Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to SV Werder Bremen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Linke.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Linke.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SV Werder Bremen get the match underway!
2.31
0-0Moritz Koschmieder hits a low pass to Gerhard Rahn. Gerhard Rahn knocks in a cross ball towards Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
8.43
0-0Moritz Koschmieder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerhard Rahn. Gerhard Rahn finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
9.49
0-0Nico Meidt threads a neat ball through to Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.09
Tobias Böhm threads a neat ball through to Leon Frieser. Leon Frieser whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Hoeness. Vincenzo Hoeness is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
15.29
Hannes Geis knocks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.22
Moritz Koschmieder kicks a strong pass forward to Gerhard Rahn. Gerhard Rahn flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
18.56
0-0Tobias Kirschner clumsily knocks into Steffen Kohler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steffen Kohler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.34
Oliver Helmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt plays a quick one-two with Gerhard Rahn and rushes in on goal... Philipp Arndt shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
22.20
Hannes Geis threads a neat ball through to Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
32.43
0-0Victor Vidal makes a simple pass to Tobias Kirschner. Tobias Kirschner threads the ball through to Leon Frieser. Leon Frieser knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Seibert. Hannes Seibert fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Moritz Koschmieder steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
33.00
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.11
Tobias Kirschner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Frieser. Leon Frieser whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Dittmann. Nicolas Dittmann jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Kevin Krüger clears it off the line with his head!
42.23
0-0Tobias Böhm clumsily knocks into Steffen Kohler. Tobias Böhm is warned by the referee! Steffen Kohler runs off the knock.
42.23
0-0Free kick to FC Köln just outside the area...
43.52
Julian Wesselmann takes a slow run up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
44.11
Gerhard Rahn comes in with a late challenge on Kemal Brooking. The referee brings Gerhard Rahn to one side and gives him a warning! Kemal Brooking runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Köln appear unchanged since the first half. SV Werder Bremen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Köln get the second half underway!
48.38
Tobias Kirschner knocks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Hoeness. Vincenzo Hoeness whips in a cross ball towards Tobias Kirschner. Tobias Kirschner gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Cliff Cales. Excellent save.
49.29
Tobias Kirschner threads a neat ball through to Leon Frieser. Leon Frieser kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Dittmann. Nicolas Dittmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cliff Cales who gathers it comfortably.
51.50
0-1Kemal Brooking hits a low pass to Leon Frieser. Leon Frieser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Dittmann. Nicolas Dittmann skips past Nico Meidt! Nicolas Dittmann comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.19
Tobias Kirschner makes a probing pass to Vincenzo Hoeness. Vincenzo Hoeness knocks in a cross ball towards Brendan Matthews. Brendan Matthews gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.42
0-2FC Köln have made 2 substitutions with Nikolas Raff replacing Yurtcan Izzet and Sebastian Kühn replacing Philipp Arndt and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
67.25
Oliver Helmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Kühn. Sebastian Kühn makes a convincing header but Casey Perez reads it well. Nice keeping!
69.21
With some swift thinking, Tobias Kirschner plays the ball forward to Nicolas Dittmann. Nicolas Dittmann lofts in a cross ball towards Brendan Matthews. With a superhuman jump, Brendan Matthews connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
73.31
Hannes Geis sees Oliver Helmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.28
Oliver Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Rahn. Gerhard Rahn knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Geis. Hannes Geis directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.23
Leon Frieser flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Seibert easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hannes Seibert knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Hoeness. With a superhuman jump, Vincenzo Hoeness connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.15
Tobias Kirschner hits a low pass to Nicolas Dittmann. Nicolas Dittmann plays a one-two with Leon Frieser and rushes in on goal... Nicolas Dittmann tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
85.20
Victor Vidal makes a simple pass to Tobias Kirschner. Tobias Kirschner runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tobias Kirschner whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Hoeness. Vincenzo Hoeness is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
89.37
Tobias Böhm threads a neat ball through to Victor Vidal. Victor Vidal hits a low pass to Hannes Seibert. Hannes Seibert lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Dittmann. Nicolas Dittmann gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Cliff Cales picks it out of the air!
90.00
Oliver Helmer threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Kühn. Sebastian Kühn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pascal Maier.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Hannes Geis 75 | Nicolas Dittmann 51, 81 Brendan Matthews 57, 69 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Dittmann of SV Werder Bremen |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Cliff Cales (GK)
6
2. Kevin Krüger (DEF)
6
3. Moritz Koschmieder (DEF)
6
4. Nico Meidt (DEF)
6
5. Yurtcan Izzet (DEF)
6
6. Oliver Helmer (MID)
6
7. Hannes Geis (MID)
7
8. Steffen Kohler (MID)
6
9. Philipp Arndt (ATT)
6
10. Julian Wesselmann (ATT)
6
11. Gerhard Rahn (ATT)
6
12. Linus Neudecker (DEF)
0
13. Nikolas Raff (MID)
6
14. Sebastian Kühn (ATT)
6
1. Casey Perez (GK)
7
2. Kemal Brooking (DEF)
6
3. Victor Vidal (DEF)
6
4. Tobias Böhm (DEF)
6
5. Pascal Maier (DEF)
6
6. Leon Frieser (MID)
7
7. Tobias Kirschner (MID)
7
8. Hannes Seibert (ATT)
6
9. Brendan Matthews (ATT)
8
10. Nicolas Dittmann (ATT)
9
11. Vincenzo Hoeness (ATT)
6
12. Seth Owen (MID)
0
13. Malte Ritzinger (MID)
0
14. Linus Hollmer (ATT)
0