Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Wildparkstadion where Karlsruher SC play host to Alemannia Aachen. A crowd of 18,657 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Karlsruher SC are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Alemannia Aachen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Helmer.
The pitch is in good condition.
Karlsruher SC are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Alemannia Aachen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Helmer.
0.00
0-0Karlsruher SC kick off!
4.54
0-0Stefan Döring comes in with a late challenge on Matthias Berg. Stefan Döring is shown the yellow card! Matthias Berg runs off the knock.
9.21
0-0Edmundo Gonzalez chips the ball to his team mate, Matthias Berg. Matthias Berg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.02
0-0Robin Graf breaks forward. Robin Graf passes the ball forward to Pedro Rodriguez. Pedro Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Da Silva Zamora. Da Silva Zamora whips the ball goalwards with his head. Kichiro Miyazaki manages to gather it.
15.05
Ian Brown receives the ball from a throw-in from Markus Schrader. Ian Brown makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hauke Metzger. Hauke Metzger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.56
Yasu Ogawa knocks the ball to his team mate, Da Silva Zamora. Da Silva Zamora knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Döring.
26.36
0-0Markus Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Frode Riise controls it well on his chest. Frode Riise controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
27.10
Jon Nordqvist makes a strong solo run forward. Jon Nordqvist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dmitri Korneev. Dmitri Korneev finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
30.06
Seb Bigné runs up as Stefan Döring takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Seb Bigné threads a neat ball through to Ian Brown. Ian Brown threads the ball through to Yuri van Gastel. Yuri van Gastel shoots from long range but is denied by Martin Reimers. Excellent save.
34.54
Yasu Ogawa flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Rodriguez who brings the ball under control. Pedro Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.20
Markus Schrader makes a simple pass to Hauke Metzger. Hauke Metzger knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Adams.
42.57
Seeing Markus Schrader's run, Ian Brown quickly throws the ball into his path. Markus Schrader passes the ball forward to Dmitri Korneev. Dmitri Korneev finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Martin Reimers.
44.48
0-0Stefan Döring takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Pedro Rodriguez reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
With some swift thinking, Ian Brown plays the ball forward to Dmitri Korneev. Dmitri Korneev shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Karlsruher SC appear unchanged since the first half. Alemannia Aachen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Alemannia Aachen start the second half!
48.57
Robin Graf threads a neat ball through to Yasu Ogawa. Yasu Ogawa makes a simple pass to Pedro Rodriguez. Pedro Rodriguez shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
55.27
Yasu Ogawa flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Berg collects the pass. Matthias Berg whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Rodriguez. Pedro Rodriguez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Good keeping from Kichiro Miyazaki as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
56.54
It's a corner kick. Robin Graf loops the ball over to the far post. Kichiro Miyazaki drops low and scoops up the ball.
57.44
Markus Schrader flicks a high pass forward to Yuri van Gastel who brings the ball under control. Yuri van Gastel whips in a cross ball towards Hauke Metzger. Hauke Metzger flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.38
Fredrik Beresford makes a beautiful solo run. Fredrik Beresford threads the ball through to Matthias Berg. Matthias Berg makes a probing pass between the defence to Da Silva Zamora. Da Silva Zamora takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
61.26
Markus Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Yuri van Gastel controls it well on his chest. Yuri van Gastel shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
63.16
Robin Graf makes a simple pass to Yasu Ogawa. Yasu Ogawa sees Matthias Berg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthias Berg whips in a cross ball towards Da Silva Zamora. Da Silva Zamora powers a header at goal but somehow Kichiro Miyazaki manages to keep it out.
65.55
0-0Jonathan Davies knocks the ball forward to Yasu Ogawa. Yasu Ogawa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthias Berg. Matthias Berg edges inside the box! Seb Bigné barges into Matthias Berg. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
67.24
Ian Brown threads a neat ball through to Hauke Metzger. Hauke Metzger shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.57
Markus Schrader deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frode Riise. Frode Riise knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.48
Yasu Ogawa threads a neat ball through to Matthias Berg. Matthias Berg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kichiro Miyazaki who gathers it comfortably.
73.25
0-1Edmundo Gonzalez threads a neat ball through to Pedro Rodriguez. Pedro Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball towards Da Silva Zamora. Da Silva Zamora makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.24
Craig Adams flicks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Gonzalez. Edmundo Gonzalez makes a probing pass to Matthias Berg. Matthias Berg rushes past Jon Nordqvist! Matthias Berg cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.55
Markus Schrader threads a neat ball through to Hauke Metzger. Hauke Metzger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.2%
57.8%
Play Area
26.5%
43.4%
30.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matthias Berg of Alemannia Aachen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kichiro Miyazaki (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jon Nordqvist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Seb Bigné (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oliver Freund (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stefan Döring (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Ian Brown (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Markus Schrader (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Yuri van Gastel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dmitri Korneev (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hauke Metzger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Frode Riise (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Brian Bould (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Teddy Butt (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel Campos (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Martin Reimers (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jonathan Davies (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Adams (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Fredrik Beresford (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Robin Graf (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Azziz Druon (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Edmundo Gonzalez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Yasu Ogawa (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Pedro Rodriguez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Da Silva Zamora (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Matthias Berg (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Sven Gelb (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Torsten Seibert (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexander Matthäus (MID) | 0 | |