Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Audi Sportpark where FC Ingolstadt 04 play host to FC Kaiserslautern. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Ingolstadt 04 are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lars Hässler.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Ingolstadt 04 kicking off!
4.53
Albrecht Meidt hacks Elías Ferreyra from behind! Albrecht Meidt is shown the yellow card! Elías Ferreyra stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.45
Jonas Bierhoff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malte Meidt. Malte Meidt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Uwe Overath. Uwe Overath flicks the ball to his team mate, Malte Meidt. Malte Meidt comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
8.16
Hannes Matthäus catches Alistair Tolley on the ankles. Hannes Matthäus is shown the yellow card! Alistair Tolley stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.31
Christian Eberle kicks a strong pass forward to Albrecht Meidt. Albrecht Meidt chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Gascoigne. Alexander Gascoigne tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Renato Núñez manages to gather it.
10.19
Elías Ferreyra advances with the ball. Elías Ferreyra tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
12.47
Alistair Tolley clumsily knocks into Cliff Monteiro. The referee calls over Alistair Tolley and shows him a yellow card! Cliff Monteiro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.14
David Thiele decides to run forward with the ball. David Thiele knocks the ball forward to Sebastiao Moreira but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.12
Jonas Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward to Elías Ferreyra who brings the ball under control. Elías Ferreyra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malte Meidt. Malte Meidt shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
24.45
Cliff Monteiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jakob Wendel. Jakob Wendel hits a low pass to Vincenzo Breyer. Vincenzo Breyer threads the ball through to Malte Meidt but he's offside!
28.19
Malte Meidt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Uwe Overath. Uwe Overath skips past Linus Buchwald! Uwe Overath looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Uwe Overath scores for FC Kaiserslautern!!
32.23
Julian Brückner flicks a high ball forward to Albrecht Meidt who takes it down. Albrecht Meidt flicks a high pass forward to Alistair Tolley who brings the ball under control. Alistair Tolley shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.48
Julian Brückner surges forward with the ball. Julian Brückner makes a simple pass to Albrecht Meidt. Albrecht Meidt plays a one-two with Nikolas Stiepermann and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Albrecht Meidt provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
36.04
Alistair Tolley passes the ball forward to Nikolas Stiepermann. Nikolas Stiepermann shoots from outside the area but is denied by Renato Núñez. Excellent save.
38.58
Elías Ferreyra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vincenzo Breyer. Vincenzo Breyer lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Wendel. Jakob Wendel knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Jakob Wendel scores for FC Kaiserslautern!!
42.53
Nikolas Stiepermann knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Tolley. Alistair Tolley makes a great pass forward. Albrecht Meidt runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Jonas Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Overath holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Uwe Overath flicks a high pass forward. Malte Meidt collects the pass. Malte Meidt runs straight at the defence! Malte Meidt cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
FC Kaiserslautern start the second half!
53.48
Albrecht Meidt hacks Jakob Wendel from behind! The referee motions to Albrecht Meidt to come over. It's a red card!! Jakob Wendel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.51
Cliff Monteiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Breyer. Vincenzo Breyer threads a neat ball through to Malte Meidt. Malte Meidt lofts in a cross ball towards Elías Ferreyra. Elías Ferreyra makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
55.52
Hannes Matthäus kicks a strong pass forward to Malte Meidt. Malte Meidt lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Wendel. Jakob Wendel connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.30
Linus Buchwald takes the throw-in. Scott Gallacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Tolley. Alistair Tolley makes a probing pass to Nikolas Stiepermann. Nikolas Stiepermann shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.48
Nikolas Stiepermann threads the ball through to Alistair Tolley. Alistair Tolley whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Moreira. Sebastiao Moreira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Renato Núñez had no chance!! Goal for FC Ingolstadt 04!
77.13
Alistair Tolley flicks the ball to his team mate, Linus Buchwald. Linus Buchwald deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Gascoigne. Alexander Gascoigne cuts inside the box! Alexander Gascoigne looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Renato Núñez.
78.18
Corner kick to FC Ingolstadt 04. Alistair Tolley plays it out to the edge of the box. Cliff Monteiro reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
79.17
Linus Hanssen sees Malte Meidt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Malte Meidt lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Overath. Uwe Overath is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.38
Linus Hanssen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Breyer. Vincenzo Breyer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Neil Ferguson.
89.52
Linus Hanssen threads the ball through to Samir Seeler. Samir Seeler finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
90.00
Hannes Matthäus knocks the ball to his team mate, Samir Seeler. Samir Seeler makes a simple pass to Vincenzo Breyer. Vincenzo Breyer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
44.2%
55.8%
Play Area
33.8%
41.6%
24.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jakob Wendel of FC Kaiserslautern

Match Ratings