Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to SV Darmstadt 98. A crowd of 18,202 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both FC Köln and SV Darmstadt 98 are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Lindner.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both FC Köln and SV Darmstadt 98 are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Lindner.
0.00
0-0SV Darmstadt 98 kick off and get the first half underway!
3.58
0-0Eric Weigel makes a simple pass to Christian Kühn. Christian Kühn whips in a cross ball towards Kamal Gava. Arno Cziommer clumsily knocks into Kamal Gava. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
4.38
0-0Nils Neuhaus threads the ball through to Lennart Kuzorra. Lennart Kuzorra sees Nico Schumacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nico Schumacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.16
0-0Sven Hoeness sees Neil Hutchison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Hutchison makes a probing pass to Christian Kühn. Christian Kühn runs straight at the defence! Christian Kühn takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
9.40
0-0Julian Krüger threads a neat ball through to Christian Kühn. Christian Kühn whips in a cross ball towards Eric Weigel. Eric Weigel connects with a diving header. Jorge Mendes picks it out of the air!
12.39
Christian Kühn makes an attacking run forward. Christian Kühn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.03
Hannes Gerlach flicks a high pass forward. Emanuele Smaino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emanuele Smaino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sven Hoeness.
20.46
0-0Emanuele Smaino knocks the ball forward to Hannes Gerlach. Hannes Gerlach passes the ball forward but Lennart Kuzorra is offside!
22.40
Nils Neuhaus flicks a high ball forward to Lennart Kuzorra who gracefully takes it down. Lennart Kuzorra sees Hannes Gerlach in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hannes Gerlach knocks in a cross ball towards Lennart Kuzorra. Lennart Kuzorra heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
24.14
Nikolas Schramm makes a probing pass to Julian Krüger. Without breaking stride, Julian Krüger plays the ball forward to Eric Weigel. Eric Weigel shoots from distance but Jorge Mendes is on top of it.
26.06
David Metzler hits a low pass to Eric Weigel. Eric Weigel knocks in a cross ball towards Titus Hackworth. Titus Hackworth directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Jorge Mendes. Excellent save.
28.55
Nils Neuhaus decides to run forward with the ball. Nils Neuhaus hits a low pass to Nico Schumacher. Nico Schumacher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Metzler.
36.38
Mario Fernandes knocks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Gerlach. Hannes Gerlach deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Schumacher. Nico Schumacher tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Köln appear unchanged since the first half. SV Darmstadt 98 have changed their lineup with Reinder Van Rijswijk replacing Christian Kühn. SV Darmstadt 98 switch their attack play to Shoot From Distance. The SV Darmstadt 98 players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Köln kick off!
48.34
Nils Neuhaus breaks forward. Nils Neuhaus changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nils Neuhaus whips in a cross ball towards Gerard Davids. Gerard Davids finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.53
0-0Albrecht Beck clumsily knocks into Nils Neuhaus. Albrecht Beck is warned by the referee! Nils Neuhaus runs off the knock.
54.40
Emanuele Smaino darts forward. Emanuele Smaino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sven Hoeness.
59.51
1-0Nils Neuhaus kicks a strong pass forward to Hannes Gerlach. Hannes Gerlach flicks a high pass forward to Gerard Davids who brings the ball under control. Gerard Davids whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Kuzorra. Stefan Kuzorra finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.27
Eric Weigel flicks a high pass forward. Reinder Van Rijswijk collects the pass. Reinder Van Rijswijk shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.14
Nils Neuhaus comes in with a late challenge on Reinder Van Rijswijk. The referee warns Nils Neuhaus to calm down! Reinder Van Rijswijk grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.13
Nikolas Schramm barges into Gerard Davids. The referee brings Nikolas Schramm to one side and gives him a warning! Gerard Davids gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
78.21
Albrecht Beck chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Krüger. Julian Krüger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.08
David Metzler clumsily knocks into Gerard Davids. The referee brings David Metzler to one side and gives him a warning! Gerard Davids stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.32
Reinder Van Rijswijk takes a long throw-in. Albrecht Beck knocks the ball forward to Julian Krüger. Julian Krüger knocks in a cross ball towards Kamal Gava. Kamal Gava jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
28.4%
48.6%
23%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nils Neuhaus of FC Köln |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jorge Mendes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Abdoullaye Castets (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nils Neuhaus (DEF) | 9 | |
| 4. | Mario Fernandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arno Cziommer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Emanuele Smaino (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Hannes Gerlach (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stefan Kuzorra (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Lennart Kuzorra (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Gerard Davids (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Nico Schumacher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mohamed Cloarec (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jakob Lindemann (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Micha‘l Bah (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Martin Engels (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Neil Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nikolas Schramm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Metzler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sven Hoeness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kamal Gava (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eric Weigel (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Albrecht Beck (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Julian Krüger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Christian Kühn (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Titus Hackworth (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Reinder Van Rijswijk (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Christian Röhner (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adrian Sturridge (MID) | 0 | |