Match Report


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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Wildparkstadion where Karlsruher SC play host to DSC Arminia Bielefeld. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Karlsruher SC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Brückner.


0.00
Karlsruher SC kick off and get the first half underway!
4.01
Matthias Hollmer barges into Billy Souness. The referee calls over Matthias Hollmer and shows him a yellow card! Billy Souness hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.00
Thomas Schröder hits a low pass to Callum Mcinnes. Callum Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Schröder. Thomas Schröder heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.54
Alexander Roth hits a low pass to Adrian Sherwood. Adrian Sherwood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.42
Clive Lua-Lua threads the ball through to Colin Marr. Colin Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Sherwood. With a superhuman jump, Adrian Sherwood connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.44
Alexander Roth knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Sherwood. Adrian Sherwood knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Marr. Colin Marr rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
18.07
Felipe Pardo kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Krüger. Arno Krüger threads a neat ball through to Alexander Roth. Alexander Roth skips past Eric Nahrstedt! Alexander Roth comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.32
Felipe Pardo kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Sherwood. Adrian Sherwood deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Clive Lua-Lua. Clive Lua-Lua shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
21.24
Alexander Roth knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Sherwood. Adrian Sherwood knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arno Knapp who gathers it comfortably.
24.29
Billy Souness flicks the ball to his team mate, Clive Lua-Lua. Clive Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Sherwood collects the pass. Adrian Sherwood lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Soler. Marcos Soler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.23
Thomas Schröder flicks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Klinsmann. Hannes Klinsmann shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.26
Marcos Soler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Clive Lua-Lua. Clive Lua-Lua whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez flicks the ball with his head but somehow Arno Knapp manages to keep it out.
30.05
Billy Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Clive Lua-Lua. Clive Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward to Adrian Sherwood who brings the ball under control. Adrian Sherwood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
32.55
Bakary Birkwald catches Colin Marr on the ankles. The referee brings Bakary Birkwald to one side and gives him a warning! Colin Marr hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.55
Free kick to Karlsruher SC just outside the area...
34.27
Colin Marr calmly steps up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
36.25
Eric Nahrstedt flicks a high pass forward to Callum Mcinnes who brings the ball under control. Callum Mcinnes makes a simple pass to Said Jongen. Said Jongen lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Kasper. Henry Kasper knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
42.16
Thomas Schröder brings the ball forward. Thomas Schröder knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fredrik Richards who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Marcos Soler flicks a high pass forward. Colin Marr controls it well on his chest. Colin Marr whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Sherwood. Adrian Sherwood shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Karlsruher SC appear unchanged since the first half. DSC Arminia Bielefeld also appear unchanged since the first half. The DSC Arminia Bielefeld players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with DSC Arminia Bielefeld kicking off!
47.54
Said Jongen barges into Felipe Pardo. The referee brings Said Jongen to one side and gives him a warning! Felipe Pardo runs off the knock.
53.47
Simon Zimmermann comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Diez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hugo Diez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.55
Clive Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Sherwood holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adrian Sherwood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.48
Marcos Soler makes a probing pass to Colin Marr. Colin Marr shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
65.06
Felipe Pardo gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Hugo Diez knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Sherwood. Adrian Sherwood heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
71.22
Simon Zimmermann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hannes Klinsmann. Hannes Klinsmann makes a probing pass to Said Jongen. Said Jongen finds some space and shoots from distance but Fredrik Richards is on top of it.
78.30
Marcos Soler barges into Thomas Schröder. Marcos Soler is shown the yellow card! Thomas Schröder runs off the knock.
81.12
Dietmar Busse flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Hollmer controls it well on his chest. Matthias Hollmer flicks a high pass forward to Hannes Klinsmann who brings the ball under control. Hannes Klinsmann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Fuentes.
83.38
Billy Souness flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Roth. Alexander Roth lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez makes a convincing header but somehow Arno Knapp manages to keep it out.
85.52
Felipe Pardo pushes up the pitch. Felipe Pardo flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Roth. Alexander Roth lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Marr. With a superhuman jump, Colin Marr connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Good keeping from Arno Knapp as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
87.38
It's a corner kick. Marcos Soler kicks a low ball out wide. Alexander Roth strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
89.58
Alexander Roth chips the ball to his team mate, Clive Lua-Lua. Clive Lua-Lua lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Sherwood. Adrian Sherwood directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
90.00
Eric Nahrstedt takes it forward alone. Eric Nahrstedt threads a neat ball through to Hannes Klinsmann. Hannes Klinsmann lofts in a cross ball towards Said Jongen. Said Jongen shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Fredrik Richards!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
24.4%
41.9%
33.7%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marcos Soler of Karlsruher SC

Match Ratings
1.Fredrik Richards (GK)
7
2.Arno Krüger (DEF)
6
3.Billy Souness (DEF)
7
4.Felipe Pardo (DEF)
8
5.Victor Fuentes (DEF)
6
6.Marcos Soler (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
7.Alexander Roth (MID)
8
8.Clive Lua-Lua (MID)
8
9.Hugo Diez (ATT)
6
10.Colin Marr (ATT)
7
11.Adrian Sherwood (ATT)
8
 
12.Stanislas Bah (DEF)
0
13.Kevin Prantl (DEF)
0
14.Julian Kuzorra (GK)
0

1.Arno Knapp (GK)
8
2.Dietmar Busse (DEF)
6
3.Simon Zimmermann (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Eric Nahrstedt (DEF)
8
5.Bakary Birkwald (DEF)
6
6.Henry Kasper (MID)
6
7.Matthias Hollmer (MID)yellow card
6
8.Thomas Schröder (MID)
7
9.Callum Mcinnes (MID)
6
10.Hannes Klinsmann (ATT)
6
11.Said Jongen (ATT)
6
 
12.Steffen Rahn (ATT)
0
13.Florian Eder (ATT)
0
14.Mark Di Dio (ATT)
0