Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Wildparkstadion where Karlsruher SC play host to Rot-Weiss Oberhausen. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Karlsruher SC and Rot-Weiss Oberhausen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Frieser.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Karlsruher SC and Rot-Weiss Oberhausen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Frieser.
0.00
0-0Karlsruher SC start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.53
0-0Erik Van Gobbel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Fuchs. Anthony Fuchs threads the ball through to Noah Helmer. Noah Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.39
Bakary Francke threads a neat ball through to Anthony Fuchs. Anthony Fuchs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Wallwork. Eddie Wallwork knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.22
0-0Alexander Roth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Uwe Breitner. Uwe Breitner whips in a cross ball towards Colin Marr. Colin Marr makes a deft header. Vincenzo Jahn didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
9.55
0-0Billy Souness hits a low pass to Adrian Sherwood. Adrian Sherwood tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
15.58
0-0Nicola C. Serao comes in with a late challenge on Uwe Breitner. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Uwe Breitner runs off the knock.
16.52
Uwe Breitner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Marr. Colin Marr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.21
Uwe Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Beck collects the pass. Kevin Beck knocks in a cross ball towards Erik Van Gobbel. Erik Van Gobbel directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
21.02
Anthony Fuchs flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Wallwork who brings the ball under control. Eddie Wallwork lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Fuchs. Anthony Fuchs makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
26.05
0-0Kevin Beck clumsily knocks into Arno Krüger. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arno Krüger grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.20
0-0Noah Helmer comes in with a late challenge on Victor Fuentes. The referee warns Noah Helmer to calm down! Victor Fuentes stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.45
David Nordwald makes a simple pass to Anthony Fuchs. Anthony Fuchs knocks the ball forward to Kevin Beck. Kevin Beck shoots from outside the area. Fredrik Richards gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
38.25
Alexander Roth comes in with a late challenge on Bakary Francke. Alexander Roth is shown the yellow card! Bakary Francke runs off the knock.
42.11
Billy Souness breaks forward. Billy Souness threads the ball through to Colin Marr. Colin Marr shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
44.58
Colin Marr threads a neat ball through to Alexander Roth. Alexander Roth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincenzo Jahn who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Karlsruher SC appear unchanged since the first half. Rot-Weiss Oberhausen have changed their lineup with Torsten Matthäus replacing Anthony Fuchs and Gavin Gemmell replacing Noah Helmer.
45.00
Rot-Weiss Oberhausen start the second half!
47.46
1-0Uwe Breitner threads a neat ball through to Adrian Sherwood. Adrian Sherwood plays a one-two with Colin Marr and advances towards the goal... Adrian Sherwood shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Karlsruher SC !
54.13
Gavin Gemmell hacks Victor Fuentes from behind! Gavin Gemmell is shown the yellow card! Victor Fuentes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.21
Clive Lua-Lua clumsily knocks into Uwe Kuzorra. Clive Lua-Lua is given a warning by the referee! Uwe Kuzorra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.21
1-0Karlsruher SC are in full control of this game.
60.09
Billy Souness flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Breitner collects the pass. Uwe Breitner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Marr. Colin Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Roth. Alexander Roth jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
61.44
Nicola C. Serao plays the ball forward to Uwe Kuzorra. Uwe Kuzorra whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell makes a convincing header but it flies just wide!
63.44
Uwe Kuzorra threads the ball through to Eddie Wallwork. With a delightful solo run, Eddie Wallwork stretches the opposition's defence. Eddie Wallwork cuts inside the box! Eddie Wallwork comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
65.42
Kevin Beck makes a simple pass to Eddie Wallwork. Eddie Wallwork knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Fuentes.
71.51
Uwe Kuzorra knocks the ball to his team mate, Erik Van Gobbel. Erik Van Gobbel whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell heads the ball goalwards. Fredrik Richards didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
72.24
Arno Krüger makes a probing pass to Clive Lua-Lua. Clive Lua-Lua chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Diez. Hugo Diez makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Colin Marr. Colin Marr side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.12
Hugo Diez flicks a high pass forward. Colin Marr collects the pass. Colin Marr shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.47
2-0Colin Marr comes in with a high challenge, catching Bakary Francke with his studs. The referee motions to Colin Marr to come over. It's a red card!! Bakary Francke runs off the knock.
89.13
Bakary Francke comes in with a late challenge on Alexander Roth. The referee brings Bakary Francke to one side and gives him a warning! Alexander Roth runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
5
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
57.4%
42.6%
Play Area
29.4%
39.7%
30.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Adrian Sherwood of Karlsruher SC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Fredrik Richards (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Arno Krüger (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Billy Souness (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Felipe Pardo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Victor Fuentes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alexander Roth (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Clive Lua-Lua (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Uwe Breitner (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Hugo Diez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Colin Marr (ATT) |   | 4 |
| 11. | Adrian Sherwood (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Stanislas Bah (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Prantl (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Julian Kuzorra (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Vincenzo Jahn (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | David Nordwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicola C. Serao (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Bakary Francke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Thomas Dittrich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Anthony Fuchs (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Uwe Kuzorra (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Erik Van Gobbel (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Noah Helmer (ATT) | 5 | |
| 10. | Eddie Wallwork (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Kevin Beck (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Simon Babbel (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Torsten Matthäus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gavin Gemmell (GK) | | 5 |