Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to Bayer Leverkusen. A crowd of 19,403 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Energie Cottbus and Bayer Leverkusen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Torsten Eilts.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Energie Cottbus and Bayer Leverkusen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Torsten Eilts.
0.00
0-0Bayer Leverkusen kick off and get the first half underway!
3.27
0-0Juan Garrido hits a low pass to Nicholas Huard. Nicholas Huard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter van der Meer who gathers it comfortably.
6.53
0-0Alfredo Saez comes in with a late challenge on Walter Pandolfi. Alfredo Saez is warned by the referee! Walter Pandolfi runs off the knock.
8.53
0-0Samir Oswald makes an attacking run forward. Samir Oswald lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
9.48
With a delightful solo run, Nicholas Huard stretches the opposition's defence. Nicholas Huard knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Peter van der Meer.
10.58
0-0Ivan Perez takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Duncan Souness gets to the ball and clears it up field.
12.57
Glynn Wilcox hits a low pass to Nicholas Huard. Nicholas Huard flicks a high ball forward to Marcel Busse who takes it down. Marcel Busse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Souness.
18.53
Christian Thiele threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Polheim. Nicolas Polheim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.26
1-0Nicolas Polheim sees space and advances. Nicolas Polheim whips in a cross ball towards Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.47
Scott Rae runs straight at the opposition's defence. Scott Rae shoots from long range but Noah Kistner is on top of his game. Nice save!
30.24
1-0Scott Rae flicks a high pass forward. Marc Youds collects the pass. Marc Youds sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
33.17
Walter Pandolfi kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Polheim. Nicolas Polheim knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Huard. Nicholas Huard knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Thiele. With a superhuman jump, Christian Thiele connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Christian Thiele scores for FC Energie Cottbus!!
36.29
Scott Rae knocks the ball forward to Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.43
2-0Duncan Souness barges into David Müller. The referee calls over Duncan Souness and shows him a yellow card! David Müller hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.24
Glynn Wilcox controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido knocks the ball forward to Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Peter van der Meer.
43.03
2-0Nicolas Polheim takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Nicholas Huard comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is deflected wide by Marcel Fichaux.
44.04
2-0It's a corner kick. Nicolas Polheim loops the ball in to towards the near post. Peter van der Meer scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Energie Cottbus appear unchanged since the first half. Bayer Leverkusen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bayer Leverkusen players seem much more motivated whilst the FC Energie Cottbus players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
FC Energie Cottbus kick off and get the second half underway!
49.32
Walter Pandolfi drives a long ball upfield. Marcel Busse sees Christian Thiele just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Christian Thiele cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
57.55
Duncan Souness threads the ball through to Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Saez. Alfredo Saez finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.28
2-0Bayer Leverkusen have made a substitution with Thomas Kühn replacing Alfredo Saez .
61.37
Sol Campbell makes a simple pass to Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Noah Kistner who gathers it comfortably.
73.25
Walter Pandolfi flicks a high pass forward to Nicholas Huard who brings the ball under control. Nicholas Huard whips in a cross ball towards Guillaume Kanoute. With a superhuman jump, Guillaume Kanoute connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Peter van der Meer manages to gather it easily.
75.03
Nicolas Polheim flicks a high pass forward to Christian Thiele who brings the ball under control. Christian Thiele plays a scrappy one-two with Juan Garrido and stumbles forward towards the goal... Christian Thiele rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Peter van der Meer.
76.08
Corner kick to FC Energie Cottbus. Nicolas Polheim chips it to the near post. Scott Rae reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
79.47
Nicolas Polheim sees Juan Garrido in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan Garrido whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Peter van der Meer.
80.41
It's a corner kick. Nicolas Polheim loops the ball in to towards the near post. Peter van der Meer jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
81.51
Sol Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Samir Oswald who brings the ball under control. Samir Oswald knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Youds. Marc Youds connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bayer Leverkusen!
84.51
Ivan Perez threads the ball through to Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse makes a probing pass to Nicolas Polheim. Nicolas Polheim lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Peter van der Meer. Excellent save.
89.16
Sol Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Youds. Marc Youds knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Noah Kistner who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Samir Oswald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn plays a one-two with Sol Campbell and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Thomas Kühn provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Noah Kistner manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Christian Thiele 22, 33 | Marc Youds 82 |
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. Noah Kistner (GK)
7
2. David Müller (DEF)
6
3. Glynn Wilcox (DEF)
6
4. Walter Pandolfi (DEF)
6
5. Ivan Perez (DEF)
6
6. Nicholas Huard (MID)
7
7. Nicolas Polheim (MID)
8
8. Juan Garrido (MID)
6
9. Marcel Busse (ATT)
6
10. Guillaume Kanoute (ATT)
6
11. Christian Thiele (ATT)
9
12. Patricio Ferrer (MID)
0
13. Cristiano Valente (MID)
0
14. Oliver Hermann (ATT)
0
1. Peter van der Meer (GK)
8
2. Juan Montero (DEF)
6
3. Oscar Fernandez (DEF)
6
4. Marcel Fichaux (DEF)
6
5. Duncan Souness (DEF)
5
6. Samir Oswald (MID)
7
7. Sol Campbell (MID)
6
8. Scott Rae (MID)
7
9. Neil Hutchison (ATT)
6
10. Marc Youds (ATT)
7
11. Alfredo Saez (ATT)
5
12. Pedro Viana (DEF)
0
13. John Flintlock (MID)
0
14. Thomas Kühn (ATT)
6