Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play Watford in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. FC Kaiserslautern lead by 4-0 from the first leg. A crowd of 15,142 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dani Costa Pereira.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dani Costa Pereira.
0.00
0-0FC Kaiserslautern start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.31
0-0John Winterburn knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Prete. Mark Prete plays a one-two with Paulo Tavares and advances towards the goal... Mark Prete tries a spectacular strike. Remi Renaud gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
6.49
0-0Nicolas Ahrens makes a probing pass to Lefteris Andriopoulos. Lefteris Andriopoulos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem shoots from long range but it flies wide!
10.45
John Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Tavares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paulo Tavares tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
12.15
0-0Without breaking stride, Pablo Cortez plays the ball forward to Lefteris Andriopoulos. Lefteris Andriopoulos picks a pass forward to Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.35
0-0Ioannis Anastasiou controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Prete. Mark Prete kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Tavares but the referee indicates it's offside!
27.04
0-0Ruel Davies catches John Winterburn on the ankles. Ruel Davies is shown the yellow card! John Winterburn stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.18
Ioannis Anastasiou deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paulo Tavares. Paulo Tavares shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.47
0-1Jamie Midgley decides to run forward with the ball. Jamie Midgley plays a quick one-two with Paulo Tavares and rushes in on goal... Jamie Midgley takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.04
Lefteris Andriopoulos chips the ball to his team mate, Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Tim Weaver. Excellent save.
44.03
Duarte Santos threads a neat ball through to Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen whips in a cross ball towards Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Tim Weaver reads it well. Fabulous save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Kaiserslautern appear unchanged since the first half. Watford 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
Watford kick off!
48.18
Duarte Santos plays the ball forward to Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!! That brings them back into the game!
55.13
Duarte Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi whips in a cross ball towards Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo directs the ball goalwards with his head but Tim Weaver reads it well. Fabulous stop!
59.09
Moustapha El-Khalej sees Duarte Santos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duarte Santos flicks a high pass forward. Marco Van Fessem collects the pass. Marco Van Fessem lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tim Weaver with no chance!! Goal for FC Kaiserslautern!
61.09
2-1FC Kaiserslautern have made 3 substitutions with Ger Laros replacing Moustapha El-Khalej, Christian Addo replacing Duarte Santos and Ross Westwood replacing Franklin Nguyen .
67.25
Lefteris Andriopoulos flicks a high pass forward. Andy Matteo collects the pass. Andy Matteo shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.24
Lefteris Andriopoulos knocks the ball to his team mate, Ross Westwood. Ross Westwood lofts in a cross ball towards Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Tim Weaver didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
77.21
2-1Lefteris Andriopoulos receives the ball from a throw-in from Christian Addo. Lefteris Andriopoulos threads a neat ball through to Ross Westwood. Ross Westwood whips in a cross ball towards Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Marcel Schulze blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
79.20
Nicolas Ahrens receives the ball from a throw-in from Ger Laros. Nicolas Ahrens flicks a high pass forward to Lefteris Andriopoulos who brings the ball under control. Lefteris Andriopoulos kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Westwood. Ross Westwood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
81.26
Paulo Tavares comes in with a late challenge on Nicolas Ahrens. Paulo Tavares is shown the yellow card! Nicolas Ahrens stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.10
Marcel Schulze hacks Marco Van Fessem from behind! The referee calls over Marcel Schulze and shows him a yellow card! Marco Van Fessem hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.10
2-1Free kick to FC Kaiserslautern just outside the area...
85.57
Andy Matteo takes a short run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
90.00
John Winterburn sees Garry Strachan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Strachan skips past Nicolas Ahrens! Garry Strachan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
25.6%
44.9%
29.5%
Scorers
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) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ruel Davies (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Pablo Cortez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lefteris Andriopoulos (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Duarte Santos (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Andy Matteo (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Franklin Nguyen (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Bernard Grendi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marco Van Fessem (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Ger Laros (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Christian Addo (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ross Westwood (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Tim Weaver (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Abraham Koné (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcel Schulze (DEF) | | 6 |
| 4. | Les Marr (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jamie Midgley (MID) | | 8 |
| 6. | John Winterburn (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ioannis Anastasiou (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andy Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Garry Strachan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mark Prete (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paulo Tavares (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Danny Simonsen (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Moncur (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Demetrio Santoni (ATT) | 0 | |