Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to FC Köln. A crowd of 15,399 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vincenzo Rahn.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vincenzo Rahn.
0.00
0-0FC Kaiserslautern kick off!
2.16
0-0Kees De Romijn threads a neat ball through to Nico Koschmieder. Nico Koschmieder shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
3.21
1-0Nicolas Ahrens sees Lefteris Andriopoulos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lefteris Andriopoulos knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.38
Duarte Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen whips in a cross ball towards Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
8.02
Simon Welke flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Schäfer collects the pass. Hauke Schäfer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
9.06
1-0Moustapha El-Khalej hits a low pass to Duarte Santos. Duarte Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.13
1-0Duarte Santos flicks a high pass forward. Marco Van Fessem collects the pass. Marco Van Fessem skips past Simone Campedelli! Marco Van Fessem looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Nikolas Roth manages to gather it.
18.06
Craig Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kees De Romijn. Kees De Romijn brings the ball forward. Kees De Romijn shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
20.00
Simon Welke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Koschmieder. Nico Koschmieder runs straight at the defence! Nico Koschmieder side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
30.50
Kees De Romijn sees space and advances. Kees De Romijn plays a one-two with Hauke Schäfer and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Kees De Romijn provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
34.53
Moustapha El-Khalej sees a break and surges forward. Moustapha El-Khalej knocks the ball forward to Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi whips in a cross ball towards Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Andy Matteo!
44.35
Nicolas Ahrens runs forward with the ball. Nicolas Ahrens hits a low pass to Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem whips in a cross ball towards Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Nikolas Roth.
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 Köln also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Kaiserslautern players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Köln get the second half underway!
47.09
2-2Nicolas Ahrens threads the ball through to Duarte Santos. Duarte Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball strikes Kieron Edghill's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
48.17
Lefteris Andriopoulos takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Nicolas Ahrens shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.57
Kees De Romijn darts forward. Kees De Romijn plays a quick one-two with Nico Koschmieder and rushes in on goal... Kees De Romijn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Remi Renaud gets down and covers it.
55.57
Simon Welke flicks a high pass forward to Arno Neudecker who brings the ball under control. Arno Neudecker skips past Moustapha El-Khalej! Arno Neudecker takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.14
3-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
59.35
Ruel Davies makes a probing pass to Lefteris Andriopoulos. Lefteris Andriopoulos flicks a high pass forward. Bernard Grendi controls it well on his chest. Bernard Grendi lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem makes a looping header on goal but it's well over the bar!
60.29
3-2FC Kaiserslautern have made a substitution with Ross Westwood replacing Marco Van Fessem .FC Köln have made a substitution with Nico Engels replacing Hauke Schäfer .
61.38
Simon Welke sees a break and surges forward. Simon Welke plays a scrappy one-two with Nico Engels and stumbles forward towards the goal... Simon Welke cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Remi Renaud manages to keep it out.
65.08
Duarte Santos flicks a high pass forward to Franklin Nguyen who brings the ball under control. Franklin Nguyen lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Nikolas Roth has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Simone Campedelli laces a through ball forward to Simon Welke. Simon Welke kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Engels. Nico Engels knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pablo Cortez.
71.19
Duarte Santos hits a low pass to Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.41
FC Kaiserslautern have made a substitution with Ger Laros replacing Nicolas Ahrens .
81.17
Ruel Davies brings the ball forward. Ruel Davies plays the ball forward to Ross Westwood. Ross Westwood whips in a cross ball towards Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo connects with a diving header but is denied by Yves Catherine. Excellent block.
84.27
Craig Cleland makes a probing pass to Simon Welke. Simon Welke advances with the ball. Simon Welke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.55
4-2Lefteris Andriopoulos flicks a high ball forward to Andy Matteo who takes it down. Andy Matteo makes a pass forward but Franklin Nguyen makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
89.17
Pablo Cortez threads a neat ball through to Lefteris Andriopoulos. Lefteris Andriopoulos flicks the ball to his team mate, Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi puts a great ball through. Ross Westwood runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
Kieron Edghill chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Welke. Simon Welke flicks a high pass forward. Nico Engels holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nico Engels edges inside the box! Nico Engels tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
29.3%
41.3%
29.3%
Scorers
| Marco Van Fessem 3 Andy Matteo 35, 65 Nicolas Ahrens 48 | Nico Koschmieder 20 Kees De Romijn 31 Nico Engels 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Andy Matteo of FC Kaiserslautern |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Remi Renaud (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Moustapha El-Khalej (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicolas Ahrens (DEF) |  | 8 |
| 4. | Ruel Davies (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pablo Cortez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lefteris Andriopoulos (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Duarte Santos (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andy Matteo (ATT) | | 9 |
| 9. | Franklin Nguyen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Bernard Grendi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marco Van Fessem (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Ger Laros (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Christian Addo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ross Westwood (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Nikolas Roth (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Simone Campedelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kieron Edghill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Yves Catherine (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Craig Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tiago Nascimento (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kees De Romijn (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Simon Welke (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Arno Neudecker (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nico Koschmieder (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Hauke Schäfer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Oliver Rohrschneider (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tobias Döring (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nico Engels (MID) | | 7 |