Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to Eintracht Frankfurt. A crowd of 18,986 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Eintracht Frankfurt appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Kirschner.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Eintracht Frankfurt appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Kirschner.
0.00
0-0Eintracht Frankfurt start the match!
2.54
0-0Thomas Lensing plays the ball forward to Alexander Döring. Alexander Döring makes a simple pass to Kai Dörner. Kai Dörner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Zeljko Zois keeps it out!
3.04
0-0Matt James darts forward. Matt James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
6.06
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Samir Röhner plays the ball forward to Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Thomas Lensing is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
9.05
Alexander Döring controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samir Diakite. Samir Diakite runs straight at the defence! Samir Diakite side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Zeljko Zois manages to keep it out.
12.20
Showing composure, André Castaneda laces a weighted ball forward to Samir Röhner. Samir Röhner threads the ball through to Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
15.16
Oliver Helmer knocks the ball forward to Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco advances inside the box! Esteban Carrasco cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Dietmar Helmer. Excellent save.
16.28
0-0André Castaneda makes a strong solo run forward. André Castaneda makes a probing pass to Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thomas Lensing.
21.15
Thomas Lensing threads a neat ball through to Matt James. Matt James makes a probing pass to Nico Hollmer. Nico Hollmer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Zeljko Zois smothers it!
24.57
André Castaneda hits a low pass to Samir Röhner. Samir Röhner lofts in a cross ball towards Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco flicks the ball with his head. Dietmar Helmer punches it away to safety.
26.03
1-0Nico Meidt plays the ball forward to Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Samir Röhner. Samir Röhner lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
30.40
Samir Röhner sees a break and surges forward. Samir Röhner skips past Thomas Lensing! Samir Röhner shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Dietmar Helmer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.38
Nico Hollmer chips the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Linke. Dietmar Linke cuts inside the box! Dietmar Linke rockets a shot on goal but somehow Zeljko Zois manages to keep it out.
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. Eintracht Frankfurt have changed their lineup with Brendan Maddison replacing Anton Eberle. The Eintracht Frankfurt players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Köln start the second half!
47.58
Alexander Döring advances with the ball. Alexander Döring cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Alexander Döring provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Eintracht Frankfurt!
53.17
Steffen Kohler flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Helmer collects the pass. Oliver Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Dietmar Helmer. Excellent save.
54.06
2-1Samir Diakite barges into Yurtcan Izzet. Samir Diakite is warned by the referee! Yurtcan Izzet runs off the knock.
57.41
Philipp Arndt chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
60.32
Nico Meidt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer knocks the ball forward to Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Dietmar Helmer had no chance!! Goal for FC Köln!
66.40
3-1Kevin Krüger catches Kai Dörner on the ankles. The referee calls over Kevin Krüger and shows him a yellow card! Kai Dörner stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.23
André Castaneda sees Steffen Kohler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steffen Kohler lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
75.49
Samir Röhner threads the ball through to Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.21
Matt James barges into Yurtcan Izzet. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Yurtcan Izzet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.48
André Castaneda plays the ball forward to Samir Röhner. Samir Röhner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer advances inside the box! Oliver Helmer strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
Brendan Maddison flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Linke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dietmar Linke knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Döring. Alexander Döring makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
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
| Oliver Helmer 26 Samir Röhner 30 Julian Wesselmann 60, 71 | Alexander Döring 48 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Zeljko Zois (GK)
7
2. Kevin Krüger (DEF)
5
3. Nico Meidt (DEF)
6
4. André Castaneda (DEF)
7
5. Yurtcan Izzet (DEF)
6
6. Samir Röhner (MID)
9
7. Oliver Helmer (MID)
8
8. Steffen Kohler (MID)
7
9. Philipp Arndt (ATT)
6
10. Julian Wesselmann (ATT)
8
11. Esteban Carrasco (ATT)
6
12. Karim Lambers (DEF)
0
13. Nikolas Raff (MID)
0
14. Sebastian Kühn (ATT)
0
1. Dietmar Helmer (GK)
7
2. Thomas Lensing (DEF)
6
3. Martin Döring (DEF)
6
4. Fabian Natale Balleri (DEF)
6
5. Samir Diakite (MID)
6
6. Matt James (MID)
6
7. Alexander Döring (MID)
8
8. Anton Eberle (MID)
6
9. Kai Dörner (ATT)
6
10. Nico Hollmer (ATT)
6
11. Dietmar Linke (ATT)
6
12. Brendan Maddison (GK)
6
13. Arno Lorenz (ATT)
0
14. Mario Castro (ATT)
0