Match Report


SC FreiburgSC Freiburg     FC KölnFC Köln
Cristi AnghelCristi Anghel Dave Cee Dave Cee
João Gabriel SerginhoJ. Serginho74
G
1captain
G
75Johnny IniaJ. Inia
Luis VilaL. Vila73
D
2
D
74Kevin KrügerK. Krüger
Albrecht KlinsmannA. Klinsmann67
D
3
D
76Nico MeidtN. Meidt
Rainer FrommR. Fromm68
D
4
D
75André CastanedaA. Castaneda
Francisco PinheiroF. Pinheiro72
D
5
D
75Yurtcan IzzetY. Izzet
Franceco BerniniF. Bernini73
M
6
M
79Samir RöhnerS. Röhner
Hassan ElhamdaouiH. Elhamdaoui74
M
7
M
76Oliver HelmerO. Helmer
Rafael FernandesR. Fernandes75
A
8
M
77Steffen KohlerS. Kohler
Christian WilkeC. Wilke69
A
captain9
A
74Philipp ArndtP. Arndt
Gregoor ZuidersmaG. Zuidersma73
A
10
A
78Esteban CarrascoE. Carrasco
Paul BoothP. Booth74
A
11
A
68Gerhard RahnG. Rahn
 
Markus BergM. Berg51
G
12
D
73Claus FredgaardC. Fredgaard
Guilherme AlvesG. Alves69
A
13
M
73Gian Paolo TangorraG. Tangorra
Sven HelmerS. Helmer51
A
14
A
76Scott PowellS. Powell

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Das Badenova-Stadion where SC Freiburg play host to FC Köln. A crowd of 20,621 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SC Freiburg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Kaiser.


0.00
The whistle blows and SC Freiburg get the match underway!
2.10
Oliver Helmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt whips in a cross ball towards Samir Röhner. Samir Röhner finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving João Gabriel Serginho with no chance!! Goal for FC Köln!
9.52
André Castaneda flicks a high pass forward. Esteban Carrasco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Esteban Carrasco shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
15.18
Philipp Arndt threads a neat ball through to Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but João Gabriel Serginho comfortably smothers it!
18.44
Hassan Elhamdaoui hits a low pass to Paul Booth. Paul Booth plays a scrappy one-two with Hassan Elhamdaoui and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Paul Booth provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
21.53
Hassan Elhamdaoui flicks a high pass forward. Franceco Bernini controls it well on his chest. Franceco Bernini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.34
Gerhard Rahn barges into Luis Vila. The referee brings Gerhard Rahn to one side and gives him a warning! Luis Vila runs off the knock.
24.01
Albrecht Klinsmann pushes up the pitch. Albrecht Klinsmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Booth. Paul Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Gregoor Zuidersma. Gregoor Zuidersma makes a looping header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.06
Franceco Bernini passes the ball forward to Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Johnny Inia. Excellent save.
27.20
Gregoor Zuidersma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franceco Bernini. Franceco Bernini lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Booth. Paul Booth makes a convincing header but is denied by Yurtcan Izzet. Excellent block.
30.02
Steffen Kohler sees space and advances. Steffen Kohler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Vila.
32.35
Albrecht Klinsmann threads the ball through to Gregoor Zuidersma. Gregoor Zuidersma kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Wilke. Christian Wilke puts a great ball through. Rafael Fernandes runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
33.44
Nico Meidt sees space and advances. Nico Meidt kicks a strong pass forward to Gerhard Rahn. Gerhard Rahn lofts in a cross ball towards Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt makes a deft header but somehow João Gabriel Serginho manages to keep it out.
34.14
Christian Wilke flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Fernandes who brings the ball under control. Rafael Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Hassan Elhamdaoui. With a superhuman jump, Hassan Elhamdaoui connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it rises well off target!
36.58
André Castaneda gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Philipp Arndt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.30
Gerhard Rahn flicks the ball to his team mate, Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to João Gabriel Serginho who gathers it comfortably.
40.16
Samir Röhner knocks the ball forward to Gerhard Rahn. Gerhard Rahn knocks in a cross ball towards Samir Röhner. Samir Röhner connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. João Gabriel Serginho didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
42.42
Oliver Helmer clumsily knocks into Rafael Fernandes. The referee calls over Oliver Helmer and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Fernandes stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Oliver Helmer threads a neat ball through to Gerhard Rahn. Gerhard Rahn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to João Gabriel Serginho who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. SC Freiburg appear unchanged since the first half. FC Köln also appear unchanged since the first half. The SC Freiburg players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with FC Köln kicking off!
49.34
Rainer Fromm flicks a high ball forward to Christian Wilke who takes it down. Christian Wilke knocks the ball to his team mate, Gregoor Zuidersma. Gregoor Zuidersma knocks in a cross ball towards Hassan Elhamdaoui. Hassan Elhamdaoui heads the ball goalwards. André Castaneda clears it off the line with his head!
54.49
Franceco Bernini flicks a high pass forward to Gregoor Zuidersma who brings the ball under control. Gregoor Zuidersma whips in a cross ball towards Franceco Bernini. Franceco Bernini rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Johnny Inia.
55.45
Rafael Fernandes takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Johnny Inia drops low and scoops up the ball.
57.19
Nico Meidt breaks forward. With wonderful vision, Nico Meidt plays the ball forward to Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt edges inside the box! Philipp Arndt muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
59.22
Oliver Helmer takes a quick throw-in, which Steffen Kohler takes on the chest. Steffen Kohler knocks the ball forward to Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt knocks in a cross ball towards Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.14
Rainer Fromm hits a low pass to Hassan Elhamdaoui. Hassan Elhamdaoui knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Franceco Bernini. Franceco Bernini is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
65.28
Hassan Elhamdaoui flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Fernandes who brings the ball under control. Rafael Fernandes edges inside the box! Rafael Fernandes takes a shot at goal. Rafael Fernandes scores for SC Freiburg!!
71.53
André Castaneda barges into Albrecht Klinsmann. André Castaneda is shown the yellow card! Albrecht Klinsmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.03
Esteban Carrasco makes an attacking run forward. Esteban Carrasco knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Philipp Arndt is offside!
75.01
Oliver Helmer flicks a high pass forward to Steffen Kohler who brings the ball under control. Steffen Kohler shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
78.54
Luis Vila hacks Steffen Kohler from behind! The referee brings Luis Vila to one side and gives him a warning! Steffen Kohler stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.40
Christian Wilke comes in with a late challenge on Samir Röhner. Christian Wilke is warned by the referee! Samir Röhner runs off the knock.
85.24
Steffen Kohler comes in with a late challenge on Hassan Elhamdaoui. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hassan Elhamdaoui stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.33
Nico Meidt hacks Hassan Elhamdaoui from behind! The referee brings Nico Meidt to one side and gives him a warning! Hassan Elhamdaoui grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Nico Meidt sweeps the ball long. Oliver Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Philipp Arndt. Philipp Arndt powers a header at goal. João Gabriel Serginho is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

SC Freiburg

FC Köln
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
28.4%
45.7%
25.9%

Scorers
Rafael Fernandes 65
Samir Röhner 2
Esteban Carrasco 59
Philipp Arndt 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Philipp Arndt of FC Köln

Match Ratings