Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Playmobil-Stadion where SpVgg Greuther Fürth play host to FC Kaiserslautern. A crowd of 19,190 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SpVgg Greuther Fürth are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Roth.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SpVgg Greuther Fürth are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Roth.
0.00
0-0SpVgg Greuther Fürth kick off and get the first half underway!
2.20
0-0Arturo Navarro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Geis. Simon Geis sees Manuel Tatti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuel Tatti tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
8.47
Gerhard Ziege passes the ball forward to Stefan Yrjonpoika. Stefan Yrjonpoika shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.51
Samir Kuzorra knocks the ball forward to Simon Geis. Simon Geis flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Gento. Some awkward footwork from Alejandro Gento provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
12.35
0-0Kevin Francke brings the ball forward. Kevin Francke makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Francke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Freund.
14.27
0-0Gerhard Ziege controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kodjo Giuly. Kodjo Giuly knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Rummenigge. Arno Rummenigge connects with a diving header. Matt McStay manages to gather it effortlessly.
20.34
Arno Rummenigge knocks the ball forward to Manuel Almeida. Manuel Almeida shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Matt McStay.
21.50
0-0It's a corner kick. Garry McNeill loops the ball over to the far post. Simon Geis reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
24.39
Arno Rummenigge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Almeida. Manuel Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Rummenigge. Arno Rummenigge makes a deft header. Matt McStay didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
28.48
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.08
0-1Showing composure, Wilfred Bomers laces a through ball forward to Sven Döring. Sven Döring flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Geis. Simon Geis whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Tatti. Manuel Tatti makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.17
Paul Freund surges forward with the ball. Paul Freund flicks a high pass forward to Kodjo Giuly who brings the ball under control. Kodjo Giuly knocks in a cross ball towards Garry McNeill. Garry McNeill directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
42.54
Stephen Hutchison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Gil. Jose Javier Gil brings the ball forward. Jose Javier Gil controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Matt McStay.
44.09
0-1Corner kick to SpVgg Greuther Fürth. Garry McNeill plays it to the far post. Some awkward footwork from Arno Rummenigge provides some space. He shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear unchanged since the first half. FC Kaiserslautern also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Kaiserslautern kick off!
48.45
Manuel Tatti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Tatti. Manuel Tatti heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.24
With a delightful solo run, Sven Döring stretches the opposition's defence. Sven Döring knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hauke Schönenborn who gathers it comfortably.
51.07
Samir Kuzorra hits a low pass to Sven Döring. Sven Döring passes the ball forward to Manuel Tatti. Manuel Tatti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.53
Kevin Francke pushes up the pitch. Kevin Francke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Döring. Sven Döring rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.01
Gerhard Ziege flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Almeida collects the pass. Manuel Almeida runs straight at the defence! Manuel Almeida comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
61.27
Arno Rummenigge flicks a high ball forward to Gerhard Ziege who takes it down. Gerhard Ziege knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt McStay who gathers it comfortably.
66.49
Sven Döring darts forward. Sven Döring sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.44
Lars Beckenbauer flicks a high pass forward. Arno Rummenigge holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arno Rummenigge kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Almeida. Manuel Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Yrjonpoika. Stefan Yrjonpoika gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Matt McStay.
72.39
Garry McNeill takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Matt McStay scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
77.25
0-2SpVgg Greuther Fürth have made a substitution with Graeme Bloomer replacing Kodjo Giuly .
78.32
Manuel Tatti makes a simple pass to Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt cuts inside the box! Marc Meidt muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Hauke Schönenborn had no chance!! Goal for FC Kaiserslautern!
85.22
Sven Döring flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Navarro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Navarro flicks a high pass forward. Simon Geis collects the pass. Simon Geis knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Tatti. Manuel Tatti knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
0-4Seeing a gap ahead, Sven Döring laces a weighted ball forward to Manuel Tatti. Manuel Tatti threads the ball through to Sven Döring but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.7%
56.3%
Play Area
26.8%
43.7%
29.6%
Scorers
| Manuel Tatti 30, 85 Sven Döring 55 Marc Meidt 78 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Tatti of FC Kaiserslautern |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Hauke Schönenborn (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stephen Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Freund (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Javier Gil (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Lars Beckenbauer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Garry McNeill (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Arno Rummenigge (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gerhard Ziege (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stefan Yrjonpoika (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kodjo Giuly (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Manuel Almeida (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Torsten Gelb (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Pardo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Graeme Bloomer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Matt McStay (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Arturo Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Wilfred Bomers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Samir Kuzorra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Francke (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Simon Geis (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Sven Döring (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Roberto Caminero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alejandro Gento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marc Meidt (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Manuel Tatti (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Mauricio Marquitos (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Nahrstedt (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ricardo Suarez (MID) | 0 | |