Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 19,680 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0FC Union Berlin kick off!
9.16
0-0Scott Cooke threads the ball through to Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.20
0-0Oleksandr Podolchak hacks Jóhann Thoroddsen from behind! The referee calls over Oleksandr Podolchak and warns him to calm down! Jóhann Thoroddsen runs off the knock.
16.45
1-0Thomas Høgh controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Lopez. Manuel Lopez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.13
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
24.41
Zbigniew Kozminski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Høgh. Thomas Høgh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Lopez. Manuel Lopez finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.34
Enrique Torres flicks the ball to his team mate, Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.09
Federico Lombardo threads the ball through to Enrique Torres. Enrique Torres passes the ball forward to Manuel Lopez. Manuel Lopez plays a perfect one-two with Olivier Van Himst and rushes in on goal... Manuel Lopez takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.04
Enrique Torres passes the ball forward to Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Kaiserslautern get the second half underway!
48.03
Jóhann Thoroddsen chips the ball to his team mate, Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst goes all the way! Olivier Van Himst rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.22
4-0Samir Welter threads the ball through to Leevi Salminen. Leevi Salminen shoots from outside the area. Aleksi Haberfelt easily smothers it.
54.44
Federico Lombardo makes a probing pass to Scott Cooke. Scott Cooke kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Lopez. Manuel Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.41
Samir Welter decides to run forward with the ball. Samir Welter sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Aleksi Haberfelt manages to gather it comfortably.
61.05
Enrique Torres makes a simple pass to Manuel Lopez. Manuel Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst heads the ball goalwards. Abdoulaye Djire easily picks it out of the air!
69.30
Scott Cooke knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Lopez. Manuel Lopez shoots from long range but somehow Abdoulaye Djire manages to keep it out.
83.05
Jakob Morlock threads the ball through to Samir Welter. Samir Welter chips the ball to his team mate, Leevi Salminen. Leevi Salminen tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
89.33
5-0Steve Bergdolmo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vincenzo Völler. Vincenzo Völler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graeme Le Tissier.
90.00
FC Kaiserslautern are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate FC Union Berlin's defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.2%
39.8%
Play Area
24.1%
47%
28.9%
Scorers
| Manuel Lopez 16, 36 Olivier Van Himst 44, 48, 54 |