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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadion der Freundschaft where FC Energie Cottbus play host to SC Freiburg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Energie Cottbus are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Diakite.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Energie Cottbus get the match underway!
4.22
Francisco Siri Venegas knocks the ball forward to Martin Galli. Martin Galli knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Siri Venegas. Francisco Siri Venegas makes a looping header on goal. Miguel Loureiro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.55
Ugo Kahn chips the ball to his team mate, Noah Vogel. Noah Vogel flicks a high ball forward to Frederic Capron who takes it down. Frederic Capron sees Noah Vogel just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Noah Vogel tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Noah Vogel!
12.02
Anton Sparwasser flicks a high pass forward. Frederic Capron collects the pass. Frederic Capron knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.11
Francisco Siri Venegas flicks a high ball forward to Martin Galli who takes it down. Martin Galli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Loureiro who gathers it comfortably.
15.42
Drazen Boban flicks a high pass forward to Tyson Melia who brings the ball under control. Tyson Melia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Augustine West. Augustine West whips in a cross ball towards Darl Van Der Sar. Darl Van Der Sar makes a looping header on goal. Miguel Loureiro gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
16.33
Noah Vogel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Nahrstedt. Alexander Nahrstedt plays a scrappy one-two with Frederic Capron and advances towards the goal... Alexander Nahrstedt rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Roman Myshchenko had no chance!! Goal for FC Energie Cottbus!
24.03
Philipp Lorenz knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Siri Venegas. Francisco Siri Venegas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darl Van Der Sar but he's offside!
26.13
Noah Vogel chips the ball to his team mate, Frederic Capron. Frederic Capron flicks the ball to his team mate, Anton Sparwasser. Anton Sparwasser threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alexander Nahrstedt. Some awkward footwork from Alexander Nahrstedt provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Roman Myshchenko with no chance!! Goal for FC Energie Cottbus!
30.20
Francisco Siri Venegas chips the ball to his team mate, Darl Van Der Sar. Darl Van Der Sar knocks in a cross ball towards Augustine West. Augustine West finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.39
Tobias Vogel kicks a strong pass forward to Noah Vogel. Noah Vogel makes a probing pass to Alexander Nahrstedt. Alexander Nahrstedt plays a one-two with Pier G. Anastasi and advances towards the goal... Alexander Nahrstedt shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Roman Myshchenko!
33.13
Ashley Potts makes a simple pass to Francisco Siri Venegas. Francisco Siri Venegas lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Galli. Martin Galli finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Miguel Loureiro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.28
Philipp Lorenz kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Siri Venegas. Francisco Siri Venegas whips in a cross ball towards Igor Beschastnykh. Igor Beschastnykh 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 SC Freiburg!
44.36
Leon Pfeiffer passes the ball forward to Frederic Capron. Frederic Capron hits a low pass to Anton Sparwasser. Anton Sparwasser knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dmitri Kiriakov.
45.00
Noah Vogel passes the ball forward to Pier G. Anastasi. Pier G. Anastasi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Energie Cottbus appear unchanged since the first half. SC Freiburg also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Energie Cottbus players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
SC Freiburg kick off and get the second half underway!
51.32
Philipp Lorenz sees Francisco Siri Venegas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Siri Venegas shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. SC Freiburg are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
54.42
Francisco Siri Venegas flicks a high pass forward to Martin Galli who brings the ball under control. Martin Galli whips in a cross ball towards Igor Beschastnykh. Igor Beschastnykh connects with a diving header but somehow Miguel Loureiro manages to keep it out.
55.52
Tyson Melia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Igor Beschastnykh. Igor Beschastnykh plays the ball forward to Darl Van Der Sar. Darl Van Der Sar passes the ball forward to Francisco Siri Venegas. Some good footwork from Francisco Siri Venegas provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Miguel Loureiro manages to gather it comfortably.
57.39
Ugo Kahn comes in with a late challenge on Igor Beschastnykh. Ugo Kahn is warned by the referee! Igor Beschastnykh stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.58
FC Energie Cottbus appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. SC Freiburg have made 2 substitutions with Neil Glass replacing Darl Van Der Sar and Petri Bergkamp replacing Francisco Siri Venegas .
61.62
Dmitri Kiriakov sees Petri Bergkamp in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Petri Bergkamp knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Galli. Martin Galli knocks in a cross ball towards Igor Beschastnykh. Igor Beschastnykh rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Miguel Loureiro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.62
FC Energie Cottbus have made a substitution with Fernando Arias replacing Noah Vogel .
65.54
Alexander Nahrstedt clumsily knocks into Drazen Boban. Alexander Nahrstedt is shown the yellow card! Drazen Boban grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.05
Fernando Arias threads the ball through to Alexander Nahrstedt. Alexander Nahrstedt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roman Myshchenko who gathers it comfortably.
69.03
Neil Glass threads the ball through to Martin Galli. Martin Galli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.44
Frederic Capron sees Pier G. Anastasi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pier G. Anastasi whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Arias. Fernando Arias directs the ball goalwards with his head. Dmitri Kiriakov clears it off the line with his head!
75.42
Fernando Arias flicks a high pass forward. Frederic Capron controls it well on his chest. Frederic Capron knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.50
Ashley Potts threads a neat ball through to Petri Bergkamp. Without breaking stride, Petri Bergkamp plays the ball forward to Martin Galli. Martin Galli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Miguel Loureiro. Excellent save.
78.43
Martin Galli knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Glass. Neil Glass controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Miguel Loureiro gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
79.23
Philipp Lorenz makes a simple pass to Petri Bergkamp. Petri Bergkamp knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tobias Vogel.
85.02
Fernando Arias chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Nahrstedt. Alexander Nahrstedt lofts in a cross ball towards Anton Sparwasser. Anton Sparwasser heads the ball goalwards. Roman Myshchenko didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
89.01
Petri Bergkamp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Galli. Martin Galli lofts in a cross ball towards Augustine West. Augustine West jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Miguel Loureiro manages to gather it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 4
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 10
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 0 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 44.4444444444444 vs 55.5555555555556
Play Area
Home team third: 33.33%, Midfield: 40.74%, Away team third: 25.93%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Siri Venegas of SC Freiburg

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Ugo Kahn (DEF)
6
3. Tobias Vogel (DEF)
6
4. Leon Pfeiffer (DEF)
6
6
7
7. Noah Vogel (MID)
7
10. Arno Borchard (ATT)
6

12. Fernando Arias (MID)
6
13. Stefan Schnoor (DEF)
0

6
3. Ashley Potts (DEF)
6
4. Tyson Melia (DEF)
6
5. Drazen Boban (DEF)
6
6
10. Martin Galli (ATT)
8
11. Augustine West (ATT)
6

12. Sol Lawton (MID)
0
13. Neil Glass (MID)
6
14. Petri Bergkamp (ATT)
6