Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to SV Darmstadt 98. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SV Darmstadt 98 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dietmar Fromm.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SV Darmstadt 98 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dietmar Fromm.
0.00
0-0FC Köln kick off!
3.08
0-0Philipp Arndt clumsily knocks into Aniello Taibi. Philipp Arndt is given a warning by the referee! Aniello Taibi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
4.04
0-0Steffen Kohler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Philipp Raff!
14.11
0-0Oliver Helmer sees space and advances. Oliver Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.11
Yurtcan Izzet flicks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Geis. Hannes Geis flicks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.52
1-0Hannes Geis sees space and advances. Hannes Geis plays a one-two with Julian Wesselmann and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Hannes Geis provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Philipp Raff with no chance!! Goal for FC Köln!
24.26
1-0Hannes Geis knocks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler knocks in a cross ball towards Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just off target!
26.14
Oliver Helmer passes the ball forward to Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco whips in a cross ball towards Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Philipp Raff!
27.06
1-0Ernesto Jimenez clumsily knocks into Hannes Geis. Ernesto Jimenez is shown the yellow card! Hannes Geis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.21
Steffen Kohler flicks a high ball forward to Julian Wesselmann who takes it down. Julian Wesselmann lofts in a cross ball towards Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Philipp Raff. Excellent save.
32.05
Francisco Ortiz clumsily knocks into Nico Meidt. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nico Meidt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.52
Aniello Taibi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Martin. Carlos Martin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zeljko Zois who gathers it comfortably.
38.10
Steffen Kohler passes the ball forward to Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco whips in a cross ball towards Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt directs the ball goalwards with his head. Philipp Raff didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
40.19
Cristián Sáez flicks a high pass forward. Scott Powell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Powell passes the ball forward to Francisco Ortiz. Francisco Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Powell. Scott Powell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Zeljko Zois has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
André Castaneda threads a neat ball through to Hannes Geis. Hannes Geis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt knocks in a cross ball towards Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Köln appear unchanged since the first half. SV Darmstadt 98 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and SV Darmstadt 98 get the second half underway!
47.32
Cristián Sáez flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Ortiz collects the pass. Francisco Ortiz surges forward with the ball. Francisco Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Armindo Odet. Armindo Odet beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
49.10
Carlos Martin plays the ball forward to Francisco Ortiz. Francisco Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Neil Best. Neil Best outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Zeljko Zois. What a great pair of hands!
53.51
1-1Yurtcan Izzet hacks Neil Best from behind! Yurtcan Izzet is warned by the referee! Neil Best stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.41
1-1Oliver Helmer flicks a high ball forward to Julian Wesselmann who takes it down. Julian Wesselmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Esteban Carrasco but he's offside!
57.54
André Castaneda catches Scott Powell on the ankles. The referee brings André Castaneda to one side and gives him a warning! Scott Powell stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.41
Joe Todd makes a beautiful solo run. Joe Todd whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Ortiz. Francisco Ortiz beats his man to it with a header his aim is horrendously poor!
63.52
Cristián Sáez comes in with a very late challenge on Philipp Arndt. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Philipp Arndt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.33
Joe Todd surges forward with the ball. Joe Todd plays a one-two with Carlos Martin and advances towards the goal... Joe Todd strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
66.48
Aniello Taibi comes in with a late challenge on Julian Wesselmann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julian Wesselmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.21
Joe Todd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Ortiz. Francisco Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Powell. Scott Powell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Zeljko Zois is on top of it.
71.54
Hannes Geis threads a neat ball through to Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
78.07
Julian Wesselmann hits a low pass to Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Philipp Raff who gathers it comfortably.
81.36
Scott Powell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joe Todd. Joe Todd shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.32
With great vision, Aniello Taibi plays the ball forward to Joe Todd. Joe Todd makes a simple pass to Carlos Martin. Carlos Martin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.09
Yurtcan Izzet threads the ball through to Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer knocks the ball forward to Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler knocks in a cross ball towards Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco beats his man to it with a header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Hannes Geis 21 | Scott Powell 40 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Zeljko Zois (GK)
6
2. Kevin Krüger (DEF)
6
3. Nico Meidt (DEF)
6
4. André Castaneda (DEF)
6
5. Yurtcan Izzet (DEF)
6
6. Oliver Helmer (MID)
7
7. Hannes Geis (MID)
8
8. Steffen Kohler (MID)
7
9. Philipp Arndt (ATT)
6
10. Julian Wesselmann (ATT)
7
11. Esteban Carrasco (ATT)
6
12. Karim Lambers (DEF)
0
13. Samir Röhner (MID)
0
14. Sebastian Kühn (ATT)
0
1. Philipp Raff (GK)
7
2. Matthew Edusei (DEF)
6
3. Cristián Sáez (DEF)
3
4. Ernesto Jimenez (DEF)
5
5. Carlos Martin (MID)
6
6. Joe Todd (MID)
7
7. Armindo Odet (MID)
6
8. Aniello Taibi (MID)
5
9. Francisco Ortiz (ATT)
7
10. Scott Powell (ATT)
7
11. Neil Best (ATT)
6
12. Jose Santos (MID)
0
13. Cameron Perez (DEF)
0
14. Gerhard Walter (ATT)
0