Match Report


FC KölnFC Köln     FC Bayern MunichFC Bayern Munich
Dave CeeDave Cee David Connor David Connor
Johnny IniaJ. Inia75
G
captain1
G
82Thomas KonselT. Konsel
Kevin KrügerK. Krüger74
D
2
D
78Albrecht DöringA. Döring
Nico MeidtN. Meidt76
D
3
D
74Edwin AltidoreE. Altidore
Claus FredgaardC. Fredgaard73
D
4
D
71Daniel SaucedoD. Saucedo
André CastanedaA. Castaneda75
D
5
D
76Linus MetzlerL. Metzler
Samir RöhnerS. Röhner79
M
6captain
M
79Gavin WhiteG. White
Oliver HelmerO. Helmer76
M
7
M
84Roberto GomesR. Gomes
Steffen KohlerS. Kohler77
M
8
M
78Shaun PalmerS. Palmer
Esteban CarrascoE. Carrasco78
A
9
A
83Vitor AlvesV. Alves
Julian WesselmannJ. Wesselmann72
A
10
A
78Helder LopesH. Lopes
Scott PowellS. Powell76
A
11
A
80Luis AlmeidaL. Almeida
 
Karim LambersK. Lambers71
D
12
G
52Aldo RomoA. Romo
Moustapha SektiouiM. Sektioui73
M
13
D
42Paul HulmeP. Hulme
Tomislav TomasT. Tomas73
A
14
A
75Bram Van AnkerenB. Van Ankeren

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to FC Bayern Munich. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Köln and FC Bayern Munich are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Greig.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Köln kicking off!
2.10
Without breaking stride, Roberto Gomes plays the ball forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Johnny Inia manages to gather it.
6.06
Oliver Helmer receives the ball from a throw-in from Scott Powell. Oliver Helmer makes a simple pass to Scott Powell. Scott Powell whips in a cross ball towards Samir Röhner. Samir Röhner is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Gavin White steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
10.03
Kevin Krüger drives a long ball upfield. Esteban Carrasco knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Thomas Konsel. Excellent save.
12.18
André Castaneda flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Helmer controls it well on his chest. Oliver Helmer kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.07
Daniel Saucedo clumsily knocks into Esteban Carrasco. The referee calls over Daniel Saucedo and warns him to calm down! Esteban Carrasco grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.03
Claus Fredgaard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler whips in a cross ball towards Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Köln!
26.42
Albrecht Döring hits a low pass to Vitor Alves. Vitor Alves shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.55
Claus Fredgaard takes it forward alone. Claus Fredgaard runs straight at the opposition's defence. Claus Fredgaard plays a one-two with Oliver Helmer and rushes in on goal... Claus Fredgaard tries a spectacular strike. Edwin Altidore sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
34.59
Gavin White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Vitor Alves. Vitor Alves makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vitor Alves!
42.08
Oliver Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Linus Metzler.
45.00
Steffen Kohler receives the ball from a throw-in from Samir Röhner. Steffen Kohler runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Steffen Kohler whips in a cross ball towards Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Thomas Konsel has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
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. FC Bayern Munich also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Bayern Munich kick off the second half!
51.43
Steffen Kohler knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Julian Wesselmann! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
61.10
Nico Meidt threads a neat ball through to Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Thomas Konsel. Excellent save.
63.03
With imagination, André Castaneda picks a pass forward to Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Powell. Scott Powell knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Kohler. Albrecht Döring catches Steffen Kohler on the ankles. Steffen Kohler appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
65.53
Samir Röhner takes it forward alone. Samir Röhner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.44
Shaun Palmer knocks the ball forward to Luis Almeida. Luis Almeida knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by André Castaneda.
71.02
Samir Röhner passes the ball forward to Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann knocks in a cross ball towards Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
79.55
Nico Meidt flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Helmer who takes it down. Oliver Helmer sees Steffen Kohler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steffen Kohler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.57
Gavin White sees space and advances. Gavin White lofts in a cross ball towards Vitor Alves. Vitor Alves makes a looping header on goal. Johnny Inia is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.02
Linus Metzler kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Almeida. Luis Almeida shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Johnny Inia. What a great pair of hands!
87.35
Edwin Altidore runs forward with the ball. Edwin Altidore threads a neat ball through to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Vitor Alves. Vitor Alves whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Johnny Inia with no chance!! Goal for FC Bayern Munich against the run of play!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

FC Köln

FC Bayern Munich
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
21.6%
48.6%
29.7%

Scorers
Julian Wesselmann 22, 45, 51
Esteban Carrasco 71
Vitor Alves 35, 82, 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Julian Wesselmann of FC Köln

Match Ratings
1.Johnny Inia (GK)
6
2.Kevin Krüger (DEF)
6
3.Nico Meidt (DEF)
6
4.Claus Fredgaard (DEF)
6
5.André Castaneda (DEF)
6
6.Samir Röhner (MID)
6
7.Oliver Helmer (MID)
6
8.Steffen Kohler (MID)
7
9.Esteban Carrasco (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Julian Wesselmann (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Scott Powell (ATT)
6
 
12.Karim Lambers (DEF)
0
13.Moustapha Sektioui (MID)
0
14.Tomislav Tomas (ATT)
0

1.Thomas Konsel (GK)
6
2.Albrecht Döring (DEF)
6
3.Edwin Altidore (DEF)
6
4.Daniel Saucedo (DEF)
6
5.Linus Metzler (DEF)
6
6.Gavin White (MID)
7
7.Roberto Gomes (MID)
6
8.Shaun Palmer (MID)
6
9.Vitor Alves (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
8
10.Helder Lopes (ATT)
6
11.Luis Almeida (ATT)
6
 
12.Aldo Romo (GK)
0
13.Paul Hulme (DEF)
0
14.Bram Van Ankeren (ATT)
0