Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to F.C. Hansa Rostock. A crowd of 16,310 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while F.C. Hansa Rostock appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Markus Sparwasser.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while F.C. Hansa Rostock appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Markus Sparwasser.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and F.C. Hansa Rostock kick off!
2.45
0-0Christian Addo flicks a high pass forward. Bernard Grendi controls it well on his chest. Bernard Grendi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.19
0-0Martin Bierhoff hacks Andy Matteo from behind! Martin Bierhoff is shown the yellow card! Andy Matteo runs off the knock.
6.08
0-0Quavas Rogers sees Christian Addo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Addo chips the ball to his team mate, Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Frits Bobson. Excellent save.
8.52
0-1Moritz Höfer makes a beautiful solo run. Moritz Höfer whips in a cross ball towards Lars Widmann. Lars Widmann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.18
0-1Moritz Höfer makes an attacking run forward. Moritz Höfer puts a great ball through. Nikolas Gleisenstein runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
14.25
0-1Pablo Cortez makes a simple pass to Christian Addo. Christian Addo knocks the ball to his team mate, Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen plays a perfect one-two with Andy Matteo and rushes in on goal... Franklin Nguyen muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Nico Meidt. Excellent block.
15.14
Quavas Rogers makes a simple pass to Christian Addo. Christian Addo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.58
1-1Nico Meidt threads the ball through to Simon Höfer. Simon Höfer decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Höfer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.36
Uwe Müller catches Moustapha El-Khalej on the ankles. Uwe Müller is shown the yellow card! Moustapha El-Khalej stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.56
1-1Christian Addo barges into Stefan Wieczorek. Christian Addo is warned by the referee! Stefan Wieczorek stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.27
Stefan Wieczorek flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Gleisenstein controls it well on his chest. Nikolas Gleisenstein controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
27.15
Nikolas Gleisenstein clumsily knocks into Ruel Davies. The referee warns Nikolas Gleisenstein to calm down! Ruel Davies stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.13
Nikolas Gleisenstein catches Pablo Cortez on the ankles. The referee warns Nikolas Gleisenstein again to calm down! Pablo Cortez runs off the knock.
44.30
Quavas Rogers knocks the ball forward to Christian Addo. Christian Addo threads a neat ball through to Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Marco Van Fessem provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Frits Bobson with no chance!! Goal for FC Kaiserslautern!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Kaiserslautern appear unchanged since the first half. F.C. Hansa Rostock also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Kaiserslautern kick off and get the second half underway!
51.07
Moritz Höfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Uwe Müller. Uwe Müller knocks the ball to his team mate, Lars Widmann. Lars Widmann comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
54.28
2-1Moritz Höfer knocks the ball forward to Nikolas Gleisenstein. Nikolas Gleisenstein skips past Ruel Davies! Quavas Rogers comes in with a late challenge on Nikolas Gleisenstein. Nikolas Gleisenstein appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
60.06
Simon Höfer comes in with a late challenge on Christian Addo. Simon Höfer is shown the yellow card! Christian Addo runs off the knock.
63.37
Ruel Davies deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lefteris Andriopoulos. Lefteris Andriopoulos runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Lefteris Andriopoulos shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
69.07
Moritz Höfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Uwe Müller. Uwe Müller shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
72.01
Without breaking stride, Martin Bierhoff plays the ball forward to Moritz Höfer. Moritz Höfer flicks a high pass forward. Lars Widmann collects the pass. Lars Widmann shoots from long range. Remi Renaud gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
73.45
Lefteris Andriopoulos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Bierhoff.
75.20
Nico Meidt hits a low pass to Simon Höfer. Simon Höfer knocks the ball forward to Nikolas Gleisenstein. Nikolas Gleisenstein whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Müller. Uwe Müller flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
78.09
With great vision, Christian Addo plays the ball forward to Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen knocks in a cross ball towards Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Frits Bobson.
79.23
2-1Christian Addo takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Nikolas Gleisenstein reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
81.54
Ruel Davies clumsily knocks into Uwe Müller. Ruel Davies is shown the yellow card! Uwe Müller stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
32%
45.3%
22.7%
Scorers
| Marco Van Fessem 15, 44 | Lars Widmann 9 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marco Van Fessem of FC Kaiserslautern |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Remi Renaud (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Moustapha El-Khalej (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ruel Davies (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Quavas Rogers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pablo Cortez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lefteris Andriopoulos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Christian Addo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Andy Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Franklin Nguyen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Bernard Grendi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marco Van Fessem (ATT) |  | 10 |
| 12. | Ger Laros (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ross Westwood (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Niclas Partin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Frits Bobson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rainer Backes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matthias Szepan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Martin Bierhoff (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Nico Meidt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stefan Wieczorek (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Simon Höfer (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Moritz Höfer (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Uwe Müller (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Lars Widmann (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Nikolas Gleisenstein (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jaouad Piquionne (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jan Sparwasser (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jonas Dehm (GK) | 0 | |