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 host to VfB Stuttgart. A crowd of 19,587 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Palumbo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Palumbo.
0.00
0-0VfB Stuttgart kick off and get the match underway!
3.10
0-0Arno Thielemann sees a break and surges forward. Arno Thielemann knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Kalac. Michael Kalac gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball strikes Pascal Kühn's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
4.02
Corner kick to VfB Stuttgart. Moritz Schneider plays it to the near post. Sebastian Overath rockets a shot on goal but Markus Brückner is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
6.46
0-0Julian Buchwald makes an attacking run forward. Julian Buchwald knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Massimo Cardoso who gathers it comfortably.
8.12
0-0Moritz Schneider makes a probing pass to Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko shoots from 20 yards but somehow Nils Polheim manages to keep it out.
9.52
0-0Sebastian Overath flicks the ball to his team mate, Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Kalac. Thomas Wendel hacks Michael Kalac from behind! Michael Kalac appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
12.29
Moritz Schneider knocks the ball forward to Michael Kalac. Michael Kalac lofts in a cross ball towards Lennart Schnellinger. Lennart Schnellinger powers a header at goal but Nils Polheim is on top of his game. Well saved!
14.29
Steffen Scheffler makes a simple pass to Sebastian Overath. Sebastian Overath controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thomas Wendel.
16.55
0-0Moritz Koschmieder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moritz Schneider. Moritz Schneider sees Lennart Schnellinger in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lennart Schnellinger shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.29
Del Kerr passes the ball forward to Paul Kneissl. Paul Kneissl knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.36
Moritz Schneider hits a low pass to Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pascal Kühn.
24.51
1-0Ashley Davies receives the ball from a throw-in from Pascal Kühn. Ashley Davies flicks a high pass forward. Julian Buchwald easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Buchwald knocks the ball forward to Aron Mulder. Aron Mulder rushes past Medhi Deroff! Some good footwork from Aron Mulder provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.53
Simon Ahrens passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Michael Kalac. Michael Kalac knocks in a cross ball towards Lennart Schnellinger. Lennart Schnellinger is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Lennart Schnellinger scores for VfB Stuttgart!!
33.38
1-1Sebastian Overath deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lennart Schnellinger. Lennart Schnellinger knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Kalac. Pascal Kühn catches Michael Kalac on the ankles. Michael Kalac appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
34.06
Markus Brückner takes it forward alone. Markus Brückner hits a low pass to Paul Kneissl. Paul Kneissl shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
36.55
Moritz Schneider advances with the ball. Moritz Schneider shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Nils Polheim manages to gather it easily.
38.42
Simon Ahrens takes a quick throw-in. Moritz Schneider threads a neat ball through to Michael Kalac. Michael Kalac shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
39.56
Sebastian Overath threads the ball through to Michael Kalac. Michael Kalac knocks in a cross ball towards Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.23
Arno Thielemann chips the ball to his team mate, Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nils Polheim who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Steffen Scheffler sees Moritz Schneider in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Moritz Schneider flicks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Schnellinger. Lennart Schnellinger knocks in a cross ball towards Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
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. VfB Stuttgart also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Energie Cottbus players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Energie Cottbus kick off!
51.56
1-2Jose Valente comes in with a late challenge on Steffen Scheffler. The referee calls over Jose Valente and shows him a yellow card! Steffen Scheffler stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.35
1-2Julian Buchwald barges into Arno Thielemann. The referee calls over Julian Buchwald and shows him a yellow card! Arno Thielemann grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.57
Julian Buchwald hits a low pass to Paul Kneissl. Paul Kneissl lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
59.19
Moritz Schneider takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Sebastian Overath. Seeing a gap ahead, Sebastian Overath picks a pass forward to Michael Kalac. Michael Kalac shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
60.16
Del Kerr flicks a high pass forward. Aron Mulder collects the pass. Aron Mulder knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Valente. Jose Valente connects with a diving header but it misses the target by a large margin!
65.34
Sebastian Overath takes it forward alone. Sebastian Overath knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Kalac. Michael Kalac outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.16
Markus Brückner passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Julian Buchwald. Julian Buchwald flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Valente. Jose Valente controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Aron Mulder through on goal. Aron Mulder side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Massimo Cardoso is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.48
Jose Valente barges into Steffen Scheffler. Jose Valente is warned by the referee! Steffen Scheffler carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.56
Moritz Schneider flicks a high pass forward. Vadim Shvidenko controls it well on his chest. Vadim Shvidenko runs straight at the defence! Vadim Shvidenko cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Nils Polheim. Excellent save.
83.03
2-3Sebastian Overath surges forward with the ball. Sebastian Overath threads the ball through to Michael Kalac but he's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Aron Mulder 25, 71 | Lennart Schnellinger 28 Vadim Shvidenko 40 Michael Kalac 65 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nils Polheim (GK)
7
2. Ashley Davies (DEF)
6
3. Markus Brückner (DEF)
6
4. Pascal Kühn (DEF)
6
5. Thomas Wendel (DEF)
6
6. Julian Buchwald (MID)
6
7. Del Kerr (MID)
6
8. Jose Valente (ATT)
6
9. Guilherme Andrade (ATT)
6
10. Paul Kneissl (ATT)
6
11. Aron Mulder (ATT)
8
12. John Bos (GK)
0
13. Sol Barmby (MID)
0
14. Tomasz Valéry (MID)
0
1. Massimo Cardoso (GK)
6
2. Steffen Scheffler (DEF)
6
3. Moritz Koschmieder (DEF)
6
4. Medhi Deroff (DEF)
6
5. Arno Thielemann (MID)
6
6. Sebastian Overath (MID)
8
7. Moritz Schneider (MID)
7
8. Simon Ahrens (MID)
6
9. Michael Kalac (ATT)
8
10. Vadim Shvidenko (ATT)
8
11. Lennart Schnellinger (ATT)
8
12. Torsten Lindner (ATT)
0
13. Santiago Vega (ATT)
0
14. Marc Beckenbauer (DEF)
0