Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to F.C. Hansa Rostock. A crowd of 19,553 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while F.C. Hansa Rostock appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while F.C. Hansa Rostock appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0FC Köln start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.54
0-1Tobias Welke passes the ball forward to Guillermo Castro. Guillermo Castro finds some space and shoots from distance. Marcel Schönenborn is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.24
0-1Nikolas Döring deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Plowright. Jonathan Plowright lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Castro. Guillermo Castro directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Marcel Schönenborn manages to keep it out.
10.45
0-1Gianluigi Bortoluzzi makes a simple pass to Hauke Knapp. Hauke Knapp knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oliver Matthäus.
15.52
Thomas Thielemann makes a probing pass to Guillermo Castro. Guillermo Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Moritz Scholz. Moritz Scholz directs the ball goalwards with his head. Marcel Schönenborn easily smothers it.
20.13
0-1Thomas Thielemann passes the ball forward to Jonathan Plowright. Jonathan Plowright passes the ball forward but Moritz Scholz is offside!
22.04
0-1Oliver Matthäus makes a simple pass to Thomas Thielemann. Thomas Thielemann passes the ball forward to Jonathan Plowright. Jonathan Plowright shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.51
Rainer Schumacher chips the ball to his team mate, Markus Beckmann. Markus Beckmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Klinsmann. Hannes Klinsmann shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
27.37
Felipe Sanchez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hauke Knapp. Hauke Knapp shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
28.56
Luis Romero sees space and advances. Luis Romero makes a probing pass to Hauke Knapp. Hauke Knapp chips the ball to his team mate, Hannes Klinsmann. Hannes Klinsmann tries a spectacular strike. Hannes Klinsmann scores for FC Köln!!
39.21
Thomas Thielemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Plowright. Jonathan Plowright finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
40.37
1-1Markus Beckmann clumsily knocks into Ruggero Cauet. Markus Beckmann is shown the yellow card! Ruggero Cauet grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.13
1-1Rainer Schumacher clumsily knocks into Guillermo Castro. The referee calls over Rainer Schumacher and warns him to calm down! Guillermo Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.30
Max Schenning deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tobias Welke. Tobias Welke makes a simple pass to Jonathan Plowright. Jonathan Plowright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Max Schenning catches Hauke Knapp on the ankles. Max Schenning is given a warning by the referee! Hauke Knapp stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with F.C. Hansa Rostock kicking off!
48.38
Markus Beckmann chips the ball to his team mate, Hauke Knapp. Hauke Knapp shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Armindo Cantona manages to gather it comfortably.
49.14
Tobias Welke chips the ball to his team mate, Moritz Scholz. Moritz Scholz lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Plowright. Jonathan Plowright is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
54.04
Hannes Kistner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianluigi Bortoluzzi. Gianluigi Bortoluzzi kicks a strong pass forward to Hauke Knapp. Hauke Knapp shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
55.35
Felipe Sanchez brings the ball forward. Felipe Sanchez finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.54
Ruggero Cauet surges forward with the ball. Ruggero Cauet passes the ball forward but Guillermo Castro is offside!
61.31
Ruggero Cauet makes a simple pass to Jonathan Plowright. Jonathan Plowright passes the ball forward but Moritz Scholz is offside!
66.08
Max Schenning knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Thielemann. Thomas Thielemann makes a probing pass to Guillermo Castro. Guillermo Castro goes all the way! Guillermo Castro shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.32
1-1Moritz Scholz hacks Hannes Kistner from behind! Moritz Scholz is shown the yellow card! Hannes Kistner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.42
Hannes Kistner makes a probing pass to Gianluigi Bortoluzzi. Gianluigi Bortoluzzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hannes Klinsmann. Hannes Klinsmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Armindo Cantona who gathers it comfortably.
73.51
Luis Romero chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Sanchez. Felipe Sanchez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hauke Knapp. Hauke Knapp sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.55
Thomas Thielemann catches Markus Beckmann on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Markus Beckmann runs off the knock.
87.04
Thomas Thielemann comes in with a late challenge on Hannes Kistner. The referee calls over Thomas Thielemann and warns him to calm down! Hannes Kistner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.23
Luis Romero passes the ball forward to Gianluigi Bortoluzzi. Gianluigi Bortoluzzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albrecht Hermann. Albrecht Hermann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Matthäus.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43%
57%
Play Area
32.6%
45.3%
22.1%
Scorers