Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to VfL Bochum. A crowd of 9,902 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfL Bochum appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Angelo Ganci.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfL Bochum appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Angelo Ganci.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and VfL Bochum kick off!
6.09
0-0Noel Parker threads the ball through to Linus Nahrstedt. Linus Nahrstedt lofts in a cross ball towards Malte Eilts. With a superhuman jump, Malte Eilts connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
12.43
1-0Bakary Widmann sees space and advances. Bakary Widmann changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Bakary Widmann shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.12
1-0Hannes Klimek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Ferrer. Rafael Ferrer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.11
1-0Oliver Nahrstedt hacks Bakary Polheim from behind! Oliver Nahrstedt is shown the yellow card! Bakary Polheim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.02
Without breaking stride, Regillio Brunswijk plays the ball forward to Bakary Polheim. Bakary Polheim shoots from distance. Solid save from Bakary Frieser. What a great pair of hands!
26.33
1-0Nicolas Töpfer clumsily knocks into Anselmo Sarli. The referee warns Nicolas Töpfer to calm down! Anselmo Sarli stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.25
1-0Martin Smithe sees Anselmo Sarli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anselmo Sarli makes a simple pass to Julian Brückner. Julian Brückner shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
32.36
Julian Brückner flicks a high pass forward to Anselmo Sarli who brings the ball under control. Anselmo Sarli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Töpfer.
34.18
Bakary Widmann knocks the ball forward to Jan Völler. Jan Völler shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
39.02
Hannes Klimek hacks Nicolas Diakite from behind! The referee warns Hannes Klimek to calm down! Nicolas Diakite runs off the knock.
42.58
Leon Zimmermann threads the ball through to Malte Eilts. Malte Eilts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.00
Hannes Klimek flicks a high ball forward to Linus Nahrstedt who gracefully takes it down. Linus Nahrstedt lofts in a cross ball towards Malte Eilts. Malte Eilts shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
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. VfL Bochum also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Köln get the second half underway!
65.53
Bakary Widmann hits a low pass to Jan Völler. Jan Völler flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Polheim controls it well on his chest. Stefan Polheim finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
72.30
Malte Eilts catches Anselmo Sarli on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anselmo Sarli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.19
Stefan Polheim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anselmo Sarli. Anselmo Sarli shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.22
Bakary Widmann flicks a high ball forward to Julian Brückner who takes it down. Julian Brückner flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Polheim controls it well on his chest. Bakary Polheim shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
79.33
Martin Smithe hoofs the ball up the pitch. Jan Völler lofts in a cross ball towards Anselmo Sarli. Anselmo Sarli directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Anselmo Sarli!
87.48
Bakary Polheim makes a probing pass to Regillio Brunswijk. Regillio Brunswijk tries a spectacular long range effort but Bakary Frieser reads it well. Good keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
72.5%
27.5%
Play Area
29%
46.4%
24.6%
Scorers
| Bakary Widmann 12 Anselmo Sarli 75, 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Bakary Widmann of FC Köln |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Torsten Klimek (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Diakite (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bakary Widmann (DEF) |  | 9 |
| 4. | Martin Smithe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sebastian Overath (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Anselmo Sarli (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Stefan Polheim (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Julian Brückner (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jan Völler (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Bakary Polheim (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Regillio Brunswijk (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paul Riza (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jaime Andrade (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Schulze (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Bakary Frieser (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Moritz Maier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oliver Nahrstedt (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Nicolas Töpfer (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Martin Gondet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Noel Parker (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Leon Zimmermann (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Hannes Klimek (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rafael Ferrer (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Linus Nahrstedt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Malte Eilts (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Noah Helmer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oscar Fernandez (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Darius Le Saux (MID) | 0 | |