Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to Bayer Leverkusen. A crowd of 13,449 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eric Witte.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eric Witte.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bayer Leverkusen get the match underway!
4.32
0-0Adilson Van Barneveld kicks a strong pass forward to André Lujan. André Lujan flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Seifert collects the pass. Vincenzo Seifert rushes past Anton Basler! Vincenzo Seifert comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. It curls slightly but is blocked by Shota Broerse.
6.18
0-0Shota Broerse makes a probing pass to Marc Götz. Marc Götz plays the ball forward to Jonathan Wilson. Jonathan Wilson threads the ball through to Leon Sachs but he's offside!
9.28
0-0Leon Sachs knocks the ball to his team mate, Matjaz Rustico. Matjaz Rustico skips past Jonas Bierhoff! Some good footwork from Matjaz Rustico provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.46
Jonathan Wilson brings the ball forward. Jonathan Wilson lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Best. Carl Best is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Jonas Bierhoff and the loose ball is cleared up field.
18.56
0-0Marc Götz chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Best. Carl Best knocks the ball forward, putting Matjaz Rustico through on goal. Matjaz Rustico cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
21.26
0-0Bayer Leverkusen are dictating the run of play here today.
32.20
0-0Ruslan Azatskyi threads a neat ball through to Marcel Engels. Marcel Engels runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marcel Engels edges inside the box! Martin Behrens catches Marcel Engels on the ankles. Marcel Engels appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
33.36
1-0André Lujan pushes mid-way up the pitch. André Lujan plays the ball forward to Fredrik Boateng. Fredrik Boateng knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Engels. With a superhuman jump, Marcel Engels connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Vincenzo Vogel is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.43
Marc Götz sees Leon Sachs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Sachs knocks the ball forward to Alberto Gento but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
39.12
1-0Ruslan Azatskyi hits a low pass to Marcel Engels. Marcel Engels changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marcel Engels knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Sachs.
40.51
1-0Marcel Engels catches Leon Sachs on the ankles. The referee brings Marcel Engels to one side and gives him a warning! Leon Sachs carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.10
Shota Broerse flicks a high pass forward to Carl Best who brings the ball under control. Carl Best skips past Adilson Van Barneveld! Carl Best cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.07
Jonas Bierhoff makes a probing pass to André Lujan. André Lujan changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. André Lujan knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Boateng. With a superhuman jump, Fredrik Boateng connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent block by Lennart Heiser!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Kaiserslautern appear unchanged since the first half. Bayer Leverkusen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Kaiserslautern kick off!
47.38
Lennart Heiser threads a neat ball through to Leon Sachs. Leon Sachs flicks a high ball forward to Matjaz Rustico who takes it down. Matjaz Rustico controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Leon Sachs through on goal. Jonas Bierhoff comes in with a late challenge on Leon Sachs. Leon Sachs appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
48.29
André Lujan makes a probing pass to Vincenzo Seifert. Vincenzo Seifert knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Behrens.
57.03
Shota Broerse controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Sachs. Leon Sachs decides to run forward with the ball. Leon Sachs knocks the ball forward to Alberto Gento but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
59.34
Lennart Heiser hits a low pass to Marc Götz. Marc Götz sees Matjaz Rustico in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matjaz Rustico knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.05
Martin Behrens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Wilson. Jonathan Wilson flicks a high pass forward to Matjaz Rustico who brings the ball under control. Matjaz Rustico skips past Adilson Van Barneveld! Matjaz Rustico strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Renato Núñez had no chance!! Goal for Bayer Leverkusen!
72.16
Marcel Engels flicks a high pass forward to Giulio Buso who brings the ball under control. Giulio Buso edges inside the box! Giulio Buso shoots from just inside the box but Vincenzo Vogel is on top of it.
77.22
Martin Behrens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shota Broerse. Shota Broerse kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
78.39
André Lujan knocks the ball forward to Giulio Buso. Giulio Buso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.09
Marcel Engels picks a pass forward to Vincenzo Seifert. Vincenzo Seifert controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
84.36
Martin Behrens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Best. Carl Best edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Carl Best provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
5
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.2%
59.8%
Play Area
32.9%
43.9%
23.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matjaz Rustico of Bayer Leverkusen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Renato Núñez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Elbekay Elhamdaoui (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jonas Bierhoff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ruslan Azatskyi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Adilson Van Barneveld (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | André Lujan (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Marcel Engels (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Fredrik Boateng (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Giulio Buso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tiago Teixeira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Vincenzo Seifert (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Arjen Van Dalen (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Philippe Dos Santos (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexander Lloyd (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Vincenzo Vogel (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lennart Heiser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Shota Broerse (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Martin Behrens (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Anton Basler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marc Götz (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Leon Sachs (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jonathan Wilson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alberto Gento (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Matjaz Rustico (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Carl Best (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Lars Dehm (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Dryden (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matthias Welter (ATT) | 0 | |