Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 9,225 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by David Hoeness.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by David Hoeness.
0.00
0-0FC Kaiserslautern kick off and get the first half underway!
4.55
0-0Dambou Tano flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Babbel collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Alexander Babbel plays the ball forward to Craig Standing. Craig Standing whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.01
0-0Martin Sanchez brings the ball forward. Martin Sanchez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Nicolas Breyer smothers it!
9.15
0-0Matthias Hitzlsperger changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Matthias Hitzlsperger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcel Nahrstedt.
20.04
0-1Ivan Pichichi passes the ball forward to Lars Kohler. Lars Kohler flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Jentsch who brings the ball under control. Alexander Jentsch skips past Stefan Hoeness! Alexander Jentsch shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alexander Jentsch!
27.46
Paul Lange deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Standing. Craig Standing knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Linus Richter.
33.04
Matthias Hitzlsperger threads a neat ball through to Jakob Lindemann. Jakob Lindemann deftly passes the ball to Alexander Jentsch, releasing him through on goal. Alexander Jentsch side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
42.01
Martin Sanchez hits a low pass to Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough passes the ball forward to Craig Standing. Craig Standing shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for 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. FSV Mainz 05 appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Kaiserslautern players seem much more motivated whilst the FSV Mainz 05 players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
FSV Mainz 05 kick off!
47.06
Martin Sanchez threads a neat ball through to Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Standing. Craig Standing beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
48.29
Rainer Freund flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Jentsch. Alexander Jentsch lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Lindemann. Jakob Lindemann makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
55.08
1-2Lennart Schumacher makes a probing pass to Jakob Lindemann. Jakob Lindemann kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Jentsch but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.30
1-2FC Kaiserslautern have made 2 substitutions with Kai Kühn replacing Alexander Babbel and Matthias Arnold replacing Craig Standing .FSV Mainz 05 have made 2 substitutions with Sebastian Klinsmann replacing Matthias Hitzlsperger and Martin Geis replacing Jakob Lindemann .
72.24
Rainer Wilke kicks a strong pass forward to Rainer Freund. Rainer Freund advances with the ball. Rainer Freund knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Jentsch. With a superhuman jump, Alexander Jentsch connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Oliver Freund gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
73.14
1-2Ivan Pichichi comes in with a late challenge on Matthias Arnold. The referee brings Ivan Pichichi to one side and gives him a warning! Matthias Arnold gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.14
FSV Mainz 05 have made a substitution with Scott Lockley replacing Sven Fromm .
85.36
1-2Lennart Schumacher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Jentsch. Alexander Jentsch makes a simple pass, allowing Martin Geis to run into the box. Rainer Dittmann comes in with a late challenge on Martin Geis. Martin Geis appeals for a penalty! Given!!
85.36
1-2The referee points to the spot..
86.49
Alexander Jentsch takes a slow run up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.40
Showing composure, Paul Lange laces a weighted ball forward to Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Lockley.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
30%
48.3%
21.7%
Scorers
| Craig Standing 42 | Alexander Jentsch 20, 86 (p) Jakob Lindemann 48 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Jentsch of FSV Mainz 05 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Oliver Freund (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marcel Hanssen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stefan Hoeness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rainer Dittmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dambou Tano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marcel Nahrstedt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Martin Sanchez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paul Lange (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alexander Babbel (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Gough (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Craig Standing (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Rainer Behrens (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Kai Kühn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Matthias Arnold (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Nicolas Breyer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rainer Wilke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ivan Pichichi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sven Fromm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Linus Richter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rainer Freund (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matthias Hitzlsperger (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Lars Kohler (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Lennart Schumacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jakob Lindemann (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Alexander Jentsch (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Martin Geis (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Sebastian Klinsmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Scott Lockley (GK) | 6 | |