Match Report


FC KölnFC Köln     Alemannia AachenAlemannia Aachen
Dave CeeDave Cee Abdouelillah Lounici Abdouelillah Lounici
Johnny IniaJ. Inia75
G
captain1
G
75Kubilay ÖzalanK. Özalan
Kevin KrügerK. Krüger74
D
2
D
67Bakary EiltsB. Eilts
Johnny De BoerJ. De Boer78
D
3
D
66Anton WalterA. Walter
André CastanedaA. Castaneda75
D
4
D
70Kai HerzogK. Herzog
Yurtcan IzzetY. Izzet75
D
5
D
72Quim FerreiraQ. Ferreira
Garba NwakireG. Nwakire78
M
6captain
M
83Johnnier SuberoJ. Subero
Samir RöhnerS. Röhner80
M
7
M
80Alexander PolheimA. Polheim
Gian Paolo TangorraG. Tangorra79
M
8
D
68Salomon NjankaS. Njanka
Peter WeirP. Weir77
A
9
A
70Carlton WrightC. Wright
Esteban CarrascoE. Carrasco78
A
10
A
69Stefan KöllerS. Köller
Yuriy KryvychY. Kryvych77
A
11
A
70Sergio JesusS. Jesus
 
Claus FredgaardC. Fredgaard75
D
12
D
61Sebastian KistnerS. Kistner
Oliver HelmerO. Helmer80
M
13
M
75Andres PirriA. Pirri
Julian WesselmannJ. Wesselmann74
A
14
M
56Alexander EmmerlichA. Emmerlich

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to Alemannia Aachen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Alemannia Aachen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Schröder.


0.00
FC Köln kick off and get the match underway!
2.27
Yurtcan Izzet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samir Röhner. Samir Röhner threads a neat ball through to Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anton Walter.
4.39
André Castaneda makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samir Röhner. Samir Röhner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garba Nwakire. Garba Nwakire knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kai Herzog.
8.32
Bakary Eilts knocks the ball forward to Stefan Köller. Stefan Köller knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Johnny De Boer.
9.05
Kai Herzog flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Polheim controls it well on his chest. Alexander Polheim chips the ball to his team mate, Johnnier Subero. Johnnier Subero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.27
Alexander Polheim flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Köller holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Köller controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
15.53
Samir Röhner hits a low pass to Peter Weir. Peter Weir shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.43
Kai Herzog makes a simple pass to Anton Walter. Anton Walter flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Köller holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Köller rushes past Yurtcan Izzet! Stefan Köller shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
20.37
Johnnier Subero sees Sergio Jesus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Salomon Njanka. Salomon Njanka is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.07
Alexander Polheim flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Wright controls it well on his chest. Carlton Wright cuts inside the box! Some superb footwork from Carlton Wright provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Johnny Inia easily gets down and covers it.
28.54
Johnny De Boer sees Gian Paolo Tangorra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gian Paolo Tangorra flicks a high pass forward. Peter Weir holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Weir whips in a cross ball towards Gian Paolo Tangorra. Gian Paolo Tangorra jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.11
Samir Röhner flicks a high pass forward. Garba Nwakire collects the pass. Garba Nwakire shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.56
Alexander Polheim threads a neat ball through to Stefan Köller. Stefan Köller knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yurtcan Izzet.
42.37
Carlton Wright knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Polheim. Alexander Polheim knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johnny Inia who gathers it comfortably.
44.46
André Castaneda flicks a high pass forward. Samir Röhner controls it well on his chest. Samir Röhner knocks the ball forward to Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Weir. Peter Weir finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
Stefan Köller flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Polheim collects the pass. Alexander Polheim lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Jesus. Sergio Jesus connects with a diving header but it flies well off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Köln appear unchanged since the first half. Alemannia Aachen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Alemannia Aachen get the second half underway!
47.23
Anton Walter darts forward. Anton Walter changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Anton Walter whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Wright. Carlton Wright connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Johnny Inia manages to keep it out.
49.18
André Castaneda breaks forward. André Castaneda knocks the ball forward to Peter Weir. Peter Weir whips in a cross ball towards Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Kubilay Özalan is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.25
Kai Herzog breaks forward. Kai Herzog deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Jesus. Sergio Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by André Castaneda.
60.56
Garba Nwakire flicks a high pass forward. Samir Röhner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samir Röhner whips in a cross ball towards Garba Nwakire. Garba Nwakire rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
61.35
André Castaneda threads the ball through to Garba Nwakire. Garba Nwakire chips the ball to his team mate, Samir Röhner. Samir Röhner skips past Quim Ferreira! Samir Röhner takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.19
Garba Nwakire flicks a high pass forward. Peter Weir holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Weir lofts in a cross ball towards Gian Paolo Tangorra. Gian Paolo Tangorra beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Quim Ferreira is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
69.21
Gian Paolo Tangorra runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gian Paolo Tangorra lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Weir. Peter Weir flicks the ball with his head but Kubilay Özalan reads it well. Well saved!
71.28
Johnny De Boer makes a strong solo run forward. Johnny De Boer knocks the ball to his team mate, Yuriy Kryvych. Yuriy Kryvych whips in a cross ball towards Peter Weir. Peter Weir shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
73.20
Samir Röhner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Esteban Carrasco. Esteban Carrasco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Quim Ferreira.
75.33
Gian Paolo Tangorra sees Esteban Carrasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Esteban Carrasco knocks in a cross ball towards Garba Nwakire. Garba Nwakire directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.08
Alemannia Aachen have made a substitution with Alexander Emmerlich replacing Sergio Jesus .
81.05
Johnny De Boer knocks the ball forward to Yuriy Kryvych. Yuriy Kryvych whips in a cross ball towards Gian Paolo Tangorra. Gian Paolo Tangorra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies well off target!
85.17
Alexander Polheim flicks a high pass forward. Johnnier Subero controls it well on his chest. Johnnier Subero knocks in a cross ball towards Salomon Njanka. Johnny De Boer hacks Salomon Njanka from behind! Salomon Njanka appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
89.26
Samir Röhner knocks the ball forward to Yuriy Kryvych. Yuriy Kryvych shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

FC Köln

Alemannia Aachen
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
28.2%
43.5%
28.2%

Scorers
Gian Paolo Tangorra 29
Esteban Carrasco 49
Salomon Njanka 20

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gian Paolo Tangorra of FC Köln

Match Ratings
1.Johnny Inia (GK)
7
2.Kevin Krüger (DEF)
6
3.Johnny De Boer (DEF)
7
4.André Castaneda (DEF)
7
5.Yurtcan Izzet (DEF)
6
6.Garba Nwakire (MID)
7
7.Samir Röhner (MID)
8
8.Gian Paolo Tangorra (MID)goal scored
9
9.Peter Weir (ATT)
8
10.Esteban Carrasco (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Yuriy Kryvych (ATT)
6
 
12.Claus Fredgaard (DEF)
0
13.Oliver Helmer (MID)
0
14.Julian Wesselmann (ATT)
0

1.Kubilay Özalan (GK)
7
2.Bakary Eilts (DEF)
6
3.Anton Walter (DEF)
7
4.Kai Herzog (DEF)
7
5.Quim Ferreira (DEF)
6
6.Johnnier Subero (MID)
6
7.Alexander Polheim (MID)
7
8.Salomon Njanka (DEF)goal scored
8
9.Carlton Wright (ATT)
7
10.Stefan Köller (ATT)
6
11.Sergio Jesus (ATT)
6
 
12.Sebastian Kistner (DEF)
0
13.Andres Pirri (MID)
0
14.Alexander Emmerlich (MID)
6