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 SpVgg Greuther Fürth. A crowd of 19,120 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Schramm.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Schramm.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SpVgg Greuther Fürth get the match underway!
2.44
1-0Jean Deguerville sees Christian Thiele in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Thiele rushes past Stephen Hutchison! Christian Thiele comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
6.52
1-0Simon Bartsch clumsily knocks into Christian Thiele. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Christian Thiele gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.39
1-0Glynn Wilcox takes a quick throw-in, which Wes Shilton takes on the chest. Wes Shilton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno advances with the ball. Roberto Butragueno lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele powers a header at goal. Magnificent block by Stephen Hutchison!
9.11
Wes Shilton makes a probing pass to Ruben Martins. Ruben Martins knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Deguerville. Jean Deguerville gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.37
2-0Simon Bartsch makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Hutchison. Stephen Hutchison sees Manuel Almeida in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuel Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Seifert. Jan Seifert makes a looping header on goal. Ricardo Gomes comfortably picks it out of the air!
22.52
2-0Ruben Martins knocks the ball to his team mate, James Clegg. James Clegg knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Harrison. Niccolo Harrison directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
26.24
Jan Seifert kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Almeida. Manuel Almeida shoots from 20 yards. Ricardo Gomes easily gets down and covers it.
27.30
2-0Wes Shilton makes a simple pass to Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno makes a great pass forward. Jean Deguerville runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
30.46
Glynn Wilcox hits a low pass to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Butragueno who brings the ball under control. Roberto Butragueno whips in a cross ball towards Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele heads the ball goalwards but Hauke Schönenborn is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
33.11
2-0Wes Shilton comes in with a late challenge on Dries van der Hoek. Wes Shilton is shown the yellow card! Dries van der Hoek hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.55
Jean Deguerville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.40
Ruben Martins decides to run forward with the ball. Ruben Martins sees Christian Thiele in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Thiele whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Energie Cottbus!
45.00
Glynn Wilcox knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes Shilton. Wes Shilton knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Christian Thiele is offside!
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. SpVgg Greuther Fürth also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Energie Cottbus kick off!
51.27
3-0James Clegg hacks Lars Beckenbauer from behind! The referee brings James Clegg to one side and gives him a warning! Lars Beckenbauer runs off the knock.
53.28
Stephen Hutchison kicks a strong pass forward to Lars Beckenbauer. Lars Beckenbauer flicks a high pass forward. Kodjo Giuly holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kodjo Giuly shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
54.57
3-0Roberto Butragueno chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.37
Niccolo Harrison barges into Garry McNeill. The referee brings Niccolo Harrison to one side and gives him a warning! Garry McNeill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.49
3-0SpVgg Greuther Fürth have made 2 substitutions with Gerhard Kneissl replacing Dries van der Hoek and Gerhard Ziege replacing Kodjo Giuly and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-5-1 formation.
61.52
Gerhard Kneissl chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Seifert. Jan Seifert flicks a high pass forward to Manuel Almeida who brings the ball under control. Manuel Almeida tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
63.36
Gerhard Kneissl chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Almeida. Manuel Almeida rushes past Wes Shilton! Manuel Almeida cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
65.08
Without breaking stride, Glynn Wilcox plays the ball forward to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona sees Cristiano Valente in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cristiano Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.24
Ruben Martins surges forward with the ball. Ruben Martins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
75.15
Stephen Hutchison makes a strong solo run forward. Stephen Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Jan Seifert collects the pass. Jan Seifert controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.32
SpVgg Greuther Fürth have made a substitution with Graeme Bloomer replacing Manuel Almeida .
78.32
Jan Seifert passes the ball forward to Graeme Bloomer. Graeme Bloomer shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
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 Christian Thiele of FC Energie Cottbus |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ricardo Gomes (GK)
7
2. Wes Shilton (DEF)
6
3. Glynn Wilcox (DEF)
6
4. Ruben Martins (DEF)
7
5. Niccolo Harrison (MID)
6
6. James Clegg (MID)
6
7. Cristiano Valente (MID)
6
8. Jean Deguerville (MID)
9
9. Alejandro Carmona (MID)
6
10. Roberto Butragueno (ATT)
9
11. Christian Thiele (ATT)
9
12. Madjid Castro (GK)
0
13. Daan Hoekstra (MID)
0
14. Marcel Busse (ATT)
0
1. Hauke Schönenborn (GK)
6
2. Simon Bartsch (DEF)
5
3. Stephen Hutchison (DEF)
7
4. Torsten Gelb (DEF)
6
5. Lars Beckenbauer (DEF)
6
6. Jose Pardo (MID)
6
7. Jan Seifert (MID)
6
8. Garry McNeill (MID)
6
9. Kodjo Giuly (ATT)
6
10. Dries van der Hoek (ATT)
6
11. Manuel Almeida (ATT)
6
12. Gerhard Kneissl (MID)
6
13. Gerhard Ziege (MID)
6
14. Graeme Bloomer (ATT)
6