Match Report


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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Wildparkstadion where Karlsruher SC play host to FC Kaiserslautern. A crowd of 12,596 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Karlsruher SC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Malte Eilts.


0.00
Karlsruher SC kick off!
3.04
Jšrg Van Van Westerop threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Spengler. Sebastian Spengler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cliff Monteiro.
4.10
Marcel Fromm hacks Oliver Kaiser from behind! Marcel Fromm is warned by the referee! Oliver Kaiser hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.11
Gary Hall knocks the ball forward to Moritz Frieser. Moritz Frieser knocks the ball forward to Vincenzo Breyer. Vincenzo Breyer lofts in a cross ball towards Les Gallagher. Les Gallagher is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
22.33
Albrecht Rohrschneider comes in with a late challenge on Les Gallagher. The referee calls over Albrecht Rohrschneider and shows him a yellow card! Les Gallagher runs off the knock.
27.16
Jšrg Van Van Westerop controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albrecht Rohrschneider. Seeing a gap ahead, Albrecht Rohrschneider plays the ball forward to Oliver Kaiser. Oliver Kaiser lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Ritzinger. Uwe Ritzinger whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Karlsruher SC !
34.34
Jonas Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Fromm controls it well on his chest. Showing composure, Marcel Fromm plays the ball forward to Moritz Frieser. Moritz Frieser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albrecht Maier who gathers it comfortably.
38.58
Jšrg Van Van Westerop makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Spengler. Sebastian Spengler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.15
Christian Schramm takes it forward alone. Christian Schramm threads a neat ball through to Jšrg Van Van Westerop. Jšrg Van Van Westerop knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Karlsruher SC appear unchanged since the first half. FC Kaiserslautern also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Kaiserslautern get the second half underway!
55.17
Linus Hanssen flicks a high ball forward to Les Gallagher who takes it down. Les Gallagher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.57
Jonas Bierhoff flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Simonsen. Jan Simonsen passes the ball forward to Les Gallagher. Les Gallagher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bakary Walter.
63.40
Jonas Bierhoff catches Uwe Ritzinger on the ankles. The referee calls over Jonas Bierhoff and warns him to calm down! Uwe Ritzinger carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.47
Vincenzo Breyer knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Gallagher. Les Gallagher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
71.54
Bakary Walter knocks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Lensing. Torsten Lensing kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Spengler. Sebastian Spengler knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Kaiser. Oliver Kaiser beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Jonas Bierhoff is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
73.58
It's a corner kick. Oliver Kaiser loops the ball in to towards the near post. Bakary Walter cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.59
Marcel Fromm threads a neat ball through to Jakob Wendel. Jakob Wendel flicks a high ball forward to Vincenzo Breyer who takes it down. Vincenzo Breyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.29
Albrecht Rohrschneider knocks the ball to his team mate, Uwe Ritzinger. Uwe Ritzinger shoots from distance. Solid save from Kevin Mcallister.
83.13
Torsten Lensing hacks Moritz Frieser from behind! The referee warns Torsten Lensing to calm down! Moritz Frieser stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.48
Cliff Monteiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jakob Wendel. Jakob Wendel plays the ball forward to Moritz Frieser. Moritz Frieser tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Albrecht Maier.
89.09
Simon Witte threads the ball through to Albrecht Rohrschneider. Albrecht Rohrschneider shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
24.4%
46.2%
29.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Les Gallagher of FC Kaiserslautern

Match Ratings
1.Kevin Mcallister (GK)
7
2.Cliff Monteiro (DEF)
7
3.Jonas Bierhoff (DEF)
8
4.Gary Hall (DEF)
6
5.Jan Simonsen (MID)
6
6.Linus Hanssen (MID)
6
7.Jakob Wendel (MID)
6
8.Marcel Fromm (MID)
6
9.Moritz Frieser (ATT)
7
10.Les Gallagher (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Vincenzo Breyer (ATT)
7
 
12.Samir Seeler (MID)
0
13.Rainer Müller (MID)
0
14.Sven Netzer (MID)
0