Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to SV Darmstadt 98. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SV Darmstadt 98 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Wallner.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SV Darmstadt 98 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Wallner.
0.00
0-0SV Darmstadt 98 kick off the first half!
2.58
0-0Aniello Taibi flicks a high pass forward to Marcus Bishop who brings the ball under control. Marcus Bishop knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.58
0-0Oliver Helmer knocks the ball forward to Samir Röhner. Samir Röhner plays a one-two with Steffen Kohler and advances towards the goal... Samir Röhner shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Philipp Raff manages to keep it out.
4.54
0-0Nico Meidt sees space and advances. Nico Meidt lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Helmer. Aaron Bailey catches Oliver Helmer on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
6.06
0-0Kevin Krüger volleys a long ball forward. Julian Wesselmann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.49
Nico Meidt flicks a high ball forward to Samir Röhner who takes it down. Samir Röhner lofts in a cross ball towards Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco directs the ball goalwards with his head. Philipp Raff manages to gather it.
9.17
Ernesto Jimenez flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Martin who takes it down. Carlos Martin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.09
Kevin Krüger gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Samir Röhner shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
12.48
With imagination, Aniello Taibi picks a pass forward to Francisco Ortiz. Francisco Ortiz shoots from long range. Johnny Inia gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
16.57
André Castaneda takes it forward alone. André Castaneda flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer shoots from 20 yards but somehow Philipp Raff manages to keep it out.
20.18
Samir Röhner flicks a high pass forward. Julian Wesselmann controls it well on his chest. Julian Wesselmann knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Powell. Matthew Edusei clumsily knocks into Scott Powell. Penalty not given!!
30.30
Jorge Teixeira kicks a strong pass forward to Aniello Taibi. Aniello Taibi hits a low pass to Neil Best. Neil Best knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.57
Oliver Helmer hits a low pass to Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco shoots from distance but it is miles over!
33.25
With vision, Jorge Teixeira plays the ball forward to Neil Best. Neil Best knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Ortiz. Francisco Ortiz beats his man to it with a header but it flies just wide!
34.29
Nico Meidt powers a long ball forward. Oliver Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just off target!
44.26
Yurtcan Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Nico Meidt collects the pass. Nico Meidt makes a beautiful solo run. Nico Meidt lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Köln appear unchanged since the first half. SV Darmstadt 98 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with FC Köln kicking off!
48.37
0-0Matthew Edusei clumsily knocks into Scott Powell. Matthew Edusei is shown the yellow card! Scott Powell runs off the knock.
54.50
Without breaking stride, André Castaneda plays the ball forward to Samir Röhner. Samir Röhner flicks a high pass forward. Scott Powell controls it well on his chest. Scott Powell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.02
Carlos Martin knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Best. Neil Best knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Krüger.
57.18
Aniello Taibi takes a short throw-in bringing Leonardo Cabrera into play. Leonardo Cabrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Bishop. Marcus Bishop knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yurtcan Izzet.
59.34
0-0Julian Wesselmann receives the ball from a throw-in from Yurtcan Izzet. Julian Wesselmann knocks the ball forward to Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Powell. Scott Powell heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent block by Ernesto Jimenez!
60.09
0-0FC Köln have made a substitution with Philipp Arndt replacing Scott Powell .
61.15
Kevin Krüger catches Francisco Ortiz on the ankles. Kevin Krüger is shown the yellow card! Francisco Ortiz runs off the knock.
65.10
Aaron Bailey hits a low pass to Leonardo Cabrera. Leonardo Cabrera knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Ortiz. Francisco Ortiz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Johnny Inia as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
66.48
0-0Leonardo Cabrera takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Francisco Ortiz comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.54
Jorge Teixeira threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Cabrera. Leonardo Cabrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Best. Neil Best knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.20
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
71.37
1-0Samir Röhner flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Arndt controls it well on his chest. Philipp Arndt makes a probing pass between the defence to Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Philipp Raff is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.16
Oliver Helmer takes it forward alone. Oliver Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Philipp Raff punches it away to safety.
77.18
SV Darmstadt 98 have made 2 substitutions with Simon Scholz replacing Neil Best and Patrick Auer replacing Marcus Bishop .
78.23
1-0Yurtcan Izzet barges into Carlos Martin. The referee calls over Yurtcan Izzet and warns him to calm down! Carlos Martin carries on, but is struggling a bit.
79.57
1-0Matthew Edusei clumsily knocks into Esteban Carrasco. The referee calls over Matthew Edusei and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Esteban Carrasco stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.30
Ernesto Jimenez knocks the ball forward to Aniello Taibi. Aniello Taibi kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Auer. Patrick Auer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Oliver Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Arndt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Philipp Arndt finds some space and shoots from distance but Philipp Raff is on top of it.
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
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Philipp Raff of SV Darmstadt 98 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Johnny Inia (GK)
6
2. Kevin Krüger (DEF)
5
3. Nico Meidt (DEF)
7
4. André Castaneda (DEF)
6
5. Yurtcan Izzet (DEF)
6
6. Samir Röhner (MID)
7
7. Oliver Helmer (MID)
7
8. Steffen Kohler (MID)
6
9. Esteban Carrasco (ATT)
7
10. Julian Wesselmann (ATT)
6
11. Scott Powell (ATT)
6
12. Karim Lambers (DEF)
0
13. Nikolas Raff (MID)
0
14. Philipp Arndt (ATT)
6
1. Philipp Raff (GK)
8
2. Neil Best (ATT)
6
3. Aaron Bailey (DEF)
6
4. Ernesto Jimenez (DEF)
6
5. Carlos Martin (MID)
6
6. Jorge Teixeira (MID)
6
7. Aniello Taibi (MID)
6
8. Leonardo Cabrera (MID)
6
9. Francisco Ortiz (ATT)
6
10. Marcus Bishop (ATT)
6
11. Simon Scholz (ATT)
6
12. Jose Santos (MID)
0
13. Matthew Edusei (DEF)
3
14. Patrick Auer (MID)
6