Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play RB Leipzig in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
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 Sebastian Hässler.
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 Sebastian Hässler.
0.00
0-0RB Leipzig kick off!
3.20
0-0Alfredo Garrido arcs the ball upfield. Matt Campbell knocks the ball forward to Armin Wendel but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
6.55
0-0With some swift thinking, Alfredo Garrido plays the ball forward to Jonas Kirschner. Jonas Kirschner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Frieser. Marc Frieser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.09
0-0Jonas Kirschner threads a neat ball through to Marc Frieser. Marc Frieser skips past Julian Busse! Marc Frieser side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.06
0-0Matthias Birnbaum hacks Marc Frieser from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marc Frieser stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.11
Albrecht Nahrstedt lofts the ball long. Nico Neuhaus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oliver Maier.
32.09
Matt Campbell passes the ball forward to Marc Frieser. Marc Frieser shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee blows for 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
FC Energie Cottbus start the second half!
53.35
Paul Ritchie hits a low pass to Albrecht Nahrstedt. Albrecht Nahrstedt flicks a high ball forward to Nico Neuhaus who takes it down. Nico Neuhaus shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
60.38
1-0Matt Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Jonas Kirschner who brings the ball under control. Jonas Kirschner knocks the ball to his team mate, Armin Wendel. Armin Wendel lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Frieser. Marc Frieser makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Uwe Witte had no chance!! Goal for FC Energie Cottbus!
71.17
Paul Winkler plays the ball forward to Jonas Kirschner. Jonas Kirschner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Ritchie.
72.57
Albrecht Nahrstedt flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Widmann. Oliver Widmann shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.41
Oliver Widmann passes the ball forward to Nico Neuhaus. Nico Neuhaus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dietmar Kaiser.
79.50
Jonas Kirschner laces a weighted ball forward to Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Frieser. Marc Frieser fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
84.38
Paul Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Matthias Birnbaum. Matthias Birnbaum skips past Jonas Kirschner! Matthias Birnbaum takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
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
| Marc Frieser 60 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marc Frieser of FC Energie Cottbus |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jonas Schnellinger (GK)
6
2. Alfredo Garrido (DEF)
7
3. Leon Willems (DEF)
6
4. Frits Jongsma (DEF)
6
5. Dietmar Kaiser (DEF)
6
6. Oliver Maier (MID)
6
7. Jonas Kirschner (MID)
7
8. Matt Campbell (MID)
7
9. Paul Winkler (MID)
6
10. Armin Wendel (ATT)
7
11. Marc Frieser (ATT)
9
12. Leonardo Medina (ATT)
0
13. Rainer Busse (ATT)
0
14. Kevin Behrens (ATT)
0
1. Uwe Witte (GK)
6
2. Julian Busse (DEF)
6
3. Paul Ritchie (DEF)
7
4. Albrecht Nahrstedt (DEF)
7
5. Mario Nunes (DEF)
6
6. Kevin Beck (MID)
6
7. Matthias Birnbaum (MID)
6
8. Anton Cziommer (MID)
6
9. Oliver Widmann (MID)
6
10. Ian Goodwin (MID)
6
11. Nico Neuhaus (ATT)
6
12. Simon Birkwald (ATT)
0
13. Thomas Schönenborn (ATT)
0
14. Markus Thielemann (GK)
0