Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to SpVgg Greuther Fürth. A crowd of 20,561 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alexander Masur.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alexander Masur.
0.00
0-0SpVgg Greuther Fürth get the match underway!
3.56
0-0David Law sees Christian Möller in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Möller whips in a cross ball towards Roland Mulder. Roland Mulder connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Johnny Inia is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
4.01
David Law hits a low pass to Giampiero Baldi. Giampiero Baldi makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Kai Diakite. Kai Diakite cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Johnny Inia gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
6.49
0-0André Castaneda catches Christian Möller on the ankles. André Castaneda is shown the yellow card! Christian Möller stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.17
1-0Garba Nwakire controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gian Paolo Tangorra. Gian Paolo Tangorra knocks in a cross ball towards Esteban Carrasco. With a superhuman jump, Esteban Carrasco connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Esteban Carrasco scores for FC Köln!!
12.32
Harry Maddison takes the throw-in. Steven Stam knocks the ball forward to Christian Möller. Christian Möller passes the ball forward to Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini skips past André Castaneda! Some good footwork from Fabian N. Amerini provides some space. He shoots at goal. Johnny Inia gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
14.34
1-0Steven Stam sees Fabian N. Amerini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabian N. Amerini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Law but the linesman indicates offside!
15.14
1-0Samir Röhner flicks a high pass forward to Esteban Carrasco who brings the ball under control. Esteban Carrasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.51
Roland Mulder controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kai Diakite. Kai Diakite knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by André Castaneda.
21.21
Hauke Bartsch kicks a strong pass forward to Kai Diakite. Kai Diakite puts a great ball through. David Law runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
24.50
Roland Mulder flicks a high pass forward. Christian Möller holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christian Möller tries a spectacular long range effort but Johnny Inia is on top of it.
26.54
André Castaneda passes the ball forward to Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann shoots from 25 yards. Stephane Beutler gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
28.04
1-0Giampiero Baldi flicks a high pass forward. Christian Möller holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christian Möller tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.35
Yurtcan Izzet threads a neat ball through to Samir Röhner. Samir Röhner makes a beautiful solo run. Samir Röhner lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Stephane Beutler gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
32.08
Giampiero Baldi flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.43
Samir Röhner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gian Paolo Tangorra. Gian Paolo Tangorra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephane Beutler who gathers it comfortably.
40.56
Samir Röhner flicks the ball to his team mate, Yuriy Kryvych. Yuriy Kryvych shoots from 20 yards. Stephane Beutler gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
42.40
André Castaneda flicks a high pass forward. Garba Nwakire controls it well on his chest. Garba Nwakire surges forward with the ball. Garba Nwakire knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.03
With great vision, Giampiero Baldi plays the ball forward to Christian Möller. Christian Möller skips past Nico Meidt! Christian Möller side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. 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. SpVgg Greuther Fürth also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Köln players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Köln kick off!
49.41
Kevin Krüger threads a neat ball through to Gian Paolo Tangorra. Gian Paolo Tangorra advances with the ball. Gian Paolo Tangorra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.24
Samir Röhner flicks a high pass forward to Garba Nwakire who brings the ball under control. Garba Nwakire shoots from outside the area but Stephane Beutler is on top of it.
57.20
Steven Stam makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch surges forward with the ball. Hauke Bartsch finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
59.47
1-1David Law comes in with a late challenge on Gian Paolo Tangorra. The referee calls over David Law and warns him to calm down! Gian Paolo Tangorra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.05
1-1FC Köln have made a substitution with Tomislav Tomas replacing Julian Wesselmann .SpVgg Greuther Fürth have made 2 substitutions with Ernesto Velasco replacing Steven Stam and Marcel Rohrschneider replacing Fabian N. Amerini .
61.05
Ernesto Velasco flicks a high pass forward. Salomon Kurstot holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Salomon Kurstot hits a low pass to Marcel Rohrschneider. Marcel Rohrschneider threads the ball through to Christian Möller but he's offside!
63.00
Nico Meidt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco whips in a cross ball towards Tomislav Tomas. Tomislav Tomas connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Stephane Beutler.
64.41
1-1Gian Paolo Tangorra takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. David Law gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
67.03
Seeing a gap ahead, Giampiero Baldi plays the ball forward to Marcel Rohrschneider. Marcel Rohrschneider shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
69.47
Hauke Bartsch deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Baldi. Giampiero Baldi deftly passes the ball to Hauke Bartsch, releasing him through on goal. Hauke Bartsch looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.34
Hauke Bartsch comes in with a late challenge on Samir Röhner. Hauke Bartsch is given a warning by the referee! Samir Röhner runs off the knock.
78.24
André Castaneda hits a low pass to Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco passes the ball forward to Yuriy Kryvych. Yuriy Kryvych whips in a cross ball towards Gian Paolo Tangorra. Gian Paolo Tangorra whips the ball goalwards with his head. Stephane Beutler comfortably punches it away to safety.
81.53
Tomislav Tomas flicks the ball to his team mate, Garba Nwakire. Garba Nwakire knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harry Maddison.
84.17
Kai Diakite hacks Yurtcan Izzet from behind! Kai Diakite is shown the yellow card! Yurtcan Izzet runs off the knock.
87.53
Yurtcan Izzet knocks the ball to his team mate, Gian Paolo Tangorra. Gian Paolo Tangorra makes a simple pass to Samir Röhner. Samir Röhner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Stephane Beutler.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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 Hauke Bartsch of SpVgg Greuther Fürth |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Johnny Inia (GK)
7
2. Kevin Krüger (DEF)
6
3. Nico Meidt (DEF)
6
4. André Castaneda (DEF)
6
5. Yurtcan Izzet (DEF)
6
6. Garba Nwakire (MID)
6
7. Samir Röhner (MID)
7
8. Gian Paolo Tangorra (MID)
7
9. Esteban Carrasco (ATT)
7
10. Julian Wesselmann (ATT)
6
11. Yuriy Kryvych (ATT)
6
12. Claus Fredgaard (DEF)
0
13. Steffen Kohler (MID)
0
14. Tomislav Tomas (ATT)
6
1. Stephane Beutler (GK)
8
2. Salomon Kurstot (DEF)
6
3. Steven Stam (DEF)
7
4. Harry Maddison (DEF)
6
5. David Law (MID)
7
6. Hauke Bartsch (MID)
9
7. Giampiero Baldi (MID)
8
8. Roland Mulder (MID)
6
9. Christian Möller (ATT)
8
10. Kai Diakite (ATT)
6
11. Fabian N. Amerini (ATT)
6
12. Ernesto Velasco (DEF)
6
13. Leon Bartsch (MID)
0
14. Marcel Rohrschneider (ATT)
6