Match Report
| FC Köln | FC Köln |  |  | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Michael Wise | M. Wise |  | 64 | G |  | 1 | | G | 55 |  | Oliver Völler | O. Völler | |||||||||
| Malte Zimmermann | M. Zimmermann | | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 | | Jakob Masur | J. Masur | |||||||||
| Stefan Emmerlich | S. Emmerlich | | 63 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 | | Dave Pearce | D. Pearce | |||||||||
| Leonardo Vidal | L. Vidal |  | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 | | Noah Palumbo | N. Palumbo | |||||||||
| Wes Goodwin | W. Goodwin | | 54 | D | | 5 | | D | 52 | | Simon Breitner | S. Breitner | |||||||||
| Dietmar Wallner | D. Wallner | | 60 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Arno Matthäus | A. Matthäus | |||||||||
| Matthias Wendel | M. Wendel | | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 | | Jan Metzger | J. Metzger | |||||||||
| Stefan Helmer | S. Helmer | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 57 | | Armin Buchwald | A. Buchwald | |||||||||
| Aaron Vierklau | A. Vierklau |  | 65 | A | | 9 | | M | 51 | | Johan Timmer | J. Timmer | |||||||||
| Armin Zimmermann | A. Zimmermann | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 66 | | Anton Wendel | A. Wendel | |||||||||
| Denny Luijpers | D. Luijpers | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Rainer Netzer | R. Netzer | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to SpVgg Greuther Fürth. A crowd of 8,141 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0SpVgg Greuther Fürth start the match!
6.58
0-0Matthias Wendel knocks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Vierklau. Aaron Vierklau knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.01
Dietmar Wallner chips the ball to his team mate, Armin Zimmermann. Armin Zimmermann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Völler who gathers it comfortably.
10.15
Jan Metzger passes the ball forward to Anton Wendel. Anton Wendel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Emmerlich.
14.08
Armin Buchwald makes a probing pass to Rainer Netzer. Rainer Netzer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Wise who gathers it comfortably.
21.07
0-0Wes Goodwin flicks the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Wallner. Dietmar Wallner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Denny Luijpers. Denny Luijpers knocks in a cross ball towards Armin Zimmermann. Armin Zimmermann powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.29
0-0Dietmar Wallner passes the ball forward to Aaron Vierklau. Aaron Vierklau shoots from long range but somehow Oliver Völler manages to keep it out.
24.53
0-0Jan Metzger clumsily knocks into Matthias Wendel. The referee calls over Jan Metzger and warns him to calm down! Matthias Wendel gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.07
Leonardo Vidal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Helmer. Stefan Helmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron Vierklau. Aaron Vierklau goes all the way! Aaron Vierklau makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.30
Jakob Masur flicks the ball to his team mate, Armin Buchwald. Armin Buchwald passes the ball forward to Rainer Netzer. Rainer Netzer shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.33
Noah Palumbo passes the ball forward to Armin Buchwald. Armin Buchwald passes the ball forward to Anton Wendel. Anton Wendel shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Michael Wise easily smothers it!
39.18
Arno Matthäus makes a simple pass to Rainer Netzer. Rainer Netzer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wes Goodwin.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
FC Köln kick off and get the second half underway!
51.42
Jan Metzger takes it forward alone. Jan Metzger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Vidal.
53.22
Dietmar Wallner makes a beautiful solo run. Dietmar Wallner knocks in a cross ball towards Armin Zimmermann. Armin Zimmermann powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Oliver Völler!
54.07
Matthias Wendel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron Vierklau. Aaron Vierklau lofts in a cross ball towards Armin Zimmermann. Armin Zimmermann flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
61.43
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
63.42
Matthias Wendel makes a probing pass to Denny Luijpers. Denny Luijpers whips in a cross ball towards Armin Zimmermann. Armin Zimmermann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.58
Stefan Emmerlich flicks the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Wallner. Dietmar Wallner knocks the ball forward to Denny Luijpers. Denny Luijpers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noah Palumbo.
69.06
SpVgg Greuther Fürth are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate FC Köln's defence.
72.20
Arno Matthäus decides to run forward with the ball. Arno Matthäus shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Michael Wise easily smothers it!
73.26
Johan Timmer knocks the ball forward to Anton Wendel. Anton Wendel plays a perfect one-two with Rainer Netzer and rushes in on goal... Anton Wendel rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Michael Wise!
77.06
Jakob Masur controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Metzger. Jan Metzger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anton Wendel. Anton Wendel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.21
1-0Stefan Helmer sees a break and surges forward. Stefan Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Vierklau. Aaron Vierklau directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Aaron Vierklau!
90.00
Armin Buchwald flicks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Netzer. Rainer Netzer whips in a cross ball towards Anton Wendel. Anton Wendel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Michael Wise had no chance!! Goal for SpVgg Greuther Fürth!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.5%
54.5%
Play Area
31.2%
45.5%
23.4%
Scorers