Match Report


FC KaiserslauternFC Kaiserslautern     SpVgg Greuther FürthSpVgg Greuther Fürth
Computer Player Computer Player Christopher George Christopher George
Matt McStayM. McStay71
G
1
G
68Hauke SchönenbornH. Schönenborn
Arturo NavarroA. Navarro72
D
2
D
67Rainer CziommerR. Cziommer
Wilfred BomersW. Bomers67
D
3
D
72Stephen HutchisonS. Hutchison
Kevin FranckeK. Francke66
D
captain4
D
66Jose Javier GilJ. Gil
Samir KuzorraS. Kuzorra65
D
5
D
69Lars BeckenbauerL. Beckenbauer
Mauricio MarquitosM. Marquitos68
M
6
M
75Jose PardoJ. Pardo
Sven DöringS. Döring68
M
7
M
71Ferdinando FilippiF. Filippi
Roberto CamineroR. Caminero71
A
8
M
70Arno RummeniggeA. Rummenigge
Alejandro GentoA. Gento67
A
9captain
A
75Stefan YrjonpoikaS. Yrjonpoika
Marc MeidtM. Meidt67
A
10
A
68Kodjo GiulyK. Giuly
Manuel TattiM. Tatti63
A
11
A
69Manuel AlmeidaM. Almeida
 
Ricardo SuarezR. Suarez67
M
12
D
68Paul FreundP. Freund
Paul NahrstedtP. Nahrstedt66
M
13
M
66Gerhard ZiegeG. Ziege
Jose RamosJ. Ramos63
G
14
A
33Graeme BloomerG. Bloomer

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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 SpVgg Greuther Fürth. A crowd of 19,721 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Roth.


0.00
SpVgg Greuther Fürth kick off!
3.06
Marc Meidt makes a simple pass to Alejandro Gento. Alejandro Gento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.07
Stephen Hutchison makes a probing pass to Arno Rummenigge. Arno Rummenigge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Yrjonpoika. Stefan Yrjonpoika makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Almeida but he's offside!
20.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
21.52
Sven Döring sees Roberto Caminero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Caminero knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.37
Marc Meidt chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.37
Arno Rummenigge decides to run forward with the ball. Arno Rummenigge plays a scrappy one-two with Stefan Yrjonpoika and advances towards the goal... Arno Rummenigge cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Matt McStay is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.37
Kevin Francke flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Marquitos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Sven Döring collects the pass. Sven Döring knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
34.27
Mauricio Marquitos receives the ball from a throw-in from Sven Döring. Mauricio Marquitos hits a low pass to Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.10
Samir Kuzorra hits a low pass to Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alejandro Gento is offside!
42.02
Sven Döring makes a probing pass to Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Gento. Alejandro Gento powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Kaiserslautern appear unchanged since the first half. SpVgg Greuther Fürth also appear unchanged since the first half. The SpVgg Greuther Fürth players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
FC Kaiserslautern kick off and get the second half underway!
47.09
Lars Beckenbauer flicks a high pass forward to Jose Pardo who brings the ball under control. Jose Pardo threads the ball through to Stefan Yrjonpoika. Stefan Yrjonpoika deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Almeida but the linesman indicates offside!
48.32
Manuel Almeida hacks Sven Döring from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sven Döring runs off the knock.
57.16
Arno Rummenigge darts forward. Arno Rummenigge plays a one-two with Kodjo Giuly and advances towards the goal... Arno Rummenigge comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Matt McStay smothers it!
59.14
Jose Javier Gil takes it forward alone. Jose Javier Gil flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Yrjonpoika holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Yrjonpoika edges inside the box! Stefan Yrjonpoika rockets a shot on goal. Matt McStay gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
63.53
Arno Rummenigge makes a probing pass to Stefan Yrjonpoika. Stefan Yrjonpoika puts a great ball through. Ferdinando Filippi runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
65.54
Sven Döring flicks a high ball forward to Manuel Tatti who takes it down. Manuel Tatti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Javier Gil.
69.02
Stephen Hutchison sees space and advances. Stephen Hutchison surges forward with the ball. Stephen Hutchison shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
72.13
Jose Pardo threads a neat ball through to Kodjo Giuly. Kodjo Giuly shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
73.36
Arturo Navarro kicks a strong pass forward to Sven Döring. Sven Döring runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sven Döring controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Hauke Schönenborn manages to gather it.
77.22
SpVgg Greuther Fürth have made a substitution with Graeme Bloomer replacing Kodjo Giuly .
84.06
Sven Döring flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos plays a one-two with Sven Döring and advances towards the goal... Mauricio Marquitos rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Kaiserslautern

SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
28.8%
43.9%
27.3%

Scorers
Marc Meidt 22
Alejandro Gento 42
Mauricio Marquitos 84
Arno Rummenigge 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arno Rummenigge of SpVgg Greuther Fürth

Match Ratings
1.Matt McStay (GK)
6
2.Arturo Navarro (DEF)
6
3.Wilfred Bomers (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Francke (DEF)
6
5.Samir Kuzorra (DEF)
6
6.Mauricio Marquitos (MID)goal scored
8
7.Sven Döring (MID)
8
8.Roberto Caminero (ATT)
6
9.Alejandro Gento (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Marc Meidt (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Manuel Tatti (ATT)
6
 
12.Ricardo Suarez (MID)
0
13.Paul Nahrstedt (MID)
0
14.Jose Ramos (GK)
0

1.Hauke Schönenborn (GK)
6
2.Rainer Cziommer (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Hutchison (DEF)
7
4.Jose Javier Gil (DEF)
6
5.Lars Beckenbauer (DEF)
6
6.Jose Pardo (MID)
6
7.Ferdinando Filippi (MID)
6
8.Arno Rummenigge (MID)goal scored
9
9.Stefan Yrjonpoika (ATT)
7
10.Kodjo Giuly (ATT)
6
11.Manuel Almeida (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Paul Freund (DEF)
0
13.Gerhard Ziege (MID)
0
14.Graeme Bloomer (ATT)
6