Match Report


FC KaiserslauternFC Kaiserslautern     FC Energie CottbusFC Energie Cottbus
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Renato NúñezR. Núñez66
G
1
G
64Jonas SchnellingerJ. Schnellinger
Elbekay ElhamdaouiE. Elhamdaoui74
D
captain2
D
60Alfredo GarridoA. Garrido
Jonas BierhoffJ. Bierhoff72
D
3
D
60Markus MetzgerM. Metzger
Ruslan AzatskyiR. Azatskyi68
D
4
D
59Tobias RothT. Roth
Adilson Van BarneveldA. Van Barneveld67
D
5
D
56Dietmar KaiserD. Kaiser
Arjen Van DalenA. Van Dalen69
M
6
M
67Jonas KirschnerJ. Kirschner
André LujanA. Lujan72
M
7
M
55Paul SchraderP. Schrader
Fredrik BoatengF. Boateng73
A
8
M
46Tobias MorlockT. Morlock
Giulio BusoG. Buso68
A
9
M
46Markus SammerM. Sammer
Vincenzo SeifertV. Seifert48
A
10
A
68Daniele ElliottD. Elliott
Alexander LloydA. Lloyd64
D
11captain
A
64James EustaceJ. Eustace
 
Philippe Dos SantosP. Dos Santos65
M
12
A
61Pascal CziommerP. Cziommer
Uwe StreichU. Streich54
G
13
A
60Rainer BusseR. Busse
David SammerD. Sammer46
D
14
D
54Johann JayJ. Jay

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to FC Energie Cottbus. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matthias Wendel.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Kaiserslautern kick off!
4.33
Alfredo Garrido passes the ball forward to Paul Schrader. Paul Schrader makes a simple pass to Markus Sammer. Markus Sammer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.16
Adilson Van Barneveld flicks a high pass forward. Arjen Van Dalen collects the pass. Arjen Van Dalen plays the ball forward to André Lujan. André Lujan rushes past Tobias Roth! André Lujan shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
9.58
Arjen Van Dalen knocks the ball forward to Giulio Buso. Giulio Buso whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Lloyd. Alexander Lloyd connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Jonas Schnellinger.
11.31
It's a corner kick. André Lujan loops the ball in to towards the near post. Tobias Roth jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
12.35
With great vision, Tobias Roth plays the ball forward to Jonas Kirschner. Jonas Kirschner hits a low pass to Daniele Elliott. Daniele Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.57
Arjen Van Dalen flicks a high pass forward to Vincenzo Seifert who brings the ball under control. Vincenzo Seifert lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Lloyd. Alexander Lloyd makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
16.20
André Lujan kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Lloyd. Alexander Lloyd whips in a cross ball towards Giulio Buso. Giulio Buso connects with a diving header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.34
André Lujan flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Seifert controls it well on his chest. Vincenzo Seifert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.51
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
24.20
Tobias Roth kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Morlock. Tobias Morlock picks a pass forward to Daniele Elliott. Daniele Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Renato Núñez who gathers it comfortably.
28.32
Arjen Van Dalen chips the ball to his team mate, André Lujan. André Lujan threads a neat ball through to Alexander Lloyd. Alexander Lloyd tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.33
Markus Sammer sees space and advances. Markus Sammer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Elbekay Elhamdaoui.
33.34
André Lujan comes in with a late challenge on Tobias Morlock. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tobias Morlock runs off the knock.
34.11
Adilson Van Barneveld powers a long ball forward. Arjen Van Dalen knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Seifert. Vincenzo Seifert whips the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.10
André Lujan flicks a high pass forward to Giulio Buso who brings the ball under control. Giulio Buso lofts in a cross ball towards André Lujan. André Lujan flicks the ball with his head. Jonas Schnellinger is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! That brings them level!
42.19
André Lujan runs deep into the other half of the pitch. André Lujan knocks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Seifert. Vincenzo Seifert makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.42
Tobias Morlock sees James Eustace in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Eustace knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Elliott. Daniele Elliott makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Kaiserslautern appear unchanged since the first half. FC Energie Cottbus also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Energie Cottbus kick off the second half!
57.38
André Lujan flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Seifert holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vincenzo Seifert threads the ball through to André Lujan but he's offside!
63.31
André Lujan flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Boateng collects the pass. Fredrik Boateng edges inside the box! Fredrik Boateng looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.43
Jonas Kirschner barges into Arjen Van Dalen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arjen Van Dalen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.42
Ruslan Azatskyi passes the ball forward to André Lujan. André Lujan flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Seifert controls it well on his chest. Vincenzo Seifert lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Boateng. Fredrik Boateng connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.02
Tobias Morlock hits a low pass to Jonas Kirschner. Jonas Kirschner shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Renato Núñez had no chance!! Goal for FC Energie Cottbus!
78.11
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
79.28
Markus Metzger chips the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Kaiser. Dietmar Kaiser runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dietmar Kaiser edges inside the box! Dietmar Kaiser tries a spectacular strike. Renato Núñez gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
87.40
Ruslan Azatskyi sees space and advances. Ruslan Azatskyi knocks the ball forward to Alexander Lloyd. Alexander Lloyd finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.41
Adilson Van Barneveld hits a low pass to Arjen Van Dalen. Arjen Van Dalen knocks the ball forward to Vincenzo Seifert. Vincenzo Seifert shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

FC Kaiserslautern

FC Energie Cottbus
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
25.7%
44.3%
30%

Scorers
André Lujan 39
Fredrik Boateng 63
Daniele Elliott 12, 44
Jonas Kirschner 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to André Lujan of FC Kaiserslautern

Match Ratings