Match Report
| FC Kaiserslautern | FC Kaiserslautern |  |  | Karlsruher SC | Karlsruher SC | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Matt McStay | M. McStay |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 74 |  | Hauke Kurth | H. Kurth | ||||||||
| Arturo Navarro | A. Navarro |  | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 | | Billy Souness | B. Souness | |||||||||
| Clarence Van Der Woerdt | C. Van Der Woerdt |  | 70 | D | | 3 | | D | 70 | | Felipe Pardo | F. Pardo | |||||||||
| Kevin Francke | K. Francke | | 66 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 | | Ivan Pascual | I. Pascual | |||||||||
| Samir Kuzorra | S. Kuzorra | | 65 | D | | 5 | | D | 62 |  | David Sturba | D. Sturba | |||||||||
| Mauricio Marquitos | M. Marquitos | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 74 | | Marcos Soler | M. Soler | |||||||||
| Simon Geis | S. Geis | | 68 | M | | 7 | | M | 70 | | Bakary Seeler | B. Seeler | |||||||||
| Roberto Caminero | R. Caminero | | 71 | A | | 8 | | M | 68 |  | Jean-Marie Bekrar | J. Bekrar | |||||||||
| Alejandro Gento | A. Gento | | 67 | A | | | 9 | | A | 69 |  | Colin Marr | C. Marr | ||||||||
| Marc Meidt | M. Meidt | | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Hugo Diez | H. Diez | |||||||||
| Marcello Correa | M. Correa | | 65 | A | | 11 | | A | 64 | | Stefan Calori | S. Calori | |||||||||
| Sven Döring | S. Döring | | 67 | M | | 12 | | M | 67 | | Clive Lua-Lua | C. Lua-Lua | |||||||||
| Ricardo Suarez | R. Suarez | | 64 | M | | 13 | | G | 66 | | Harry Ince | H. Ince | |||||||||
| Jose Ramos | J. Ramos |  | 62 | G | | 14 | | A | 60 | | Adrian Sherwood | A. Sherwood | |||||||||
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to Karlsruher SC . A crowd of 16,440 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sven Emmerlich.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sven Emmerlich.
0.00
0-0FC Kaiserslautern kick off and get the match underway!
3.22
0-0Ivan Pascual knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Marie Bekrar. Jean-Marie Bekrar hits a low pass to Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez shoots from long range. Matt McStay gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
6.36
0-0Marcos Soler knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Marr. Colin Marr makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Diez but he's offside!
8.51
Jean-Marie Bekrar passes the ball forward to Stefan Calori. Stefan Calori cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Stefan Calori provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Matt McStay manages to keep it out.
9.34
0-0Clarence Van Der Woerdt flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcello Correa. Marcello Correa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Sturba.
10.21
0-0Marcos Soler passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Stefan Calori. Stefan Calori lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez makes a deft header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.49
0-1David Sturba flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Diez collects the pass. Hugo Diez lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Marr. Colin Marr gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matt McStay with no chance!! Goal for Karlsruher SC !
18.15
Marcos Soler kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Marie Bekrar. Jean-Marie Bekrar tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
20.00
0-1Bakary Seeler hacks Simon Geis from behind! The referee calls over Bakary Seeler and shows him a yellow card! Simon Geis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.57
Marcos Soler knocks the ball forward to Bakary Seeler. Bakary Seeler knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Marr. Colin Marr jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.21
Billy Souness changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Billy Souness shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.19
Felipe Pardo threads a neat ball through to Bakary Seeler. Bakary Seeler flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Calori collects the pass. Stefan Calori makes a probing pass to Colin Marr but he's offside!
33.48
Simon Geis kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Marc Meidt scores for FC Kaiserslautern!!
36.02
Kevin Francke makes a simple pass to Simon Geis. Simon Geis makes a probing pass to Marcello Correa. Marcello Correa plays a perfect one-two with Marc Meidt and rushes in on goal... Marcello Correa tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Hauke Kurth had no chance!! Goal for FC Kaiserslautern!
39.50
Mauricio Marquitos flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Gento who takes it down. Alejandro Gento whips in a cross ball towards Simon Geis. Simon Geis outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it misses the target by a large margin!
40.21
Simon Geis makes a simple pass to Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.08
Marcos Soler flicks a high pass forward to Jean-Marie Bekrar who brings the ball under control. Jean-Marie Bekrar knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Marr. Colin Marr directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
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. Karlsruher SC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Karlsruher SC players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Karlsruher SC kick off!
47.32
Marcos Soler makes a beautiful solo run. Marcos Soler rushes past Kevin Francke! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Marcos Soler provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
48.03
Bakary Seeler flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Calori who gracefully takes it down. Stefan Calori threads a neat, attacking ball through to Marcos Soler. Marcos Soler strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it rises well off target!
51.22
Kevin Francke flicks a high ball forward to Clarence Van Der Woerdt who takes it down. Clarence Van Der Woerdt threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Gento. Alejandro Gento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.41
Mauricio Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Gento collects the pass. Alejandro Gento whips in a cross ball towards Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.23
Marcos Soler flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Diez collects the pass. Hugo Diez shoots from 20 yards but somehow Matt McStay manages to keep it out.
60.00
Mauricio Marquitos passes the ball forward to Marcello Correa. Marcello Correa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.08
Mauricio Marquitos flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.42
Jean-Marie Bekrar flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Seeler controls it well on his chest. Bakary Seeler tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
79.05
Clarence Van Der Woerdt threads the ball through to Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Hauke Kurth effortlessly smothers it!
81.10
Marcos Soler sees space and advances. Marcos Soler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samir Kuzorra.
83.42
Arturo Navarro laces a through ball forward to Simon Geis. Simon Geis passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Marcello Correa. Marcello Correa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.07
Jean-Marie Bekrar comes in with a late challenge on Mauricio Marquitos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mauricio Marquitos runs off the knock.
90.00
Marcos Soler sees a break and surges forward. Marcos Soler shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
34.8%
44.9%
20.3%
Scorers
| Marc Meidt 33, 53 Marcello Correa 36 Mauricio Marquitos 40, 66 | Colin Marr 14 Bakary Seeler 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marc Meidt of FC Kaiserslautern |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matt McStay (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Arturo Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Clarence Van Der Woerdt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Francke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Samir Kuzorra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mauricio Marquitos (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Simon Geis (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Roberto Caminero (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alejandro Gento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marc Meidt (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Marcello Correa (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Sven Döring (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Suarez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Ramos (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Hauke Kurth (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Billy Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Felipe Pardo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ivan Pascual (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | David Sturba (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marcos Soler (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Bakary Seeler (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Jean-Marie Bekrar (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Colin Marr (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Hugo Diez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stefan Calori (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Clive Lua-Lua (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Harry Ince (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adrian Sherwood (ATT) | 0 | |