Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to VfB Stuttgart. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Busse.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Busse.
0.00
0-0FC Energie Cottbus kick off and get the match underway!
2.39
0-0Tiago Teixeira kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Huard. Nicholas Huard flicks a high pass forward. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu collects the pass. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
4.49
Niccolo Harrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse knocks in a cross ball towards Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies wide!
6.58
0-1Nicola Teodorani threads a neat ball through to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Vincent Gohouri through on goal. Vincent Gohouri rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Ricardo Gomes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
10.35
0-1Tiago Teixeira drives a long ball upfield. Daan Hoekstra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
14.39
0-1David Müller threads the ball through to Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Garrido. Sho Ishigawa catches Juan Garrido on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
15.21
0-1Bakary Klimek makes a probing pass to Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruben Martins.
16.26
Nicholas Huard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
22.10
Juan Garrido threads the ball through to Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Pedro Pichichi. Excellent save.
24.52
Simon Neuhaus flicks a high pass forward. Robert Greaves collects the pass. Robert Greaves brings the ball forward. Robert Greaves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.51
Nicola Teodorani sees Robert Greaves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Greaves kicks a strong pass forward to Lars El-Fakiri. Lars El-Fakiri cuts inside the box! Lars El-Fakiri cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Lars El-Fakiri scores for VfB Stuttgart!!
32.44
0-2Jakob Gravesen hacks Ruben Martins from behind! The referee calls over Jakob Gravesen and shows him a yellow card! Ruben Martins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.25
Nicola Teodorani flicks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen knocks the ball to his team mate, Lars El-Fakiri. Lars El-Fakiri threads a neat, attacking ball through to Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Ricardo Gomes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.27
Juan Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu collects the pass. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu shoots from 20 yards. Wonderful reactions from Pedro Pichichi keeps it out!
42.25
Marcel Busse threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Harrison. Niccolo Harrison knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
44.36
David Müller threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Harrison. Niccolo Harrison threads a neat ball through to Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles 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 second half starts with VfB Stuttgart kicking off!
47.57
Bakary Klimek threads a neat ball through to Leon Helmer. Leon Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Ricardo Gomes. Excellent save.
51.59
David Müller flicks a high pass forward to Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu who brings the ball under control. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sho Ishigawa.
54.56
Robert Greaves runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Robert Greaves shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
61.57
David Müller flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Huard. Nicholas Huard flicks a high pass forward. Christian Thiele holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christian Thiele knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
65.19
David Müller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Huard. Nicholas Huard hits a low pass to Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.42
Robert Greaves threads the ball through to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen whips in a cross ball towards Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Ricardo Gomes punches it away to safety.
71.44
Ruben Martins passes the ball forward to Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.28
Juan Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu collects the pass. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
77.45
With vision, Juan Garrido laces a weighted ball forward to Nicholas Huard. Nicholas Huard lofts in a cross ball towards Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
81.01
Robert Greaves flicks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen whips in a cross ball towards Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
87.27
Daan Hoekstra plays the ball forward to Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse lofts in a cross ball towards Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Nicholas Huard hits a low pass to Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Pichichi who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Juan Garrido 62 Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu 77, 87 | Vincent Gohouri 7, 33 Lars El-Fakiri 29 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu of FC Energie Cottbus |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ricardo Gomes (GK)
6
2. David Müller (DEF)
6
3. Tiago Teixeira (DEF)
6
4. Ruben Martins (DEF)
6
5. Niccolo Harrison (MID)
6
6. Nicholas Huard (MID)
7
7. Juan Garrido (MID)
8
8. Daan Hoekstra (MID)
6
9. Marcel Busse (ATT)
7
10. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu (ATT)
9
11. Christian Thiele (ATT)
7
12. Madjid Castro (GK)
0
13. Oliver Hamann (MID)
0
14. Miguel Pinheiro (ATT)
0
1. Pedro Pichichi (GK)
7
2. Nicola Teodorani (DEF)
6
3. Sho Ishigawa (DEF)
6
4. Alec Ferguson (DEF)
6
5. Simon Neuhaus (DEF)
6
6. Robert Greaves (MID)
7
7. Leon Helmer (MID)
6
8. Bakary Klimek (MID)
6
9. Vincent Gohouri (ATT)
9
10. Jakob Gravesen (ATT)
6
11. Lars El-Fakiri (ATT)
8
12. Dominic Campbell (ATT)
0
13. Johan Benon (MID)
0
14. Albrecht Weigel (DEF)
0