Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to VfL Wolfsburg. A crowd of 18,980 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while VfL Wolfsburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Roth.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Kaiserslautern get the match underway!
8.55
Hugo Ramos makes a beautiful solo run. Hugo Ramos edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Hugo Ramos provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.08
With a delightful solo run, Richard Mccall stretches the opposition's defence. Richard Mccall tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
14.57
Samir Kuzorra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.58
Hugo Ramos flicks a high pass forward to Danny Defoe who brings the ball under control. Danny Defoe shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
18.08
With great vision, Hugo Ramos plays the ball forward to Danny Defoe. Danny Defoe shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.50
Arturo Navarro passes the ball forward to Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Caminero who takes it down. Roberto Caminero whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Tatti. Manuel Tatti connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
22.18
Danny Defoe flicks a high pass forward to Federico Cassetti who brings the ball under control. Federico Cassetti shoots from long range. Matt McStay gets down and covers it.
26.43
Arturo Navarro knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Gento. Alejandro Gento plays a scrappy one-two with Mauricio Marquitos and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alejandro Gento shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.53
Samir Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward to Simon Geis who brings the ball under control. Simon Geis flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Tatti controls it well on his chest. Manuel Tatti knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Geis. Simon Geis makes a looping header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.29
Danny Defoe flicks a high pass forward. Lars Gerlach holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lars Gerlach shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.52
From the throw-in, Arturo Navarro picks out Wilfred Bomers. Wilfred Bomers decides to run forward with the ball. Wilfred Bomers flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Gento controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Gento shoots from long range but it is miles over!
39.12
Peter Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Defoe. Danny Defoe flicks a high pass forward. Lars Gerlach controls it well on his chest. Lars Gerlach whips in a cross ball towards Richard Mccall. Richard Mccall gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Mauricio Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Caminero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Caminero shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
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. VfL Wolfsburg 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
VfL Wolfsburg kick off!
51.34
Mauricio Marquitos kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.18
Danny Defoe makes a probing pass to Hugo Ramos. Hugo Ramos plays a scrappy one-two with Nicolas Winkler and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Hugo Ramos provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
57.42
Hugo Ramos knocks the ball forward to Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti threads the ball through to Hugo Ramos. Hugo Ramos cuts inside the box! Hugo Ramos strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
60.57
Mauricio Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Marc Meidt controls it well on his chest. Marc Meidt whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
65.33
Wilfred Bomers barges into Federico Cassetti. Wilfred Bomers is given a warning by the referee! Federico Cassetti stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.05
Kevin Francke plays the ball forward to Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos makes a simple pass to Simon Geis. Simon Geis tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
67.22
Nils Heiser threads the ball through to Danny Defoe. Danny Defoe flicks a high pass forward to Lars Gerlach who brings the ball under control. Lars Gerlach lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Winkler. Nicolas Winkler whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Matt McStay. Excellent save.
69.08
Danny Defoe flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Ramos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Ramos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.21
Wilfred Bomers flicks a high pass forward. Simon Geis controls it well on his chest. Simon Geis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Tatti. Manuel Tatti tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
75.58
Lars Gerlach flicks a high pass forward. Danny Defoe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Danny Defoe knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Winkler. Nicolas Winkler rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Matt McStay has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
79.43
With imagination, Kevin Francke laces a through ball forward to Simon Geis. Simon Geis flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Tatti. Manuel Tatti whips the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Richard Mccall. That should have been a goal!
81.02
Mauricio Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Simon Geis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Geis shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Play Area
32.6%
40.7%
26.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Ramos of VfL Wolfsburg

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

1.Jacob Duberry (GK)
6
2.Adolfo Iglesias (DEF)
6
3.Nils Heiser (DEF)
6
4.Peter Campbell (DEF)
6
5.Paul Raff (DEF)
6
6.Richard Mccall (MID)goal scored
8
7.Hugo Ramos (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
8.Danny Defoe (MID)
7
9.Federico Cassetti (ATT)
6
10.Nicolas Winkler (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Lars Gerlach (ATT)
6
 
12.Vasco Ribeiro (ATT)
0
13.Marvin Ince (ATT)
0
14.Markus Schramm (ATT)
0