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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play Racing Santander in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Racing Santander kick off!
2.49
Juan Ramirez takes it forward alone. Juan Ramirez advances with the ball. Juan Ramirez shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Frederico Antunes.
4.04
Pedro Lopes makes a probing pass to Uwe Eberle. Uwe Eberle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Morales. Claudio Morales tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.52
Marc Frieser makes a probing pass to Christian Matthäus. Christian Matthäus makes a probing pass to Claudio Morales. Claudio Morales shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.40
Stefan Van Mol barges into Alec Dalglish. The referee calls over Stefan Van Mol and warns him to calm down! Alec Dalglish runs off the knock.
12.17
Hannes Weigel comes in with a late challenge on Alec Dalglish. Hannes Weigel is warned by the referee! Alec Dalglish hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.38
Hannes Weigel barges into Rodolfo Hernandez. The referee calls over Hannes Weigel again and warns him to calm down! Rodolfo Hernandez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.41
Pedro Lopes boots it upfield. Florian Dittrich goes all the way! Florian Dittrich makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.49
Hannes Weigel kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Morales. Claudio Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Dittrich. Florian Dittrich powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.57
Marcel Metzger threads the ball through to Christian Matthäus. Christian Matthäus threads the ball through to Claudio Morales. Claudio Morales shoots from distance but Claudio Lorenzo is on top of it.
33.20
Fernando Carrasco catches Uwe Eberle on the ankles. Fernando Carrasco is shown the yellow card! Uwe Eberle gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.09
Luis Gomez threads the ball through to Fernando Carrasco. Fernando Carrasco makes a beautiful solo run. Fernando Carrasco knocks the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Lindner. Dietmar Lindner makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
44.03
Hannes Weigel flicks the ball to his team mate, Florian Dittrich. Florian Dittrich knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and FC Energie Cottbus get the second half underway!
47.38
Hannes Weigel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Morales. Claudio Morales knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Claudio Lorenzo who gathers it comfortably.
53.22
Florian Dittrich clumsily knocks into Luis Gomez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luis Gomez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.33
Alec Dalglish hacks Uwe Eberle from behind! The referee calls over Alec Dalglish and warns him to calm down! Uwe Eberle hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.20
Marc Frieser makes a beautiful solo run. Marc Frieser sees space and advances. Marc Frieser whips in a cross ball towards Florian Dittrich. Florian Dittrich is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Claudio Lorenzo easily picks it out of the air!
63.39
Craig Mccall barges into Uwe Eberle. The referee calls over Craig Mccall and warns him to calm down! Uwe Eberle is taking some rough treatment out there!
66.17
Pedro Lopes threads the ball through to Stefan Van Mol. Stefan Van Mol kicks a strong pass forward to Florian Dittrich. Florian Dittrich knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.38
Marc Frieser knocks the ball forward to Hannes Weigel. Hannes Weigel makes a simple pass to Claudio Morales. Claudio Morales shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.35
Uwe Eberle passes the ball forward to Florian Dittrich. Florian Dittrich shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.49
Marc Frieser barges into Miguel Barros. The referee calls over Marc Frieser and warns him to calm down! Miguel Barros hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.19
Florian Dittrich comes in with a late challenge on Juan Ramirez. The referee calls over Florian Dittrich and warns him to calm down! Juan Ramirez runs off the knock.
89.27
Uwe Eberle clumsily knocks into Fernando Carrasco. Uwe Eberle is warned by the referee! Fernando Carrasco stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Juan Ramirez surges forward with the ball. Juan Ramirez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Barros. Miguel Barros goes all the way! Miguel Barros shoots from just inside the box but somehow Frederico Antunes manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

The game is drawn at 0-0 and so goes to penalties!

The man of the match was awarded to Juan Ramirez of Racing Santander

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Full Time Score: 3 vs 4
Normal Play Goals
Normal Play Goals: 0 vs 0
Penalty Shootout
Penalty Shootout: 3 vs 4
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 7 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 59.5505617977528 vs 40.4494382022472
Play Area
Home team third: 26.97%, Midfield: 42.70%, Away team third: 30.34%