Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to BV Borussia Dortmund. A crowd of 18,771 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Köller.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while BV Borussia Dortmund appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Köller.
0.00
0-0BV Borussia Dortmund get the match underway!
6.42
0-0Lorenzo Sala deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ga‘l Bossis. Ga‘l Bossis knocks the ball forward to Don Booth. Don Booth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
9.56
0-0Mauricio Marquitos threads a neat ball through to Simon Geis. Simon Geis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
12.20
0-0Wilfred Bomers comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Hernandez. The referee calls over Wilfred Bomers and shows him a yellow card! Ivan Hernandez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.47
0-0Ivan Hernandez hacks Mauricio Marquitos from behind! Ivan Hernandez is warned by the referee! Mauricio Marquitos runs off the knock.
15.56
0-0Julian Galadames clumsily knocks into Manuel Tatti. Julian Galadames is shown the yellow card! Manuel Tatti runs off the knock.
16.13
Ralph Wilcox comes in with a late challenge on Mauricio Marquitos. Ralph Wilcox is shown the yellow card! Mauricio Marquitos carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.47
Victor Bravo threads a neat ball through to Ralph Wilcox. Ralph Wilcox shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
26.19
0-0Ga‘l Bossis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Victor Bravo. Victor Bravo makes a simple pass to Frederico Herrero. Frederico Herrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.56
Julian Galadames comes in with a late challenge on Alejandro Gento. The referee warns Julian Galadames to calm down! Alejandro Gento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.56
Julian Galadames hacks Marc Meidt from behind! The referee warns Julian Galadames again to calm down! Marc Meidt runs off the knock.
39.17
Ralph Wilcox flicks a high pass forward. Don Booth controls it well on his chest. Don Booth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
40.04
Lorenzo Sala darts forward. Lorenzo Sala makes a probing pass to Don Booth. Don Booth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.16
Samir Kuzorra sees Mauricio Marquitos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Marquitos hits a low pass to Simon Geis. Simon Geis knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Tatti. Manuel Tatti outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Chris Royce didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
Ralph Wilcox hits a low pass to Frederico Herrero. Frederico Herrero shoots from outside the area but Matt McStay is on top of it.
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. BV Borussia Dortmund also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Kaiserslautern start the second half!
49.47
Kevin Francke clumsily knocks into Frederico Herrero. The referee warns Kevin Francke to calm down! Frederico Herrero stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.11
Ralph Wilcox barges into Simon Geis. Ralph Wilcox is warned by the referee! Simon Geis runs off the knock.
60.12
0-0Mauricio Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Simon Geis controls it well on his chest. Simon Geis lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Meidt. With a superhuman jump, Marc Meidt connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent block by Lorenzo Sala!
61.21
Luis Carcedo catches Mauricio Marquitos on the ankles. The referee calls over Luis Carcedo and shows him a yellow card! Mauricio Marquitos stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.40
0-1Ralph Wilcox kicks a strong pass forward to Don Booth. Don Booth flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Hernandez collects the pass. Ivan Hernandez plays a sublime one-two with Luis Carcedo and races in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ivan Hernandez provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Matt McStay had no chance!! Goal for BV Borussia Dortmund!
66.38
Julian Galadames flicks a high pass forward to Ralph Wilcox who brings the ball under control. Ralph Wilcox surges forward with the ball. Ralph Wilcox shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.38
Ralph Wilcox makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Bravo. Victor Bravo heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for BV Borussia Dortmund!
71.14
0-2BV Borussia Dortmund are dictating the run of play here today.
77.19
0-2BV Borussia Dortmund have made 2 substitutions with Stuart Clarke replacing Don Booth and Claudio Marin replacing Ivan Hernandez .
78.21
Julian Galadames flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Wilcox collects the pass. Ralph Wilcox kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Marin. Claudio Marin threads the ball through into the box. Victor Bravo takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
79.07
Marc Meidt flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Tatti collects the pass. Manuel Tatti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
84.43
Ga‘l Bossis threads a neat ball through to Ralph Wilcox. Ralph Wilcox passes the ball forward to Frederico Herrero. Frederico Herrero lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Marin. Claudio Marin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
89.19
Ga‘l Bossis knocks the ball forward to Luis Carcedo. Luis Carcedo shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
7
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.5%
62.5%
Play Area
37.5%
40%
22.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Luis Carcedo of BV Borussia Dortmund |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matt McStay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arturo Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Wilfred Bomers (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Samir Kuzorra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Francke (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Simon Geis (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mauricio Marquitos (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Roberto Caminero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alejandro Gento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 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. | Chris Royce (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lorenzo Sala (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Ga‘l Bossis (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Julian Galadames (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Billy Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Victor Bravo (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Don Booth (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ralph Wilcox (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Frederico Herrero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Luis Carcedo (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Ivan Hernandez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Dominic Campbell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stuart Clarke (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Claudio Marin (ATT) | 6 | |