Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to Eintracht Braunschweig . A crowd of 9,581 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Eintracht Braunschweig 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 Eintracht Braunschweig appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Neudecker.
0.00
0-0Eintracht Braunschweig kick off the first half!
2.30
0-0Kevin Francke flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Suarez collects the pass. Ricardo Suarez makes an attacking run forward. Ricardo Suarez lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Torsten Masur.
6.17
0-0Kevin Francke flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Marquitos controls it well on his chest. Without breaking stride, Mauricio Marquitos plays the ball forward to Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Gainza. Jose Fortes Gainza makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
10.28
Mauricio Marquitos decides to run forward with the ball. Mauricio Marquitos whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies beats his man to it with a header. Torsten Masur gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
15.33
0-0Ricardo Suarez hacks Leon Dittmann from behind! The referee brings Ricardo Suarez to one side and gives him a warning! Leon Dittmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.20
0-0Arturo Navarro flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Suarez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ricardo Suarez brings the ball forward. Ricardo Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.36
Eric Bischoff threads a neat ball through to Ger Taks. Ger Taks plays a scrappy one-two with Steffen Thielemann and advances towards the goal... Ger Taks muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Matt McStay.
21.14
0-0Ashley Oakley takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Nicolas Breitner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.38
0-0Ger Taks clumsily knocks into Wilfred Bomers. Ger Taks is shown the yellow card! Wilfred Bomers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.09
Ricardo Suarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt deftly passes the ball to Jose Fortes Gainza, releasing him through on goal. Jose Fortes Gainza cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
30.09
Mauricio Marquitos barges into Leon Breyer. The referee brings Mauricio Marquitos to one side and gives him a warning! Leon Breyer stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.44
0-0Mauricio Marquitos flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Perez. Arturo Perez whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Gainza. Eric Bischoff hacks Jose Fortes Gainza from behind! Penalty not given!!
39.19
Frederico Viana passes the ball forward to Kevin Francke. Kevin Francke threads the ball through to Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Suarez. Some silky footwork from Ricardo Suarez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Torsten Masur.
40.50
0-0It's a corner kick. Jose Fortes Gainza loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Leon Dittmann comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
45.00
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Kaiserslautern appear unchanged since the first half. Eintracht Braunschweig also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Kaiserslautern kick off!
48.54
With imagination, Arturo Navarro laces a through ball forward to Ricardo Suarez. Ricardo Suarez makes a simple pass to Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Perez. Arturo Perez connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
51.48
0-0Mauricio Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Suarez collects the pass. Ricardo Suarez makes a great pass forward. Mauricio Marquitos runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
57.07
Bakary Polheim flicks a high pass forward. Leon Dittmann collects the pass. Leon Dittmann makes a high pass forward. Ger Taks shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Ger Taks knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt McStay who gathers it comfortably.
60.38
Kevin Francke sees Mauricio Marquitos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Marquitos flicks a high ball forward to Jacob Davies who takes it down. Jacob Davies shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.18
Mauricio Marquitos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies threads the ball through to Arturo Perez. Arturo Perez whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Torsten Masur reads it well. Excellent save!
72.58
1-0Mauricio Marquitos plays the ball forward to Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mauricio Marquitos!
77.31
Ricardo Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Gainza collects the pass. Jose Fortes Gainza lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies powers a header at goal. Torsten Masur didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
81.07
Eric Bischoff runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eric Bischoff finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
83.46
Mauricio Marquitos threads a neat ball through to Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Perez. With a superhuman jump, Arturo Perez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.14
Kevin Francke flicks a high pass forward to Jose Fortes Gainza who brings the ball under control. Jose Fortes Gainza plays the ball forward to Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.3%
38.7%
Play Area
22.7%
49.3%
28%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Marquitos 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) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ricardo Suarez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Mauricio Marquitos (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Jose Fortes Gainza (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jacob Davies (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marc Meidt (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Arturo Perez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Luis Vidal (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Samir Kuzorra (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Simon Geis (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Torsten Masur (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Philipp Schulze (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicolas Breitner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leon Breyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Samir Roth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leon Dittmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Bakary Polheim (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eric Bischoff (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ashley Oakley (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ger Taks (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Steffen Thielemann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Seyni Anolfo (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eric Hendriks (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Martin Schnoor (DEF) | 0 | |