Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Wildparkstadion where Karlsruher SC play host to FC Bayern Munich. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Karlsruher SC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Bayern Munich appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Roth.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Karlsruher SC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Bayern Munich appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Roth.
0.00
0-0Karlsruher SC kick off!
4.19
0-0Paul White knocks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Masur. Rainer Masur whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Winkler. Oliver Winkler heads the ball goalwards but it rises well off target!
10.37
With a delightful solo run, Martin Flores stretches the opposition's defence. Martin Flores shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
12.16
0-0Alexander Roth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Clive Fletcher. Clive Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.28
Sebastiao Fonseca passes the ball forward to Alexander Roth. Alexander Roth makes a probing pass to Clive Fletcher. Clive Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Garrido who gathers it comfortably.
18.15
0-0Martin Flores picks a pass forward to Matt Naysmith. Seeing a gap ahead, Matt Naysmith plays the ball forward to Oliver Winkler. Oliver Winkler knocks in a cross ball towards Florin Stinga. Florin Stinga is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Victor Fuentes clears it off the line with his head!
20.31
Nicholas Richards hits a low pass to Rainer Masur. Rainer Masur knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.13
Ásmundur Thórhallsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Winkler. Oliver Winkler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
28.23
0-1Nicholas Richards flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Winkler controls it well on his chest. Oliver Winkler makes a probing pass between the defence to Rainer Masur. Rainer Masur cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Fredrik Richards has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
34.50
0-1Matt Naysmith makes a probing pass to Ásmundur Thórhallsson. Ásmundur Thórhallsson threads the ball through into the box. Arno Krüger hacks Rainer Masur from behind! Penalty not given!!
36.24
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Martin Flores plays the ball forward to Oliver Winkler. Oliver Winkler lofts in a cross ball towards Ásmundur Thórhallsson. Ásmundur Thórhallsson connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
39.02
Martin Flores flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Winkler collects the pass. Oliver Winkler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jakob Frieser.
40.02
Ásmundur Thórhallsson takes it forward alone. Ásmundur Thórhallsson lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Masur. Rainer Masur shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.59
Nicholas Richards controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florin Stinga. Florin Stinga whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Winkler. Oliver Winkler flicks the ball with his head. Fredrik Richards didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
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. FC Bayern Munich also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Bayern Munich kick off the second half!
47.20
Victor Fuentes passes the ball forward to Alexander Roth. Alexander Roth threads a neat ball through to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Garrido who gathers it comfortably.
51.17
Stefan Vogel advances with the ball. Stefan Vogel lofts in a cross ball towards Florin Stinga. Florin Stinga outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The shot is on target but blocked by Victor Fuentes. That should have been a goal!
54.14
Alexander Roth threads a neat ball through to Clive Fletcher. Clive Fletcher shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
55.42
Nicholas Richards passes the ball forward to Florin Stinga. Florin Stinga whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Masur. Rainer Masur makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.36
0-2FC Bayern Munich have made 3 substitutions with Nikolas Kauder replacing Matt Naysmith, Julian Nahrstedt replacing Nicholas Richards and Bakary Müller replacing Florin Stinga .
61.41
Alexander Roth kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Sherwood. Adrian Sherwood shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
63.39
Ásmundur Thórhallsson flicks a high pass forward to Oliver Winkler who brings the ball under control. Oliver Winkler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arno Krüger.
67.01
Alexander Roth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Sherwood. Adrian Sherwood whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
73.16
Martin Flores flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Masur holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rainer Masur knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fredrik Richards who gathers it comfortably.
77.42
Ásmundur Thórhallsson threads a neat ball through to Rainer Masur. Rainer Masur edges inside the box! Rainer Masur muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! That's his third!
81.14
Ásmundur Thórhallsson makes a simple pass to Bakary Müller. Bakary Müller cuts inside the box! Bakary Müller shoots from just inside the box but Billy Souness is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
85.46
Jakob Frieser kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiao Fonseca. Sebastiao Fonseca makes an attacking run forward. Sebastiao Fonseca shoots from outside the area. Antonio Garrido easily gets down and covers it.
89.46
Billy Souness makes a simple pass to Alexander Roth. Alexander Roth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Sherwood. Adrian Sherwood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.3%
57.7%
Play Area
32.4%
49.3%
18.3%
Scorers
| Rainer Masur 28, 55, 77 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rainer Masur of FC Bayern Munich |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Fredrik Richards (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arno Krüger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Billy Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sebastiao Fonseca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Victor Fuentes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alexander Roth (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jakob Frieser (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Clive Fletcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Colin Marr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hugo Diez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Adrian Sherwood (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stanislas Bah (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Prantl (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Julian Kuzorra (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Antonio Garrido (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paul White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stefan Vogel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ásmundur Thórhallsson (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Nicholas Richards (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Martin Flores (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marc Schönenborn (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Florin Stinga (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rainer Masur (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Oliver Winkler (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Nikolas Kauder (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Julian Nahrstedt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Bakary Müller (ATT) | 6 | |