Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Linus Richter.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Linus Richter.
0.00
0-0FC Köln start the match!
3.23
1-0With imagination, Oliver Helmer plays the ball forward to Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Stuart Law had no chance!! Goal for FC Köln!
9.15
1-0Gerhard Rahn flicks a high ball forward to Steffen Kohler who takes it down. Steffen Kohler shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
15.26
1-0Nico Meidt flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Kohler collects the pass. Steffen Kohler darts forward. Steffen Kohler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tobias Raff.
16.04
Yurtcan Izzet knocks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Geis. Hannes Geis makes a simple pass to Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefaan Coppens.
30.43
Tobias Raff flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Ouindi controls it well on his chest. Moritz Ouindi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Yurtcan Izzet.
33.47
Steffen Kohler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Polheim.
38.36
1-0Nico Meidt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hannes Geis. Hannes Geis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann lofts in a cross ball towards Gerhard Rahn. Gerhard Rahn heads the ball goalwards but somehow Stuart Law manages to keep it out.
39.27
Nico Meidt flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Geis collects the pass. Hannes Geis threads a neat ball through to Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Geis. Hannes Geis rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Stuart Law gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Köln appear unchanged since the first half. Borussia Mönchengladbach also appear unchanged since the first half. The Borussia Mönchengladbach players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off the second half!
48.56
1-0Yurtcan Izzet comes in with a late challenge on Moritz Ouindi. The referee calls over Yurtcan Izzet and warns him to calm down! Moritz Ouindi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.17
Vitor Quaresma changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Vitor Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.29
1-0Nico Meidt comes in with a late challenge on Tobias Raff. The referee brings Nico Meidt to one side and gives him a warning! Tobias Raff hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.32
Moritz Koschmieder powers a long ball forward. Julian Wesselmann knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Geis. Hannes Geis rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Wonderful reactions from Stuart Law keeps it out!
59.18
Uwe Reimers threads a neat ball through to Moritz Ouindi. Moritz Ouindi tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
61.28
Moritz Koschmieder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hannes Geis. Hannes Geis threads the ball through to Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt whips in a cross ball towards Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Stuart Law, sees it late!! Goal for FC Köln!
65.52
Nico Meidt brings the ball forward. Nico Meidt knocks the ball forward to Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Rahn. Gerhard Rahn cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Stuart Law gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
67.22
Vitor Quaresma flicks a high ball forward to Dietmar Müller who takes it down. Dietmar Müller runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dietmar Müller lofts in a cross ball towards David Meiklejohn. David Meiklejohn flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.11
Nico Meidt flicks a high pass forward to Steffen Kohler who brings the ball under control. Steffen Kohler sees a break and surges forward. Steffen Kohler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Law who gathers it comfortably.
72.18
Seeing a gap ahead, Dietmar Müller plays the ball forward to Moritz Ouindi. Moritz Ouindi advances inside the box! Moritz Ouindi strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Cliff Cales manages to gather it effortlessly.
78.31
Nico Meidt flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Helmer who takes it down. Oliver Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Rahn collects the pass. Gerhard Rahn skips past Uwe Reimers! Some silky footwork from Gerhard Rahn provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Stuart Law is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.23
Moritz Koschmieder knocks the ball forward to Nico Meidt. Nico Meidt flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Rahn. Gerhard Rahn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Uwe Reimers.
85.29
Nico Meidt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt makes a probing pass to Gerhard Rahn. Gerhard Rahn cuts inside the box! Gerhard Rahn looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Cliff Cales (GK)
6
2. Kevin Krüger (DEF)
6
3. Moritz Koschmieder (DEF)
6
4. Nico Meidt (DEF)
7
5. Yurtcan Izzet (DEF)
6
6. Steffen Kohler (MID)
8
7. Hannes Geis (MID)
7
8. Oliver Helmer (MID)
6
9. Philipp Arndt (ATT)
7
10. Julian Wesselmann (ATT)
8
11. Gerhard Rahn (ATT)
9
12. Linus Neudecker (DEF)
0
13. Nikolas Raff (MID)
0
14. Sebastian Kühn (ATT)
0
1. Stuart Law (GK)
7
2. Marc Mendez (DEF)
6
3. Uwe Reimers (DEF)
6
4. Stefaan Coppens (DEF)
6
5. Nicolas Polheim (DEF)
6
6. David Meiklejohn (MID)
7
7. Dietmar Müller (MID)
7
8. Tobias Raff (MID)
6
9. Vitor Quaresma (MID)
6
10. Simon Roth (ATT)
6
11. Moritz Ouindi (ATT)
6
12. Bruno Almeida (GK)
0
13. Clive Burbage (ATT)
0
14. Eddie Midgley (ATT)
0