Match Report


FC KaiserslauternFC Kaiserslautern     Borussia Mönchengladbach Borussia Mönchengladbach
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Matt McStayM. McStay72
G
1
G
65Johann BagayokoJ. Bagayoko
Arturo NavarroA. Navarro72
D
2
D
69Eduardo RomeroE. Romero
Frederico VianaF. Viana69
D
3
D
68Geoffroy MercierG. Mercier
Wilfred BomersW. Bomers68
D
4
D
63Paul FrieserP. Frieser
Samir KuzorraS. Kuzorra67
D
5
M
76Nils WielandN. Wieland
Omer LampardO. Lampard72
M
6captain
M
62Jan NetzerJ. Netzer
Seth SmithS. Smith71
M
captain7
M
62Colin HigginbothamC. Higginbotham
Jose Fortes GainzaJ. Gainza71
M
8
M
52Torsten JahnT. Jahn
Jacob DaviesJ. Davies73
A
9
A
68Martin BierhoffM. Bierhoff
Marc MeidtM. Meidt67
A
10
A
61Tomas FernandesT. Fernandes
Arturo PerezA. Perez63
A
11
A
58Martin GarciaM. Garcia
 
Simon GeisS. Geis71
M
12
A
57Jonas BreitnerJ. Breitner
Ricardo SuarezR. Suarez70
M
13
D
52Nico NordwaldN. Nordwald
Mauricio MarquitosM. Marquitos70
M
14
A
50Ricardo AlonsoR. Alonso

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . 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 Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Jung.


0.00
FC Kaiserslautern kick off and get the match underway!
2.22
Arturo Perez clumsily knocks into Paul Frieser. Arturo Perez is shown the yellow card! Paul Frieser hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.58
Jacob Davies sees Omer Lampard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Omer Lampard lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Perez. Arturo Perez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Johann Bagayoko punches it away to safety.
6.31
Jan Netzer threads a neat ball through to Nils Wieland. Nils Wieland lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes directs the ball goalwards with his head. Wilfred Bomers clears it off the line with his head!
12.08
Paul Frieser flicks a high pass forward. Jan Netzer easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jan Netzer kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Higginbotham. Colin Higginbotham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
20.16
With vision, Omer Lampard plays the ball forward to Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Perez. Arturo Perez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.09
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
39.05
Seth Smith clumsily knocks into Jan Netzer. Seth Smith is given a warning by the referee! Jan Netzer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.00
Jose Fortes Gainza flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Perez who brings the ball under control. Arturo Perez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Romero.
44.58
Borussia Mönchengladbach are dictating the run of play here today.
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. Borussia Mönchengladbach also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off!
47.17
Eduardo Romero decides to run forward with the ball. Eduardo Romero threads a neat ball through to Martin Bierhoff. Martin Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Garcia. Martin Garcia flicks the ball with his head but Matt McStay is on top of it.
49.48
Omer Lampard flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Gainza. Jose Fortes Gainza lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Johann Bagayoko with no chance!! Goal for FC Kaiserslautern!
57.44
With a delightful solo run, Omer Lampard stretches the opposition's defence. Omer Lampard knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.55
Wilfred Bomers knocks the ball to his team mate, Seth Smith. Seth Smith flicks a high ball forward to Jacob Davies who takes it down. Jacob Davies controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
60.36
Jan Netzer flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
61.49
Eduardo Romero makes a high pass forward. Colin Higginbotham shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Colin Higginbotham threads the ball through to Martin Garcia. Martin Garcia makes a defence splitting pass to Jan Netzer. Jan Netzer comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Borussia Mönchengladbach are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
63.07
Paul Frieser threads a neat ball through to Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Martin Garcia. Martin Garcia whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
65.56
Frederico Viana sees Wilfred Bomers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wilfred Bomers makes a probing pass to Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies flicks a high pass forward. Omer Lampard controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Omer Lampard takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.43
Jan Netzer hits a low pass to Martin Garcia. Martin Garcia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt McStay who gathers it comfortably.
73.46
Paul Frieser flicks a high pass forward. Martin Garcia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Garcia skips past Arturo Navarro! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Martin Garcia provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.54
Borussia Mönchengladbach have made a substitution with Jonas Breitner replacing Paul Frieser .
79.29
Torsten Jahn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Netzer. Jan Netzer plays a one-two with Martin Garcia and advances towards the goal... Jan Netzer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jan Netzer!
85.46
Wilfred Bomers makes a probing pass to Omer Lampard. With a delightful solo run, Omer Lampard stretches the opposition's defence. Omer Lampard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonas Breitner.
87.05
Jose Fortes Gainza receives the ball from a throw-in from Seth Smith. Jose Fortes Gainza threads a neat ball through to Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Lampard. Omer Lampard makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

FC Kaiserslautern

Borussia Mönchengladbach
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
27.6%
46.1%
26.3%

Scorers
Jacob Davies 49
Omer Lampard 66
Jan Netzer 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Omer Lampard of FC Kaiserslautern

Match Ratings
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)goal scored
9
7.Seth Smith (MID)
6
8.Jose Fortes Gainza (MID)
7
9.Jacob Davies (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Marc Meidt (ATT)
6
11.Arturo Perez (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Simon Geis (MID)
0
13.Ricardo Suarez (MID)
0
14.Mauricio Marquitos (MID)
0

1.Johann Bagayoko (GK)
6
2.Eduardo Romero (DEF)
6
3.Geoffroy Mercier (DEF)
6
4.Paul Frieser (DEF)
6
5.Nils Wieland (MID)
6
6.Jan Netzer (MID)goal scored
9
7.Colin Higginbotham (MID)
6
8.Torsten Jahn (MID)
6
9.Martin Bierhoff (ATT)
6
10.Tomas Fernandes (ATT)
6
11.Martin Garcia (ATT)
7
 
12.Jonas Breitner (ATT)
6
13.Nico Nordwald (DEF)
0
14.Ricardo Alonso (ATT)
0