Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast 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 Duncan Greig.
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 Duncan Greig.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Köln kicking off!
2.09
0-0André Castaneda flicks a high pass forward. Julian Wesselmann controls it well on his chest. Julian Wesselmann finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.53
0-0Kevin Krüger hits a low pass to Yurtcan Izzet. Yurtcan Izzet makes a simple pass to Samir Röhner. Samir Röhner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garba Nwakire.
8.45
0-0Nico Meidt sees a break and surges forward. Nico Meidt flicks a high pass forward. Yuriy Kryvych collects the pass. Yuriy Kryvych knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Philipp Raff!
9.07
1-0André Castaneda threads a neat ball through to Yuriy Kryvych. Yuriy Kryvych flicks a high pass forward to Samir Röhner who brings the ball under control. Samir Röhner knocks in a cross ball towards Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Philipp Raff with no chance!! Goal for FC Köln!
15.59
Gian Paolo Tangorra sees Steffen Kohler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steffen Kohler tries a spectacular long range effort but Philipp Raff is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
18.23
Gian Paolo Tangorra kicks a strong pass forward to Yuriy Kryvych. Yuriy Kryvych knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Philipp Raff punches it away to safety.
24.23
1-0Steffen Kohler clumsily knocks into Viorel Savu. The referee calls over Steffen Kohler and shows him a yellow card! Viorel Savu runs off the knock.
26.46
With great vision, Julian Wesselmann plays the ball forward to Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from Philipp Raff. What a save!
28.01
Julian Wesselmann threads the ball through to Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristián Sáez.
32.58
Gian Paolo Tangorra makes a beautiful solo run. Gian Paolo Tangorra lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann powers a header at goal. Philipp Raff picks it out of the air!
34.05
Nicky Cutler hits a low pass to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Johnny Inia!
36.17
Steffen Kohler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samir Röhner. Samir Röhner knocks in a cross ball towards Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco directs the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
39.22
Leonardo Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Mickael Savigny controls it well on his chest. Mickael Savigny knocks the ball forward to Neil Best. Neil Best knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.10
Leonardo Cabrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Viorel Savu. Viorel Savu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Best. Neil Best finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
42.09
Garba Nwakire flicks a high ball forward to Viorel Savu who takes it down. Viorel Savu flicks a high ball forward to Mickael Savigny who takes it down. Mickael Savigny shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Johnny Inia has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Kevin Krüger kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Kohler. With great vision, Steffen Kohler plays the ball forward to Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann lofts in a cross ball towards Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
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. The SV Darmstadt 98 players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
SV Darmstadt 98 kick off and get the second half underway!
47.14
2-1Yurtcan Izzet comes in with a late challenge on Colin Hendry. Yurtcan Izzet is given a warning by the referee! Colin Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.58
2-1Kevin Krüger barges into Neil Best. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Best carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.19
Samir Röhner threads the ball through to Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann knocks in a cross ball towards Samir Röhner. Samir Röhner finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Köln!
60.27
3-1SV Darmstadt 98 have made a substitution with Samuel Chaveyriat replacing Mickael Savigny .
63.37
Gian Paolo Tangorra flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Kohler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steffen Kohler shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
66.26
3-1Kevin Krüger barges into Neil Best. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Kevin Krüger!! Neil Best stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.04
Viorel Savu hits a low pass to Samuel Chaveyriat. Samuel Chaveyriat shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
77.27
SV Darmstadt 98 have made 2 substitutions with Ignacio Trujillo replacing Colin Hendry and Aniello Taibi replacing Jorge Teixeira .
78.35
Steffen Kohler flicks a high pass forward to Julian Wesselmann who brings the ball under control. Julian Wesselmann finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
79.07
3-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Esteban Carrasco 9, 45 Samir Röhner 57 | Mickael Savigny 42 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Johnny Inia (GK)
6
2. Kevin Krüger (DEF)
3
3. Nico Meidt (DEF)
6
4. André Castaneda (DEF)
6
5. Yurtcan Izzet (DEF)
6
6. Samir Röhner (MID)
8
7. Steffen Kohler (MID)
6
8. Gian Paolo Tangorra (MID)
6
9. Esteban Carrasco (ATT)
8
10. Julian Wesselmann (ATT)
7
11. Yuriy Kryvych (ATT)
6
12. Claus Fredgaard (DEF)
0
13. Garba Nwakire (MID)
0
14. Philipp Arndt (ATT)
0
1. Philipp Raff (GK)
7
2. Frode Holm (DEF)
6
3. Cristián Sáez (DEF)
6
4. Garba Nwakire (DEF)
6
5. Jorge Teixeira (MID)
6
6. Leonardo Cabrera (MID)
6
7. Viorel Savu (MID)
6
8. Nicky Cutler (MID)
6
9. Mickael Savigny (ATT)
7
10. Colin Hendry (ATT)
6
11. Neil Best (ATT)
6
12. Samuel Chaveyriat (ATT)
6
13. Ignacio Trujillo (ATT)
6
14. Aniello Taibi (MID)
6