Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to FC Schalke 04. A crowd of 18,956 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Gomez.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Gomez.
0.00
0-0FC Energie Cottbus kick off the first half!
2.15
0-0Juan Garrido flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pascal Borchard who gathers it comfortably.
6.26
0-0Juan Garrido takes it forward alone. Juan Garrido knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro makes a deft header but it's drastically wayward!
8.13
0-0Juan Garrido catches Guillaume Kanoute on the ankles. Juan Garrido is warned by the referee! Guillaume Kanoute grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.49
0-0Gerhard Neuhaus comes in with a late challenge on Alejandro Carmona. Gerhard Neuhaus is shown the yellow card! Alejandro Carmona hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.06
Ivan Fernandez catches Ruben Martins on the ankles. Ivan Fernandez is shown the yellow card! Ruben Martins runs off the knock.
16.06
Graham Bridges makes a probing pass to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.31
1-0Jean Deguerville flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Butragueno who brings the ball under control. Roberto Butragueno whips in a cross ball towards Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.06
1-0Gerhard Neuhaus hacks Christian Thiele from behind! The referee calls over Gerhard Neuhaus and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Christian Thiele hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.41
Graham Bridges sees Jean Deguerville in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean Deguerville sees Alejandro Carmona in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Carmona lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Deguerville. Jean Deguerville outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Pascal Borchard has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.38
Graham Bridges decides to run forward with the ball. Graham Bridges runs straight at the opposition's defence. Graham Bridges controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Graham Bridges!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Energie Cottbus appear unchanged since the first half. FC Schalke 04 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Schalke 04 kick off and get the second half underway!
48.58
Ruben Martins takes it forward alone. Ruben Martins threads a neat ball through to Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro makes a looping header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.07
3-0Jean Deguerville flicks a high ball forward to Niccolo Harrison who takes it down. Niccolo Harrison shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Pascal Borchard!
51.15
Ruben Martins sweeps the ball up the wings. Jean Deguerville shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
53.51
With imagination, Graham Bridges plays the ball forward to Niccolo Harrison. Niccolo Harrison flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Butragueno holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Butragueno knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Fonseca.
55.54
Ruben Martins passes the ball forward to Niccolo Harrison. Niccolo Harrison makes a probing pass to Jean Deguerville. Jean Deguerville whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Harrison. Niccolo Harrison shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Pascal Borchard!
57.20
Wes Shilton makes a probing pass to Graham Bridges. Graham Bridges makes a simple pass to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
67.44
3-0Guillaume Kanoute comes in with a late challenge on Wes Shilton. Guillaume Kanoute is given a warning by the referee! Wes Shilton stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.01
Sergio Soares makes a beautiful solo run. Sergio Soares threads the ball through to Guillaume Kanoute. Guillaume Kanoute controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.22
Ruben Martins threads the ball through to Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Harrison. Niccolo Harrison connects with a diving header. Niccolo Harrison scores for FC Energie Cottbus!!
83.41
Graham Bridges threads the ball through to Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido threads the ball through to Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eugenio Molowny.
84.19
Alberto Gento barges into Ruben Martins. Alberto Gento is shown the yellow card! Ruben Martins stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.52
4-0Ivan Fernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Matthias Linke. Matthias Linke knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Guillaume Kanoute is 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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Graham Bridges of FC Energie Cottbus |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ricardo Gomes (GK)
6
2. Graham Bridges (DEF)
8
3. Wes Shilton (DEF)
6
4. Ruben Martins (DEF)
6
5. Niccolo Harrison (MID)
7
6. Juan Garrido (MID)
7
7. Jean Deguerville (MID)
7
8. Alejandro Carmona (MID)
6
9. Roberto Butragueno (ATT)
6
10. Miguel Pinheiro (ATT)
6
11. Christian Thiele (ATT)
6
12. Tiago Teixeira (DEF)
0
13. James Clegg (MID)
0
14. Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu (ATT)
0
1. Pascal Borchard (GK)
6
2. George Mentink (DEF)
6
3. Eugenio Molowny (DEF)
6
4. Roberto Fonseca (DEF)
6
5. Gerhard Neuhaus (DEF)
3
6. Ivan Fernandez (MID)
5
7. Matthias Linke (MID)
6
8. Jonas Metzger (MID)
6
9. Guillaume Kanoute (ATT)
5
10. Alberto Gento (ATT)
5
11. Sergio Soares (ATT)
6
12. Simon Sparwasser (DEF)
0
13. Torsten Polheim (DEF)
0
14. Oliver Wallner (DEF)
0