Match Report
| FC Kaiserslautern | FC Kaiserslautern |  |  | Rot-Weiss Ahlen | Rot-Weiss Ahlen | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Matt McStay | M. McStay |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 58 |  | Rainer Prantl | R. Prantl | |||||||||
| Arturo Navarro | A. Navarro |  | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 |  | Gabriele Benussi | G. Benussi | |||||||||
| Frederico Viana | F. Viana |  | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 | | Marcel Schacht | M. Schacht | |||||||||
| Wilfred Bomers | W. Bomers |  | 68 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 | | Gerhard Babbel | G. Babbel | |||||||||
| Samir Kuzorra | S. Kuzorra | | 67 | D | | 5 | | D | 62 | | Rainer Buchwald | R. Buchwald | |||||||||
| Omer Lampard | O. Lampard |  | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 75 | | Marinus De Boer | M. De Boer | |||||||||
| Jose Fortes Gainza | J. Gainza | | 71 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 68 | | Artur Gomes | A. Gomes | ||||||||
| Simon Geis | S. Geis | | 71 | M | | 8 | | M | 66 | | Don Glass | D. Glass | |||||||||
| Jacob Davies | J. Davies | | 73 | A | | 9 | | M | 66 | | Carl Ball | C. Ball | |||||||||
| Robin Bot | R. Bot | | 69 | A | | 10 | | | A | 66 | | Hannes Diakite | H. Diakite | ||||||||
| Marc Meidt | M. Meidt | | 67 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Pedro Tavares | P. Tavares | |||||||||
| Ricardo Suarez | R. Suarez | | 70 | M | | 12 | | M | 62 | | Billy Chivu | B. Chivu | |||||||||
| Seth Smith | S. Smith | | 70 | M | | 13 | | G | 56 | | Simon Wieland | S. Wieland | |||||||||
| Mauricio Marquitos | M. Marquitos | | 69 | M | | 14 | | A | 53 | | Albrecht Roth | A. Roth | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to Rot-Weiss Ahlen. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rot-Weiss Ahlen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kai Janes.
The pitch is in great condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rot-Weiss Ahlen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kai Janes.
0.00
0-0Rot-Weiss Ahlen kick off and get the first half underway!
3.54
0-0Wilfred Bomers laces a through ball forward to Robin Bot. Robin Bot knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gerhard Babbel.
4.03
0-0With imagination, Simon Geis plays the ball forward to Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
18.54
0-0Pedro Tavares sees Hannes Diakite in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hannes Diakite sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Matt McStay!
21.19
Omer Lampard flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.12
Don Glass chips the ball to his team mate, Hannes Diakite. Hannes Diakite knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.28
0-1Marcel Schacht kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Gomes. Artur Gomes makes a probing pass to Don Glass. Don Glass makes a probing pass between the defence to Hannes Diakite. Some silky footwork from Hannes Diakite provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matt McStay with no chance!! Goal for Rot-Weiss Ahlen!
32.10
Simon Geis threads the ball through to Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Lampard. Omer Lampard is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
33.28
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
42.01
Simon Geis sees space and advances. Simon Geis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.56
Gerhard Babbel chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Schacht. Marcel Schacht threads a neat ball through to Hannes Diakite. Hannes Diakite shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Kaiserslautern appear unchanged since the first half. Rot-Weiss Ahlen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Kaiserslautern kick off!
48.37
Jose Fortes Gainza takes it forward alone. Jose Fortes Gainza runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Fortes Gainza chips the ball to his team mate, Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Rainer Prantl. Excellent save.
63.33
0-1Pedro Tavares catches Omer Lampard on the ankles. Pedro Tavares is given a warning by the referee! Omer Lampard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.53
Omer Lampard knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rainer Prantl who gathers it comfortably.
66.16
Omer Lampard makes a simple pass to Simon Geis. Simon Geis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcel Schacht.
67.23
Marc Meidt chips the ball to his team mate, Robin Bot. Robin Bot lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
71.31
Omer Lampard barges into Gerhard Babbel. The referee brings Omer Lampard to one side and gives him a warning! Gerhard Babbel runs off the knock.
87.10
0-1Marcel Schacht passes the ball forward to Marinus De Boer. Marinus De Boer hits a low pass to Carl Ball. Carl Ball whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Tavares. Pedro Tavares rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Frederico Viana is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
88.54
0-1Carl Ball takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Matt McStay drops low and scoops up the ball.
89.44
Marinus De Boer knocks the ball forward to Pedro Tavares. Pedro Tavares threads a neat ball through to Hannes Diakite. Hannes Diakite rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
24.6%
47.8%
27.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hannes Diakite of Rot-Weiss Ahlen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matt McStay (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Arturo Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frederico Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Wilfred Bomers (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Samir Kuzorra (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Omer Lampard (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jose Fortes Gainza (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Simon Geis (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jacob Davies (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Robin Bot (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marc Meidt (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Ricardo Suarez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Seth Smith (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mauricio Marquitos (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rainer Prantl (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Gabriele Benussi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcel Schacht (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Gerhard Babbel (DEF) | 9 | |
| 5. | Rainer Buchwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marinus De Boer (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Artur Gomes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Don Glass (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Carl Ball (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hannes Diakite (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Pedro Tavares (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Billy Chivu (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Wieland (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Albrecht Roth (ATT) | 0 | |