Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to VfB Stuttgart. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
FC Kaiserslautern start the match!
12.12
André Ochoa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst goes all the way! Olivier Van Himst rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Leonid Kryvych had no chance!! Goal for FC Kaiserslautern!
16.03
Enrique Torres sees space and advances. Enrique Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Lopez. Manuel Lopez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Manuel Lopez scores for FC Kaiserslautern!!
24.39
Scott Cooke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Lopez. Manuel Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonid Kryvych who gathers it comfortably.
26.04
Olivier Van Himst barges into Diogo Valente. The referee calls over Olivier Van Himst and shows him a yellow card! Diogo Valente stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.54
Everett Duka knocks the ball to his team mate, Terry Noonan. Terry Noonan knocks in a cross ball towards Walid Hamadou. Walid Hamadou is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Aleksi Haberfelt easily smothers it.
32.42
Scott Cooke threads the ball through to Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst plays a perfect one-two with Manuel Lopez and rushes in on goal... Olivier Van Himst shoots from just inside the box. Leonid Kryvych easily smothers it.
40.15
Enrique Torres threads the ball through to Manuel Lopez. Manuel Lopez plays a perfect one-two with Olivier Van Himst and rushes in on goal... Manuel Lopez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Leonid Kryvych manages to gather it comfortably.
44.28
Scott Cooke chips the ball to his team mate, Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst plays a perfect one-two with Manuel Lopez and rushes in on goal... Olivier Van Himst shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Leonid Kryvych.
45.00
Henrique Correa flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Torres. Enrique Torres flicks the ball to his team mate, Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Leonid Kryvych.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
VfB Stuttgart kick off and get the second half underway!
47.06
Thomas Høgh passes the ball forward to Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst goes all the way! Olivier Van Himst cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Leonid Kryvych easily smothers it!
48.56
Fouzi Bouchiba kicks a strong pass forward to Walid Hamadou. Walid Hamadou knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Welter. Stefan Welter powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
51.03
Danny de Vos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of André Ochoa. André Ochoa passes the ball forward to Manuel Lopez. Manuel Lopez goes all the way! Manuel Lopez takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Leonid Kryvych has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.22
Everett Duka flicks the ball to his team mate, Terry Noonan. Terry Noonan knocks in a cross ball towards Walid Hamadou. Walid Hamadou is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.39
Diogo Valente chips the ball to his team mate, Fouzi Bouchiba. Fouzi Bouchiba takes it forward alone. Fouzi Bouchiba shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Aleksi Haberfelt!
69.03
Scott Cooke flicks the ball to his team mate, Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
78.35
Bradley Garcia comes in with a late challenge on Scott Cooke. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Cooke runs off the knock.
79.58
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
89.24
Scott Cooke flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Lopez. Manuel Lopez goes all the way! Manuel Lopez tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Leonid Kryvych.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Lopez of FC Kaiserslautern
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.6%
39.4%
Play Area
19.7%
49.3%
31%