Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play Offenbacher Kickers in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Offenbacher Kickers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
FC Energie Cottbus kick off the first half!
3.03
Rafael Caballero knocks the ball to his team mate, Marino Stam. Marino Stam lofts in a cross ball towards Dion Edghill. Dion Edghill heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Damián Orellana!
4.12
Nils Babbel brings the ball forward. Nils Babbel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marino Stam. Marino Stam flicks the ball to his team mate, Dion Edghill. Dion Edghill rockets a shot on goal but somehow Damián Orellana manages to keep it out.
6.47
Gaspar Pinto threads the ball through to Rafael Caballero. Rafael Caballero threads the ball through to Dion Edghill. Dion Edghill shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.14
Pascal Will chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Terry. Neil Terry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marino Stam. Marino Stam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.18
Steffen Möller decides to run forward with the ball. Steffen Möller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.53
Neil Terry threads the ball through to Oliver Erler. Oliver Erler knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Edghill. Dion Edghill flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.27
Oliver Erler comes in with a late challenge on Torsten Birnbaum. The referee calls over Oliver Erler and shows him a yellow card! Torsten Birnbaum runs off the knock.
42.36
Torsten Birnbaum knocks the ball forward to Javier Contreras. Javier Contreras advances with the ball. Javier Contreras makes a simple pass to Marcel Kaiser. Marcel Kaiser makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Moktar Pires comes in with a late challenge on Neil Terry. Moktar Pires is given a warning by the referee! Neil Terry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The second half starts with Offenbacher Kickers kicking off!
47.57
Javier Contreras makes a simple pass to Cristiano Ramos. Cristiano Ramos finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Eric Polheim easily smothers it!
49.09
Christian Beckmann makes a probing pass to Cristiano Ramos. Cristiano Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Kaiser. Marcel Kaiser is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.46
Christian Beckmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel Kaiser. Marcel Kaiser shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.45
Philippe Jbari kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Beckmann. Christian Beckmann surges forward with the ball. Christian Beckmann plays a perfect one-two with Marcel Kaiser and rushes in on goal... Christian Beckmann rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.12
Arnold Moose makes a simple pass to Giancarlo Mazzocchi. Giancarlo Mazzocchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristiano Ramos. Cristiano Ramos shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.08
Rafael Caballero makes a probing pass to Dion Edghill. Dion Edghill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Damián Orellana who gathers it comfortably.
69.15
Gaspar Pinto comes in with a late challenge on Cristiano Ramos. Gaspar Pinto is warned by the referee! Cristiano Ramos stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.38
Javier Contreras knocks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Auer. Philipp Auer goes all the way! Philipp Auer shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
77.40
Arnold Moose threads the ball through to Javier Contreras. Javier Contreras makes a simple pass to Philipp Auer. Philipp Auer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Polheim who gathers it comfortably.
79.04
Philippe Jbari flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Beckmann. Christian Beckmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Kaiser. Marcel Kaiser whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Ramos. Cristiano Ramos flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.01
Philippe Jbari passes the ball forward to Giancarlo Mazzocchi. Giancarlo Mazzocchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristiano Ramos. Cristiano Ramos passes the ball forward to Marcel Kaiser. Marcel Kaiser tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Eric Polheim!
85.53
Nils Babbel makes a probing pass to Neil Terry. Neil Terry makes a probing pass to Oliver Erler. Oliver Erler knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Edghill. Dion Edghill is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Damián Orellana had no chance!! Goal for FC Energie Cottbus!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

The game is drawn at 2-2 and so goes to penalties!

The man of the match was awarded to Dion Edghill of FC Energie Cottbus

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Full Time Score: 6 vs 5
Normal Play Goals
Normal Play Goals: 2 vs 2
Penalty Shootout
Penalty Shootout: 4 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 48.1481481481481 vs 51.8518518518518
Play Area
Home team third: 30.86%, Midfield: 44.44%, Away team third: 24.69%