Match Report


FC KaiserslauternFC Kaiserslautern     FC KölnFC Köln
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Matt McStayM. McStay71
G
1
G
71Torsten KlimekT. Klimek
Arturo NavarroA. Navarro72
D
2
D
55Sebastian OverathS. Overath
Wilfred BomersW. Bomers67
D
3
D
55Martin SmitheM. Smithe
Samir KuzorraS. Kuzorra66
D
4
D
54Moritz KlinsmannM. Klinsmann
Kevin FranckeK. Francke66
D
captain5
D
49Bakary ThielemannB. Thielemann
Simon GeisS. Geis70
M
6
M
62Arnauld ZamboniA. Zamboni
Sven DöringS. Döring69
M
7captain
M
62Stefan PolheimS. Polheim
Roberto CamineroR. Caminero71
A
8
M
59Carlos MarcosC. Marcos
Alejandro GentoA. Gento67
A
9
A
72Uwe HässlerU. Hässler
Marc MeidtM. Meidt67
A
10
A
60Bakary PolheimB. Polheim
Manuel TattiM. Tatti63
A
11
A
59Regillio BrunswijkR. Brunswijk
 
Mauricio MarquitosM. Marquitos68
M
12
G
63Malte ZiegenhagenM. Ziegenhagen
Paul NahrstedtP. Nahrstedt67
M
13
M
57Paul RizaP. Riza
Ricardo SuarezR. Suarez67
M
14
G
55Jaime AndradeJ. Andrade

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to FC Köln. A crowd of 15,990 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Torsten Eilts.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Kaiserslautern get the match underway!
3.23
Sven Döring makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Geis. Simon Geis plays a scrappy one-two with Manuel Tatti and advances towards the goal... Simon Geis muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
6.02
Stefan Polheim decides to run forward with the ball. Stefan Polheim sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
8.01
Stefan Polheim kicks a strong pass forward to Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.32
Stefan Polheim takes it forward alone. Stefan Polheim shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Köln are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
15.32
Samir Kuzorra barges into Bakary Polheim. Samir Kuzorra is warned by the referee! Bakary Polheim carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.06
Sven Döring makes a probing pass to Simon Geis. Simon Geis shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.02
Sven Döring makes a probing pass to Alejandro Gento. Alejandro Gento knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Sebastian Overath steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
26.24
Kevin Francke knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Geis. Simon Geis knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Gento. Alejandro Gento connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.16
Carlos Marcos threads the ball through to Regillio Brunswijk. Regillio Brunswijk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
33.09
Kevin Francke threads a neat ball through to Sven Döring. Sven Döring hits a low pass to Manuel Tatti. Manuel Tatti shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
38.21
Samir Kuzorra hacks Arnauld Zamboni from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arnauld Zamboni grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.50
Roberto Caminero runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Roberto Caminero whips in a cross ball towards Sven Döring. Sven Döring directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
42.33
Regillio Brunswijk clumsily knocks into Wilfred Bomers. Regillio Brunswijk is warned by the referee! Wilfred Bomers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.38
Sven Döring passes the ball forward to Simon Geis. Simon Geis knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Gento. With a superhuman jump, Alejandro Gento connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
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. FC Köln also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Köln kick off the second half!
49.15
Carlos Marcos kicks a strong pass forward to Regillio Brunswijk. Regillio Brunswijk cuts inside the box! Regillio Brunswijk shoots from just inside the box but it rises well off target!
51.26
Bakary Thielemann makes a probing pass to Carlos Marcos. Carlos Marcos threads the ball through to Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.05
Wilfred Bomers threads a neat ball through to Simon Geis. Simon Geis flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Gento. Alejandro Gento knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero powers a header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.10
Kevin Francke flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Gento. Alejandro Gento controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
60.42
Carlos Marcos clumsily knocks into Simon Geis. The referee calls over Carlos Marcos and shows him a yellow card! Simon Geis stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.44
Arturo Navarro flicks a high pass forward. Sven Döring collects the pass. Sven Döring sees Alejandro Gento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Gento lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
66.39
Martin Smithe threads a neat ball through to Arnauld Zamboni. Arnauld Zamboni advances with the ball. Arnauld Zamboni shoots from long range but it flies wide!
67.07
Kevin Francke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Gento. Alejandro Gento lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.17
Sven Döring flicks a high pass forward. Marc Meidt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marc Meidt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.31
Carlos Marcos plays a long ball forward. Regillio Brunswijk shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
84.08
Martin Smithe barges into Roberto Caminero. The referee warns Martin Smithe to calm down! Roberto Caminero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.50
Bakary Thielemann threads the ball through to Carlos Marcos. With a delightful solo run, Carlos Marcos stretches the opposition's defence. Carlos Marcos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt McStay who gathers it comfortably.
89.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Sven Döring plays the ball forward to Alejandro Gento. Alejandro Gento whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Tatti. Manuel Tatti makes a looping header on goal. Bakary Thielemann clears it off the line with his head!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

FC Kaiserslautern

FC Köln
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
8
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
28.2%
43.5%
28.2%

Scorers
Roberto Caminero 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Caminero of FC Kaiserslautern

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

1.Torsten Klimek (GK)
6
2.Sebastian Overath (DEF)
7
3.Martin Smithe (DEF)
6
4.Moritz Klinsmann (DEF)
6
5.Bakary Thielemann (DEF)
7
6.Arnauld Zamboni (MID)
6
7.Stefan Polheim (MID)
7
8.Carlos Marcos (MID)yellow card
6
9.Uwe Hässler (ATT)
6
10.Bakary Polheim (ATT)
6
11.Regillio Brunswijk (ATT)
6
 
12.Malte Ziegenhagen (GK)
0
13.Paul Riza (MID)
0
14.Jaime Andrade (GK)
0