Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor where SV Darmstadt 98 play host to FC Köln. A crowd of 20,425 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Darmstadt 98 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jan Schilder.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Darmstadt 98 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jan Schilder.
0.00
SV Darmstadt 98 kick off and get the match underway!
3.34
Cameron Perez brings the ball forward. Cameron Perez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.45
Aniello Taibi threads a neat ball through to Neil Best. Neil Best knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cliff Cales who gathers it comfortably.
8.15
Aniello Taibi knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Santos. Jose Santos whips in a cross ball towards Scott Powell. Scott Powell powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
12.29
Steffen Kohler chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ernesto Jimenez.
16.39
Nico Meidt knocks the ball forward to Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler knocks the ball to his team mate, Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.41
Steffen Kohler knocks the ball to his team mate, Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco knocks in a cross ball towards Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.03
Julian Wesselmann threads the ball through to Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
24.50
Hannes Geis knocks the ball forward to Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Philipp Raff.
26.18
Oliver Helmer takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Ernesto Jimenez reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
27.13
Francisco Ortiz hacks Kevin Krüger from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Krüger runs off the knock.
30.23
Moritz Koschmieder chips the ball to his team mate, Hannes Geis. Hannes Geis advances with the ball. Hannes Geis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
42.10
Nico Meidt advances with the ball. Nico Meidt flicks a high pass forward. Esteban Carrasco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Esteban Carrasco whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Nico Meidt chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler darts forward. Steffen Kohler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Darmstadt 98 appear unchanged since the first half. FC Köln also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Köln start the second half!
47.39
Cameron Perez flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Martin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Martin brings the ball forward. Carlos Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Aniello Taibi. Aniello Taibi beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.56
Francisco Ortiz knocks the ball forward to Scott Powell. Scott Powell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.22
Hannes Geis passes the ball forward to Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.01
Cameron Perez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Ortiz. Francisco Ortiz knocks the ball forward to Neil Best. Neil Best plays a scrappy one-two with Carlos Martin and stumbles forward towards the goal... Neil Best side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
62.01
FC Köln have made 3 substitutions with Samir Röhner replacing Steffen Kohler, Nikolas Raff replacing Yurtcan Izzet and Sebastian Kühn replacing Philipp Arndt and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
65.06
Cameron Perez sees Neil Best in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Best skips past Kevin Krüger! Neil Best cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
66.21
Armindo Odet knocks the ball forward to Francisco Ortiz. Francisco Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Powell. Scott Powell rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
73.08
Carlos Martin knocks the ball to his team mate, Armindo Odet. Armindo Odet flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Martin who brings the ball under control. Carlos Martin shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
75.07
Aniello Taibi makes a probing pass to Francisco Ortiz. Francisco Ortiz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Cliff Cales reads it well. Great keeping!
77.25
SV Darmstadt 98 have made a substitution with Samuele Anastasi replacing Ernesto Jimenez .
78.34
Nico Meidt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nikolas Raff. Nikolas Raff flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Helmer who takes it down. Oliver Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Philipp Raff is on top of it.
83.20
Julian Wesselmann decides to run forward with the ball. Julian Wesselmann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cameron Perez.
85.07
Hannes Geis surges forward with the ball. Hannes Geis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
87.05
Samir Röhner sees space and advances. Samir Röhner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Aniello Taibi 47 Neil Best 60 Scott Powell 66 | Steffen Kohler 16 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Aniello Taibi of SV Darmstadt 98 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Philipp Raff (GK)
7
2. Cameron Perez (DEF)
7
3. Cristián Sáez (DEF)
6
4. Ernesto Jimenez (DEF)
6
5. Carlos Martin (MID)
8
6. Aniello Taibi (MID)
8
7. Armindo Odet (MID)
6
8. Jose Santos (MID)
6
9. Francisco Ortiz (ATT)
6
10. Scott Powell (ATT)
8
11. Neil Best (ATT)
8
12. Matthew Edusei (DEF)
0
13. Samuele Anastasi (DEF)
6
14. Gerhard Walter (ATT)
0
1. Cliff Cales (GK)
7
2. Kevin Krüger (DEF)
6
3. Moritz Koschmieder (DEF)
6
4. Nico Meidt (DEF)
7
5. Yurtcan Izzet (DEF)
6
6. Oliver Helmer (MID)
6
7. Hannes Geis (MID)
7
8. Steffen Kohler (MID)
8
9. Philipp Arndt (ATT)
6
10. Julian Wesselmann (ATT)
6
11. Esteban Carrasco (ATT)
7
12. Samir Röhner (MID)
6
13. Nikolas Raff (MID)
6
14. Sebastian Kühn (ATT)
6