Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to FC St. Pauli. A crowd of 8,902 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FC St. Pauli appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Neudecker.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FC St. Pauli appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Neudecker.
0.00
0-0FC St. Pauli get the match underway!
2.09
0-0Arturo Navarro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mauricio Marquitos puts a great ball through. Ricardo Suarez races clear but the linesman lifts his flag. Offside by the narrowest of margins!
16.43
0-0Frederico Viana threads the ball through to Kevin Francke. Kevin Francke kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
20.58
Kevin Francke knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Suarez. With imagination, Ricardo Suarez plays the ball forward to Arturo Perez. Arturo Perez whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Davies. With a superhuman jump, Jacob Davies connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.02
0-0Ian Shilton barges into Arturo Navarro. The referee calls over Ian Shilton and warns him to calm down! Arturo Navarro runs off the knock.
22.03
0-0Arturo Navarro flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Suarez who brings the ball under control. Ricardo Suarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Richard Oakley manages to gather it.
28.38
Kevin Francke flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.29
Kevin Francke flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Perez. Arturo Perez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Kaiserslautern appear unchanged since the first half. FC St. Pauli also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Kaiserslautern start the second half!
49.08
Paul Heiser sees Philipp Raff in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Philipp Raff knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Shilton. Ian Shilton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.36
Ian Shilton comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Viana. Ian Shilton is warned by the referee again! Frederico Viana runs off the knock.
54.22
Kevin Francke passes the ball forward to Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos threads a neat ball through to Arturo Perez. Arturo Perez whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Marquitos. With a superhuman jump, Mauricio Marquitos connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Richard Oakley easily punches it away to safety.
55.05
1-0Wilfred Bomers threads a neat ball through to Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies runs straight at the defence! Jacob Davies rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.36
Paul Heiser sees Philipp Raff in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Philipp Raff runs straight at the defence! Philipp Raff cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Matt McStay reads it well. Excellent save!
61.06
Wilfred Bomers sees Mauricio Marquitos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Marquitos kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Suarez. Ricardo Suarez tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Richard Oakley manages to keep it out.
63.55
Julian Birnbaum plays the ball forward to Philipp Raff. Philipp Raff cuts inside the box! Philipp Raff shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
67.09
Paul Heiser brings the ball forward. Paul Heiser controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
69.45
Mauricio Marquitos hits a low pass to Ricardo Suarez. Ricardo Suarez edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Ricardo Suarez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Richard Oakley is on top of it.
83.00
Mauricio Marquitos knocks the ball forward to Arturo Perez. Arturo Perez shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
29.6%
46.5%
23.9%
Scorers
| Jacob Davies 55 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jacob Davies of FC Kaiserslautern |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matt McStay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Frederico Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Francke (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Arturo Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Wilfred Bomers (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Ricardo Suarez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Mauricio Marquitos (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Manuel Tatti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jacob Davies (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Marc Meidt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Arturo Perez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Luis Vidal (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Samir Kuzorra (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Simon Geis (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Richard Oakley (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Marcel Schrader (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hannes Welter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kai Zimmermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stefan Weigel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Heiser (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Julian Birnbaum (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Anthony Greaves (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Del Wilcox (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ian Shilton (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Philipp Raff (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Paul Raff (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alberto Marques (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lars Thiele (DEF) | 0 | |