Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Wildparkstadion where Karlsruher SC play host to SV Werder Bremen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Karlsruher SC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Karlsruher SC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Karlsruher SC get the match underway!
2.15
0-0Martin Arndt barges into Duarte Delacruz. Martin Arndt is given a warning by the referee! Duarte Delacruz runs off the knock.
3.44
1-0Fabien Soudan makes a simple pass to Jonas Reimers. Jonas Reimers surges forward with the ball. Jonas Reimers whips in a cross ball towards Matthias Arnold. Matthias Arnold is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.46
1-0Mahfoud Ferhaoui knocks the ball to his team mate, Ade Aliyu. Ade Aliyu whips in a cross ball towards Fotis Bourbakis. Fotis Bourbakis powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
14.16
Jari Schmidt chips the ball to his team mate, Tsubasa Kimura. Tsubasa Kimura knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Meyer. Steffen Meyer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.48
Bakary Walter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jari Schmidt. Jari Schmidt makes a beautiful solo run. Jari Schmidt goes all the way! Jari Schmidt rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.57
1-2Martin Arndt kicks a strong pass forward to Mahfoud Ferhaoui. Mahfoud Ferhaoui flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Arnold. Matthias Arnold knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.48
1-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
24.48
1-2Bakary Walter threads the ball through to Duarte Delacruz. Duarte Delacruz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tsubasa Kimura. Tsubasa Kimura knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Meyer. Steffen Meyer directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte!
28.36
1-2Garba Babayaro kicks a strong pass forward to Lucio Ledesma. Lucio Ledesma makes a probing pass to Tsubasa Kimura but he's offside!
32.48
Duarte Delacruz makes a simple pass to Tsubasa Kimura. Tsubasa Kimura shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.34
Jari Schmidt makes a simple pass to Tsubasa Kimura. Tsubasa Kimura lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Meyer. Steffen Meyer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte easily smothers it.
39.43
Duarte Delacruz makes a simple pass to Tsubasa Kimura. Tsubasa Kimura knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.55
Mahfoud Ferhaoui deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ade Aliyu. Ade Aliyu finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.24
Dietmar Babbel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fotis Bourbakis. Fotis Bourbakis knocks in a cross ball towards Matthias Arnold. Matthias Arnold is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Marinos Sarakis!
45.00
Mahfoud Ferhaoui deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ade Aliyu. Ade Aliyu goes all the way! Ade Aliyu tries a spectacular strike. Marinos Sarakis easily smothers it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with SV Werder Bremen kicking off!
48.38
Dietmar Babbel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fotis Bourbakis. Fotis Bourbakis shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Marinos Sarakis manages to gather it comfortably.
49.12
Duarte Delacruz knocks the ball forward to Lucio Ledesma. Lucio Ledesma passes the ball forward but Steffen Meyer is offside!
54.22
Jari Schmidt knocks the ball forward to Tsubasa Kimura. Tsubasa Kimura lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Meyer. Steffen Meyer heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
55.46
1-2Marek Smolarek hacks Dietmar Babbel from behind! The referee calls over Marek Smolarek and shows him a yellow card! Dietmar Babbel gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.21
SV Werder Bremen are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Karlsruher SC 's defence.
59.16
Bakary Walter knocks the ball forward to Duarte Delacruz. Duarte Delacruz kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Meyer. Steffen Meyer goes all the way! Steffen Meyer tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.01
Duarte Delacruz chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Meyer. Steffen Meyer lofts in a cross ball towards Tsubasa Kimura. Tsubasa Kimura connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.58
Duarte Delacruz advances with the ball. Duarte Delacruz goes all the way! Duarte Delacruz tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.33
Duarte Delacruz chips the ball to his team mate, Lucio Ledesma. Lucio Ledesma knocks the ball forward to Steffen Meyer. Steffen Meyer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.55
Mahfoud Ferhaoui knocks the ball forward to Matthias Arnold. Matthias Arnold plays a perfect one-two with Ade Aliyu and rushes in on goal... Matthias Arnold shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Marinos Sarakis easily smothers it.
73.54
Marek Smolarek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucio Ledesma. Lucio Ledesma knocks in a cross ball towards Tsubasa Kimura. Tsubasa Kimura heads the ball goalwards. Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte easily smothers it.
77.01
Dietmar Babbel threads the ball through to Fotis Bourbakis. Fotis Bourbakis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bakary Walter.
78.47
Garba Babayaro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tsubasa Kimura. Tsubasa Kimura plays a perfect one-two with Lucio Ledesma and rushes in on goal... Tsubasa Kimura takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
87.58
Martin Arndt barges into Steffen Meyer. Martin Arndt is warned by the referee again! Steffen Meyer stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.18
Jari Schmidt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Meyer. Steffen Meyer knocks the ball forward to Lucio Ledesma. Lucio Ledesma shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte easily smothers it.
90.00
Duarte Delacruz advances with the ball. Duarte Delacruz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lucio Ledesma. Lucio Ledesma tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Jan-Willem Van Der Leegte easily smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
5
10
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
35.1%
46.8%
18.2%
Scorers
| Matthias Arnold 3 | Steffen Meyer 14, 59 Jari Schmidt 18 Tsubasa Kimura 63 Duarte Delacruz 67 |