Match Report


FC KaiserslauternFC Kaiserslautern     FC NürnbergFC Nürnberg
Computer Player Computer Player Olly Martin Olly Martin
Matt McStayM. McStay71
G
1
G
80Vincenzo HallerV. Haller
Arturo NavarroA. Navarro72
D
2
D
70Albrecht SchnoorA. Schnoor
Wilfred BomersW. Bomers67
D
3
D
72Hannes KohlerH. Kohler
Samir KuzorraS. Kuzorra66
D
captain4
D
79Hannes LindnerH. Lindner
Kevin FranckeK. Francke66
D
5
D
81Gerhard HollmerG. Hollmer
Simon GeisS. Geis70
M
6captain
M
73Jakob KirschnerJ. Kirschner
Sven DöringS. Döring69
M
7
M
80Nils BartschN. Bartsch
Roberto CamineroR. Caminero71
A
8
M
77Simon WitteS. Witte
Alejandro GentoA. Gento67
A
9
A
89Stefan BreitnerS. Breitner
Marc MeidtM. Meidt67
A
10
A
72Kevin LindemannK. Lindemann
Manuel TattiM. Tatti63
A
11
A
68Paul SchäferP. Schäfer
 
Mauricio MarquitosM. Marquitos68
M
12
D
79Rainer MasurR. Masur
Paul NahrstedtP. Nahrstedt67
M
13
M
85Pascal BirkwaldP. Birkwald
Ricardo SuarezR. Suarez67
M
14
A
74Arno GelbA. Gelb

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to FC Nürnberg. A crowd of 17,876 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Busse.


0.00
FC Nürnberg kick off the first half!
2.40
Hannes Kohler makes a beautiful solo run. Hannes Kohler kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wilfred Bomers.
4.57
Jakob Kirschner flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
9.33
Simon Witte deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jakob Kirschner. Jakob Kirschner flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Breitner who takes it down. Stefan Breitner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt McStay who gathers it comfortably.
21.53
Albrecht Schnoor clumsily knocks into Manuel Tatti. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Manuel Tatti gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.03
Gerhard Hollmer flicks a high pass forward. Simon Witte holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Witte makes a simple pass to Jakob Kirschner. Jakob Kirschner makes a high pass forward. Simon Witte shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control just on the edge of the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Simon Witte provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.08
Nils Bartsch makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Witte. Simon Witte sees Jakob Kirschner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jakob Kirschner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.24
Nils Bartsch makes a simple pass to Kevin Lindemann. Kevin Lindemann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
28.47
Hannes Lindner makes a probing pass to Jakob Kirschner. Jakob Kirschner chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Lindemann. Kevin Lindemann shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
36.05
Gerhard Hollmer flicks a high pass forward to Simon Witte who brings the ball under control. Simon Witte flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Kirschner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jakob Kirschner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt McStay who gathers it comfortably.
38.50
Wilfred Bomers flicks a high pass forward. Sven Döring controls it well on his chest. Sven Döring knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
42.08
Albrecht Schnoor makes a probing pass to Hannes Lindner. With a delightful solo run, Hannes Lindner stretches the opposition's defence. Hannes Lindner lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Lindemann. Kevin Lindemann outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Matt McStay is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Kaiserslautern appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nürnberg 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
The second half starts with FC Kaiserslautern kicking off!
47.10
Wilfred Bomers takes it forward alone. Wilfred Bomers threads a neat ball through to Sven Döring. Sven Döring puts a great ball through. Roberto Caminero runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
51.54
Hannes Kohler flicks a high pass forward. Nils Bartsch controls it well on his chest. Nils Bartsch flicks a high pass forward to Simon Witte who brings the ball under control. Simon Witte lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Lindemann. Kevin Lindemann rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
53.09
Sven Döring controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Tatti. Manuel Tatti outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's miles wide!
55.59
Jakob Kirschner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Lindemann. Kevin Lindemann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Francke.
59.50
Jakob Kirschner knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Witte. Simon Witte whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Matt McStay reads it well. Well saved!
60.53
Samir Kuzorra makes a probing pass to Sven Döring. Sven Döring passes the ball forward to Simon Geis. Simon Geis whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Tatti. Manuel Tatti gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Vincenzo Haller!
63.17
Hannes Kohler flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Hollmer. Gerhard Hollmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Schäfer. Paul Schäfer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.37
Hannes Lindner passes the ball forward to Simon Witte. Simon Witte flicks a high pass forward. Paul Schäfer controls it well on his chest. Paul Schäfer whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Lindemann. Kevin Lindemann beats his man to it with a header. Matt McStay manages to gather it comfortably.
78.01
Simon Witte controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jakob Kirschner. Jakob Kirschner knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner heads the ball goalwards. The shot is on target but blocked by Kevin Francke. That should have been a goal!
83.47
Jakob Kirschner passes the ball forward to Kevin Lindemann. Kevin Lindemann lofts in a cross ball towards Nils Bartsch. Nils Bartsch knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Matt McStay is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

FC Kaiserslautern

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

Possession
28.9%
71.1%
Play Area
37.3%
39.8%
22.9%

Scorers
Kevin Lindemann 42
Nils Bartsch 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Lindemann of FC Nürnberg

Match Ratings
1.Matt McStay (GK)
7
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.Sven Döring (MID)
6
8.Roberto Caminero (ATT)
6
9.Alejandro Gento (ATT)
6
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.Vincenzo Haller (GK)
6
2.Albrecht Schnoor (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Hannes Kohler (DEF)
7
4.Hannes Lindner (DEF)
7
5.Gerhard Hollmer (DEF)
6
6.Jakob Kirschner (MID)
7
7.Nils Bartsch (MID)goal scored
8
8.Simon Witte (MID)
7
9.Stefan Breitner (ATT)
6
10.Kevin Lindemann (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Paul Schäfer (ATT)
6
 
12.Rainer Masur (DEF)
0
13.Pascal Birkwald (MID)
0
14.Arno Gelb (ATT)
0