Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to MSV Duisburg. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while MSV Duisburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dietmar Schnellinger.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while MSV Duisburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dietmar Schnellinger.
0.00
MSV Duisburg get the match underway!
6.56
Kieron Wallwork takes the throw-in. Cosimo Bertani flicks a high pass forward. Markus Rösler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Markus Rösler brings the ball forward. Markus Rösler rushes past Edwin Garrault! Markus Rösler rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
16.24
Markus Rösler flicks the ball to his team mate, Gialuca Castiglione. Gialuca Castiglione sees Haoulid Barul just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Haoulid Barul provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.02
Bakary Götz threads a neat ball through to Philipp Dittmann. Philipp Dittmann sees a break and surges forward. Philipp Dittmann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cosimo Bertani.
22.05
Philipp Dittmann hits a low pass to Alassandro Lucchini. Alassandro Lucchini advances inside the box! Alassandro Lucchini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.34
Jan Kurth sees Uwe Wilke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Uwe Wilke plays a scrappy one-two with Gialuca Castiglione and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Uwe Wilke provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jonas Gelb with no chance!! Goal for MSV Duisburg!
34.36
David Rohrschneider flicks a high ball forward to Jan Kurth who takes it down. Jan Kurth chips the ball to his team mate, Uwe Wilke. Uwe Wilke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edwin Garrault.
39.27
Anton Cziommer comes in with a late challenge on Kieron Wallwork. Anton Cziommer is given a warning by the referee! Kieron Wallwork hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.01
Oliver Linke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alassandro Lucchini. Alassandro Lucchini plays a quick one-two with Anton Cziommer and rushes in on goal... Alassandro Lucchini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jakob Wilke easily smothers it!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Köln appear unchanged since the first half. MSV Duisburg also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Köln players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Köln get the second half underway!
47.07
Gianmarco Colucci flicks the ball to his team mate, Gialuca Castiglione. Gialuca Castiglione shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gialuca Castiglione!
55.20
Paul Birkwald hits a low pass to Markus Rösler. Markus Rösler flicks a high pass forward. Gialuca Castiglione holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gialuca Castiglione lofts in a cross ball towards Haoulid Barul. Haoulid Barul directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
59.59
Claudio Gonzalez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anton Cziommer. Anton Cziommer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cosimo Bertani.
60.21
FC Köln have made a substitution with Gerhard Beck replacing Anton Cziommer .
61.23
65.30
Oliver Linke flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Beck holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gerhard Beck threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Simon Cziommer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.02
Oliver Linke chips the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Beck. Gerhard Beck knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jakob Wilke who gathers it comfortably.
67.54
Cosimo Bertani clumsily knocks into Simon Cziommer. Cosimo Bertani is warned by the referee! Simon Cziommer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.47
Gianmarco Colucci deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Uwe Wilke. Uwe Wilke shoots from outside the area. Jonas Gelb gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
77.48
Philipp Dittmann flicks a high pass forward to Gerhard Beck who brings the ball neatly under control. Gerhard Beck controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
84.44
Oliver Linke sees a break and surges forward. Oliver Linke rushes past David Rohrschneider! Some good footwork from Oliver Linke provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
22.4%
49.3%
28.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gialuca Castiglione of MSV Duisburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jonas Gelb (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Edwin Garrault (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bakary Götz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bakary Masur (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Claudio Gonzalez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Philipp Dittmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Oliver Linke (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Linus Ouindi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Simon Cziommer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alassandro Lucchini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Anton Cziommer (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Gerhard Beck (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Oliver Szepan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Schäfer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jakob Wilke (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paul Birkwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kieron Wallwork (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cosimo Bertani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | David Rohrschneider (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Markus Rösler (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 7. | Jan Kurth (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gianmarco Colucci (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Haoulid Barul (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Gialuca Castiglione (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Uwe Wilke (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Philipp Sparwasser (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Markus Helmer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Peter Dublin (ATT) | 0 | |









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