Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Schuco-Arena where DSC Arminia Bielefeld play host to FC Energie Cottbus. A crowd of 18,566 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
DSC Arminia Bielefeld are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Ouindi.
The pitch is in good condition.
DSC Arminia Bielefeld are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Ouindi.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with DSC Arminia Bielefeld kicking off!
2.06
0-0Markus Sammer makes a strong solo run forward. Markus Sammer threads a neat ball through to Steve Polak. Steve Polak knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.30
0-0Linus Maier threads a neat ball through to Scott Law. Scott Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.41
Christian Nyarko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Polak. Steve Polak knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Syd Powell.
10.16
0-0Simon Morlock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Nyarko. Christian Nyarko flicks a high pass forward. Garry Matteo collects the pass. Garry Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Steve Polak. Steve Polak is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Enrico Salvetti is on top of it.
16.43
0-0Scott Law clumsily knocks into Syd Powell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Syd Powell stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.54
0-0Jean-Paul Pasanen flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Nyarko. Christian Nyarko sees space and advances. Christian Nyarko plays a scrappy one-two with Steve Polak and advances towards the goal... Paul Houtman catches Christian Nyarko on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
24.23
0-0Jean-Paul Pasanen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Linus Maier. Linus Maier makes a probing pass to Steve Polak. Steve Polak whips in a cross ball towards Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Paul Houtman sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
26.46
Syd Powell makes a strong solo run forward. With great imagination, Syd Powell plays the ball forward to Hannes Rösler. Hannes Rösler knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Palumbo. Marc Palumbo connects with a diving header but it flies wide!
27.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Emile Simonsen plays the ball forward to Marc Palumbo. Marc Palumbo shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
30.13
Simon Morlock flicks a high pass forward to Christian Nyarko who brings the ball under control. Christian Nyarko makes a beautiful solo run. Christian Nyarko edges inside the box! Syd Powell clumsily knocks into Christian Nyarko. Christian Nyarko appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
34.58
Jean-Paul Pasanen hits a low pass to Linus Helmer. Linus Helmer flicks a high ball forward to Steve Polak who takes it down. Steve Polak whips in a cross ball towards Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
42.27
Joao Nascimento makes a probing pass to Marc Palumbo. Marc Palumbo advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Marc Palumbo provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Dale Hurst's outstretched leg.
45.00
Linus Helmer makes a probing pass to Scott Law. Scott Law lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear unchanged since the first half. FC Energie Cottbus also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Energie Cottbus kick off!
54.26
0-0DSC Arminia Bielefeld are in full control of this game.
61.09
Linus Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Steve Polak controls it well on his chest. Steve Polak knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Law. Scott Law knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Enrico Salvetti.
62.20
Christian Nyarko takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Linus Maier looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Fantastic reactions from Paul Houtman blocks the shot!
69.59
Linus Helmer hits a low pass to Scott Law. Scott Law lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Enrico Salvetti manages to gather it comfortably.
71.44
0-0Joao Nascimento flicks a high pass forward to Marc Palumbo who brings the ball under control. Marc Palumbo makes a great pass forward. Linus Hamann runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
75.10
Syd Powell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emile Simonsen. Emile Simonsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Linus Hamann. Linus Hamann kicks a strong pass forward to Hannes Rösler but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.25
0-0Emile Simonsen barges into Linus Helmer. The referee warns Emile Simonsen to calm down! Linus Helmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.00
Christian Nyarko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Law. Scott Law shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
83.34
Showing composure, Jean-Paul Pasanen laces a weighted ball forward to Linus Maier. Linus Maier flicks a high pass forward. Scott Law controls it well on his chest. Scott Law knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Polak. Steve Polak finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
84.54
Syd Powell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joao Nascimento. Joao Nascimento knocks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Rösler. Hannes Rösler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lampros Papadopoulos who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
25%
47.5%
27.5%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Christian Nyarko of DSC Arminia Bielefeld |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Lampros Papadopoulos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dale Hurst (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Markus Sammer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jean-Paul Pasanen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Simon Morlock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Linus Maier (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Christian Nyarko (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Linus Helmer (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Garry Matteo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Scott Law (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 11. | Steve Polak (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Samir Linke (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mervin Finney (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sven Stiepermann (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Enrico Salvetti (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Guillermo Sanz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Houtman (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Syd Powell (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Christian Margiotta (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Emile Simonsen (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Joao Nascimento (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Oliver Gerlach (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marc Palumbo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Linus Hamann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Hannes Rösler (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Lilian Carisso (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Philipp Neuhaus (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eric Jentsch (ATT) | 0 | |