Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to FC Nürnberg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nikolas Schulze.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nikolas Schulze.
0.00
0-0FC Energie Cottbus get the match underway!
8.13
0-0Simon Bierhoff clumsily knocks into Ruben Martins. Simon Bierhoff is warned by the referee! Ruben Martins runs off the knock.
9.38
0-0James Clegg darts forward. James Clegg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gerhard Hollmer.
12.44
0-0Anton Kaiser flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Birkwald controls it well on his chest. Pascal Birkwald lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Ricardo Gomes punches it away to safety.
14.13
0-1Anton Kaiser laces a through ball forward to Pascal Birkwald. Pascal Birkwald flicks a high ball forward to Simon Bierhoff who takes it down. Simon Bierhoff lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.16
0-1Albrecht Schnoor plays the ball forward to Linus Schramm. Linus Schramm advances with the ball. Linus Schramm makes a great pass forward. Stefan Breitner runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
30.17
0-1Ruben Martins kicks a strong pass forward to Cristiano Valente. Cristiano Valente flicks a high pass forward. Christian Thiele holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christian Thiele lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Deguerville. With a superhuman jump, Jean Deguerville connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.48
Jean Deguerville sees Christian Thiele in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Thiele whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
44.54
Without breaking stride, Ruben Martins plays the ball forward to Jean Deguerville. Jean Deguerville flicks a high ball forward to Marcel Busse who takes it down. Marcel Busse whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Energie Cottbus appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nürnberg also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Nürnberg get the second half underway!
48.39
Ruben Martins kicks a strong pass forward to Cristiano Valente. Cristiano Valente lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Pinheiro. Miguel Pinheiro makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Vincenzo Haller. Excellent save.
51.24
Nicolas Buchwald plays the ball forward to Simon Bierhoff. Simon Bierhoff advances with the ball. Simon Bierhoff runs straight at the defence! Simon Bierhoff shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
55.09
Pascal Birkwald flicks a high pass forward. Simon Bierhoff collects the pass. Simon Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Ricardo Gomes had no chance!! Goal for FC Nürnberg!
59.24
Gerhard Hollmer sees Pascal Birkwald in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pascal Birkwald knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.41
1-2FC Nürnberg have made 2 substitutions with Hannes Kohler replacing Gerhard Hollmer and Nils Bartsch replacing Pascal Birkwald .
61.50
Jean Deguerville takes it forward alone. Jean Deguerville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Thiele but the linesman indicates offside!
63.18
1-2Under pressure, Richard Davies clears the ball far upfield. Stefan Breitner plays a scrappy one-two with Arno Gelb and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stefan Breitner takes a shot at goal but is denied by Glynn Wilcox. Excellent block.
65.41
Linus Schramm takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Nils Bartsch. Nils Bartsch hits a low pass to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb whips in a cross ball towards Simon Bierhoff. Simon Bierhoff connects with a diving header but is denied by Ricardo Gomes. Excellent save.
66.45
Hannes Kohler hacks Miguel Pinheiro from behind! The referee calls over Hannes Kohler and warns him to calm down! Miguel Pinheiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.05
Richard Davies flicks a high pass forward. Nils Bartsch holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nils Bartsch decides to run forward with the ball. Nils Bartsch shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
72.49
Glynn Wilcox sees a break and surges forward. Glynn Wilcox chips the ball to his team mate, Jean Deguerville. Jean Deguerville whips in a cross ball towards James Clegg. James Clegg connects with a diving header. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Energie Cottbus are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
77.16
FC Energie Cottbus have made 2 substitutions with Daan Hoekstra replacing Cristiano Valente and Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu replacing Marcel Busse .
79.56
Albrecht Schnoor sees Stefan Breitner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Breitner sees Arno Gelb just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Arno Gelb takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
83.12
Linus Schramm flicks the ball to his team mate, Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb lofts in a cross ball towards Anton Kaiser. Anton Kaiser powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
85.04
Anton Kaiser makes a probing pass to Arno Gelb. Arno Gelb knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.4%
58.6%
Play Area
28.6%
41.4%
30%
Scorers
| Marcel Busse 32 | Arno Gelb 14, 55, 80 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Arno Gelb of FC Nürnberg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ricardo Gomes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Wes Shilton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Glynn Wilcox (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ruben Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | James Clegg (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jean Deguerville (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Cristiano Valente (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alejandro Carmona (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marcel Busse (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Miguel Pinheiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Christian Thiele (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Madjid Castro (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daan Hoekstra (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ruddy Ntumpa Nsafu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Vincenzo Haller (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Albrecht Schnoor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Richard Davies (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicolas Buchwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gerhard Hollmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Anton Kaiser (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pascal Birkwald (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Linus Schramm (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stefan Breitner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Simon Bierhoff (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Arno Gelb (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Hannes Kohler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nils Bartsch (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Kevin Lindemann (ATT) | 0 | |