Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to BV Borussia Dortmund. A crowd of 19,439 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Linke.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Linke.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and BV Borussia Dortmund get the match underway!
2.56
0-0Nico Ziegenhagen decides to run forward with the ball. Nico Ziegenhagen deftly passes the ball to Stefan Nordqvist, releasing him through on goal. Stefan Nordqvist shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
3.20
1-0André Castaneda knocks the ball forward to Peter Weir. Peter Weir shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.07
Kai Friedmann passes the ball forward to Matthias Hässler. Matthias Hässler cuts inside the box! Matthias Hässler comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.15
Samir Röhner sees Yuriy Kryvych in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yuriy Kryvych whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Helmer. Oliver Helmer heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.01
André Castaneda knocks the ball to his team mate, Garba Nwakire. Garba Nwakire lofts in a cross ball towards Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
21.42
Oliver Helmer changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oliver Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Yuriy Kryvych. With a superhuman jump, Yuriy Kryvych connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Frederico Gomez had no chance!! Goal for FC Köln!
24.30
3-1Oliver Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Yuriy Kryvych controls it well on his chest. Yuriy Kryvych plays a one-two with Samir Röhner and rushes in on goal... Hannes Polheim catches Yuriy Kryvych on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
26.01
3-1Oliver Helmer hacks Samuel Teixeira from behind! The referee calls over Oliver Helmer and shows him a yellow card! Samuel Teixeira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.24
David Mason sees space and advances. David Mason whips in a cross ball towards Vinicio E. Ponzo. Vinicio E. Ponzo makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.35
Kai Friedmann comes in with a late challenge on Oliver Helmer. Kai Friedmann is shown the yellow card! Oliver Helmer runs off the knock.
33.27
3-2Nico Ziegenhagen hacks Samir Röhner from behind! The referee warns Nico Ziegenhagen to calm down! Samir Röhner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.52
3-2Wouter Kluivert kicks a strong pass forward to Vinicio E. Ponzo. Vinicio E. Ponzo makes a probing pass to Matthias Hässler but he's offside!
45.00
Kai Friedmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthias Hässler. Matthias Hässler hits a low pass to Vinicio E. Ponzo. Some silky footwork from Vinicio E. Ponzo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
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. BV Borussia Dortmund also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Köln kick off!
47.35
Torsten Haller flicks a high pass forward to Kai Friedmann who brings the ball under control. Kai Friedmann flicks a high pass forward. Vinicio E. Ponzo collects the pass. Vinicio E. Ponzo skips past André Castaneda! Vinicio E. Ponzo rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.35
Torsten Haller kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Ziegenhagen. With imagination, Nico Ziegenhagen plays the ball forward to Stefan Nordqvist. Stefan Nordqvist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vinicio E. Ponzo but the linesman indicates offside!
57.03
André Castaneda hacks Stefan Nordqvist from behind! André Castaneda is shown the yellow card! Stefan Nordqvist runs off the knock.
59.31
3-3Garba Nwakire makes a probing pass to Yuriy Kryvych. Yuriy Kryvych knocks in a cross ball towards Garba Nwakire. Garba Nwakire makes a convincing header but somehow Frederico Gomez manages to keep it out.
60.38
3-3FC Köln have made 2 substitutions with Claus Fredgaard replacing Kevin Krüger and Gian Paolo Tangorra replacing Yurtcan Izzet and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
61.39
Samir Röhner makes an attacking run forward. Samir Röhner shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
63.36
Claus Fredgaard hits a low pass to Garba Nwakire. Garba Nwakire runs straight at the opposition's defence. Garba Nwakire lofts in a cross ball towards Yuriy Kryvych. Yuriy Kryvych makes a convincing header. Good keeping from Frederico Gomez as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
64.15
3-3Garba Nwakire takes a quick corner, playing it short to Samir Röhner. Samir Röhner strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Torsten Haller.
66.00
Claus Fredgaard threads a neat ball through to Garba Nwakire. With imagination, Garba Nwakire laces a weighted ball forward to Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Frederico Gomez manages to gather it.
67.47
André Castaneda makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samir Röhner. Samir Röhner makes a probing pass to Gian Paolo Tangorra. Gian Paolo Tangorra knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Weir. Peter Weir is unmarked! He powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
69.29
André Castaneda flicks a high pass forward. Garba Nwakire collects the pass. Garba Nwakire deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yuriy Kryvych. Yuriy Kryvych lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Weir. Peter Weir gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Frederico Gomez. Excellent save.
72.52
Claus Fredgaard pushes mid-way up the pitch. Claus Fredgaard flicks a high pass forward. Garba Nwakire controls it well on his chest. Garba Nwakire lofts in a cross ball towards Esteban Carrasco. With a superhuman jump, Esteban Carrasco connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper, Frederico Gomez, sees it late!! Goal for FC Köln!
75.38
Samir Röhner knocks the ball to his team mate, Yuriy Kryvych. Yuriy Kryvych knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Weir. Peter Weir finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Frederico Gomez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.09
5-3Samir Röhner makes a probing pass to Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.48
André Castaneda flicks a high pass forward. Samir Röhner collects the pass. Samir Röhner passes the ball forward to Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Weir. Peter Weir beats his man to it with a header but somehow Frederico Gomez manages to keep it out.
84.19
Claus Fredgaard sees Samir Röhner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samir Röhner sees Esteban Carrasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Esteban Carrasco tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
85.17
With imagination, Gian Paolo Tangorra laces a weighted ball forward to Garba Nwakire. Garba Nwakire shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
87.23
Claus Fredgaard flicks a high pass forward to Yuriy Kryvych who brings the ball under control. Yuriy Kryvych shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
5
3
Shots on Target
13
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.5%
35.5%
Play Area
25%
43.4%
31.6%
Scorers
| Peter Weir 3, 75 Oliver Helmer 12 Yuriy Kryvych 21 Esteban Carrasco 73 | Matthias Hässler 8 Vinicio E. Ponzo 27, 47 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Yuriy Kryvych of FC Köln |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Johnny Inia (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kevin Krüger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Johnny De Boer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | André Castaneda (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Yurtcan Izzet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Garba Nwakire (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Samir Röhner (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Oliver Helmer (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Peter Weir (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Esteban Carrasco (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Yuriy Kryvych (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Claus Fredgaard (DEF) | 7 | |
| 13. | Gian Paolo Tangorra (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tomislav Tomas (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Frederico Gomez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Samuel Teixeira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hannes Polheim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Torsten Haller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kai Friedmann (MID) | | 6 |
| 6. | Nico Ziegenhagen (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Wouter Kluivert (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Vinicio E. Ponzo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Stefan Nordqvist (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Matthias Hässler (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Sebastian Vogel (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rainer Buchwald (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hannes Francke (DEF) | 0 | |