Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to SV Werder Bremen. A crowd of 20,907 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jonas Schäfer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jonas Schäfer.
0.00
0-0SV Werder Bremen start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.17
0-1Juan-Carlos Vazquez passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Leonardo Bravo. Leonardo Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
8.22
0-1Cristiano Valente takes it forward alone. Cristiano Valente tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
10.04
0-1Kevin Littbarski threads the ball through to Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.59
0-1Nico Kneissl makes a simple pass to Colin Dalglish. Colin Dalglish flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Littbarski who brings the ball under control. Kevin Littbarski sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Ricardo Gomes smothers it!
21.03
0-1Ruben Martins comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Littbarski. The referee calls over Ruben Martins and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Littbarski stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.24
Gavin Morrison makes a simple pass to Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan-Carlos Vazquez.
26.37
Ruben Martins passes the ball forward to Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido darts forward. Juan Garrido knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.44
Graham Bridges sees Ruben Martins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruben Martins darts forward. Ruben Martins advances inside the box! Ruben Martins strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
36.37
Nico Kneissl sees a break and surges forward. Nico Kneissl knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.27
Colin Dalglish hits a low pass to Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Energie Cottbus appear unchanged since the first half. SV Werder Bremen also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Energie Cottbus players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
FC Energie Cottbus kick off the second half!
49.58
Colin Dalglish hits a low pass to Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
53.36
1-2Glynn Wilcox makes a simple pass to Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Thiele but the linesman indicates offside!
57.56
Gaspar Almeida chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Hughes. Chris Hughes puts a great ball through but Nicolas Pichichi is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
66.26
Nico Kneissl takes it forward alone. Nico Kneissl knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida whips the ball goalwards with his head. Ricardo Gomes easily picks it out of the air!
67.16
Jean Deguerville makes a probing pass to Christian Thiele. Christian Thiele knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.13
1-2Colin Dalglish hacks Alejandro Carmona from behind! The referee warns Colin Dalglish to calm down! Alejandro Carmona runs off the knock.
78.50
Roberto Butragueno chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Butragueno. With a superhuman jump, Roberto Butragueno connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Lennart Sparwasser didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
81.37
Jean Deguerville receives the ball from a throw-in from Christian Thiele. Jean Deguerville flicks a high pass forward to Christian Thiele who brings the ball under control. Christian Thiele knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lennart Sparwasser who gathers it comfortably.
84.05
Glynn Wilcox comes in with a late challenge on Leonardo Bravo. The referee brings Glynn Wilcox to one side and gives him a warning! Leonardo Bravo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.23
Juan-Carlos Vazquez sees Leon Sparwasser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Showing composure, Leon Sparwasser plays the ball forward to Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Pichichi. Nicolas Pichichi connects with a diving header. Ricardo Gomes manages to gather it.
89.01
Graham Bridges flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Carmona who gracefully takes it down. Alejandro Carmona hits a low pass to Jean Deguerville. Jean Deguerville knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Dalglish.
90.00
Roberto Butragueno hacks Colin Dalglish from behind! The referee brings Roberto Butragueno to one side and gives him a warning! Colin Dalglish runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
23.4%
44.2%
32.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Littbarski of SV Werder Bremen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ricardo Gomes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Graham Bridges (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Glynn Wilcox (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ruben Martins (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Jean Deguerville (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Juan Garrido (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Cristiano Valente (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alejandro Carmona (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gavin Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Roberto Butragueno (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Christian Thiele (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Wes Shilton (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Niccolo Harrison (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard Morton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Lennart Sparwasser (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alexander Sanchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan-Carlos Vazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Colin Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leon Sparwasser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nico Kneissl (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Kevin Littbarski (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Chris Hughes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gaspar Almeida (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Nicolas Pichichi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Leonardo Bravo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alexander Ahrens (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Leon Lensing (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Uwe Sparwasser (MID) | 0 | |