Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to TSV 1860 München. A crowd of 15,162 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while TSV 1860 München appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
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 TSV 1860 München appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nikolas Schulze.
0.00
0-0FC Kaiserslautern get the match underway!
3.13
0-0Dominique De Jong clumsily knocks into Roberto Caminero. The referee calls over Dominique De Jong and shows him a yellow card! Roberto Caminero stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.45
0-0Stuart Gallacher hacks Marc Meidt from behind! The referee calls over Stuart Gallacher and warns him to calm down! Marc Meidt gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.09
0-0Kevin Francke chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Tatti. Manuel Tatti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Ax.
9.44
Ighli Paris hacks Sven Döring from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sven Döring carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.19
Simon Geis makes a simple pass to Sven Döring. Sven Döring knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.39
0-1Stuart Gallacher sees a break and surges forward. Stuart Gallacher makes a simple pass to Gaetano Galli. Gaetano Galli whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Jardim. Samuel Jardim heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.19
Jose Javier Calvo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samir Seeler. Samir Seeler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt McStay who gathers it comfortably.
28.11
0-1Gaetano Galli passes the ball forward to Samuel Jardim. Samuel Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Samir Seeler. Samir Seeler whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
30.53
0-1Stefan Ax flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominique De Jong. Dominique De Jong threads a neat ball through to Callum Telfer. Callum Telfer plays a scrappy one-two with Samir Seeler and stumbles forward towards the goal... Callum Telfer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
36.28
Stefan Ax knocks the ball to his team mate, Samir Seeler. Samir Seeler shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. TSV 1860 München are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
38.10
Simon Geis takes it forward alone. Simon Geis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frank Clemence who gathers it comfortably.
40.52
Showing composure, Kevin Francke plays the ball forward to Sven Döring. Sven Döring deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Geis. Simon Geis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
44.54
Seeing a gap ahead, Wilfred Bomers plays the ball forward to Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Döring. Sven Döring whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Frank Clemence has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
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. TSV 1860 München also appear unchanged since the first half. The TSV 1860 München players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
TSV 1860 München start the second half!
49.28
Wilfred Bomers knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Gento. Alejandro Gento knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero heads the ball goalwards. Roberto Caminero scores for FC Kaiserslautern!!
60.53
2-1TSV 1860 München have made 3 substitutions with Phil Draper replacing Ighli Paris, Hugo Loureiro replacing Jose Javier Calvo and Steve Gray replacing Callum Telfer .
61.60
Sven Döring threads the ball through to Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Frank Clemence smothers it!
63.25
Sven Döring threads the ball through to Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.35
Samuel Jardim comes in with a late challenge on Sven Döring. The referee calls over Samuel Jardim and shows him a yellow card! Sven Döring is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
72.46
Simon Geis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sven Döring. Sven Döring knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.17
Phil Draper volleys a long ball forward. Samir Seeler lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Jardim. Samuel Jardim powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
87.35
Sven Döring flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Caminero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Caminero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.49
Kevin Francke makes a simple pass to Manuel Tatti. Manuel Tatti flicks a high ball forward to Sven Döring who gracefully takes it down. Sven Döring shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.6%
39.4%
Play Area
18.2%
47%
34.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sven Döring of FC Kaiserslautern |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matt McStay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arturo Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Wilfred Bomers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Samir Kuzorra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Francke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Simon Geis (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Sven Döring (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Roberto Caminero (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Alejandro Gento (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Marc Meidt (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Manuel Tatti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mauricio Marquitos (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Nahrstedt (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ricardo Suarez (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Frank Clemence (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stefan Ax (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dominique De Jong (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Stuart Gallacher (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Ighli Paris (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Gaetano Galli (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Giulliano Van Wonderen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jose Javier Calvo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Samuel Jardim (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Samir Seeler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Callum Telfer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Phil Draper (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Hugo Loureiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Steve Gray (MID) | 6 | |