Match Report


VfL WolfsburgVfL Wolfsburg     FC KaiserslauternFC Kaiserslautern
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Jacob DuberryJ. Duberry69
G
1
G
72Matt McStayM. McStay
Duncan GallacherD. Gallacher68
D
2
D
72Arturo NavarroA. Navarro
Paul RaffP. Raff67
D
3
D
69Frederico VianaF. Viana
Peter CampbellP. Campbell68
D
4
D
68Wilfred BomersW. Bomers
Nils HeiserN. Heiser70
D
captain5
D
67Samir KuzorraS. Kuzorra
Richard MccallR. Mccall70
M
6
M
72Omer LampardO. Lampard
Hugo RamosH. Ramos67
M
7captain
M
71Jose Fortes GainzaJ. Gainza
Vasco RibeiroV. Ribeiro67
A
8
M
71Simon GeisS. Geis
Federico CassettiF. Cassetti70
A
9
A
73Jacob DaviesJ. Davies
Nicolas WinklerN. Winkler70
A
10
A
69Robin BotR. Bot
Marvin InceM. Ince67
A
11
A
67Marc MeidtM. Meidt
 
Richard WhiteR. White63
D
12
M
70Ricardo SuarezR. Suarez
Danny DefoeD. Defoe60
M
13
M
70Seth SmithS. Smith
Lars GerlachL. Gerlach68
A
14
M
69Mauricio MarquitosM. Marquitos

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to FC Kaiserslautern. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Lawton.


0.00
FC Kaiserslautern get the match underway!
2.40
Omer Lampard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Viana. Frederico Viana makes a simple pass to Simon Geis. Simon Geis lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Davies. With a superhuman jump, Jacob Davies connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent block by Richard Mccall!
3.54
Wilfred Bomers threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Gainza. Jose Fortes Gainza runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Fortes Gainza lofts in a cross ball towards Robin Bot. Robin Bot outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Jacob Duberry!
4.58
Paul Raff sees Richard Mccall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
6.20
Jose Fortes Gainza knocks the ball forward to Robin Bot. Robin Bot whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
12.42
Arturo Navarro flicks the ball to his team mate, Omer Lampard. With imagination, Omer Lampard plays the ball forward to Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Ramos.
14.57
Peter Campbell surges forward with the ball. Peter Campbell threads the ball through to Marvin Ince. Marvin Ince shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
16.36
Jose Fortes Gainza passes the ball forward to Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.27
Jacob Davies makes a probing pass to Robin Bot. Robin Bot shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.03
Marc Meidt barges into Paul Raff. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Raff stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.21
Simon Geis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Lampard. Omer Lampard lofts in a cross ball towards Robin Bot. Robin Bot connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Kaiserslautern!
30.32
Duncan Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Ince. Marvin Ince controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti plays a sublime one-two with Hugo Ramos and races in on goal... Federico Cassetti side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball strikes Samir Kuzorra's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
31.48
Hugo Ramos takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Nicolas Winkler. Nicolas Winkler strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.17
Wilfred Bomers powers a long ball forward. Marc Meidt lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Lampard. Omer Lampard connects with a diving header but is denied by Paul Raff. Excellent block.
39.51
Simon Geis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Gainza. Jose Fortes Gainza cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Jose Fortes Gainza provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jose Fortes Gainza!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Wolfsburg appear unchanged since the first half. FC Kaiserslautern also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
VfL Wolfsburg kick off!
48.47
Hugo Ramos comes in with a late challenge on Omer Lampard. Hugo Ramos is warned by the referee! Omer Lampard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.41
Wilfred Bomers comes in with a late challenge on Federico Cassetti. The referee calls over Wilfred Bomers and warns him to calm down! Federico Cassetti gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.53
Samir Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward to Robin Bot who brings the ball under control. Robin Bot whips in a cross ball towards Omer Lampard. Omer Lampard makes a convincing header. Duncan Gallacher clears it off the line with his head!
54.26
Wilfred Bomers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Geis. Simon Geis chips the ball to his team mate, Robin Bot. Robin Bot whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
61.40
Peter Campbell sees a break and surges forward. Peter Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti skips past Jose Fortes Gainza! Federico Cassetti takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.47
Paul Raff sees Hugo Ramos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Ince holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marvin Ince tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Matt McStay. Excellent save.
67.01
Peter Campbell plays the ball forward to Hugo Ramos. Hugo Ramos makes a probing pass to Vasco Ribeiro. Vasco Ribeiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
72.52
Omer Lampard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Gainza. Jose Fortes Gainza passes the ball forward to Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
77.46
VfL Wolfsburg have made 3 substitutions with Richard White replacing Peter Campbell, Danny Defoe replacing Hugo Ramos and Lars Gerlach replacing Federico Cassetti .
78.48
Danny Defoe flicks a high ball forward to Vasco Ribeiro who takes it down. Vasco Ribeiro shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
79.24
Marc Meidt barges into Richard White. Marc Meidt is given a warning by the referee! Richard White hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.40
Danny Defoe makes a simple pass to Richard Mccall. Richard Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Lars Gerlach scores for VfL Wolfsburg!!
84.52
Lars Gerlach runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Lars Gerlach controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Matt McStay reads it well. Quality keeping!
89.57
Wilfred Bomers sees Frederico Viana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Viana surges forward with the ball. Frederico Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Richard Mccall comes in with a late challenge on Simon Geis. Richard Mccall is warned by the referee! Simon Geis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

VfL Wolfsburg

FC Kaiserslautern
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
36.7%
39.2%
24.1%

Scorers
Lars Gerlach 81
Robin Bot 26
Jose Fortes Gainza 40
Jacob Davies 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Fortes Gainza of FC Kaiserslautern

Match Ratings
1.Jacob Duberry (GK)
7
2.Duncan Gallacher (DEF)
6
3.Paul Raff (DEF)
6
4.Peter Campbell (DEF)
7
5.Nils Heiser (DEF)
6
6.Richard Mccall (MID)
7
7.Hugo Ramos (MID)
6
8.Vasco Ribeiro (ATT)
6
9.Federico Cassetti (ATT)
6
10.Nicolas Winkler (ATT)
6
11.Marvin Ince (ATT)
6
 
12.Richard White (DEF)
6
13.Danny Defoe (MID)
6
14.Lars Gerlach (ATT)goal scored
8

1.Matt McStay (GK)
6
2.Arturo Navarro (DEF)
6
3.Frederico Viana (DEF)
6
4.Wilfred Bomers (DEF)
6
5.Samir Kuzorra (DEF)
6
6.Omer Lampard (MID)
7
7.Jose Fortes Gainza (MID)goal scored
9
8.Simon Geis (MID)
7
9.Jacob Davies (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Robin Bot (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Marc Meidt (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Ricardo Suarez (MID)
0
13.Seth Smith (MID)
0
14.Mauricio Marquitos (MID)
0