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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Playmobil-Stadion where SpVgg Greuther Fürth play host to FC Köln. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SpVgg Greuther Fürth 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 Devanir Regnault.


0.00
SpVgg Greuther Fürth kick off!
2.51
Julian Richter makes a probing pass to Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini whips in a cross ball towards Kai Diakite. Kai Diakite rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Johnny Inia manages to gather it.
8.21
Nico Meidt chips the ball to his team mate, Yuriy Kryvych. Yuriy Kryvych knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Harry Maddison.
12.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Julian Richter plays the ball forward to Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini shoots from 25 yards but somehow Johnny Inia manages to keep it out.
20.54
Julian Richter catches Steffen Kohler on the ankles. The referee brings Julian Richter to one side and gives him a warning! Steffen Kohler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.02
David Law catches Yurtcan Izzet on the ankles. The referee warns David Law to calm down! Yurtcan Izzet gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.37
Garba Nwakire barges into Giampiero Baldi. The referee brings Garba Nwakire to one side and gives him a warning! Giampiero Baldi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.16
Fabian N. Amerini hits a low pass to Christian Möller. Christian Möller cuts inside the box! Christian Möller shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Johnny Inia.
33.24
Samir Röhner hits a low pass to Garba Nwakire. Garba Nwakire shoots from long range but is denied by Stephane Beutler. Excellent save.
38.47
Samir Röhner chips the ball to his team mate, Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Stephane Beutler!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear unchanged since the first half. FC Köln also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with FC Köln kicking off!
47.14
Julian Richter threads a neat ball through to David Law. David Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.56
Julian Richter decides to run forward with the ball. Julian Richter makes a defence splitting pass to Kai Diakite. Kai Diakite comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but is denied by Johnny Inia. Excellent save.
53.39
Julian Richter threads the ball through to Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
57.08
André Castaneda clumsily knocks into Julian Richter. The referee calls over André Castaneda and shows him a yellow card! Julian Richter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.21
Nico Meidt flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Krüger. Kevin Krüger changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Krüger shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
60.21
SpVgg Greuther Fürth have made 2 substitutions with Titus Mendez replacing Julian Richter and Leon Bartsch replacing Roland Mulder .
63.32
Giampiero Baldi kicks a strong pass forward to David Law. David Law lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Möller. With a superhuman jump, Christian Möller connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.34
Christian Möller comes in with a late challenge on Nico Meidt. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nico Meidt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.20
Steffen Kohler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samir Röhner. Samir Röhner tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.12
Titus Mendez darts forward. Titus Mendez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Johnny Inia. What a great pair of hands!
73.26
Garba Nwakire clumsily knocks into Leon Bartsch. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leon Bartsch gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.37
Leon Bartsch deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini makes a great pass forward. Kai Diakite runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
83.37
Titus Mendez sees Kai Diakite in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kai Diakite cuts inside the box! Kai Diakite cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Johnny Inia manages to keep it out.
85.48
From the throw-in, Titus Mendez picks out Giampiero Baldi. Seeing a gap ahead, Giampiero Baldi plays the ball forward to Christian Möller. Christian Möller shoots from 20 yards but Johnny Inia is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
89.29
With some swift thinking, Fabian N. Amerini plays the ball forward to Giampiero Baldi. Giampiero Baldi shoots from long range. Good keeping from Johnny Inia as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 10 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 0 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 68.1159420289855 vs 31.8840579710145
Play Area
Home team third: 14.49%, Midfield: 47.83%, Away team third: 37.68%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Johnny Inia of FC Köln

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
3. Steven Stam (DEF)
6
6
5. David Law (MID)
6
7
6
8. Roland Mulder (MID)
6
10. Kai Diakite (ATT)
7

12. Ernesto Velasco (DEF)
0
13. Titus Mendez (MID)
7
14. Leon Bartsch (MID)
6

1. Johnny Inia (GK)
9
2. Kevin Krüger (DEF)
6
3. Nico Meidt (DEF)
6
5. Yurtcan Izzet (DEF)
6
6. Garba Nwakire (MID)
5
7. Samir Röhner (MID)
6
6
11. Yuriy Kryvych (ATT)
6

12. Claus Fredgaard (DEF)
0
14. Tomislav Tomas (ATT)
0