Match Report


FC KaiserslauternFC Kaiserslautern     Bayer LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen
Shaun ReganShaun Regan Computer Player Computer Player
Remi RenaudR. Renaud71
G
1
G
72Serge DevauxS. Devaux
Moustapha El-KhalejM. El-Khalej71
D
2
D
75Marcel BabbelM. Babbel
Nicolas AhrensN. Ahrens72
D
3
D
74David ManzoD. Manzo
Ruel DaviesR. Davies74
D
4
D
68Alfredo SurianoA. Suriano
Pablo CortezP. Cortez74
D
5
M
74Nikolas TurekN. Turek
Lefteris AndriopoulosL. Andriopoulos73
M
6
M
64Rainer KuzorraR. Kuzorra
Duarte SantosD. Santos79
M
captain7
M
64Alfred HerveA. Herve
Andy MatteoA. Matteo76
A
8captain
M
64Rainer HelmerR. Helmer
Franklin NguyenF. Nguyen83
A
9
A
80Steffen HamannS. Hamann
Bernard GrendiB. Grendi76
A
10
A
70Jakob SchnellingerJ. Schnellinger
Marco Van FessemM. Van Fessem72
A
11
A
66Alberto FerrerA. Ferrer
 
Ger LarosG. Laros68
D
12
G
72Jan BergJ. Berg
Christian AddoC. Addo77
M
13
D
68Vincenzo BreitnerV. Breitner
Ross WestwoodR. Westwood71
A
14
D
67Alec TelferA. Telfer

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to Bayer Leverkusen. A crowd of 15,856 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Seeler.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Kaiserslautern kicking off!
2.06
Alfredo Suriano kicks a strong pass forward to Rainer Helmer. Rainer Helmer sees Alberto Ferrer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Ferrer lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Schnellinger. Jakob Schnellinger makes a deft header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.40
Rainer Kuzorra kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Hamann. Steffen Hamann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Ahrens.
6.24
Rainer Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Hamann. Steffen Hamann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.29
Lefteris Andriopoulos flicks a high pass forward. Andy Matteo controls it well on his chest. Andy Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Franklin Nguyen!
18.35
Duarte Santos threads a neat ball through to Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Suriano.
22.13
Marcel Babbel catches Duarte Santos on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duarte Santos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.42
Duarte Santos threads the ball through to Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem whips in a cross ball towards Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Serge Devaux.
28.29
Lefteris Andriopoulos takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Nicolas Ahrens rockets a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.09
Duarte Santos flicks a high pass forward. Franklin Nguyen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Franklin Nguyen plays a quick one-two with Marco Van Fessem and rushes in on goal... Franklin Nguyen comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
34.27
Without breaking stride, Rainer Helmer plays the ball forward to Steffen Hamann. Steffen Hamann shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
39.05
David Manzo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfred Herve. Alfred Herve chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Ferrer. Alberto Ferrer makes a great pass forward. Steffen Hamann runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
40.44
Lefteris Andriopoulos clumsily knocks into Rainer Kuzorra. The referee brings Lefteris Andriopoulos to one side and gives him a warning! Rainer Kuzorra stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.14
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
David Manzo laces a weighted ball forward to Alfred Herve. Alfred Herve flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Schnellinger holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jakob Schnellinger lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Hamann. Steffen Hamann finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
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. Bayer Leverkusen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bayer Leverkusen kick off the second half!
48.52
Lefteris Andriopoulos flicks a high pass forward to Bernard Grendi who brings the ball under control. Bernard Grendi tries a spectacular long range effort. Serge Devaux gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
53.05
Lefteris Andriopoulos threads a neat ball through to Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcel Babbel.
54.05
Ruel Davies kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Santos. Duarte Santos flicks a high ball forward to Marco Van Fessem who takes it down. Marco Van Fessem knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Serge Devaux has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.15
Rainer Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Ferrer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Alberto Ferrer plays the ball forward to Steffen Hamann who has made a great run into the box. Steffen Hamann comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.31
FC Kaiserslautern have made 3 substitutions with Ger Laros replacing Moustapha El-Khalej, Christian Addo replacing Duarte Santos and Ross Westwood replacing Franklin Nguyen .
63.27
Christian Addo flicks a high pass forward. Marco Van Fessem collects the pass. Marco Van Fessem whips in a cross ball towards Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Serge Devaux with no chance!! Goal for FC Kaiserslautern!
66.20
Lefteris Andriopoulos knocks the ball forward to Ross Westwood. Ross Westwood knocks in a cross ball towards Bernard Grendi. Alfredo Suriano comes in with a late challenge on Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
69.26
Ross Westwood comes in with a late challenge on David Manzo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Manzo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.28
Nikolas Turek knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Ferrer. Alberto Ferrer shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
73.02
David Manzo barges into Ross Westwood. David Manzo is warned by the referee! Ross Westwood stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Ruel Davies plays the ball forward to Christian Addo. Christian Addo flicks a high pass forward. Bernard Grendi easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bernard Grendi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcel Babbel.
77.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Nicolas Ahrens laces a through ball forward to Christian Addo. Christian Addo knocks the ball forward to Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
78.48
Alfred Herve deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Hamann. Steffen Hamann whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Schnellinger. Jakob Schnellinger jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Ruel Davies is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
79.03
Corner kick to Bayer Leverkusen. Marcel Babbel chips it out wide. Nicolas Ahrens chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
81.35
Christian Addo flicks a high ball forward to Bernard Grendi who takes it down. Bernard Grendi 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. Nice save!
83.03
Alfred Herve flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Schnellinger collects the pass. Jakob Schnellinger advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Jakob Schnellinger provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
84.16
Ruel Davies plays the ball forward to Lefteris Andriopoulos. Lefteris Andriopoulos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.27
Marcel Babbel flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Helmer collects the pass. Rainer Helmer hits a low pass to Alberto Ferrer. Alberto Ferrer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.45
Lefteris Andriopoulos passes the ball forward to Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Suriano.
89.59
Alfredo Suriano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfred Herve. Alfred Herve flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Ferrer who takes it down. Alberto Ferrer whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Hamann. Steffen Hamann makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Remi Renaud!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Kaiserslautern

Bayer Leverkusen
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
25.3%
44.6%
30.1%

Scorers
Franklin Nguyen 14
Andy Matteo 54
Bernard Grendi 63

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)
6
4.Ruel Davies (DEF)
7
5.Pablo Cortez (DEF)
6
6.Lefteris Andriopoulos (MID)
7
7.Duarte Santos (MID)
7
8.Andy Matteo (ATT)goal scored
9
9.Franklin Nguyen (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Bernard Grendi (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Marco Van Fessem (ATT)
8
 
12.Ger Laros (DEF)
6
13.Christian Addo (MID)
7
14.Ross Westwood (ATT)yellow card
5

1.Serge Devaux (GK)
7
2.Marcel Babbel (DEF)yellow card
5
3.David Manzo (DEF)
6
4.Alfredo Suriano (DEF)
6
5.Nikolas Turek (MID)
6
6.Rainer Kuzorra (MID)
6
7.Alfred Herve (MID)
7
8.Rainer Helmer (MID)
7
9.Steffen Hamann (ATT)
6
10.Jakob Schnellinger (ATT)
6
11.Alberto Ferrer (ATT)
6
 
12.Jan Berg (GK)
0
13.Vincenzo Breitner (DEF)
0
14.Alec Telfer (DEF)
0