Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to FC Bayern Munich. A crowd of 17,894 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Energie Cottbus and FC Bayern Munich are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Philippe Armand.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Energie Cottbus and FC Bayern Munich are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Philippe Armand.
0.00
0-0FC Bayern Munich kick off and get the first half underway!
4.28
0-0Steve Stam hits a low pass to Gavin Dickov. Gavin Dickov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Houtman.
8.35
0-1Eugenio Duran hits a low pass to Steve Stam. Steve Stam knocks the ball to his team mate, Florian Koschmieder. Florian Koschmieder plays the ball forward to Phil Mccann who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Phil Mccann provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Enrico Salvetti had no chance!! Goal for FC Bayern Munich!
18.26
0-1Paul Houtman makes a probing pass to Emile Simonsen. Emile Simonsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Rösler. Hannes Rösler shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
21.30
0-1Florian Koschmieder hacks Paul Houtman from behind! The referee brings Florian Koschmieder to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Houtman stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.52
Joao Nascimento comes in with a late challenge on Marcel Gelb. Joao Nascimento is warned by the referee! Marcel Gelb runs off the knock.
30.19
Steve Stam runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Steve Stam shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.57
Marcel Gelb flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Dickov. Gavin Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.01
Eugenio Duran threads the ball through to Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi flicks the ball to his team mate, Phil Mccann. Phil Mccann makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Florian Koschmieder. Florian Koschmieder cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Enrico Salvetti gets down and covers it.
40.13
0-2Marcel Gelb makes a probing pass to Gavin Dickov. Gavin Dickov skips past Guillermo Sanz! Guillermo Sanz catches Gavin Dickov on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
44.45
Emile Simonsen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Emile Simonsen plays a scrappy one-two with Hannes Rösler and advances towards the goal... Emile Simonsen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Energie Cottbus appear unchanged since the first half. FC Bayern Munich also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with FC Energie Cottbus kicking off!
48.18
Fernando Pichichi knocks the ball to his team mate, Florian Koschmieder. Florian Koschmieder whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Dickov. Gavin Dickov shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Bayern Munich!
55.02
Steve Stam flicks a high pass forward. Florian Koschmieder comfortably collects the pass. Florian Koschmieder shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Enrico Salvetti.
56.42
Steve Stam takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Gavin Dickov strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.50
1-4Jose Javier Alonso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Dickov. Gavin Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Phil Mccann. Phil Mccann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.21
1-4FC Bayern Munich have made 3 substitutions with Anthony Marsden replacing Daniel Barbosa, Julian Engels replacing Phil Mccann and Anthony Byrne replacing Jose Javier Alonso .
65.31
1-4Eugenio Duran knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Stam. Steve Stam makes a simple pass to Florian Koschmieder. Florian Koschmieder knocks the ball forward to Julian Engels but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
72.24
Billy Ferguson picks a pass forward to Steve Stam. Steve Stam flicks a high pass forward to Julian Engels who brings the ball under control. Julian Engels whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Dickov. Gavin Dickov powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.52
Steve Stam deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Engels. Julian Engels plays a one-two with Gavin Dickov and advances towards the goal... Julian Engels muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Enrico Salvetti!
75.29
Marcel Gelb flicks a high pass forward to Florian Koschmieder who brings the ball under control. Florian Koschmieder tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.12
Anthony Marsden picks a pass forward to Steve Stam. Steve Stam sees Florian Koschmieder in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Florian Koschmieder tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Florian Koschmieder!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
23.6%
76.4%
Play Area
33.3%
47.2%
19.4%
Scorers
| Emile Simonsen 44 | Phil Mccann 8 Steve Stam 30 Gavin Dickov 48, 56 Florian Koschmieder 81 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Steve Stam of FC Bayern Munich |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Enrico Salvetti (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Guillermo Sanz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Houtman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Syd Powell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Christian Margiotta (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Emile Simonsen (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Joao Nascimento (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Oliver Gerlach (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marc Palumbo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Linus Hamann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Hannes Rösler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Lilian Carisso (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Philipp Neuhaus (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eric Jentsch (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alexander Dehm (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Daniel Barbosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Billy Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eugenio Duran (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fernando Pichichi (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marcel Gelb (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Steve Stam (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Jose Javier Alonso (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Florian Koschmieder (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Gavin Dickov (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Phil Mccann (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Anthony Marsden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Julian Engels (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Anthony Byrne (MID) | 6 | |