Match Report


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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to SpVgg Unterhaching. A crowd of 9,519 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SpVgg Unterhaching appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Neudecker.


0.00
SpVgg Unterhaching start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.45
Marc Meidt flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.48
Nils Dittrich comes in with a late challenge on Jose Fortes Gainza. The referee brings Nils Dittrich to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Fortes Gainza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.23
Daniel Caballero threads a neat ball through to Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
15.43
Jose Fortes Gainza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dean Ince.
18.24
Jan Rummenigge barges into Seth Smith. Jan Rummenigge is warned by the referee! Seth Smith grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.55
Richard Harrison flicks a high pass forward. Dean Ince collects the pass. Dean Ince threads the ball through to Bakary Geis. Bakary Geis lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Carvalho. Roberto Carvalho connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.07
Dean Ince flicks a high pass forward. Jan Rummenigge collects the pass. Jan Rummenigge kicks a strong pass forward to Noah Schnellinger. Noah Schnellinger shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
34.12
Omer Lampard hits a low pass to Arturo Navarro. Arturo Navarro kicks a strong pass forward to Robin Bot. Robin Bot sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
36.26
Frederico Viana hacks Roberto Carvalho from behind! Frederico Viana is warned by the referee! Roberto Carvalho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.07
Richard Harrison chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Bastin. Eddie Bastin plays a one-two with Noah Schnellinger and rushes in on goal... Eddie Bastin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Seth Smith knocks the ball forward to Omer Lampard. Omer Lampard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seth Smith. Seth Smith lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
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. SpVgg Unterhaching also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with FC Kaiserslautern kicking off!
49.20
Noah Schnellinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nils Dittrich. Nils Dittrich knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.57
Omer Lampard chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dean Ince.
54.39
Wilfred Bomers knocks the ball forward to Daniel Caballero. Daniel Caballero threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Gainza. Jose Fortes Gainza plays a one-two with Robin Bot and advances towards the goal... Jose Fortes Gainza muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jose Fortes Gainza!
57.07
Wilfred Bomers pushes up the pitch. Wilfred Bomers threads a neat ball through to Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
61.13
Frederico Viana passes the ball forward to Omer Lampard. Omer Lampard knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Gainza. Jose Fortes Gainza makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
63.26
Jose Fortes Gainza clumsily knocks into Roberto Carvalho. The referee calls over Jose Fortes Gainza and shows him a yellow card! Roberto Carvalho runs off the knock.
71.42
Robin Bot comes in with a late challenge on Richard Harrison. The referee calls over Robin Bot and shows him a yellow card! Richard Harrison stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.30
Frederico Viana flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Caballero who brings the ball under control. Daniel Caballero plays the ball forward to Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
79.34
Daniel Caballero knocks the ball to his team mate, Seth Smith. Seth Smith flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Davies holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jacob Davies advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Jacob Davies provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. Roberto Ribeiro gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
81.57
Richard Harrison makes a beautiful solo run. Richard Harrison makes a great pass forward. Jan Rummenigge sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
83.50
Dean Ince deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nils Dittrich. Nils Dittrich flicks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Ahrens. Rainer Ahrens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Bastin but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
23.7%
44.7%
31.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marc Meidt of FC Kaiserslautern

Match Ratings
1.Matt McStay (GK)
6
2.Frederico Viana (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Caballero (DEF)
7
4.Arturo Navarro (DEF)
6
5.Wilfred Bomers (DEF)
7
6.Seth Smith (MID)
6
7.Jose Fortes Gainza (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
8.Omer Lampard (MID)
7
9.Robin Bot (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Jacob Davies (ATT)
8
11.Marc Meidt (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Manuel Tatti (ATT)
0
13.Martin Javorcic (MID)
0
14.Alex Brady (DEF)
0

1.Roberto Ribeiro (GK)
7
2.Richard Harrison (DEF)
8
3.Scott Guppy (DEF)
6
4.Dean Ince (DEF)
6
5.Bakary Geis (MID)
7
6.Nils Dittrich (MID)
6
7.Jan Rummenigge (MID)
6
8.Noah Schnellinger (MID)
6
9.Roberto Carvalho (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Eddie Bastin (ATT)
6
11.Rainer Ahrens (ATT)
6
 
12.Ger Van Der Gun (GK)
0
13.Philipp Brückner (MID)
0
14.Uwe Augstein (MID)
0