Match Report


VfB LübeckVfB Lübeck     FC KaiserslauternFC Kaiserslautern
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Frederico LopesF. Lopes60
G
1
G
59Jose HerreroJ. Herrero
Paul ErlerP. Erler65
D
2
D
71Armin PrantlA. Prantl
Jonas NeudeckerJ. Neudecker57
D
3
D
60Nils SchefflerN. Scheffler
Anton NetzerA. Netzer55
D
captain4
D
54Nico DiakiteN. Diakite
Rainer PfeifferR. Pfeiffer59
M
5
D
49Torsten LangeT. Lange
Philipp LangeP. Lange54
M
6
D
46Marcel LangeM. Lange
Albrecht MeidtA. Meidt52
M
7
M
69Nico RöhnerN. Röhner
Thomas KnappT. Knapp48
M
8captain
M
59Simon SchnellingerS. Schnellinger
Pierre-Yves BossisP. Bossis66
A
9
M
59Stan PetersS. Peters
Gerhard FrommG. Fromm63
A
10
A
77Lars MetzgerL. Metzger
Arno ReimersA. Reimers55
A
11
A
65David BartschD. Bartsch
 
Chris DavisC. Davis58
G
12
A
61Bakary MorlockB. Morlock
Nico SchnellingerN. Schnellinger53
G
13
A
59Lennart AhrensL. Ahrens
Kai SchöllK. Schöll52
D
14
M
54Pascal HermannP. Hermann

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadion an der Lohmühle where VfB Lübeck play host to FC Kaiserslautern. A crowd of 8,500 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfB Lübeck are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Klimek.


0.00
FC Kaiserslautern kick off and get the first half underway!
3.10
Stan Peters makes a simple pass to David Bartsch. David Bartsch controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Simon Schnellinger through on goal. Some good footwork from Simon Schnellinger provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
6.53
With some swift thinking, Stan Peters plays the ball forward to Nico Röhner. Nico Röhner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Erler.
9.29
Nico Röhner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Schnellinger. Simon Schnellinger decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Schnellinger shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
10.49
Stan Peters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lars Metzger. Lars Metzger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frederico Lopes who gathers it comfortably.
12.06
Thomas Knapp threads a neat ball through to Arno Reimers. Arno Reimers finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
14.20
Nico Röhner barges into Anton Netzer. The referee warns Nico Röhner to calm down! Anton Netzer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.35
Nico Röhner barges into Albrecht Meidt. The referee warns Nico Röhner again to calm down! Albrecht Meidt stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.16
Nils Scheffler plays the ball forward to Simon Schnellinger. Simon Schnellinger knocks the ball forward to David Bartsch. David Bartsch sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
32.09
Albrecht Meidt chips the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Fromm. Gerhard Fromm whips in a cross ball towards Pierre-Yves Bossis. Torsten Lange hacks Pierre-Yves Bossis from behind! Pierre-Yves Bossis appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
33.34
Rainer Pfeiffer clumsily knocks into Stan Peters. The referee calls over Rainer Pfeiffer and shows him a yellow card! Stan Peters hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.40
Gerhard Fromm kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre-Yves Bossis. Pierre-Yves Bossis lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Knapp. Thomas Knapp is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
44.08
Simon Schnellinger flicks a high ball forward to Lars Metzger who takes it down. Lars Metzger puts a great ball through. David Bartsch runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Lübeck have changed their lineup with Nico Schnellinger replacing Gerhard Fromm and Chris Davis replacing Philipp Lange. FC Kaiserslautern appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and VfB Lübeck kick off!
48.28
Albrecht Meidt flicks a high pass forward. Arno Reimers collects the pass. Arno Reimers knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Schnellinger. Torsten Lange catches Nico Schnellinger on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
51.23
Anton Netzer knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Davis. Chris Davis flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Meidt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albrecht Meidt shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Jose Herrero. Excellent save.
53.17
Lars Metzger flicks a high ball forward to David Bartsch who takes it down. David Bartsch knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Erler.
54.23
Anton Netzer hacks Lars Metzger from behind! Anton Netzer is given a warning by the referee! Lars Metzger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.29
Rainer Pfeiffer knocks the ball forward to Pierre-Yves Bossis. Pierre-Yves Bossis shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.39
Nico Röhner takes it forward alone. Nico Röhner runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nico Röhner whips in a cross ball towards David Bartsch. David Bartsch connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
60.14
VfB Lübeck have made a substitution with Kai Schöll replacing Rainer Pfeiffer .FC Kaiserslautern have made a substitution with Lennart Ahrens replacing Torsten Lange and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.19
Anton Netzer darts forward. Anton Netzer threads a neat ball through to Nico Schnellinger. Nico Schnellinger sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
63.01
Jonas Neudecker flicks the ball to his team mate, Arno Reimers. Arno Reimers passes the ball forward to Nico Schnellinger. Nico Schnellinger shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.58
Anton Netzer kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Knapp. Thomas Knapp darts forward. Thomas Knapp sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
71.55
David Bartsch knocks the ball forward to Lars Metzger. Lars Metzger rushes past Jonas Neudecker! Lars Metzger cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.17
Marcel Lange advances with the ball. Marcel Lange sees Lars Metzger in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lars Metzger knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Röhner. Nico Röhner heads the ball goalwards. Frederico Lopes didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
77.10
FC Kaiserslautern have made 2 substitutions with Bakary Morlock replacing Nils Scheffler and Pascal Hermann replacing David Bartsch .
79.01
Thomas Knapp surges forward with the ball. Thomas Knapp shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
83.57
Pierre-Yves Bossis hacks Nico Diakite from behind! The referee calls over Pierre-Yves Bossis and warns him to calm down! Nico Diakite stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.11
Chris Davis catches Nico Röhner on the ankles. Chris Davis is shown the yellow card! Nico Röhner stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.04
Paul Erler knocks the ball forward to Albrecht Meidt. Albrecht Meidt flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Knapp who brings the ball under control. Thomas Knapp shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Anton Netzer surges forward with the ball. Anton Netzer flicks a high pass forward to Pierre-Yves Bossis who brings the ball under control. Pierre-Yves Bossis whips in a cross ball towards Arno Reimers. Nico Diakite catches Arno Reimers on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

VfB Lübeck

FC Kaiserslautern
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
28.4%
43.2%
28.4%

Scorers
Thomas Knapp 40
Lars Metzger 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Thomas Knapp of VfB Lübeck

Match Ratings
1.Frederico Lopes (GK)
7
2.Paul Erler (DEF)
6
3.Jonas Neudecker (DEF)
6
4.Anton Netzer (DEF)
7
5.Rainer Pfeiffer (MID)yellow card
5
6.Philipp Lange (MID)
6
7.Albrecht Meidt (MID)
6
8.Thomas Knapp (MID)goal scored
9
9.Pierre-Yves Bossis (ATT)
6
10.Gerhard Fromm (ATT)
6
11.Arno Reimers (ATT)
6
 
12.Chris Davis (GK)yellow card
5
13.Nico Schnellinger (GK)
6
14.Kai Schöll (DEF)
6

1.Jose Herrero (GK)
6
2.Armin Prantl (DEF)
6
3.Nils Scheffler (DEF)
6
4.Nico Diakite (DEF)
6
5.Torsten Lange (DEF)
6
6.Marcel Lange (DEF)
6
7.Nico Röhner (MID)
7
8.Simon Schnellinger (MID)
7
9.Stan Peters (MID)
6
10.Lars Metzger (ATT)goal scored
9
11.David Bartsch (ATT)
7
 
12.Bakary Morlock (ATT)
6
13.Lennart Ahrens (ATT)
6
14.Pascal Hermann (MID)
6