Match Report
| VfL Wolfsburg | VfL Wolfsburg |  |  | FC Köln | FC Köln | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Marc Birkwald | M. Birkwald |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | | G | 50 | | Armin Gerlach | A. Gerlach | |||||||||
| Teddy Lumsdon | T. Lumsdon |  | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 |  | Gary Gemmill | G. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Jakob Kurth | J. Kurth | | 58 | D | | 3 | | D | 63 | | Hauke Röhner | H. Röhner | |||||||||
| Oliver Wilke | O. Wilke | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 | | Uwe Reimers | U. Reimers | |||||||||
| Jonas Buchwald | J. Buchwald | | 69 | M | | 5 | | D | 62 |  | Andre Martins | A. Martins | |||||||||
| Abel Postiga | A. Postiga | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 |  | Daniel Lozano | D. Lozano | |||||||||
| Christian Kirschner | C. Kirschner | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 |  | Alejandro Saez | A. Saez | |||||||||
| Noah Köller | N. Köller | | 53 | M | | 8 | | M | 54 | | Malte Klimek | M. Klimek | |||||||||
| Enrique Rodriquez | E. Rodriquez | | 72 | A | | 9 | | M | 49 | | Lars Gerlach | L. Gerlach | |||||||||
| Alexander Friedmann | A. Friedmann | | 63 | A | | 10 | | A | 74 | | Nikolas Szepan | N. Szepan | |||||||||
| Simon Schrader | S. Schrader | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 |  | Daan Melchiot | D. Melchiot | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to FC Köln. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with VfL Wolfsburg kicking off!
14.51
0-0Malte Klimek chips the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Szepan. Nikolas Szepan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oliver Wilke.
18.22
0-0Hauke Röhner makes a probing pass to Daniel Lozano. Daniel Lozano flicks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Szepan. Nikolas Szepan lofts in a cross ball towards Daan Melchiot. Daan Melchiot powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
20.49
0-1Lars Gerlach decides to run forward with the ball. Lars Gerlach lofts in a cross ball towards Daan Melchiot. Daan Melchiot connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Daan Melchiot!
26.17
0-1Abel Postiga threads the ball through to Enrique Rodriquez. Enrique Rodriquez lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Schrader. Simon Schrader is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.52
Jonas Buchwald knocks the ball forward to Alexander Friedmann. Alexander Friedmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.56
Jakob Kurth makes a probing pass to Abel Postiga. Abel Postiga passes the ball forward to Enrique Rodriquez. Enrique Rodriquez finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.10
Jakob Kurth knocks the ball forward to Abel Postiga. Abel Postiga makes a simple pass to Enrique Rodriquez. Enrique Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.01
Malte Klimek passes the ball forward to Nikolas Szepan. Nikolas Szepan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.13
Noah Köller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Schrader. Simon Schrader whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Friedmann. Alexander Friedmann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Armin Gerlach manages to keep it out.
44.25
Noah Köller passes the ball forward to Enrique Rodriquez. Enrique Rodriquez lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Friedmann. Alexander Friedmann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
0-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
FC Köln start the second half!
49.03
Malte Klimek surges forward with the ball. Malte Klimek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.52
0-1Lars Gerlach barges into Abel Postiga. Lars Gerlach is given a warning by the referee! Abel Postiga stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.40
Lars Gerlach makes a simple pass to Daan Melchiot. Daan Melchiot lofts in a cross ball towards Nikolas Szepan. Nikolas Szepan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.51
Christian Kirschner sees a break and surges forward. Christian Kirschner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.17
Malte Klimek chips the ball to his team mate, Daan Melchiot. Daan Melchiot goes all the way! Daan Melchiot takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.35
Christian Kirschner sees space and advances. Christian Kirschner shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.31
Abel Postiga makes a probing pass to Alexander Friedmann. Alexander Friedmann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Gemmill.
73.39
Abel Postiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Schrader. Simon Schrader knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Friedmann. Alexander Friedmann heads the ball goalwards. Armin Gerlach is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.02
1-2Abel Postiga knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Rodriquez. Enrique Rodriquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Schrader but the linesman indicates offside!
79.17
Alejandro Saez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nikolas Szepan. Nikolas Szepan shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
83.08
Christian Kirschner advances with the ball. Christian Kirschner tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
84.55
Lars Gerlach makes a beautiful solo run. Lars Gerlach whips in a cross ball towards Daan Melchiot. Daan Melchiot powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Alexander Friedmann 73 | Daan Melchiot 20, 66 |