Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to MSV Duisburg. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while MSV Duisburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Diakite.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Kaiserslautern get the match underway!
3.41
Martin Sanchez sees Craig Standing in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Birkwald.
10.12
Stefan Hoeness knocks the ball forward to Noah Fromm. Noah Fromm sees Craig Standing in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Standing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.54
Paul Lange threads a neat ball through to Craig Standing. Craig Standing tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
14.48
Markus Rösler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Haoulid Barul. Haoulid Barul tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
16.20
Dambou Tano sees Noah Fromm in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Noah Fromm plays the ball forward to Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
20.36
Stefan Hoeness makes a probing pass to Noah Fromm. Noah Fromm changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Noah Fromm knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.14
Markus Helmer threads a neat ball through to Uwe Wilke. Uwe Wilke shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.28
Marcel Hanssen hacks Markus Helmer from behind! Marcel Hanssen is given a warning by the referee! Markus Helmer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.27
Kevin Gough clumsily knocks into Cosimo Bertani. The referee calls over Kevin Gough and shows him a yellow card! Cosimo Bertani runs off the knock.
33.30
Markus Helmer sees space and advances. Markus Helmer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Oliver Freund manages to keep it out.
36.19
Gianmarco Colucci passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Gialuca Castiglione. Gialuca Castiglione shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.18
Markus Rösler clumsily knocks into Martin Sanchez. Markus Rösler is warned by the referee! Martin Sanchez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.15
Rainer Dittmann darts forward. Rainer Dittmann flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Gough collects the pass. Kevin Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Standing. Craig Standing powers a header at goal. Jakob Wilke is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Kaiserslautern have changed their lineup with Rainer Behrens replacing Marcel Nahrstedt. MSV Duisburg appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and MSV Duisburg kick off!
48.32
Markus Rösler knocks the ball to his team mate, Haoulid Barul. Haoulid Barul shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
51.37
Stefan Hoeness flicks the ball to his team mate, Noah Fromm. Noah Fromm flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
53.43
Martin Sanchez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Martin Sanchez plays a one-two with Craig Standing and advances towards the goal... Martin Sanchez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.33
Gianmarco Colucci comes in with a late challenge on Noah Fromm. Gianmarco Colucci is shown the yellow card! Noah Fromm stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.30
David Rohrschneider barges into Kevin Gough. The referee calls over David Rohrschneider and warns him to calm down! Kevin Gough stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.06
FC Kaiserslautern have made 2 substitutions with Kai Kühn replacing Paul Lange and Matthias Arnold replacing Craig Standing .
66.04
Markus Helmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Uwe Wilke. Uwe Wilke shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
69.51
Gianmarco Colucci knocks the ball to his team mate, Haoulid Barul. Haoulid Barul shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
78.18
Matthias Arnold catches Cosimo Bertani on the ankles. The referee calls over Matthias Arnold and shows him a yellow card! Cosimo Bertani runs off the knock.
79.19
Markus Rösler comes in with a late challenge on Martin Sanchez. Markus Rösler is shown the yellow card! Martin Sanchez stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.03
Martin Sanchez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Martin Sanchez makes a great pass forward. Kevin Gough runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
85.28
Paul Birkwald flicks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Freund. Bakary Freund sees a break and surges forward. Bakary Freund makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Uwe Wilke but he's offside!
87.00
Gianmarco Colucci passes the ball forward to Uwe Wilke. Uwe Wilke sees Gialuca Castiglione just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gialuca Castiglione strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
31.3%
45.8%
22.9%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Markus Helmer of MSV Duisburg

Match Ratings
1.Oliver Freund (GK)
8
2.Marcel Hanssen (DEF)
6
3.Stefan Hoeness (DEF)
7
4.Rainer Dittmann (DEF)
7
5.Dambou Tano (DEF)
6
6.Marcel Nahrstedt (DEF)
6
7.Noah Fromm (MID)
8
8.Martin Sanchez (MID)
8
9.Paul Lange (MID)
6
10.Kevin Gough (ATT)yellow card
7
11.Craig Standing (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Rainer Behrens (ATT)
6
13.Kai Kühn (ATT)
6
14.Matthias Arnold (GK)yellow card
4

1.Jakob Wilke (GK)
7
2.Paul Birkwald (DEF)
6
3.Cosimo Bertani (DEF)
6
4.David Rohrschneider (DEF)
7
5.Bakary Freund (MID)
6
6.Markus Rösler (MID)yellow card
6
7.Markus Helmer (MID)
9
8.Gianmarco Colucci (MID)yellow card
6
9.Uwe Wilke (ATT)
6
10.Gialuca Castiglione (ATT)
6
11.Haoulid Barul (ATT)
7
 
12.Philipp Sparwasser (GK)
0
13.Jan Kurth (MID)
0
14.Peter Dublin (ATT)
0