK)
8
2. Wes Shilton (DEF)
6
3. Tiago Teixeira (DEF)
8
4. Ruben Martins (DEF)
6
5. Oliver Hamann (MID)
6
6. Gavin Morrison (MID)
8
7. Daan Hoekstra (MID)
7
8. Sven Neudecker (MID)
7
9. Oliver Hermann (ATT)
6
10. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu (ATT)
8
11. Christian Thiele (ATT)
7
12. David Müller (DEF)
0
13. Nicholas Huard (MID)
0
14. Miguel Pinheiro (ATT)
0