Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to BV Borussia Dortmund. A crowd of 17,609 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lars Beckenbauer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lars Beckenbauer.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Energie Cottbus kicking off!
3.34
0-0Glynn Wilcox flicks a high pass forward. Jean Deguerville holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean Deguerville runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jean Deguerville finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
6.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Billy Hendry plays the ball forward to Jean-Philippe Fiorese. Jean-Philippe Fiorese knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Kirschner. Malte Kirschner outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Ricardo Gomes gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
12.35
0-0Marcel Busse flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.54
1-0James Clegg sees Marcel Busse in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcel Busse whips in a cross ball towards Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.34
1-0Gavin Morrison knocks the ball forward to Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
24.38
Gavin Morrison flicks a high ball forward to Christian Thiele who takes it down. Christian Thiele knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.52
1-0Graham Bridges clumsily knocks into Billy Hendry. The referee calls over Graham Bridges and shows him a yellow card! Billy Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.13
With great vision, Billy Hendry picks a pass forward to Ivan Hernandez. Ivan Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Philippe Fiorese. Jean-Philippe Fiorese gets a glancing touch on the cross ball his aim is horrendously poor!
30.11
1-0Garry Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Malte Kirschner. Malte Kirschner threads a neat ball through to Ralph Wilcox. Ralph Wilcox lofts in a cross ball towards Malte Kirschner. Ruben Martins barges into Malte Kirschner. Malte Kirschner appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
38.51
Billy Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Energie Cottbus appear unchanged since the first half. BV Borussia Dortmund also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
BV Borussia Dortmund kick off the second half!
47.15
James Clegg kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.39
Alejandro Carmona surges forward with the ball. Alejandro Carmona knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Christian Thiele scores for FC Energie Cottbus!!
51.28
Lorenzo Sala hits a low pass to Malte Kirschner. Malte Kirschner makes a beautiful solo run. Malte Kirschner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Glynn Wilcox.
57.05
Gavin Morrison laces a through ball forward to Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Chris Burgess had no chance!! Goal for FC Energie Cottbus!
60.47
3-0BV Borussia Dortmund have made a substitution with Jean-Claude Bourdeau replacing Billy Hendry .
61.54
3-0Glynn Wilcox flicks a high pass forward. James Clegg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. James Clegg flicks a high pass forward to Marcel Busse who brings the ball under control. Marcel Busse knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Christian Thiele is offside!
63.22
James Clegg makes a simple pass to Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jan Backes.
65.09
Garry Mcallister sees Ivan Hernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Ricardo Gomes had no chance!! Goal for BV Borussia Dortmund!
72.45
Garry Mcallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malte Kirschner. Malte Kirschner darts forward. Malte Kirschner lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Philippe Fiorese. Jean-Philippe Fiorese is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
73.12
Antonio Lima clumsily knocks into Jean Deguerville. The referee calls over Antonio Lima and shows him a yellow card! Jean Deguerville hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.05
BV Borussia Dortmund have made 2 substitutions with Billy Mcinnes replacing Jan Backes and Gabriel Cabrera replacing Ivan Hernandez .
83.23
Glynn Wilcox deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel Busse. Marcel Busse shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
84.03
Garry Mcallister sees Malte Kirschner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Malte Kirschner threads the ball through to Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Philippe Fiorese. Jean-Philippe Fiorese looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
87.57
Billy Mcinnes makes a simple pass to Malte Kirschner. Malte Kirschner passes the ball forward to Jean-Claude Bourdeau. Jean-Claude Bourdeau shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
89.12
Antonio Lima brings the ball forward. Antonio Lima hits a low pass to Gabriel Cabrera. Gabriel Cabrera skips past Ruben Martins! Gabriel Cabrera looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Ricardo Gomes is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
24.6%
40.6%
34.8%
Scorers
| Christian Thiele 15, 48 Gavin Morrison 57 | Luis Carcedo 65 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Christian Thiele of FC Energie Cottbus |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ricardo Gomes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Graham Bridges (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Glynn Wilcox (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ruben Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Niccolo Harrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Morrison (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | James Clegg (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jean Deguerville (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alejandro Carmona (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Marcel Busse (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Christian Thiele (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Richard Morton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cristiano Valente (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Roberto Butragueno (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Chris Burgess (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Garry Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Antonio Lima (DEF) | | 6 |
| 4. | Lorenzo Sala (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ralph Wilcox (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Malte Kirschner (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Billy Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jan Backes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Luis Carcedo (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Ivan Hernandez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jean-Philippe Fiorese (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jean-Claude Bourdeau (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Billy Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gabriel Cabrera (DEF) | 6 | |