Match Report


FC KölnFC Köln     SpVgg Greuther FürthSpVgg Greuther Fürth
Dave CeeDave Cee Radu Mihai Radu Mihai
Johnny IniaJ. Inia75
G
captain1
G
85Stephane BeutlerS. Beutler
Michael BartonM. Barton72
D
2
D
80Ernesto VelascoE. Velasco
Karim LambersK. Lambers71
D
3
D
80Steven StamS. Stam
Claus FredgaardC. Fredgaard75
D
4
D
82Harry MaddisonH. Maddison
Gervinho Jacques GossoG. Jacques Gosso72
D
5
M
89Julian RichterJ. Richter
Garba NwakireG. Nwakire78
M
6
M
89Hauke BartschH. Bartsch
Steffen KohlerS. Kohler77
M
7captain
M
94Giampiero BaldiG. Baldi
Gian Paolo TangorraG. Tangorra79
M
8
M
88Leon BartschL. Bartsch
Tomislav TomasT. Tomas75
A
9
A
92Kai DiakiteK. Diakite
Julian WesselmannJ. Wesselmann74
A
10
A
83Nils SeelerN. Seeler
Martim VelascoM. Velasco64
A
11
A
88Christian MöllerC. Möller
 
Johnny De BoerJ. De Boer78
D
12
M
89Titus MendezT. Mendez
Oliver HelmerO. Helmer80
M
13
M
90David LawD. Law
Peter WeirP. Weir77
A
14
A
85Marcel RohrschneiderM. Rohrschneider

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play SpVgg Greuther Fürth in this league cup game. A crowd of 20,072 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Geis.


0.00
SpVgg Greuther Fürth kick off!
15.43
Garba Nwakire plays the ball forward to Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Köln are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
16.18
Steffen Kohler makes a probing pass to Gian Paolo Tangorra. Gian Paolo Tangorra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.48
Kai Diakite clumsily knocks into Claus Fredgaard. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Claus Fredgaard runs off the knock.
20.13
Ernesto Velasco flicks a high pass forward. Leon Bartsch collects the pass. Leon Bartsch makes a probing pass to Giampiero Baldi. Giampiero Baldi shoots from distance but Johnny Inia is on top of it.
27.10
Harry Maddison flicks a high ball forward to Hauke Bartsch who takes it down. Hauke Bartsch hits a low pass to Nils Seeler. Nils Seeler shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
28.19
Hauke Bartsch makes an attacking run forward. Hauke Bartsch shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.50
Claus Fredgaard makes a probing pass to Gervinho Jacques Gosso. Gervinho Jacques Gosso advances with the ball. Gervinho Jacques Gosso knocks the ball forward, putting Tomislav Tomas through on goal. Tomislav Tomas comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
33.11
Steven Stam threads a neat ball through to Christian Möller. Christian Möller cuts inside the box! Karim Lambers barges into Christian Möller. Penalty for SpVgg Greuther Fürth!!
33.11
The referee points to the spot..
34.31
Nils Seeler slowly runs up. It's there!! Johnny Inia has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.29
Steffen Kohler sees Garba Nwakire in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garba Nwakire tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
40.49
Hauke Bartsch threads a neat ball through to Christian Möller. Christian Möller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claus Fredgaard.
42.39
Steven Stam chips the ball to his team mate, Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch passes the ball forward to Kai Diakite. Kai Diakite comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it is tipped over by Johnny Inia.
44.02
Karim Lambers makes a probing pass to Garba Nwakire. Garba Nwakire threads the ball through to Martim Velasco. Martim Velasco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ernesto Velasco.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Köln appear unchanged since the first half. SpVgg Greuther Fürth also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Köln kick off and get the second half underway!
47.20
Steffen Kohler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomislav Tomas. Tomislav Tomas knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler makes a convincing header but somehow Stephane Beutler manages to keep it out.
51.27
Steffen Kohler threads a neat ball through to Tomislav Tomas. Tomislav Tomas lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Wesselmann. Julian Wesselmann fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Stephane Beutler gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
53.32
Hauke Bartsch makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Möller. Christian Möller kicks a strong pass forward to Kai Diakite but the referee indicates it's offside!
55.10
Michael Barton makes a probing pass to Karim Lambers. Karim Lambers runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Karim Lambers whips in a cross ball towards Tomislav Tomas. Tomislav Tomas finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Stephane Beutler. What a save!
60.26
Karim Lambers hits a low pass to Gian Paolo Tangorra. Gian Paolo Tangorra flicks a high pass forward. Martim Velasco controls it well on his chest. Martim Velasco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Harry Maddison.
63.03
Ernesto Velasco makes a strong solo run forward. Ernesto Velasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Nils Seeler. Nils Seeler rushes past Gervinho Jacques Gosso! Some silky footwork from Nils Seeler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.47
Gervinho Jacques Gosso kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Kohler. Steffen Kohler chips the ball to his team mate, Garba Nwakire. Garba Nwakire lofts in a cross ball towards Tomislav Tomas. Tomislav Tomas shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Stephane Beutler. Excellent save.
71.16
Ernesto Velasco catches Julian Wesselmann on the ankles. The referee brings Ernesto Velasco to one side and gives him a warning! Julian Wesselmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.35
Harry Maddison flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Bartsch. Leon Bartsch threads a neat ball through to Kai Diakite. Kai Diakite shoots from outside the area but is denied by Johnny Inia. Excellent save.
85.58
Kai Diakite makes a probing pass to Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch advances inside the box! Hauke Bartsch strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

FC Köln

SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
31.6%
42.1%
26.3%

Scorers
Nils Seeler 34 (p)
Hauke Bartsch 86

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hauke Bartsch of SpVgg Greuther Fürth

Match Ratings
1.Johnny Inia (GK)
7
2.Michael Barton (DEF)
6
3.Karim Lambers (DEF)
7
4.Claus Fredgaard (DEF)
6
5.Gervinho Jacques Gosso (DEF)
6
6.Garba Nwakire (MID)
6
7.Steffen Kohler (MID)
7
8.Gian Paolo Tangorra (MID)
6
9.Tomislav Tomas (ATT)
7
10.Julian Wesselmann (ATT)
6
11.Martim Velasco (ATT)
6
 
12.Johnny De Boer (DEF)
0
13.Oliver Helmer (MID)
0
14.Peter Weir (ATT)
0

1.Stephane Beutler (GK)
8
2.Ernesto Velasco (DEF)
7
3.Steven Stam (DEF)
6
4.Harry Maddison (DEF)
6
5.Julian Richter (MID)
6
6.Hauke Bartsch (MID)goal scored
9
7.Giampiero Baldi (MID)
6
8.Leon Bartsch (MID)
6
9.Kai Diakite (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Nils Seeler (ATT)goal scored
6
11.Christian Möller (ATT)
6
 
12.Titus Mendez (MID)
0
13.David Law (MID)
0
14.Marcel Rohrschneider (ATT)
0