Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to SV Werder Bremen. A crowd of 18,722 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Nikolas Schulze.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Nikolas Schulze.
0.00
0-0SV Werder Bremen start the match!
3.55
0-0Leon Sparwasser knocks the ball forward to Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl threads the ball through to Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni whips in a cross ball towards Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball strikes Kevin Francke's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
5.31
0-0Joachim Dalla Bona takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Leon Sparwasser shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.29
0-0Joachim Dalla Bona hits a low pass to Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.53
0-0Alexander Ahrens makes a simple pass to Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl chips the ball to his team mate, Joachim Dalla Bona. Joachim Dalla Bona shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.50
0-0Leon Sparwasser makes a probing pass to Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann shoots from distance but somehow Matt McStay manages to keep it out.
12.52
Kevin Littbarski controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Matt McStay!
15.50
Joachim Dalla Bona passes the ball forward to Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann makes a convincing header but it rises well off target!
27.53
Samir Kuzorra makes a probing pass to Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Gento. Alejandro Gento makes a looping header on goal but Silvio Lima reads it well. Fabulous save!
30.27
With some swift thinking, Mauricio Marquitos plays the ball forward to Alejandro Gento. Alejandro Gento shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.55
Kevin Francke knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos plays the ball forward to Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Silvio Lima who gathers it comfortably.
38.15
Roberto Caminero kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just off target!
39.45
Mauricio Marquitos darts forward. Mauricio Marquitos edges inside the box! Mauricio Marquitos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Silvio Lima gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
40.42
0-0Samir Kuzorra catches Marcel Widmann on the ankles. Samir Kuzorra is shown the yellow card! Marcel Widmann gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.01
Mauricio Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Gento controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Gento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Silvio Lima. Excellent save.
45.00
Alexander Ahrens threads the ball through to Joachim Dalla Bona. Joachim Dalla Bona flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Widmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcel Widmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt McStay who gathers it comfortably.
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. SV Werder Bremen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Kaiserslautern start the second half!
48.09
0-0Simon Geis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos puts a great ball through but Marc Meidt is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
49.50
Nico Kneissl flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wilfred Bomers.
54.27
Kevin Francke passes the ball forward to Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Gento. Alejandro Gento lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.52
Kevin Littbarski makes a probing pass to Steffen Riemann. Steffen Riemann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
65.25
Nico Kneissl chips the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samir Kuzorra.
72.08
Kevin Littbarski flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samir Kuzorra.
75.20
Mauricio Marquitos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero shoots from distance but is denied by Silvio Lima. Excellent save.
77.20
0-0SV Werder Bremen have made a substitution with Nuno Semedo replacing Michel Ten Hag .
79.33
1-0Showing composure, Wilfred Bomers plays the ball forward to Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.57
Jan Gelb flicks a high ball forward to Steffen Riemann who takes it down. Steffen Riemann tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Matt McStay!
84.34
Wilfred Bomers flicks a high pass forward. Simon Geis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Geis flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Gento collects the pass. Alejandro Gento whips in a cross ball towards Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.11
Kevin Littbarski takes the throw-in. Joachim Dalla Bona flicks a high pass forward to Nico Kneissl who brings the ball under control. Nico Kneissl shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Joachim Dalla Bona makes a simple pass to Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
30.8%
47.4%
21.8%
Scorers
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. | Wilfred Bomers (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Samir Kuzorra (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Kevin Francke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Simon Geis (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mauricio Marquitos (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Roberto Caminero (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Alejandro Gento (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Marc Meidt (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Manuel Tatti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sven Döring (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Suarez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Nahrstedt (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Silvio Lima (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Michel Ten Hag (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Sparwasser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alexander Ahrens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jan Gelb (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nico Kneissl (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Kevin Littbarski (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Joachim Dalla Bona (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Marcel Widmann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Steffen Riemann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fabian N. Apolloni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nuno Semedo (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Torsten Kühn (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jan Morlock (DEF) | 0 | |