Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to Rot-Weiss Ahlen. A crowd of 20,981 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Köln and Rot-Weiss Ahlen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Kaiser.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Köln and Rot-Weiss Ahlen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Kaiser.
0.00
0-0FC Köln kick off the first half!
4.19
0-0Gian Paolo Tangorra chips the ball to his team mate, Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.22
0-1With a delightful solo run, Vittorio Corini stretches the opposition's defence. Vittorio Corini knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Vogel. Jakob Vogel powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Johnny Inia had no chance!! Goal for Rot-Weiss Ahlen!
12.22
Thomas Turek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Torsten Matthäus. Torsten Matthäus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johnny Inia who gathers it comfortably.
14.53
0-1Karim Lambers passes the ball forward to Samir Roth. Samir Roth whips in a cross ball towards Gerhard Rahn. Gerhard Rahn whips the ball goalwards with his head. Lars Ziege gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
15.34
0-1Moustapha Sektioui controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann lofts in a cross ball towards Gerhard Rahn. Gerhard Rahn jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.52
0-1Enrique Nieto hits a low pass to Jakob Vogel. Jakob Vogel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Wieland but he's offside!
21.30
Moustapha Sektioui makes a probing pass to Gian Paolo Tangorra. Gian Paolo Tangorra shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
22.17
Claus Fredgaard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerhard Rahn. Gerhard Rahn knocks in a cross ball towards Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Lars Ziege has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.25
Without breaking stride, Enrique Nieto plays the ball forward to Eirik Heggem. Eirik Heggem flicks a high ball forward to Nico Sammer who takes it down. Nico Sammer shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
28.40
With vision, Gian Paolo Tangorra plays the ball forward to Gerhard Rahn. Gerhard Rahn knocks in a cross ball towards Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt makes a deft header. Lars Ziege effortlessly picks it out of the air!
30.31
Gianluca Grieco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Nieto. Enrique Nieto makes an attacking run forward. Enrique Nieto shoots from distance. Enrique Nieto scores for Rot-Weiss Ahlen!!
34.28
1-2Leon Wieland hacks Philipp Arndt from behind! Leon Wieland is given a warning by the referee! Philipp Arndt runs off the knock.
38.22
Gian Paolo Tangorra makes a probing pass to Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.58
Karim Lambers passes the ball forward to Gian Paolo Tangorra. Gian Paolo Tangorra chips the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Rahn. Gerhard Rahn lofts in a cross ball towards Moustapha Sektioui. Moustapha Sektioui finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
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. Rot-Weiss Ahlen have changed their lineup with Oliver Breyer replacing Nico Sammer, Samir Geis replacing Jakob Vogel and Pedro Müller replacing Enrique Nieto.
45.00
The second half starts with Rot-Weiss Ahlen kicking off!
47.21
Philipp Arndt comes in with a late challenge on Thomas Turek. The referee brings Philipp Arndt to one side and gives him a warning! Thomas Turek stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.13
Vittorio Corini knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Müller. Pedro Müller tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
51.50
Torsten Matthäus plays the ball forward to Oliver Breyer. Oliver Breyer finds some space and shoots from distance. Johnny Inia gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
53.28
Claus Fredgaard flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Arndt collects the pass. With a delightful solo run, Philipp Arndt stretches the opposition's defence. Philipp Arndt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Wieland.
54.39
Karim Lambers flicks a high pass forward. Gian Paolo Tangorra holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gian Paolo Tangorra passes the ball forward to Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lars Ziege who gathers it comfortably.
55.54
1-2Leon Wieland comes in with a late challenge on Samir Roth. Leon Wieland is shown the yellow card! Samir Roth grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.53
Leon Wieland runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Leon Wieland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
61.39
With great vision, Gian Paolo Tangorra plays the ball forward to Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eirik Heggem.
63.57
Gian Paolo Tangorra makes a simple pass to Gerhard Rahn. Gerhard Rahn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.46
Moritz Geis makes a simple pass to Samir Geis. Samir Geis shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
66.03
Cameron Levesque threads a neat ball through to Samir Roth. Samir Roth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt tries a spectacular long range effort. Philipp Arndt scores for FC Köln!!
72.58
2-2Claus Fredgaard barges into Samir Geis. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Samir Geis runs off the knock.
75.08
Leon Wieland hacks Samir Roth from behind! The referee warns Leon Wieland again to calm down! Samir Roth runs off the knock.
77.41
Moritz Geis passes the ball forward to Vittorio Corini. Vittorio Corini passes the ball forward to Torsten Matthäus. Torsten Matthäus tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Johnny Inia!
79.55
Thomas Turek threads the ball through to Leon Wieland. Leon Wieland threads a neat ball through to Pedro Müller. Pedro Müller shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
81.57
Vittorio Corini flicks a high pass forward to Oliver Breyer who brings the ball under control. Oliver Breyer whips in a cross ball towards Torsten Matthäus. Torsten Matthäus flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.46
Gian Paolo Tangorra sees Philipp Arndt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Philipp Arndt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Wieland.
89.47
Gian Paolo Tangorra threads a neat ball through to Moustapha Sektioui. Moustapha Sektioui shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
26.2%
45.2%
28.6%
Scorers
| Philipp Arndt 22, 66 Moustapha Sektioui 89 | Jakob Vogel 8 Enrique Nieto 30 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Philipp Arndt of FC Köln |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Johnny Inia (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Cameron Levesque (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Karim Lambers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Claus Fredgaard (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Yurtcan Izzet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Moustapha Sektioui (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Gian Paolo Tangorra (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Samir Roth (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Philipp Arndt (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Julian Wesselmann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gerhard Rahn (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Linus Neudecker (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oliver Helmer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Esteban Carrasco (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Lars Ziege (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Moritz Geis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eirik Heggem (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Thomas Turek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gianluca Grieco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leon Wieland (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Enrique Nieto (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Vittorio Corini (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Torsten Matthäus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nico Sammer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jakob Vogel (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Oliver Breyer (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Pedro Müller (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Samir Geis (MID) | 6 | |