Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to Rot-Weiss Oberhausen. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Rot-Weiss Oberhausen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Schnellinger.


0.00
FC Kaiserslautern get the match underway!
9.06
Hauke Brehme catches Paul Lange on the ankles. Hauke Brehme is shown the yellow card! Paul Lange stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.01
Paul Lange threads the ball through to Craig Standing. Craig Standing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.47
Marcel Hanssen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Lange. Paul Lange surges forward with the ball. Paul Lange finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
18.17
Martin Sanchez hacks Gabriel Skora from behind! The referee warns Martin Sanchez to calm down! Gabriel Skora stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.10
Gabriel Skora deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.01
Martin Sanchez takes it forward alone. Martin Sanchez knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Kaiserslautern!
36.19
Paul Lange knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Standing. Craig Standing powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
38.45
David Brady comes in with a late challenge on Dambou Tano. The referee calls over David Brady and shows him a yellow card! Dambou Tano carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.12
Martin Sanchez threads a neat ball through to Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.26
Noah Fromm controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Stefan Kirschner manages to keep it out.
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. Rot-Weiss Oberhausen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.

45.00
Rot-Weiss Oberhausen kick off!
49.41
Nico Töpfer catches Noah Fromm on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Noah Fromm runs off the knock.
51.51
Paul Lange sees Kevin Gough in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Gough knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dion Milburn.
54.07
Bruno Postiga barges into Marcel Hanssen. The referee brings Bruno Postiga to one side and gives him a warning! Marcel Hanssen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.54
Simon Prantl hits a low pass to David Brady. David Brady finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.57
Martin Sanchez threads the ball through to Craig Standing. Craig Standing knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Gough. Rainer Ritzinger catches Kevin Gough on the ankles. Kevin Gough appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
60.36
FC Kaiserslautern have made 2 substitutions with Kai Kühn replacing Paul Lange and Matthias Arnold replacing Craig Standing .
61.44
Rainer Behrens knocks the ball to his team mate, Noah Fromm. Noah Fromm flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Gough who brings the ball under control. Kevin Gough finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.29
Said Lama makes a probing pass to Nico Töpfer. Nico Töpfer sees Bruno Postiga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bruno Postiga shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
72.43
Dion Milburn kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Skora. Gabriel Skora makes a simple pass to David Brady. David Brady shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
73.51
Stefan Hoeness sees a break and surges forward. Stefan Hoeness decides to run forward with the ball. Stefan Hoeness lofts in a cross ball towards Matthias Arnold. Matthias Arnold flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.02
Rot-Weiss Oberhausen have made a substitution with Paul Sachs replacing Bruno Postiga .
89.15
Dion Milburn makes a simple pass to Nico Töpfer. Nico Töpfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Sachs. Paul Sachs shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
58.6%
41.4%
Play Area
22.9%
48.6%
28.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Gough of FC Kaiserslautern

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

1.Stefan Kirschner (GK)
7
2.Jan Fromm (DEF)
6
3.Rainer Ritzinger (DEF)
6
4.Said Lama (DEF)
6
5.Dion Milburn (DEF)
6
6.Hauke Brehme (MID)yellow card
5
7.Gabriel Skora (MID)
6
8.Simon Prantl (MID)
6
9.Nico Töpfer (ATT)yellow card
5
10.David Brady (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Bruno Postiga (ATT)
5
 
12.Paul Sachs (GK)
6
13.Moritz Linke (DEF)
0
14.Julian Köpke (ATT)
0