Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Wildparkstadion where Karlsruher SC play host to FC Augsburg. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Karlsruher SC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Augsburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Linke.


0.00
FC Augsburg kick off!
2.12
Dietmar Fromm picks a pass forward to Phil Heskey. Phil Heskey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kai Francke. Kai Francke shoots from 25 yards. Uwe Thiele gets down and covers it.
4.38
Phil Heskey barges into Jan Dörner. Phil Heskey is given a warning by the referee! Jan Dörner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.46
Gary Inglis hits a low pass to Billy Mcallister. Billy Mcallister cuts inside the box! Billy Mcallister side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
8.05
Nils Sparwasser flicks the ball to his team mate, Nils Schöll. Nils Schöll knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Raymond Van Der Gouw.
20.59
With great vision, Julian Schulze plays the ball forward to Nils Sparwasser. Nils Sparwasser shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.27
Phil Heskey flicks a high pass forward. Steve Dos Santos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Dos Santos plays a scrappy one-two with Billy Mcallister and stumbles forward towards the goal... Steve Dos Santos side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
24.44
Richard Van Westerop flicks a high pass forward. Nils Sparwasser collects the pass. Nils Sparwasser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.44
With some swift thinking, Christian Littbarski plays the ball forward to Nils Schöll. Nils Schöll rushes past Hauke Rummenigge! Some superb footwork from Nils Schöll provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it rises well off target!
32.13
Ricardo Faria flicks the ball to his team mate, Kai Francke. Kai Francke shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.56
Martin Schulze passes the ball forward to Billy Mcallister. Billy Mcallister plays a quick one-two with Kai Francke and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Billy Mcallister provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Uwe Thiele!
38.14
Raymond Van Der Gouw sees space and advances. Seeing a gap ahead, Raymond Van Der Gouw plays the ball forward to Billy Mcallister. Billy Mcallister shoots from distance but somehow Uwe Thiele manages to keep it out.
39.32
Martin Schulze deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Phil Heskey. Phil Heskey shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.02
FC Augsburg are dictating the run of play here today.
44.07
Raymond Van Der Gouw threads a neat ball through to Martin Schulze. Martin Schulze sees Steve Dos Santos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Dos Santos finds some space and shoots from distance. Uwe Thiele is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Karlsruher SC kick off the second half!
47.04
Andres Segarra threads a neat ball through to Jan Dörner. Jan Dörner decides to run forward with the ball. Jan Dörner shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Aboubacar Martel manages to gather it comfortably.
54.06
Ricardo Faria flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Schulze. Martin Schulze knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Dos Santos. Steve Dos Santos connects with a diving header. It's there!! Uwe Thiele has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.05
Andres Segarra flicks a high ball forward to Richard Van Westerop who takes it down. Richard Van Westerop sees Nils Sparwasser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nils Sparwasser knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hauke Rummenigge.
59.34
Martin Schulze hacks Nils Sparwasser from behind! Martin Schulze is given a warning by the referee! Nils Sparwasser hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.20
Raymond Van Der Gouw sees a break and surges forward. Raymond Van Der Gouw flicks a high pass forward. Kai Francke controls it well on his chest. Kai Francke knocks in a cross ball towards Phil Heskey. Phil Heskey heads the ball goalwards but it flies just off target!
67.20
Richard Van Westerop changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Richard Van Westerop whips in a cross ball towards Nils Schöll. Nils Schöll powers a header at goal but is denied by Dietmar Fromm. Excellent block.
83.00
Hauke Rummenigge sees a break and surges forward. With imagination, Hauke Rummenigge plays the ball forward to Steve Dos Santos. Steve Dos Santos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcel Engels.
90.00
With great vision, Martin Schulze plays the ball forward to Kai Francke. Kai Francke controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.5%
46.5%
Play Area
31%
46.5%
22.5%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steve Dos Santos of FC Augsburg

Match Ratings