Match Report
| FC Köln | FC Köln |  |  | VfL Wolfsburg | VfL Wolfsburg | ||||||||||||||||
| Christian Büchter | Christian Büchter | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Tobias Backes | T. Backes |  | 74 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 72 | | Simon Völler | S. Völler | ||||||||
| Mathias Mexes | M. Mexes |  | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 | | Matthias Behrens | M. Behrens | |||||||||
| Marcos Flores | M. Flores |  | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Elena Garrido | E. Garrido | |||||||||
| Sven Kühn | S. Kühn | | 64 | D | | 4 | | D | 68 |  | Graeme Potts | G. Potts | |||||||||
| Dennis Walsh | D. Walsh | | 66 | D | | 5 | | M | 73 | | Sven Lindner | S. Lindner | |||||||||
| Patricio Garcia | P. Garcia | | 78 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Torsten Turek | T. Turek | |||||||||
| Pedro Postiga | P. Postiga |  | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Jonas Röhlig | J. Röhlig | |||||||||
| Seb Pavon | S. Pavon | | 68 | M | | | 8 | | M | 58 |  | David Meiklejohn | D. Meiklejohn | ||||||||
| Danny Woodcock | D. Woodcock | | 67 | M | | 9 | | A | 70 | | John George | J. George | |||||||||
| Nico Bierhoff | N. Bierhoff | | 72 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Jan Arndt | J. Arndt | |||||||||
| Aldo Tiribocchi | A. Tiribocchi |  | 73 | A | | 11 | | A | 64 | | Lennart Vogel | L. Vogel | |||||||||
| Nikolas Scholz | N. Scholz | | 67 | G | | 12 | | D | 66 | | Kai Netzer | K. Netzer | |||||||||
| Simon Lange | S. Lange | | 67 | M | | 13 | | G | 65 | | Matthias Röhlig | M. Röhlig | |||||||||
| Frederico Ruiz | F. Ruiz | | 70 | A | | 14 | | D | 63 | | Sven Schramm | S. Schramm | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to VfL Wolfsburg. A crowd of 18,804 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while VfL Wolfsburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Schnoor.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while VfL Wolfsburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Schnoor.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and VfL Wolfsburg kick off!
2.23
0-0Danny Woodcock sees Aldo Tiribocchi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aldo Tiribocchi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Völler who gathers it comfortably.
3.42
Mathias Mexes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Postiga. Pedro Postiga knocks the ball forward to Aldo Tiribocchi. Aldo Tiribocchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.15
0-0Pedro Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Nico Bierhoff comfortably collects the pass. Nico Bierhoff shoots from distance but it flies wide!
14.20
0-0With great vision, Graeme Potts plays the ball forward to Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig advances with the ball. Jonas Röhlig lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Arndt. Jan Arndt finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Tobias Backes!
18.38
0-0John George barges into Marcos Flores. John George is shown the yellow card! Marcos Flores hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.09
Torsten Turek knocks the ball forward to Lennart Vogel. Lennart Vogel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.19
0-0John George barges into Marcos Flores. The referee warns John George to calm down! Marcos Flores hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.51
0-1Graeme Potts sees Torsten Turek in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Torsten Turek advances with the ball. Torsten Turek knocks in a cross ball towards John George. John George is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tobias Backes with no chance!! Goal for VfL Wolfsburg!
33.29
Sven Lindner flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Vogel collects the pass. Lennart Vogel tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
39.11
Torsten Turek knocks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Vogel. Lennart Vogel shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
42.02
Jonas Röhlig flicks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Vogel. Lennart Vogel whips in a cross ball towards John George. John George connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Köln appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Wolfsburg also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Köln players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Köln get the second half underway!
48.52
David Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Arndt. Jan Arndt shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
49.12
Torsten Turek passes the ball forward to Jan Arndt. Jan Arndt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.27
David Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Lennart Vogel. Lennart Vogel knocks in a cross ball towards John George. John George is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Tobias Backes has to pick the ball from the back of the net! That's his third!
57.47
Patricio Garcia takes it forward alone. Patricio Garcia whips in a cross ball towards Nico Bierhoff. Nico Bierhoff directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Simon Völler!
59.11
Graeme Potts catches Aldo Tiribocchi on the ankles. Graeme Potts is shown the yellow card! Aldo Tiribocchi stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.40
0-3FC Köln have made a substitution with Simon Lange replacing Pedro Postiga .
66.08
Simon Lange flicks a high pass forward. Nico Bierhoff holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nico Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.38
Danny Woodcock flicks a high pass forward. Nico Bierhoff controls it well on his chest. Nico Bierhoff knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graeme Potts.
77.45
FC Köln have made a substitution with Nikolas Scholz replacing Marcos Flores .
83.11
Jonas Röhlig sees a break and surges forward. Jonas Röhlig shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.33
Sven Kühn sees a break and surges forward. Sven Kühn knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Bierhoff. Nico Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball towards Aldo Tiribocchi. Aldo Tiribocchi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Simon Völler.
89.36
Mathias Mexes chips the ball to his team mate, Seb Pavon. Seb Pavon flicks a high pass forward. Nico Bierhoff holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nico Bierhoff advances inside the box! Nico Bierhoff tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
24.7%
47.9%
27.4%
Scorers
| John George 31, 42, 54 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John George of VfL Wolfsburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tobias Backes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mathias Mexes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcos Flores (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sven Kühn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dennis Walsh (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Patricio Garcia (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pedro Postiga (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Seb Pavon (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Danny Woodcock (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nico Bierhoff (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Aldo Tiribocchi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nikolas Scholz (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Simon Lange (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Frederico Ruiz (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Simon Völler (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Matthias Behrens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Elena Garrido (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Graeme Potts (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Sven Lindner (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Torsten Turek (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jonas Röhlig (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | David Meiklejohn (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | John George (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Jan Arndt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lennart Vogel (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Kai Netzer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matthias Röhlig (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sven Schramm (DEF) | 0 | |