Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to Alemannia Aachen. A crowd of 13,127 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Alemannia Aachen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Backes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Alemannia Aachen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Backes.
0.00
0-0Alemannia Aachen kick off the first half!
6.47
1-0Without breaking stride, Leon Willems plays the ball forward to Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Armin Wendel. Armin Wendel rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Marcel Robbemond had no chance!! Goal for FC Energie Cottbus!
14.40
Jonas Kirschner flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Frieser. Marc Frieser knocks in a cross ball towards Armin Wendel. Armin Wendel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.34
2-0Alexander Emmerlich makes a simple pass to Anton Walter. Anton Walter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Seeler. Stefan Seeler knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Schwoch. Paolo Schwoch flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
22.20
2-0Alexander Emmerlich clumsily knocks into Matt Campbell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Campbell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.35
2-0Paul Winkler makes a simple pass to Armin Wendel. Armin Wendel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Magnus Johansson.
26.11
Ronnie Delaney flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Jesus. Sergio Jesus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.11
Alexander Polheim sees Stefan Seeler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Seeler lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Schwoch. Paolo Schwoch jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
30.15
Magnus Johansson chips the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Delaney. Seeing a gap ahead, Ronnie Delaney plays the ball forward to Sergio Jesus. Sergio Jesus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.39
2-0Magnus Johansson surges forward with the ball. Magnus Johansson kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Schwoch. Paolo Schwoch shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
34.31
Jonas Kirschner runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jonas Kirschner cuts inside the box! Jonas Kirschner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
36.19
Showing composure, Leon Willems laces a weighted ball forward to Marc Frieser. Marc Frieser makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Armin Wendel. Armin Wendel cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Marcel Robbemond comfortably smothers it!
39.41
Alexander Emmerlich flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Schwoch holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paolo Schwoch shoots from long range but somehow Jonas Schnellinger manages to keep it out.
40.53
Oliver Maier sees space and advances. Oliver Maier lofts in a cross ball towards Armin Wendel. Armin Wendel powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Energie Cottbus! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
44.32
Jonas Kirschner darts forward. Jonas Kirschner cuts inside the box! Jonas Kirschner strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
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. Alemannia Aachen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Energie Cottbus start the second half!
49.14
Ronnie Delaney makes a simple pass to Stefan Köller. Stefan Köller knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Jesus. Sergio Jesus flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
51.17
Anton Walter sees a break and surges forward. Anton Walter threads a neat ball through to Sergio Jesus. Sergio Jesus tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.53
Leon Willems sees a break and surges forward. Leon Willems knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Maier. Some good footwork from Oliver Maier provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.56
Bakary Eilts flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Emmerlich collects the pass. Alexander Emmerlich knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Willems.
59.02
Bakary Eilts passes the ball forward to Alexander Emmerlich. Alexander Emmerlich makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Jesus. Sergio Jesus plays a scrappy one-two with Paolo Schwoch and stumbles forward towards the goal... Sergio Jesus cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
60.12
4-0Alemannia Aachen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
60.12
Oliver Maier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armin Wendel. Armin Wendel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Magnus Johansson.
63.52
4-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
69.49
Oliver Maier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Winkler. Paul Winkler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.52
Anton Walter decides to run forward with the ball. Anton Walter sees Stefan Seeler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Seeler knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Jesus. Sergio Jesus beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sergio Jesus!
77.06
4-1Alemannia Aachen have made 3 substitutions with Joao Costa replacing Stefan Köller, Julian Bräutigam replacing Alexander Emmerlich and Sven Beck replacing Paolo Schwoch .
79.33
Oliver Maier flicks a high pass forward to Armin Wendel who brings the ball under control. Armin Wendel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcel Robbemond who gathers it comfortably.
81.24
Anton Walter runs forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Anton Walter plays the ball forward to Stefan Seeler. Stefan Seeler edges inside the box! Stefan Seeler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Paul Winkler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armin Wendel. Armin Wendel plays a one-two with Marc Frieser and rushes in on goal... Armin Wendel side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
21.4%
42.9%
35.7%
Scorers
| Armin Wendel 6, 14, 41 Oliver Maier 54 | Sergio Jesus 74 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Armin Wendel of FC Energie Cottbus |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jonas Schnellinger (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alfredo Garrido (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Willems (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Frits Jongsma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dietmar Kaiser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oliver Maier (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Jonas Kirschner (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matt Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paul Winkler (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Armin Wendel (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Marc Frieser (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Leonardo Medina (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rainer Busse (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kevin Behrens (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Marcel Robbemond (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Bakary Eilts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Magnus Johansson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Anton Walter (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Ronnie Delaney (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alexander Emmerlich (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Stefan Seeler (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alexander Polheim (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stefan Köller (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sergio Jesus (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Paolo Schwoch (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Julian Bräutigam (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Joao Costa (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sven Beck (ATT) | 6 | |