Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to TSV 1860 München. A crowd of 18,353 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while TSV 1860 München appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Bischoff.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while TSV 1860 München appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Bischoff.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Kaiserslautern kick off!
2.20
0-0Fabian Zuidam makes a probing pass to Samuel Jardim. Samuel Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.55
0-0Samir Kuzorra darts forward. Samir Kuzorra makes a probing pass to Simon Geis. Simon Geis shoots from 20 yards but somehow Oliver Rahn manages to keep it out.
6.02
0-0Mauricio Marquitos makes a simple pass to Simon Geis. Simon Geis passes the ball forward to Alejandro Gento. Alejandro Gento knocks in a cross ball towards Marcello Correa. With a superhuman jump, Marcello Correa connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
9.54
0-0Simon Geis hacks Steve Gray from behind! The referee calls over Simon Geis and warns him to calm down! Steve Gray stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.29
0-0Samir Kuzorra barges into Steve Gray. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steve Gray runs off the knock.
12.40
0-0Samir Seeler comes in with a late challenge on Simon Geis. The referee calls over Samir Seeler and warns him to calm down! Simon Geis gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.47
0-1Gianfranco Pantanelli sees Mauricio Rey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Rey knocks the ball forward to Samir Seeler. Samir Seeler whips in a cross ball towards Fabian Zuidam. Fabian Zuidam powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.29
Samir Kuzorra sees Mauricio Marquitos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Marquitos plays the ball forward to Simon Geis. Simon Geis lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
27.08
Kevin Francke knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos knocks the ball forward to Marcello Correa. Marcello Correa knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.56
Clarence Van Der Woerdt plays the ball forward to Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos makes a simple pass to Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.51
Samuel Jardim changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Samuel Jardim sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
38.24
Steve Gray passes the ball forward to Samuel Jardim. Samuel Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.03
Kevin Francke flicks a high pass forward to Simon Geis who brings the ball neatly under control. With wonderful vision, Simon Geis plays the ball forward to Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. TSV 1860 München 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
The second half starts with TSV 1860 München kicking off!
49.21
Samir Kuzorra knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Marquitos. With great vision, Mauricio Marquitos plays the ball forward to Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt sees Alejandro Gento just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some superb footwork from Alejandro Gento provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
53.17
Samir Kuzorra passes the ball forward to Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Marc Meidt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marc Meidt shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
54.28
Mauricio Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Gento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Gento controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Oliver Rahn as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
55.44
0-1Simon Geis takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Steve Gray reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
60.45
Simon Geis changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Simon Geis whips in a cross ball towards Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt makes a deft header. Oliver Rahn punches it away to safety.
69.07
Stefan Ax pushes up the pitch. Stefan Ax makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samir Seeler. Samir Seeler finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Matt McStay. Excellent save.
72.15
With a delightful solo run, Mauricio Marquitos stretches the opposition's defence. Mauricio Marquitos shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Oliver Rahn!
73.45
Samir Seeler barges into Clarence Van Der Woerdt. Samir Seeler is warned by the referee again! Clarence Van Der Woerdt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.45
0-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
78.40
Gianfranco Pantanelli knocks the ball forward to Fabian Zuidam. Fabian Zuidam changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fabian Zuidam shoots from distance but Matt McStay reads it well. Quality keeping!
81.48
Steve Gray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lars Lindemann. Lars Lindemann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.04
Lars Lindemann sees Samuel Jardim in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuel Jardim knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Francke.
85.09
Fabian Zuidam chips the ball to his team mate, Samir Seeler. Samir Seeler lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian Zuidam. Fabian Zuidam gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Matt McStay comfortably picks it out of the air!
90.00
Gianfranco Pantanelli makes a simple pass to Tobias Prantl. Tobias Prantl runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Tobias Prantl shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
35%
43.8%
21.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fabian Zuidam of TSV 1860 München |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matt McStay (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Arturo Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Clarence Van Der Woerdt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Francke (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Samir Kuzorra (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 6. | Simon Geis (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Mauricio Marquitos (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Roberto Caminero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alejandro Gento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marc Meidt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marcello Correa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sven Döring (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Nahrstedt (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ricardo Suarez (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Oliver Rahn (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Benito Guastalvino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stefan Ax (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gianfranco Pantanelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mauricio Rey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steve Gray (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fabian Zuidam (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Tobias Prantl (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Samuel Jardim (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Lars Lindemann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Samir Seeler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matthias Engels (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jonas Wieland (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Michael Van De Hor (MID) | 0 | |