Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to RB Leipzig. A crowd of 10,220 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while RB Leipzig appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Tobias Töpfer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while RB Leipzig appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Tobias Töpfer.
0.00
0-0FC Energie Cottbus get the match underway!
14.10
0-0Matthias Birnbaum takes it forward alone. Matthias Birnbaum finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.28
0-0Oliver Widmann runs straight at the opposition's defence. Oliver Widmann shoots from 20 yards. Jonas Schnellinger gets down and covers it.
36.28
Robert Scholes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Birkwald. Simon Birkwald shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Jonas Schnellinger manages to gather it effortlessly.
42.23
Markus Sammer flicks a high pass forward. Marc Frieser collects the pass. Marc Frieser edges inside the box! Marc Frieser shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Kevin Beck threads the ball through to Simon Birkwald. Simon Birkwald shoots from outside the area. Fantastic reaction save from Jonas Schnellinger!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Energie Cottbus appear unchanged since the first half. RB Leipzig also appear unchanged since the first half. The RB Leipzig players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with RB Leipzig kicking off!
49.32
0-0Albrecht Nahrstedt hacks Armin Wendel from behind! Albrecht Nahrstedt is shown the yellow card! Armin Wendel stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.42
Jonas Kirschner catches Albrecht Nahrstedt on the ankles. The referee calls over Jonas Kirschner and shows him a yellow card! Albrecht Nahrstedt stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.17
0-0Kevin Beck clumsily knocks into Leon Willems. Kevin Beck is given a warning by the referee! Leon Willems stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.46
Anton Cziommer advances with the ball. Anton Cziommer whips in a cross ball towards Simon Birkwald. Simon Birkwald heads the ball goalwards but somehow Jonas Schnellinger manages to keep it out.
65.55
Leon Willems passes the ball forward to Tobias Morlock. Tobias Morlock makes a probing pass to Marc Frieser. Marc Frieser shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
66.07
Leon Willems threads a neat ball through to Jonas Kirschner. Jonas Kirschner flicks a high pass forward. Armin Wendel collects the pass. Armin Wendel tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
67.34
Paul Ritchie makes a simple pass to Kevin Beck. Kevin Beck sees space and advances. Kevin Beck finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
71.53
Jaime Fernandes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthias Birnbaum. Matthias Birnbaum advances with the ball. Matthias Birnbaum shoots from distance. Jonas Schnellinger gets down and covers it.
73.56
Markus Sammer clumsily knocks into Simon Birkwald. The referee warns Markus Sammer to calm down! Simon Birkwald stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.53
0-0FC Energie Cottbus are in full control of this game.
77.54
Markus Sammer brings the ball forward. Markus Sammer knocks in a cross ball towards Armin Wendel. Armin Wendel fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
81.33
Markus Sammer hits a low pass to Marc Frieser. Marc Frieser plays a quick one-two with Armin Wendel and rushes in on goal... Marc Frieser tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
0-0Jonas Kirschner knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Frieser. Marc Frieser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jonas Schnellinger of FC Energie Cottbus |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jonas Schnellinger (GK)
10
2. Alfredo Garrido (DEF)
6
3. Dietmar Kaiser (DEF)
7
4. Leon Willems (DEF)
7
5. Frits Jongsma (DEF)
6
6. Jonas Kirschner (MID)
6
7. Oliver Maier (MID)
6
8. Markus Sammer (MID)
7
9. Tobias Morlock (MID)
6
10. Armin Wendel (ATT)
6
11. Marc Frieser (ATT)
7
12. Leonardo Medina (ATT)
0
13. Rainer Busse (ATT)
0
14. Johann Jay (DEF)
0
1. Uwe Witte (GK)
6
2. Julian Busse (DEF)
6
3. Paul Ritchie (DEF)
6
4. Jaime Fernandes (DEF)
6
5. Albrecht Nahrstedt (DEF)
4
6. Kevin Beck (MID)
7
7. Matthias Birnbaum (MID)
7
8. Robert Scholes (MID)
6
9. Anton Cziommer (MID)
7
10. Oliver Widmann (MID)
7
11. Simon Birkwald (ATT)
7
12. Lennart Schöll (ATT)
0
13. Mario Nunes (DEF)
0
14. Markus Thielemann (GK)
0