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 Waldhof Mannheim. A crowd of 18,810 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Waldhof Mannheim appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Waldhof Mannheim appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Köln kicking off!
3.15
0-0Simon Prantl chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo makes a simple pass to Leon Hoeness. Leon Hoeness goes all the way! Leon Hoeness makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Marcel Schönenborn easily smothers it!
8.47
0-0Simon Prantl threads the ball through to Tijani Van Dieren. Tijani Van Dieren surges forward with the ball. Tijani Van Dieren threads the ball through to Leon Hoeness but he's offside!
9.19
0-0Tijani Van Dieren advances with the ball. Tijani Van Dieren shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.14
0-0Hannes Kistner sees space and advances. Hannes Kistner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Hermann. Albrecht Hermann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Prantl.
18.15
Markus Beckmann kicks a strong pass forward to Albrecht Hermann. Albrecht Hermann shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.35
Simon Prantl kicks a strong pass forward to Tijani Van Dieren. Tijani Van Dieren deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Hoeness. Leon Hoeness finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
0-0Albrecht Hermann catches Gabriel Carcedo on the ankles. The referee calls over Albrecht Hermann and shows him a yellow card! Gabriel Carcedo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Waldhof Mannheim kick off!
54.55
0-0Waldhof Mannheim are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
60.03
0-0Felipe Sanchez comes in with a late challenge on Sebastian Töpfer. Felipe Sanchez is warned by the referee! Sebastian Töpfer stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.16
Felipe Sanchez passes the ball forward to Hannes Klinsmann. Hannes Klinsmann lofts in a cross ball towards Hauke Knapp. Hauke Knapp connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
66.19
Gianluigi Bortoluzzi brings the ball forward. Gianluigi Bortoluzzi finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.56
0-1Tijani Van Dieren chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Hoeness. Leon Hoeness goes all the way! Leon Hoeness shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
85.27
Gabriel Carcedo passes the ball forward to Tijani Van Dieren. Tijani Van Dieren chips the ball to his team mate, Torsten Jung. Torsten Jung finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47%
53%
Play Area
28.8%
45.5%
25.8%
Scorers
| Leon Hoeness 68 |