Match Report


FC KaiserslauternFC Kaiserslautern     Borussia Mönchengladbach Borussia Mönchengladbach
Shaun ReganShaun Regan Computer Player Computer Player
Remi RenaudR. Renaud71
G
1captain
G
72Danny ChristieD. Christie
Moustapha El-KhalejM. El-Khalej71
D
2
D
78Edmundo GaladamesE. Galadames
Nicolas AhrensN. Ahrens72
D
3
D
71Adrian HitchcockA. Hitchcock
Ruel DaviesR. Davies74
D
4
D
59Simon BirnbaumS. Birnbaum
Pablo CortezP. Cortez74
D
5
M
73Tomas VieiraT. Vieira
Lefteris AndriopoulosL. Andriopoulos73
M
6
M
67Uwe OswaldU. Oswald
Duarte SantosD. Santos79
M
captain7
M
63Roberto CarrascoR. Carrasco
Andy MatteoA. Matteo76
A
8
M
61Rainer WesselmannR. Wesselmann
Franklin NguyenF. Nguyen83
A
9
A
75Francisco AntunesF. Antunes
Bernard GrendiB. Grendi76
A
10
A
64Oliver KöpkeO. Köpke
Marco Van FessemM. Van Fessem72
A
11
A
63Sven BeckenbauerS. Beckenbauer
 
Ger LarosG. Laros68
D
12
A
63Jan GelbJ. Gelb
Ross CortR. Cort29
M
13
A
61Leon ZiegeL. Ziege
Ross WestwoodR. Westwood71
A
14
G
59Christian TurekC. Turek

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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 Borussia Mönchengladbach . A crowd of 15,952 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Janes.


0.00
FC Kaiserslautern start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.04
Roberto Carrasco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Köpke. Oliver Köpke makes a defence splitting pass to Francisco Antunes. Francisco Antunes comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Remi Renaud gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
4.35
Nicolas Ahrens knocks the ball to his team mate, Lefteris Andriopoulos. Lefteris Andriopoulos knocks the ball forward to Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen finds some space and shoots from distance but Danny Christie is on top of it.
9.34
Ruel Davies threads the ball through to Duarte Santos. With a delightful solo run, Duarte Santos stretches the opposition's defence. Duarte Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but Edmundo Galadames blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
15.20
Duarte Santos laces a through ball forward to Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi lofts in a cross ball towards Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.56
Pablo Cortez threads a neat ball through to Duarte Santos. Duarte Santos sees Marco Van Fessem in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marco Van Fessem lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo makes a looping header on goal but Danny Christie is on top of it.
21.38
Lefteris Andriopoulos makes a beautiful solo run. Lefteris Andriopoulos lofts in a cross ball towards Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.02
Roberto Carrasco hits a low pass to Oliver Köpke. Oliver Köpke plays a quick one-two with Francisco Antunes and rushes in on goal... Oliver Köpke rockets a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
26.30
Nicolas Ahrens makes a simple pass to Lefteris Andriopoulos. Lefteris Andriopoulos threads a neat ball through to Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi shoots from long range. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
32.48
Tomas Vieira makes a beautiful solo run. Tomas Vieira shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
33.45
Uwe Oswald flicks a high pass forward. Sven Beckenbauer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sven Beckenbauer shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.14
Roberto Carrasco changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Roberto Carrasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sven Beckenbauer but the linesman indicates offside!
38.55
Lefteris Andriopoulos passes the ball forward to Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Franklin Nguyen!
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. Borussia Mönchengladbach also appear unchanged since the first half. The Borussia Mönchengladbach players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach start the second half!
49.05
Rainer Wesselmann chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Köpke. Oliver Köpke hits a low pass to Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.51
Simon Birnbaum catches Franklin Nguyen on the ankles. Simon Birnbaum is shown the yellow card! Franklin Nguyen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.29
Lefteris Andriopoulos sees space and advances. Lefteris Andriopoulos lofts in a cross ball towards Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.57
FC Kaiserslautern have made a substitution with Ross Westwood replacing Andy Matteo .
61.67
Sven Beckenbauer comes in with a late challenge on Moustapha El-Khalej. The referee calls over Sven Beckenbauer and shows him a yellow card! Moustapha El-Khalej hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.25
Ruel Davies makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Santos. Duarte Santos threads a neat ball through to Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi whips in a cross ball towards Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.02
Duarte Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
71.55
Ruel Davies flicks a high pass forward to Lefteris Andriopoulos who brings the ball under control. Lefteris Andriopoulos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen knocks in a cross ball towards Ross Westwood. Ross Westwood powers a header at goal. The ball strikes Adrian Hitchcock's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
73.15
It's a corner kick. Duarte Santos loops the ball over to the far post. Danny Christie scoops up the ball.
77.30
FC Kaiserslautern have made a substitution with Ger Laros replacing Pablo Cortez .
79.24
Duarte Santos threads a neat ball through to Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Christie who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Adrian Hitchcock clumsily knocks into Marco Van Fessem. The referee calls over Adrian Hitchcock and shows him a yellow card! Marco Van Fessem runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

FC Kaiserslautern

Borussia Mönchengladbach
Goals
6
0
Shots on Target
11
1
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
71.9%
28.1%
Play Area
25%
46.9%
28.1%

Scorers
Franklin Nguyen 15, 39, 54, 65
Bernard Grendi 21, 26

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Franklin Nguyen of FC Kaiserslautern

Match Ratings
1.Remi Renaud (GK)
6
2.Moustapha El-Khalej (DEF)
6
3.Nicolas Ahrens (DEF)
6
4.Ruel Davies (DEF)
6
5.Pablo Cortez (DEF)
6
6.Lefteris Andriopoulos (MID)
8
7.Duarte Santos (MID)
7
8.Andy Matteo (ATT)
6
9.Franklin Nguyen (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Bernard Grendi (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Marco Van Fessem (ATT)
6
 
12.Ger Laros (DEF)
6
13.Ross Cort (MID)
0
14.Ross Westwood (ATT)
6

1.Danny Christie (GK)
6
2.Edmundo Galadames (DEF)
6
3.Adrian Hitchcock (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Simon Birnbaum (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Tomas Vieira (MID)
6
6.Uwe Oswald (MID)
6
7.Roberto Carrasco (MID)
6
8.Rainer Wesselmann (MID)
6
9.Francisco Antunes (ATT)
6
10.Oliver Köpke (ATT)
6
11.Sven Beckenbauer (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Jan Gelb (ATT)
0
13.Leon Ziege (ATT)
0
14.Christian Turek (GK)
0