Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to Eintracht Braunschweig . A crowd of 7,793 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Eintracht Braunschweig appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Schnellinger.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Eintracht Braunschweig appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Schnellinger.
0.00
FC Köln start the match!
12.01
Bakary Polheim flicks the ball to his team mate, Ger Taks. Ger Taks advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Ger Taks provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.57
Regillio Brunswijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bakary Polheim. Bakary Polheim whips in a cross ball towards Regillio Brunswijk. Regillio Brunswijk is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.39
Ger Taks barges into Stefan Polheim. Ger Taks is given a warning by the referee! Stefan Polheim carries on, but is struggling a bit.
27.22
Julian Brückner passes the ball forward to Regillio Brunswijk. Regillio Brunswijk lofts in a cross ball towards Anselmo Sarli. Eric Bischoff barges into Anselmo Sarli. Penalty not given!!
34.25
Bakary Widmann catches Ger Taks on the ankles. Bakary Widmann is shown the yellow card! Ger Taks hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.29
Bakary Widmann makes a probing pass to Sebastian Overath. Sebastian Overath advances with the ball. Sebastian Overath shoots from outside the area. Torsten Masur gets down and covers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Köln appear unchanged since the first half. Eintracht Braunschweig also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Eintracht Braunschweig kick off!
47.25
Julian Brückner flicks a high pass forward. Jan Völler controls it well on his chest. Jan Völler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eric Bischoff.
49.26
Leon Dittmann barges into Julian Brückner. The referee brings Leon Dittmann to one side and gives him a warning! Julian Brückner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.35
Nicolas Diakite flicks a high ball forward to Julian Brückner who takes it down. Julian Brückner hits a low pass to Stefan Polheim. Stefan Polheim controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
57.28
Bakary Widmann sees a break and surges forward. Bakary Widmann threads a neat ball through to Julian Brückner. Julian Brückner tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Torsten Masur!
59.13
Stefan Polheim chips the ball to his team mate, Bakary Polheim. Bakary Polheim shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.22
Nicolas Breitner brings the ball forward. Nicolas Breitner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Torsten Klimek. Excellent save.
63.45
Bakary Widmann chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Völler. Jan Völler knocks in a cross ball towards Anselmo Sarli. Anselmo Sarli makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
67.50
With a delightful solo run, Eric Bischoff stretches the opposition's defence. Eric Bischoff knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Steffen Thielemann is offside!
69.31
Eric Bischoff threads the ball through to Bakary Polheim. Bakary Polheim knocks the ball to his team mate, Ger Taks. Ger Taks side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
72.19
Martin Smithe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bakary Polheim. Bakary Polheim hits a low pass to Anselmo Sarli. Anselmo Sarli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.47
Martin Smithe hits a low pass to Regillio Brunswijk. Regillio Brunswijk kicks a strong pass forward to Bakary Polheim. Bakary Polheim knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Breitner.
81.36
Stefan Polheim flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Polheim controls it well on his chest. Bakary Polheim finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
83.39
Leon Dittmann catches Julian Brückner on the ankles. Leon Dittmann is shown the yellow card! Julian Brückner stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Stefan Polheim threads a neat ball through to Regillio Brunswijk. Regillio Brunswijk lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Völler. Jan Völler fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.9%
37.1%
Play Area
28.6%
47.1%
24.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Anselmo Sarli of FC Köln |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Torsten Klimek (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Diakite (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bakary Widmann (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
| 4. | Martin Smithe (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Sebastian Overath (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Anselmo Sarli (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 7. | Stefan Polheim (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Julian Brückner (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jan Völler (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Regillio Brunswijk (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Bakary Polheim (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paul Riza (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jaime Andrade (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Schulze (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Torsten Masur (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Philipp Schulze (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicolas Breitner (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Leon Breyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Samir Roth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leon Dittmann (MID) | ![]() | 4 |
| 7. | Bakary Polheim (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Eric Bischoff (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Ashley Oakley (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ger Taks (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Steffen Thielemann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Seyni Anolfo (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eric Hendriks (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Martin Schnoor (DEF) | 0 | |










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