Match Report


FC KölnFC Köln     Borussia Mönchengladbach Borussia Mönchengladbach
Christian BüchterChristian Büchter Computer Player Computer Player
Tobias BackesT. Backes74
G
1
G
69Jimmy SartorJ. Sartor
Mathias MexesM. Mexes68
D
2
D
71Nikolas BabbelN. Babbel
Marcos FloresM. Flores68
D
3
D
67Juan KikoJ. Kiko
Sven KühnS. Kühn64
D
4
D
66Maurice KellerM. Keller
Dennis WalshD. Walsh66
D
5
M
73Leon HöferL. Höfer
Patricio GarciaP. Garcia78
M
6
M
68Billy MillsB. Mills
Pedro PostigaP. Postiga70
M
7
M
66Roy Van HaarenR. Van Haaren
Simon LangeS. Lange67
M
captain8
M
65Chris LampardC. Lampard
Danny WoodcockD. Woodcock67
M
9captain
A
75Simon RaffS. Raff
Nico BierhoffN. Bierhoff72
A
10
A
61Oliver KistnerO. Kistner
Aldo TiribocchiA. Tiribocchi73
A
11
A
60Oliver HässlerO. Hässler
 
Nikolas ScholzN. Scholz67
G
12
G
66Marc EderM. Eder
Seb PavonS. Pavon68
M
13
M
65Seb UrasS. Uras
Frederico RuizF. Ruiz70
A
14
D
65Armin JanesA. Janes

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Hitzlsperger.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Köln kick off!
10.12
Danny Woodcock kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Bierhoff. Nico Bierhoff plays a one-two with Aldo Tiribocchi and rushes in on goal... Nico Bierhoff makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is deflected wide by Maurice Keller.
11.24
Danny Woodcock takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Roy Van Haaren reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
12.10
Roy Van Haaren chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Raff. Simon Raff whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Kistner. Oliver Kistner beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.35
Billy Mills flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Kistner who takes it down. Oliver Kistner knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Raff. Simon Raff jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
16.00
Simon Lange catches Billy Mills on the ankles. The referee brings Simon Lange to one side and gives him a warning! Billy Mills hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.28
With imagination, Simon Lange laces a through ball forward to Aldo Tiribocchi. Aldo Tiribocchi edges inside the box! Aldo Tiribocchi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
21.13
Maurice Keller threads the ball through to Leon Höfer. Leon Höfer changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Leon Höfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.21
Roy Van Haaren sees Simon Raff in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Raff whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Kistner. With a superhuman jump, Oliver Kistner connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is miles over!
30.19
Under pressure, Nikolas Babbel clears the ball far upfield. Oliver Kistner whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Hässler. Oliver Hässler powers a header at goal. Sven Kühn steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
32.28
Maurice Keller hacks Nico Bierhoff from behind! The referee warns Maurice Keller to calm down! Nico Bierhoff stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.11
Juan Kiko threads a neat ball through to Chris Lampard. Chris Lampard chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Kistner. Oliver Kistner lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Raff. Simon Raff outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Superb reactions from Tobias Backes. What a save!
44.47
Pedro Postiga makes a probing pass to Nico Bierhoff. Nico Bierhoff shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Billy Mills flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Hässler comfortably collects the pass. Oliver Hässler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sven Kühn.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Köln appear unchanged since the first half. Borussia Mönchengladbach 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 second half starts with Borussia Mönchengladbach kicking off!
48.44
Leon Höfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Kistner. Oliver Kistner tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
49.38
Roy Van Haaren knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Hässler. Oliver Hässler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcos Flores.
60.03
FC Köln have made a substitution with Seb Pavon replacing Pedro Postiga .
61.06
Danny Woodcock flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Bierhoff. Nico Bierhoff sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.51
Maurice Keller catches Nico Bierhoff on the ankles. Maurice Keller is shown the yellow card! Nico Bierhoff runs off the knock.
72.52
Patricio Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Aldo Tiribocchi controls it well on his chest. Aldo Tiribocchi plays a one-two with Nico Bierhoff and advances towards the goal... Aldo Tiribocchi shoots from just inside the box. Jimmy Sartor effortlessly gets down and covers it.
75.58
Nikolas Babbel kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Mills. Billy Mills flicks a high pass forward to Oliver Hässler who brings the ball under control. Oliver Hässler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcos Flores.
77.05
FC Köln have made a substitution with Nikolas Scholz replacing Marcos Flores .
78.08
Dennis Walsh flicks a high pass forward. Simon Lange controls it well on his chest. Simon Lange kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Bierhoff. Nico Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.37
Danny Woodcock flicks a high ball forward to Nico Bierhoff who takes it down. Nico Bierhoff shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
84.07
Chris Lampard passes the ball forward to Oliver Kistner. Oliver Kistner shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Tobias Backes manages to gather it.
85.27
Seb Pavon comes in with a late challenge on Chris Lampard. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Chris Lampard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Oliver Kistner barges into Nikolas Scholz. The referee warns Oliver Kistner to calm down! Nikolas Scholz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

FC Köln

Borussia Mönchengladbach
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
23.1%
46.2%
30.8%

Scorers
Oliver Kistner 12

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Kistner of Borussia Mönchengladbach

Match Ratings
1.Tobias Backes (GK)
7
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)
7
8.Simon Lange (MID)
6
9.Danny Woodcock (MID)
7
10.Nico Bierhoff (ATT)
6
11.Aldo Tiribocchi (ATT)
7
 
12.Nikolas Scholz (GK)
6
13.Seb Pavon (MID)yellow card
5
14.Frederico Ruiz (ATT)
0

1.Jimmy Sartor (GK)
6
2.Nikolas Babbel (DEF)
6
3.Juan Kiko (DEF)
6
4.Maurice Keller (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Leon Höfer (MID)
7
6.Billy Mills (MID)
7
7.Roy Van Haaren (MID)
7
8.Chris Lampard (MID)
6
9.Simon Raff (ATT)
8
10.Oliver Kistner (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Oliver Hässler (ATT)
6
 
12.Marc Eder (GK)
0
13.Seb Uras (MID)
0
14.Armin Janes (DEF)
0