Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to RB Leipzig. A crowd of 12,676 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while RB Leipzig appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
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 RB Leipzig appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Backes.
0.00
0-0RB Leipzig kick off and get the match underway!
4.39
0-1Albrecht Nahrstedt makes a simple pass to Oliver Widmann. Oliver Widmann threads a neat ball through to Nico Neuhaus. Nico Neuhaus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jonas Schnellinger with no chance!! Goal for RB Leipzig!
9.11
0-1Matthias Birnbaum catches Marc Frieser on the ankles. The referee calls over Matthias Birnbaum and shows him a yellow card! Marc Frieser runs off the knock.
10.49
0-1Kevin Beck knocks the ball forward to Matthias Birnbaum. Matthias Birnbaum knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonas Schnellinger who gathers it comfortably.
18.20
0-1Dietmar Kaiser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonas Kirschner. Jonas Kirschner runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jonas Kirschner puts a great ball through. Marc Frieser runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
22.30
0-1Paul Ritchie comes in with a late challenge on Matt Campbell. Paul Ritchie is warned by the referee! Matt Campbell stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.25
0-1Matthias Birnbaum decides to run forward with the ball. Matthias Birnbaum shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.50
Marc Frieser threads a neat ball through to Armin Wendel. Armin Wendel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.50
Frits Jongsma takes it forward alone. Frits Jongsma sees a break and surges forward. Frits Jongsma shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
44.26
Nico Neuhaus passes the ball forward to Anton Cziommer. Anton Cziommer plays a scrappy one-two with Oliver Widmann and stumbles forward towards the goal... Anton Cziommer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
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. RB Leipzig also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Energie Cottbus kick off and get the second half underway!
59.53
Nico Neuhaus threads a neat ball through to Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
60.53
0-1Matt Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armin Wendel. Armin Wendel knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Kirschner. Jonas Kirschner rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Uwe Witte didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
66.00
Kevin Beck makes a simple pass to Nico Neuhaus. Nico Neuhaus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Campbell.
67.01
Mario Nunes makes a probing pass to Oliver Widmann. Oliver Widmann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
75.45
Matthias Birnbaum makes a simple pass to Nico Neuhaus. Nico Neuhaus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
77.56
Frits Jongsma runs up as Alfredo Garrido takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Frits Jongsma threads a neat ball through to Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armin Wendel. Armin Wendel makes a probing pass to Marc Frieser but he's offside!
79.44
Anton Cziommer comes in with a late challenge on Jonas Kirschner. The referee warns Anton Cziommer to calm down! Jonas Kirschner stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.29
Frits Jongsma flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Kirschner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonas Kirschner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Frieser. Marc Frieser threads the ball through into the box. Armin Wendel tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.51
Alfredo Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Maier controls it well on his chest. Oliver Maier knocks the ball forward to Armin Wendel. Armin Wendel knocks the ball forward to Jonas Kirschner but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
89.03
Leon Willems passes the ball forward to Oliver Maier. Oliver Maier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armin Wendel. Armin Wendel knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Kirschner. Jonas Kirschner flicks the ball with his head. Uwe Witte effortlessly punches it away to safety.
90.00
Matt Campbell barges into Kevin Beck. The referee brings Matt Campbell to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Beck runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.6%
32.4%
Play Area
32.4%
47.1%
20.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Armin Wendel of FC Energie Cottbus |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jonas Schnellinger (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alfredo Garrido (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Leon Willems (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Frits Jongsma (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Dietmar Kaiser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oliver Maier (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jonas Kirschner (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matt Campbell (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Paul Winkler (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Armin Wendel (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Marc Frieser (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Leonardo Medina (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rainer Busse (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kevin Behrens (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Uwe Witte (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Julian Busse (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Ritchie (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Albrecht Nahrstedt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mario Nunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Beck (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matthias Birnbaum (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Anton Cziommer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oliver Widmann (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ian Goodwin (MID) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nico Neuhaus (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Simon Birkwald (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Thomas Schönenborn (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Markus Thielemann (GK) | 0 | |