Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Wersestadion where Rot-Weiss Ahlen play host to FC Kaiserslautern. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rot-Weiss Ahlen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Babbel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rot-Weiss Ahlen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Babbel.
0.00
0-0FC Kaiserslautern start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.38
0-0Hauke Raff barges into Wilfred Bomers. The referee calls over Hauke Raff and shows him a yellow card! Wilfred Bomers stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.54
0-0Gerhard Babbel threads a neat ball through to Marinus De Boer. Marinus De Boer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Cano. Victor Cano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederico Viana.
12.05
Simon Geis makes a simple pass to Ricardo Suarez. Ricardo Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rainer Prantl who gathers it comfortably.
15.51
0-0Gabriele Benussi flicks a high pass forward. Victor Cano controls it well on his chest. Victor Cano shoots from distance but Matt McStay is on top of it.
22.13
Arturo Navarro threads the ball through to Simon Geis. Simon Geis brings the ball forward. Simon Geis knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Tatti. Manuel Tatti is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Rainer Prantl manages to keep it out.
24.49
0-0Artur Gomes chips the ball to his team mate, Hauke Raff. Hauke Raff whips in a cross ball towards Don Glass. Don Glass powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
27.18
0-0Rot-Weiss Ahlen are in full control of this game.
33.52
Simon Geis threads a neat ball through to Arturo Perez. Arturo Perez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.24
Marcel Schacht gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Victor Cano tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
Wilfred Bomers threads the ball through to Arturo Navarro. Arturo Navarro flicks a high pass forward. Simon Geis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Geis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rot-Weiss Ahlen appear unchanged since the first half. FC Kaiserslautern also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rot-Weiss Ahlen get the second half underway!
51.01
Artur Gomes threads a neat ball through to Hauke Raff. Hauke Raff knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt McStay who gathers it comfortably.
54.04
Frederico Viana flicks a high ball forward to Simon Geis who takes it down. Simon Geis knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Suarez. Ricardo Suarez advances inside the box! Ricardo Suarez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Rainer Prantl reads it well. Superb keeping!
55.08
Simon Geis flicks a high pass forward. Marc Meidt collects the pass. Marc Meidt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcel Schacht.
60.09
Gerhard Babbel flicks a high pass forward. Marinus De Boer controls it well on his chest. Marinus De Boer advances with the ball. Marinus De Boer whips in a cross ball towards Victor Cano. Victor Cano heads the ball goalwards but Matt McStay is on top of it.
61.18
Gerhard Babbel flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Glass. Don Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Hauke Raff. Hauke Raff knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Francke.
65.55
75.11
77.09
Gerhard Babbel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriele Benussi. Gabriele Benussi sees space and advances. Gabriele Benussi lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Cano. Victor Cano outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.09
Simon Geis threads a neat ball through to Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies cuts inside the box! Jacob Davies cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
83.21
Carl Ball flicks a high pass forward. Victor Cano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor Cano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt McStay who gathers it comfortably.
89.39
With a delightful solo run, Gerhard Babbel stretches the opposition's defence. Gerhard Babbel plays a scrappy one-two with Hauke Raff and advances towards the goal... Gerhard Babbel looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Matt McStay is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
69%
31%
Play Area
22.5%
47.9%
29.6%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matt McStay of FC Kaiserslautern |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rainer Prantl (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gabriele Benussi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Marcel Schacht (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gerhard Babbel (DEF) | 9 | |
| 5. | Rainer Buchwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marinus De Boer (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Artur Gomes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Don Glass (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Carl Ball (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Victor Cano (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Hauke Raff (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Hannes Diakite (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pedro Tavares (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Chivu (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Matt McStay (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Frederico Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Francke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arturo Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Wilfred Bomers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ricardo Suarez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Simon Geis (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Manuel Tatti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jacob Davies (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marc Meidt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Arturo Perez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Luis Vidal (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Samir Kuzorra (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mauricio Marquitos (MID) | 0 | |