Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Wildparkstadion where Karlsruher SC play host to SV Werder Bremen. A crowd of 9,570 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Karlsruher SC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Bierhoff.
The pitch is in good condition.
Karlsruher SC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Bierhoff.
0.00
0-0Karlsruher SC kick off!
3.26
0-0Arno Witte deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse makes a probing pass to Steve Butt. Steve Butt puts a great ball through. Hauke Höfer runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
8.28
0-0Samir Augstein sees a break and surges forward. Samir Augstein finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
15.11
0-0Morris Roberts threads the ball through to Thomas Bräutigam. With vision, Thomas Bräutigam plays the ball forward to Steffen Lange. Steffen Lange shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Philipp Röhlig!
18.19
0-0Sebastian Beck flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Busse who takes it down. Stefan Busse knocks the ball forward to Steve Butt. Steve Butt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.08
Samir Augstein makes a probing pass to Steffen Lange. Steffen Lange cuts inside the box! Steffen Lange strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by Philipp Röhlig.
21.20
0-0Corner kick to SV Werder Bremen. Sven Walter plays it short to Jan Müller. Jan Müller chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Dominic Liddell jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
22.08
Thomas Bräutigam flicks a high ball forward to Gerhard Spengler who takes it down. Gerhard Spengler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Liddell.
26.10
0-0Dominic Liddell hacks Thomas Bräutigam from behind! The referee brings Dominic Liddell to one side and gives him a warning! Thomas Bräutigam runs off the knock.
27.43
Jan Müller threads the ball through to Gerhard Spengler. Gerhard Spengler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.13
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
38.51
Jan Müller barges into Lennart Littbarski. The referee warns Jan Müller to calm down! Lennart Littbarski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.06
1-0Arno Witte controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lennart Littbarski. Lennart Littbarski flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Höfer controls it well on his chest. Hauke Höfer lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Butt. Steve Butt flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Gaspar Jesus had no chance!! Goal for Karlsruher SC !
44.57
Jan Müller flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Spengler controls it well on his chest. Gerhard Spengler shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Philipp Röhlig effortlessly smothers it!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Karlsruher SC appear unchanged since the first half. SV Werder Bremen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
SV Werder Bremen kick off the second half!
53.49
Karlsruher SC are in full control of this game.
54.44
Stefan Busse takes it forward alone. Stefan Busse knocks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Höfer. Hauke Höfer tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Gaspar Jesus smothers it!
59.27
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.22
1-0SV Werder Bremen have made a substitution with Tobias Kneissl replacing Steffen Lange .
61.26
Thomas Bräutigam knocks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Kneissl. Tobias Kneissl finds some space and shoots from distance. Philipp Röhlig gets down and covers it.
63.03
Lennart Littbarski barges into Samir Augstein. The referee calls over Lennart Littbarski and warns him to calm down! Samir Augstein stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.53
Morris Roberts flicks a high pass forward. Jan Müller controls it well on his chest. Jan Müller flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Spengler controls it well on his chest. Gerhard Spengler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Liddell.
67.36
1-0Thomas Rösler makes an attacking run forward. Thomas Rösler knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Butt. Morris Roberts barges into Steve Butt. Penalty not given!!
69.40
Samir Augstein flicks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Kneissl. Tobias Kneissl controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Philipp Röhlig manages to gather it comfortably.
71.44
Dominic Liddell sees space and advances. Dominic Liddell passes the ball forward to Raffaele Grabbi. Raffaele Grabbi whips in a cross ball towards Steve Butt. Steve Butt shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
72.10
Thomas Bräutigam knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Spengler. Gerhard Spengler finds some space and shoots from distance. Philipp Röhlig gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
73.03
Sven Walter threads a neat ball through to Tobias Kneissl. Tobias Kneissl shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.20
1-0SV Werder Bremen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-5-2 formation.
77.20
Pascal Hässler threads a neat ball through to Gerhard Spengler. Gerhard Spengler shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
79.26
Thomas Bräutigam hits a low pass to Tobias Kneissl. Tobias Kneissl hits a low pass to Gerhard Spengler. Gerhard Spengler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gerhard Spengler!
84.58
Samir Augstein makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tobias Kneissl. Tobias Kneissl shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
85.50
Stefan Busse kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Butt. Steve Butt shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
35.9%
46.2%
17.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Philipp Röhlig of Karlsruher SC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Philipp Röhlig (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Dominic Liddell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Sebastian Beck (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arno Witte (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Thomas Rösler (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Stefan Busse (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Lennart Littbarski (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eric Walter (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Steve Butt (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Hauke Höfer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Raffaele Grabbi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Guillermo Hill (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sergio Semedo (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kai Emmerlich (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gaspar Jesus (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rainer Kurth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Christian Jung (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Morris Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pascal Hässler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sven Walter (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jan Müller (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Samir Augstein (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Thomas Bräutigam (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Gerhard Spengler (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Steffen Lange (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Fernando Ferrer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tobias Kneissl (GK) | 7 | |
| 14. | Steffen Hermann (DEF) | 0 | |