Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to Hertha BSC. A crowd of 11,620 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hertha BSC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthias Schrader.


0.00
FC Energie Cottbus kick off the first half!
2.18
Wilfred Van De Looi makes an attacking run forward. Wilfred Van De Looi knocks in a cross ball towards Lennart Scheffler. Lennart Scheffler powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
3.44
Alan Goldberg catches Frits Jongsma on the ankles. Alan Goldberg is warned by the referee! Frits Jongsma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.47
Moritz Krüger makes a simple pass to Hannes Jahn. Hannes Jahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Goldberg. Alan Goldberg plays a scrappy one-two with Gerhard Köller and advances towards the goal... Alan Goldberg side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jonas Schnellinger with no chance!! Goal for Hertha BSC!
12.13
Jonas Kirschner knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Frieser. Marc Frieser skips past Moritz Krüger! Marc Frieser cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
16.49
Paul Winkler passes the ball forward to Oliver Maier. Oliver Maier tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.05
Moritz Krüger catches Marc Frieser on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marc Frieser hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.03
Marc Frieser sees Armin Wendel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Armin Wendel lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Frieser. Marc Frieser makes a convincing header. Marc Brückner gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
30.01
Frits Jongsma makes a probing pass to Armin Wendel. Armin Wendel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Brückner who gathers it comfortably.
42.55
Scott Hansen launches a long ball forward. Lennart Scheffler whips in a cross ball towards Gerhard Köller. Gerhard Köller beats his man to it with a header but Jonas Schnellinger reads it well. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Energie Cottbus appear unchanged since the first half. Hertha BSC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hertha BSC start the second half!
49.26
Lennart Scheffler runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Lennart Scheffler shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Jonas Schnellinger comfortably smothers it!
51.23
Wilfred Van De Looi flicks a high pass forward. Sven Sammer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sven Sammer whips in a cross ball towards Gerhard Köller. Gerhard Köller beats his man to it with a header. Jonas Schnellinger is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.23
Lennart Scheffler knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Sammer. Sven Sammer advances inside the box! Sven Sammer takes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
59.01
Paul Winkler advances with the ball. Paul Winkler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Moritz Krüger.
65.14
With some swift thinking, Paul Winkler plays the ball forward to Armin Wendel. Armin Wendel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
66.32
Sven Sammer advances with the ball. Sven Sammer knocks the ball forward to Alan Goldberg. Alan Goldberg shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.56
Lennart Scheffler hacks Marc Frieser from behind! Lennart Scheffler is warned by the referee! Marc Frieser gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.44
Rainer Ritzinger hacks Jonas Kirschner from behind! Rainer Ritzinger is warned by the referee! Jonas Kirschner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.30
Moritz Krüger flicks a high ball forward to Scott Hansen who takes it down. Scott Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Hannes Jahn. Seeing a gap ahead, Hannes Jahn plays the ball forward to Gerhard Köller who has made a great run into the box. Jonas Kirschner barges into Gerhard Köller. Gerhard Köller appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
77.18
Paul Winkler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Maier. Showing composure, Oliver Maier plays the ball forward to Marc Frieser. Marc Frieser knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Kirschner. With a superhuman jump, Jonas Kirschner connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Marc Brückner.
78.48
Oliver Maier takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Some good footwork from Alfredo Garrido provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
79.03
Paul Winkler flicks a high pass forward. Marc Frieser collects the pass. Marc Frieser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Brückner who gathers it comfortably.
81.21
Frits Jongsma hacks Hannes Jahn from behind! Frits Jongsma is warned by the referee! Hannes Jahn stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.53
Lennart Scheffler threads the ball through to Gerhard Köller. Gerhard Köller knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Garrido.
89.05
Oliver Maier decides to run forward with the ball. Oliver Maier knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Frieser. Marc Frieser jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Marc Brückner has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.7%
42.3%
Play Area
23.1%
47.4%
29.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marc Frieser of FC Energie Cottbus

Match Ratings
1.Jonas Schnellinger (GK)
6
2.Alfredo Garrido (DEF)
6
3.Leon Willems (DEF)
6
4.Frits Jongsma (DEF)
6
5.Dietmar Kaiser (DEF)
6
6.Oliver Maier (MID)
8
7.Jonas Kirschner (MID)
6
8.Matt Campbell (MID)
6
9.Paul Winkler (MID)
7
10.Armin Wendel (ATT)
6
11.Marc Frieser (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Leonardo Medina (ATT)
0
13.Rainer Busse (ATT)
0
14.Kevin Behrens (ATT)
0