Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play Airdrieonians in this Inter Cup game. A crowd of 8,910 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Köln and Airdrieonians are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by .


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Köln kick off!
2.26
Arnauld Zamboni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bakary Polheim. Bakary Polheim sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
3.54
Bakary Thielemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Polheim. With great vision, Bakary Polheim plays the ball forward to Regillio Brunswijk. Regillio Brunswijk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
6.32
Dominic Thomson makes a probing pass to Martin Deane. Martin Deane whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Thomson. Dominic Thomson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
12.47
Billy Hutchison clumsily knocks into Sebastian Overath. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sebastian Overath stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.38
With imagination, Stefan Polheim plays the ball forward to Regillio Brunswijk. Regillio Brunswijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bakary Polheim. Bakary Polheim cuts inside the box! Bakary Polheim shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.46
Arnauld Zamboni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Regillio Brunswijk. Regillio Brunswijk shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.08
Stefan Polheim receives the ball from a throw-in from Bakary Thielemann. Stefan Polheim advances with the ball. Stefan Polheim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.21
Carlos Marcos threads the ball through to Stefan Polheim. Stefan Polheim runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stefan Polheim knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David White who gathers it comfortably.
26.21
Billy Booth threads a neat ball through to Richard Young. Richard Young shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Dietmar Emmerlich had no chance!! Goal for Airdrieonians!
32.54
Billy Booth plays the ball forward to Martin Deane. Martin Deane shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
33.33
Bakary Thielemann makes a simple pass to Stefan Polheim. Stefan Polheim knocks the ball forward to Arnauld Zamboni. Arnauld Zamboni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.38
Arnauld Zamboni makes a simple pass to Stefan Polheim. Stefan Polheim lofts in a cross ball towards Bakary Polheim. Bakary Polheim makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
39.28
Dominic Thomson makes a simple pass to Billy Hutchison. Billy Hutchison knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Thomson. Dominic Thomson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.09
Bakary Thielemann threads the ball through to Regillio Brunswijk. Regillio Brunswijk flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Hässler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Uwe Hässler plays a one-two with Stefan Polheim and advances towards the goal... Uwe Hässler takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Köln appear unchanged since the first half. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Airdrieonians kick off the second half!
48.12
Regillio Brunswijk threads the ball through to Carlos Marcos. Carlos Marcos shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.13
Sebastian Overath takes it forward alone. Sebastian Overath flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Hässler controls it well on his chest. Uwe Hässler finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.51
Billy Booth hits a low pass to Craig Mcinnes. Craig Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Thomson. Dominic Thomson flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
61.53
Regillio Brunswijk makes a simple pass to Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by David White. Excellent save.
73.38
FC Köln are keeping most of the possession.
77.42
Kai Engels hits a low pass to Carlos Marcos. Carlos Marcos threads the ball through to Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Marcos. Carlos Marcos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but David White reads it well. Great keeping!
85.44
Arnauld Zamboni flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Polheim controls it well on his chest. Stefan Polheim laces a weighted ball forward to Regillio Brunswijk. Regillio Brunswijk knocks in a cross ball towards Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler rises majestically and gets a header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
87.08
Arnauld Zamboni flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Marcos controls it well on his chest. Carlos Marcos chips the ball to his team mate, Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.12
Bakary Polheim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 10 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 72.463768115942 vs 27.536231884058
Play Area
Home team third: 28.99%, Midfield: 43.48%, Away team third: 27.54%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Thomson of Airdrieonians

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
5. Kai Engels (DEF)
6
6
7
8. Carlos Marcos (MID)
6
9. Uwe Hässler (ATT)
6
10. Bakary Polheim (ATT)
6

12. Simon Meyer (GK)
0
13. Paul Riza (MID)
0
14. Steffen Breyer (ATT)
0

1. David White (GK)
7
2. Alex Cleland (DEF)
6
3. John Hansen (DEF)
6
4. Carlos Lopes (DEF)
6
5. Duncan Booth (DEF)
6
10
7. Billy Booth (MID)
7
6
9. Richard Young (ATT)
8
10. Craig Mcinnes (ATT)
6
11. Martin Deane (ATT)
6

12. Neil Hendry (GK)
0
13. Craig Bremner (MID)
0
14. Gary Gemmill (DEF)
0