Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to DSC Arminia Bielefeld. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and DSC Arminia Bielefeld get the match underway!
6.21
0-0Paul Sammer passes the ball forward to Michael Andrews. Michael Andrews knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Schulze. Oliver Schulze heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
12.14
0-0Marcel Nahrstedt surges forward with the ball. Marcel Nahrstedt kicks a strong pass forward to Marcello Flachez. Marcello Flachez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.55
Sebastian Friedmann passes the ball forward to Miguel Fernandez. Miguel Fernandez brings the ball forward. Miguel Fernandez shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
16.32
Paul Sammer knocks the ball forward to Oliver Schulze. Oliver Schulze shoots from 25 yards but Nils Busse is on top of it.
20.56
0-0Sebastian Kaiser chips the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Schröder. Albrecht Schröder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.25
1-0Sebastian Kaiser makes a probing pass to Oliver Schulze. Oliver Schulze shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.50
David Frieser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Uwe Littbarski. Uwe Littbarski takes it forward alone. Uwe Littbarski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tobias Zimmermann. Tobias Zimmermann rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
26.51
Uwe Littbarski makes a simple pass to Tobias Zimmermann. Tobias Zimmermann shoots from long range but Pascal Zimmermann is on top of it.
30.06
1-0Julian Metzger hacks Michael Andrews from behind! Julian Metzger is warned by the referee! Michael Andrews hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.16
Julian Breyer threads the ball through to Miguel Fernandez. Miguel Fernandez threads the ball through to Michael Andrews. Michael Andrews knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.50
Sebastian Kaiser threads the ball through to Albrecht Schröder. Albrecht Schröder tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
38.48
1-0Torsten Poschner clumsily knocks into Julian Breyer. The referee calls over Torsten Poschner and shows him a yellow card! Julian Breyer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.54
Uwe Littbarski makes a simple pass to Tobias Zimmermann. Tobias Zimmermann shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Julian Matthäus knocks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Zimmermann. Tobias Zimmermann tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
FC Köln kick off the second half!
48.28
David Frieser takes it forward alone. David Frieser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tobias Zimmermann. Tobias Zimmermann knocks in a cross ball towards Marcello Flachez. Marcello Flachez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Pascal Zimmermann!
49.16
1-0Miguel Fernandez surges forward with the ball. Miguel Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Albrecht Schröder but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
54.20
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
55.42
Julian Breyer passes the ball forward to Miguel Fernandez. Miguel Fernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Andrews. Michael Andrews shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.27
Neil Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Torsten Poschner. Torsten Poschner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tobias Zimmermann. Tobias Zimmermann plays a perfect one-two with Marcello Flachez and rushes in on goal... Tobias Zimmermann shoots from just inside the box but somehow Pascal Zimmermann manages to keep it out.
63.41
Julian Breyer knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Kaiser. Sebastian Kaiser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Andrews. Michael Andrews shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
65.33
Torsten Kirschner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Sammer. Paul Sammer kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Andrews. Michael Andrews plays a perfect one-two with Oliver Schulze and rushes in on goal... Michael Andrews shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
72.05
Miguel Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Schulze. Oliver Schulze goes all the way! Oliver Schulze rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Oliver Schulze!
83.49
Sebastian Friedmann makes a simple pass to Paul Sammer. Paul Sammer threads the ball through to Oliver Schulze. Oliver Schulze shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
84.15
Julian Breyer hacks Marcello Flachez from behind! Julian Breyer is warned by the referee! Marcello Flachez runs off the knock.
85.23
Julian Metzger clumsily knocks into Oliver Schulze. Julian Metzger is warned by the referee again! Oliver Schulze runs off the knock.
87.02
3-0Sebastian Kaiser comes in with a late challenge on Samuel Marques. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Samuel Marques stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.13
Samuel Marques knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcello Flachez. Marcello Flachez goes all the way! Marcello Flachez shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Pascal Zimmermann!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
27.3%
45.5%
27.3%
Scorers
| Oliver Schulze 21, 72 Michael Andrews 55 |