Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to DSC Arminia Bielefeld. A crowd of 9,462 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Brehme.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Köln kicking off!
15.04
Sven Cziommer flicks a high ball forward to Ferdinand Tebily who takes it down. Ferdinand Tebily flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Gerlach collects the pass. Oliver Gerlach whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Kuzorra. Sebastian Kuzorra knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.22
Philipp Dittmann makes a simple pass to Alassandro Lucchini. Alassandro Lucchini whips in a cross ball towards Simon Cziommer. Simon Cziommer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
21.40
Edwin Garrault advances with the ball. Edwin Garrault flicks a high pass forward. Anton Cziommer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anton Cziommer finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.25
Claudio Gonzalez makes a beautiful solo run. Claudio Gonzalez plays a scrappy one-two with Alassandro Lucchini and advances towards the goal... Claudio Gonzalez tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
27.35
Jakob Scholz hits a low pass to Hauke Thiele. Hauke Thiele controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Kuzorra. Sebastian Kuzorra whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Gerlach. Oliver Gerlach makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.37
With a delightful solo run, Hauke Thiele stretches the opposition's defence. Hauke Thiele shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
36.43
Claudio Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward. Simon Cziommer controls it well on his chest. Simon Cziommer shoots from 25 yards. Oliver Knapp comfortably gets down and covers it.
40.00
Linus Ouindi flicks a high ball forward to Anton Cziommer who takes it down. Anton Cziommer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.19
Paul Breyer flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Gerlach. Oliver Gerlach finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jonas Gelb manages to gather it.
45.00
Ferdinand Tebily sees Oliver Gerlach in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Gerlach knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bakary Masur.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Köln appear unchanged since the first half. DSC Arminia Bielefeld also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
DSC Arminia Bielefeld kick off!
47.21
Nico Röhner comes in with a high challenge, catching Oliver Linke with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Oliver Linke carries on, but is struggling a bit.
48.55
Edwin Garrault flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Gonzalez. Claudio Gonzalez flicks the ball to his team mate, Alassandro Lucchini. Alassandro Lucchini rushes past Sven Cziommer! Alassandro Lucchini comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Oliver Knapp has to pick the ball from the back of the net! That brings them back into the game!
53.13
Edwin Garrault controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Dittmann. Philipp Dittmann flicks a high pass forward. Simon Cziommer collects the pass. Simon Cziommer advances inside the box! Simon Cziommer shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Sven Cziommer. Excellent block.
54.08
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.49
FC Köln have made a substitution with Gerhard Beck replacing Anton Cziommer .
61.53
Philipp Dittmann passes the ball forward to Simon Cziommer. Simon Cziommer shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.07
Philipp Dittmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Beck. Gerhard Beck makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Cziommer but he's offside!
73.37
Sebastian Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Thiele controls it well on his chest. Hauke Thiele makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Gerlach. Oliver Gerlach knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bakary Masur.
77.32
Edwin Garrault threads the ball through to Oliver Linke. Oliver Linke sees Gerhard Beck in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gerhard Beck deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Cziommer but the linesman indicates offside!
81.27
Oliver Gerlach comes in with a late challenge on Edwin Garrault. The referee brings Oliver Gerlach to one side and gives him a warning! Edwin Garrault runs off the knock.
83.58
Philipp Dittmann darts forward. Philipp Dittmann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.22
Philipp Dittmann threads a neat ball through to Alassandro Lucchini. Alassandro Lucchini passes the ball forward but Simon Cziommer is offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
61.6%
38.4%
Play Area
23.3%
50.7%
26%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simon Cziommer of FC Köln

Match Ratings
1.Jonas Gelb (GK)
6
2.Edwin Garrault (DEF)
7
3.Bakary Götz (DEF)
6
4.Bakary Masur (DEF)
6
5.Claudio Gonzalez (MID)
7
6.Philipp Dittmann (MID)
7
7.Oliver Linke (MID)
6
8.Linus Ouindi (MID)
6
9.Simon Cziommer (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Alassandro Lucchini (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Anton Cziommer (ATT)
6
 
12.Gerhard Beck (ATT)
6
13.Oliver Szepan (DEF)
0
14.David Schäfer (ATT)
0

1.Oliver Knapp (GK)
6
2.Nico Röhner (DEF)red card
3
3.Sven Cziommer (DEF)
6
4.Jakob Scholz (DEF)
6
5.Stefan Gleisenstein (DEF)
6
6.Ferdinand Tebily (MID)
6
7.Paul Breyer (MID)
6
8.Hauke Thiele (MID)
6
9.Bakary Röhlig (MID)
6
10.Oliver Gerlach (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Sebastian Kuzorra (ATT)
6
 
12.Jan Birnbaum (GK)
0
13.Lennart Bierhoff (DEF)
0
14.Paul Metzger (DEF)
0