Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to SpVgg Unterhaching. A crowd of 20,997 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SpVgg Unterhaching appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Devanir Regnault.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SpVgg Unterhaching appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Devanir Regnault.
0.00
0-0SpVgg Unterhaching get the match underway!
3.02
0-0Nikolas Ziegler clumsily knocks into Philipp Arndt. Nikolas Ziegler is warned by the referee! Philipp Arndt runs off the knock.
8.47
0-0Esteban Carrasco clumsily knocks into Sebastian Schröder. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sebastian Schröder hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.31
0-0Kevin Krüger plays the ball forward to Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler makes a probing pass to Nikolas Raff. Nikolas Raff lofts in a cross ball towards Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt flicks the ball with his head. Giulliano Braat clears it off the line with his head!
12.48
0-0Kevin Krüger runs forward with the ball. Kevin Krüger flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Kohler controls it well on his chest. Steffen Kohler knocks in a cross ball towards Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
15.24
0-0Vinicio E. Zanon flicks a high pass forward. Armin Schacht holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Armin Schacht knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Krüger.
20.51
Sebastian Schröder barges into Nikolas Raff. The referee calls over Sebastian Schröder and warns him to calm down! Nikolas Raff runs off the knock.
21.11
0-0Nico Meidt chips the ball to his team mate, Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt hits a low pass to Hannes Geis. Hannes Geis makes a great pass forward. Esteban Carrasco runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
26.24
Yurtcan Izzet comes in with a late challenge on Alexander Hanke. Yurtcan Izzet is warned by the referee! Alexander Hanke stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.22
Yurtcan Izzet hits a low pass to Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giulliano Braat.
28.29
0-0Moritz Koschmieder catches Alexander Hanke on the ankles. The referee calls over Moritz Koschmieder and shows him a yellow card! Alexander Hanke gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.11
Nico Meidt makes a probing pass to Hannes Geis. Hannes Geis threads a neat ball through to Nikolas Raff. Nikolas Raff knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anton Matthäus.
32.46
Nikolas Raff passes the ball forward to Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann knocks in a cross ball towards Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco heads the ball goalwards but somehow Sebastian Schröder happens to be in the right place to block it.
33.02
Hannes Geis flicks a high pass forward. Julian Wesselmann controls it well on his chest. Julian Wesselmann lofts in a cross ball towards Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt powers a header at goal but somehow Moritz Döring manages to keep it out.
34.44
Oliver Will clumsily knocks into Nico Meidt. The referee calls over Oliver Will and warns him to calm down! Nico Meidt grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.25
0-0Vinicio E. Zanon flicks a high pass forward. Giulliano Braat holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giulliano Braat changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Giulliano Braat whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Wieland. Sebastian Wieland makes a convincing header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.42
1-0Nikolas Raff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Köln appear unchanged since the first half. SpVgg Unterhaching also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Köln kick off the second half!
47.03
Nikolas Raff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt plays a scrappy one-two with Hannes Geis and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Philipp Arndt provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.12
Nikolas Raff kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Thielemann.
55.44
Steffen Kohler kicks a strong pass forward to Hannes Geis. Hannes Geis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anton Matthäus.
61.23
Steffen Kohler flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
66.49
Nikolas Raff sees Philipp Arndt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Philipp Arndt makes a great pass forward. Julian Wesselmann runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
69.47
Nico Meidt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Raff. Nikolas Raff passes the ball forward to Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
71.53
Nico Meidt makes a probing pass to Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Moritz Döring who gathers it comfortably.
72.56
Giulliano Braat kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Will. Oliver Will knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.56
Sebastian Schröder controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Hanke. Alexander Hanke knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Will. Oliver Will lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Wieland. Sebastian Wieland rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.17
Moritz Koschmieder threads a neat ball through to Nikolas Raff. Nikolas Raff lofts in a cross ball towards Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Moritz Döring is on top of it.
77.30
Hannes Geis threads a neat ball through to Nikolas Raff. Nikolas Raff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.05
Alexander Hanke takes it forward alone. Alexander Hanke plays a quick one-two with Sebastian Wieland and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Alexander Hanke provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Superb reactions from Cliff Cales. What a save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Cliff Cales (GK)
6
2. Kevin Krüger (DEF)
7
3. Moritz Koschmieder (DEF)
5
4. Nico Meidt (DEF)
7
5. Yurtcan Izzet (DEF)
6
6. Steffen Kohler (MID)
9
7. Hannes Geis (MID)
7
8. Nikolas Raff (MID)
8
9. Philipp Arndt (ATT)
7
10. Julian Wesselmann (ATT)
9
11. Esteban Carrasco (ATT)
5
12. Samir Röhner (MID)
0
13. Ron de Bruin (MID)
0
14. Sebastian Kühn (ATT)
0
1. Moritz Döring (GK)
7
2. Nikolas Ziegler (DEF)
5
3. Anton Matthäus (DEF)
6
4. Sebastian Schröder (DEF)
6
5. Simon Thielemann (DEF)
6
6. Armin Schacht (MID)
6
7. Alexander Hanke (MID)
7
8. Vinicio E. Zanon (MID)
6
9. Giulliano Braat (MID)
7
10. Oliver Will (ATT)
6
11. Sebastian Wieland (ATT)
6
12. Glynn Newby (ATT)
0
13. Rainer Busse (ATT)
0
14. Florian Engels (GK)
0