Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Audi Sportpark where FC Ingolstadt 04 play host to Karlsruher SC . A crowd of 11,979 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Ingolstadt 04 are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Albrecht Müller.


0.00
Karlsruher SC get the match underway!
2.28
Albrecht Meidt threads a neat ball through to Alexander Gascoigne. Alexander Gascoigne plays a one-two with Sebastiao Moreira and advances towards the goal... Alexander Gascoigne strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it rises well off target!
12.01
Linus Buchwald flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Tolley. Alistair Tolley flicks a high pass forward. David Thiele collects the pass. David Thiele rushes past Christian Schramm! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from David Thiele provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Albrecht Maier with no chance!! Goal for FC Ingolstadt 04!
16.38
Bakary Walter kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Witte. Simon Witte chips the ball to his team mate, Uwe Ritzinger. Uwe Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Ferguson who gathers it comfortably.
18.54
Linus Buchwald hits a low pass to Alistair Tolley. Without breaking stride, Alistair Tolley plays the ball forward to Sebastiao Moreira. Sebastiao Moreira edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Sebastiao Moreira provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
21.03
Julian Brückner flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Meidt controls it well on his chest. Albrecht Meidt sees a break and surges forward. Albrecht Meidt runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Albrecht Meidt provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper, Albrecht Maier, sees it late!! Goal for FC Ingolstadt 04!
26.13
Albrecht Rohrschneider brings the ball forward. Albrecht Rohrschneider shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
28.51
Jšrg Van Van Westerop chips the ball to his team mate, Uwe Ritzinger. Uwe Ritzinger shoots from long range but somehow Neil Ferguson manages to keep it out.
38.08
Simon Witte takes the throw-in. Albrecht Rohrschneider flicks a high ball forward to Uwe Ritzinger who takes it down. Uwe Ritzinger lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Spengler. With a superhuman jump, Sebastian Spengler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.01
Christian Schramm passes the ball forward to Uwe Ritzinger. Uwe Ritzinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Spengler. Sebastian Spengler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Ferguson who gathers it comfortably.
44.29
Albrecht Meidt threads a neat ball through to Alistair Tolley. Alistair Tolley puts a great ball through. Sebastiao Moreira runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Ingolstadt 04 appear unchanged since the first half. Karlsruher SC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Ingolstadt 04 get the second half underway!
47.23
Albrecht Meidt catches Albrecht Rohrschneider on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Albrecht Rohrschneider stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.51
Linus Buchwald hacks Jšrg Van Van Westerop from behind! The referee calls over Linus Buchwald and shows him a yellow card! Jšrg Van Van Westerop hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.54
Julian Brückner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Meidt. Albrecht Meidt surges forward with the ball. Albrecht Meidt plays a scrappy one-two with David Thiele and stumbles forward towards the goal... Albrecht Meidt strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.06
Torsten Lensing deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Rohrschneider. Albrecht Rohrschneider sees space and advances. Albrecht Rohrschneider knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Ferguson who gathers it comfortably.
57.42
Christian Eberle hoofs the ball up the pitch. Sebastiao Moreira hits a low pass to David Thiele. David Thiele makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Albrecht Maier is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.30
FC Ingolstadt 04 have made a substitution with Nils Rahn replacing Alexander Gascoigne .
63.32
Seeing Oliver Kaiser's run, Albrecht Rohrschneider quickly throws the ball into his path. Oliver Kaiser chips the ball to his team mate, Jšrg Van Van Westerop. Jšrg Van Van Westerop lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Ritzinger. Uwe Ritzinger powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
67.44
Jšrg Van Van Westerop threads the ball through to Sebastian Spengler. Sebastian Spengler finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.12
Christian Schramm deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Kaiser. With a delightful solo run, Oliver Kaiser stretches the opposition's defence. Oliver Kaiser plays a scrappy one-two with Uwe Ritzinger and stumbles forward towards the goal... Linus Buchwald barges into Oliver Kaiser. Oliver Kaiser appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
73.40
Jšrg Van Van Westerop barges into Scott Gallacher. The referee warns Jšrg Van Van Westerop to calm down! Scott Gallacher grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.39
FC Ingolstadt 04 have made a substitution with Ronald Kelban replacing Julian Brückner .
78.43
Linus Buchwald knocks the ball forward to Albrecht Meidt. Albrecht Meidt runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Albrecht Meidt sees David Thiele just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from David Thiele provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
83.35
Linus Buchwald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alistair Tolley. Alistair Tolley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Schramm.
84.36
Kew De Groot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Witte. Simon Witte makes a beautiful solo run. Simon Witte shoots from distance but somehow Neil Ferguson manages to keep it out.
85.03
Albrecht Rohrschneider kicks a strong pass forward to Jšrg Van Van Westerop. Jšrg Van Van Westerop shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
31.2%
41.6%
27.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Thiele of FC Ingolstadt 04