Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to Hannover 96. A crowd of 18,995 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Rahn.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Rahn.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Kaiserslautern kicking off!
3.49
0-0Mauricio Marquitos flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Geis. Simon Geis lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
10.54
0-0Arturo Navarro flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Marquitos collects the pass. Mauricio Marquitos takes it forward alone. Mauricio Marquitos shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
12.01
0-0Stefan Götz threads the ball through to Juan-Carlos Montero. Juan-Carlos Montero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt McStay who gathers it comfortably.
20.02
Simon Geis threads a neat ball through to Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
22.34
Simon Geis receives the ball from a throw-in from Mauricio Marquitos. Simon Geis makes a simple pass to Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos makes a convincing header but Samba Facciutto reads it well. Excellent save!
26.00
0-0Samir Kuzorra makes a simple pass to Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos threads the ball through to Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero passes the ball forward but Manuel Tatti is offside!
27.21
Anthony Kanu threads the ball through to Alexander Stiepermann. Alexander Stiepermann finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
34.18
Kevin Francke chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
36.27
Alexander Stiepermann flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Arveladze holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jimmy Arveladze shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
38.38
Sven Engels threads a neat ball through to Sven Breitner. Sven Breitner shoots from long range but somehow Matt McStay manages to keep it out.
40.31
Mauricio Marquitos changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mauricio Marquitos whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Tatti. Manuel Tatti connects with a diving header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.51
0-1Kelvin Beckham chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Stiepermann. Alexander Stiepermann flicks a high ball forward to Jimmy Arveladze who takes it down. Jimmy Arveladze finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and 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. Hannover 96 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
Hannover 96 kick off and get the second half underway!
49.08
Samir Kuzorra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Tatti. Manuel Tatti is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Samba Facciutto is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.16
Showing composure, Roberto Caminero picks a pass forward to Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samba Facciutto who gathers it comfortably.
57.07
1-1Alexander Stiepermann comes in with a late challenge on Alejandro Gento. The referee calls over Alexander Stiepermann and shows him a yellow card! Alejandro Gento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.19
Anthony Kanu kicks a strong pass forward to Jimmy Arveladze. Jimmy Arveladze flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Götz who takes it down. Stefan Götz shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Matt McStay!
65.13
Anthony Kanu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Stiepermann. Alexander Stiepermann flicks a high pass forward. Sven Breitner collects the pass. Sven Breitner shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
66.50
Mauricio Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Simon Geis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Geis makes a probing pass to Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Samba Facciutto easily smothers it!
71.36
Samir Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward. Simon Geis controls it well on his chest. Simon Geis sees Mauricio Marquitos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Marquitos lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
73.55
Arturo Navarro kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Geis. Simon Geis knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Gento. Alejandro Gento rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.09
Anthony Kanu flicks a high pass forward. Sven Engels holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sven Engels surges forward with the ball. Sven Engels lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos makes a convincing header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.04
With some swift thinking, Wilfred Bomers plays the ball forward to Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Samba Facciutto.
82.06
1-1Simon Geis takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Sven Breitner gets to the ball and clears it up field.
83.41
Alexander Stiepermann plays the ball forward to Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Götz. Stefan Götz shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.15
Mauricio Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Tatti controls it well on his chest. Manuel Tatti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.11
Stefan Götz brings the ball forward. Stefan Götz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
27.5%
45%
27.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Marquitos of FC Kaiserslautern |
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) | 7 | |
| 7. | Mauricio Marquitos (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Roberto Caminero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alejandro Gento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marc Meidt (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Manuel Tatti (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Paul Nahrstedt (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Suarez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jody Benjamin (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Samba Facciutto (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ruel Rodgers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kelvin Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Anthony Kanu (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Sven Engels (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alexandre Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stefan Götz (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alexander Stiepermann (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Sven Breitner (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jimmy Arveladze (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Juan-Carlos Montero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gaspar Nascimento (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Oswald (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Florian Möller (ATT) | 0 | |