Match Report


Karlsruher SC Karlsruher SC      SpVgg UnterhachingSpVgg Unterhaching
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Philipp RöhligP. Röhlig66
G
1
G
68Barry SchulpenB. Schulpen
Dominic LiddellD. Liddell75
D
captain2
D
71Sebastian HelmerS. Helmer
Sebastian BeckS. Beck75
D
3
D
58Martin KohlerM. Kohler
Lennart GeisL. Geis54
D
4
D
58Nicolas WelkeN. Welke
Thomas RöslerT. Rösler69
M
5
D
56Franco FlachiF. Flachi
Stefan BusseS. Busse56
M
6
M
61Marc BrehmeM. Brehme
Lennart LittbarskiL. Littbarski52
M
7
M
60Kevin PfeifferK. Pfeiffer
Eric WalterE. Walter48
M
8
A
61Jan RöhnerJ. Röhner
Steve ButtS. Butt69
A
9
A
58Simon RöhligS. Röhlig
Arno EngelsA. Engels68
A
10
A
57Urvin HouttuinU. Houttuin
Raffaele GrabbiR. Grabbi60
A
11captain
A
45Gerhard WitteG. Witte
 
Guillermo HillG. Hill63
G
12
G
57Tobias WidmannT. Widmann
Sergio SemedoS. Semedo59
G
13
D
55Tobias KoschmiederT. Koschmieder
Martin KlinsmannM. Klinsmann51
A
14
M
54Vincenzo BergV. Berg

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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Wildparkstadion where Karlsruher SC play host to SpVgg Unterhaching. A crowd of 9,013 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Karlsruher SC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SpVgg Unterhaching appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Babbel.


0.00
Karlsruher SC kick off and get the match underway!
2.05
Thomas Rösler threads a neat ball through to Raffaele Grabbi. Raffaele Grabbi lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Engels. Arno Engels flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
3.29
Kevin Pfeiffer flicks a high ball forward to Urvin Houttuin who takes it down. Urvin Houttuin shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.26
Kevin Pfeiffer makes a simple pass to Jan Röhner. Jan Röhner lofts in a cross ball towards Gerhard Witte. Gerhard Witte finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
9.34
Stefan Busse flicks a high ball forward to Arno Engels who takes it down. Arno Engels knocks in a cross ball towards Raffaele Grabbi. Raffaele Grabbi makes a deft header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.43
With some swift thinking, Sebastian Beck plays the ball forward to Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stefan Busse shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
16.45
Sebastian Beck knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Walter. Eric Walter threads a neat ball through to Raffaele Grabbi. Raffaele Grabbi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.03
Nicolas Welke pushes up the pitch. Nicolas Welke kicks a strong pass forward to Urvin Houttuin. Urvin Houttuin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Liddell.
24.23
Lennart Littbarski passes the ball forward to Steve Butt. Steve Butt shoots from outside the area. Barry Schulpen gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
26.58
Kevin Pfeiffer knocks the ball forward to Jan Röhner. Jan Röhner lofts in a cross ball towards Urvin Houttuin. With a superhuman jump, Urvin Houttuin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Philipp Röhlig punches it away to safety.
28.41
Urvin Houttuin comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Liddell. The referee brings Urvin Houttuin to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.20
Stefan Busse runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stefan Busse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.04
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.42
Kevin Pfeiffer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Röhlig. Simon Röhlig lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Röhner. Jan Röhner is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.22
Kevin Pfeiffer flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Röhlig. Simon Röhlig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.35
Marc Brehme makes a simple pass to Urvin Houttuin. Urvin Houttuin knocks in a cross ball towards Gerhard Witte. Gerhard Witte is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Karlsruher SC appear unchanged since the first half. SpVgg Unterhaching have changed their lineup with Tobias Koschmieder replacing Kevin Pfeiffer, Tobias Widmann replacing Martin Kohler and Vincenzo Berg replacing Gerhard Witte.

45.00
The whistle blows and SpVgg Unterhaching kick off!
49.12
Tobias Koschmieder controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Urvin Houttuin. Urvin Houttuin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Liddell.
51.50
Tobias Koschmieder clumsily knocks into Stefan Busse. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefan Busse stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.31
Sebastian Beck hits a low pass to Lennart Littbarski. Lennart Littbarski knocks the ball forward to Steve Butt. Steve Butt cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Steve Butt provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
59.50
Lennart Littbarski threads a neat ball through to Steve Butt. Steve Butt tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
60.48
Nicolas Welke makes a simple pass to Tobias Koschmieder. Tobias Koschmieder changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tobias Koschmieder shoots from distance but it is miles over!
61.30
Stefan Busse knocks the ball forward to Arno Engels. Arno Engels shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.03
Dominic Liddell sees space and advances. Dominic Liddell makes a beautiful solo run. Dominic Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Engels. Arno Engels makes a deft header but somehow Barry Schulpen manages to keep it out.
67.38
Lennart Littbarski flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Butt. Steve Butt plays a scrappy one-two with Raffaele Grabbi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Steve Butt muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Steve Butt scores for Karlsruher SC !!
71.16
Nicolas Welke threads the ball through to Marc Brehme. Marc Brehme flicks a high pass forward. Jan Röhner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jan Röhner puts a great ball through. Vincenzo Berg races clear but the linesman lifts his flag. Offside by the narrowest of margins!
72.41
Lennart Littbarski passes the ball forward to Arno Engels. Arno Engels lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Butt. Steve Butt connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Barry Schulpen with no chance!! Goal for Karlsruher SC !
75.14
Marc Brehme deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Röhlig. Simon Röhlig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Liddell.
78.53
Sebastian Beck advances with the ball. Sebastian Beck knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Butt. Steve Butt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Barry Schulpen keeps it out!
79.14
Eric Walter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Raffaele Grabbi. Raffaele Grabbi rushes past Tobias Widmann! Raffaele Grabbi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
81.02
Dominic Liddell advances with the ball. Dominic Liddell sees Steve Butt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Butt knocks in a cross ball towards Raffaele Grabbi. Raffaele Grabbi flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
84.01
Stefan Busse flicks a high pass forward. Steve Butt controls it well on his chest. Steve Butt plays a one-two with Arno Engels and advances towards the goal... Steve Butt cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
85.18
Sebastian Helmer surges forward with the ball. Sebastian Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Röhner. Jan Röhner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Liddell.
87.06
Nicolas Welke threads the ball through to Marc Brehme. Marc Brehme kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Röhlig. Simon Röhlig knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Liddell.
90.00
Marc Brehme makes a simple pass to Vincenzo Berg. Vincenzo Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Röhner. Jan Röhner outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Karlsruher SC

SpVgg Unterhaching
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
7
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
27.6%
41.4%
31%

Scorers
Raffaele Grabbi 16
Steve Butt 67, 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steve Butt of Karlsruher SC

Match Ratings
1.Philipp Röhlig (GK)
6
2.Dominic Liddell (DEF)
7
3.Sebastian Beck (DEF)
7
4.Lennart Geis (DEF)
6
5.Thomas Rösler (MID)
6
6.Stefan Busse (MID)
7
7.Lennart Littbarski (MID)
6
8.Eric Walter (MID)
6
9.Steve Butt (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Arno Engels (ATT)
7
11.Raffaele Grabbi (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Guillermo Hill (GK)
0
13.Sergio Semedo (GK)
0
14.Martin Klinsmann (ATT)
0

1.Barry Schulpen (GK)
7
2.Sebastian Helmer (DEF)
6
3.Martin Kohler (DEF)
6
4.Nicolas Welke (DEF)
6
5.Franco Flachi (DEF)
6
6.Marc Brehme (MID)
6
7.Kevin Pfeiffer (MID)
6
8.Jan Röhner (ATT)
6
9.Simon Röhlig (ATT)
6
10.Urvin Houttuin (ATT)
6
11.Gerhard Witte (ATT)
6
 
12.Tobias Widmann (GK)
6
13.Tobias Koschmieder (DEF)yellow card
6
14.Vincenzo Berg (MID)
6