Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 13,161 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jakob Jentsch.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jakob Jentsch.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Kaiserslautern kicking off!
2.04
0-0Alessandro Coco comes in with a late challenge on Ruslan Azatskyi. Alessandro Coco is given a warning by the referee! Ruslan Azatskyi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.06
0-0Marcel Engels threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Seifert. Vincenzo Seifert controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Steffen Streich is on top of it.
10.54
0-0Glynn Royce threads a neat ball through to Oliver Roth. Oliver Roth kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Seeler but the referee indicates it's offside!
12.37
1-0Marcel Engels plays the ball forward to Tiago Teixeira. Tiago Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Engels. Marcel Engels knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.36
Miguel Cano plays the ball forward to Christian Seeler. Christian Seeler shoots from long range. It's there!! Renato Núñez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.08
André Lujan darts forward. André Lujan lofts in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Seifert. Vincenzo Seifert beats his man to it with a header. Steffen Streich didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
28.24
Fredrik Boateng flicks a high ball forward to Marcel Engels who takes it down. Marcel Engels finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Steffen Streich manages to gather it.
32.31
Elbekay Elhamdaoui flicks a high ball forward to Marcel Engels who takes it down. Marcel Engels flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Teixeira collects the pass. Tiago Teixeira shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Steffen Streich.
33.37
1-1Marcel Engels takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Vincenzo Seifert. Vincenzo Seifert makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.34
1-1André Lujan threads the ball through to Giulio Buso. Giulio Buso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steffen Streich who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Kaiserslautern appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Union Berlin kick off and get the second half underway!
49.39
Quim Gomes threads a neat ball through to Miguel Cano. Miguel Cano chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Roth. Oliver Roth plays a scrappy one-two with Alessandro Coco and advances towards the goal... Oliver Roth cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.13
Quim Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Eilts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Eilts knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Seeler. Christian Seeler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Elbekay Elhamdaoui.
54.44
Miguel Cano threads the ball through to Oliver Roth. Oliver Roth advances inside the box! Oliver Roth shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
55.05
Elbekay Elhamdaoui makes a probing pass to André Lujan. André Lujan makes a beautiful solo run. André Lujan lofts in a cross ball towards Giulio Buso. Giulio Buso directs the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Steffen Streich keeps it out!
60.01
Quim Gomes kicks a strong pass forward to Bram Zijm. Bram Zijm plays the ball forward to Christian Seeler. Christian Seeler rushes past Adilson Van Barneveld! Christian Seeler side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Renato Núñez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.18
1-3André Lujan comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Cano. The referee calls over André Lujan and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Cano stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.25
Marcel Engels hacks Quim Gomes from behind! The referee warns Marcel Engels to calm down! Quim Gomes stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.34
1-3Stefan Eilts knocks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Coco. Alessandro Coco lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Seeler. Ruslan Azatskyi comes in with a late challenge on Christian Seeler. Christian Seeler appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
69.15
1-3Lennart Beck makes a simple pass to Oliver Roth. Oliver Roth deftly passes the ball to Alessandro Coco, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Alessandro Coco provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.02
1-3Tiago Teixeira comes in with a late challenge on Bram Zijm. The referee calls over Tiago Teixeira and shows him a yellow card! Bram Zijm carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.36
Jonas Bierhoff hits a low pass to Marcel Engels. Marcel Engels flicks a high pass forward to Vincenzo Seifert who brings the ball under control. Vincenzo Seifert whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Boateng. Fredrik Boateng makes a deft header but it curls horrendously wide!
75.58
Stefan Eilts flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Coco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alessandro Coco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Renato Núñez manages to gather it easily.
77.43
Giulio Buso knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Engels. Marcel Engels cuts inside the box! Marcel Engels shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.13
Marcel Engels sees André Lujan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. André Lujan lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Teixeira. Tiago Teixeira makes a convincing header. Tiago Teixeira scores for FC Kaiserslautern!!
84.37
With vision, Marcel Engels laces a through ball forward to Vincenzo Seifert. Vincenzo Seifert lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Boateng. Fredrik Boateng makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.48
Seeing a gap ahead, Marcel Engels plays the ball forward to André Lujan. André Lujan shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Marcel Engels plays the ball forward to André Lujan. André Lujan finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
10
5
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.4%
42.6%
Play Area
25%
44.1%
30.9%
Scorers
| Marcel Engels 12, 77 Tiago Teixeira 81 Fredrik Boateng 84 | Christian Seeler 15, 60 Oliver Roth 49 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcel Engels of FC Kaiserslautern |
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) | | 7 |
| 9. | Giulio Buso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tiago Teixeira (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Vincenzo Seifert (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Arjen Van Dalen (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Philippe Dos Santos (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexander Lloyd (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Steffen Streich (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Quim Gomes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bram Zijm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lionel Lecocq (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lennart Beck (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Glynn Royce (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stefan Eilts (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Miguel Cano (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oliver Roth (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Alessandro Coco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Christian Seeler (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Kevin Ouindi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marc Schrader (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Florent Erceau (MID) | 0 | |