Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to FC Energie Cottbus. A crowd of 8,600 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both FC Kaiserslautern and FC Energie Cottbus are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
FC Kaiserslautern kick off!
6.02
Linus Netzer takes it forward alone. Linus Netzer passes the ball forward to Matthias Polheim. Matthias Polheim knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nico Gelb.
12.07
Mario Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthias Polheim. Matthias Polheim lofts in a cross ball towards Noah Jentsch. Noah Jentsch directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Nico Engels had no chance!! Goal for FC Kaiserslautern!
24.04
Arno Kohler chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Midgley. Ian Midgley knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Haller. Arno Haller heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.13
Rainer Zimmermann advances with the ball. Rainer Zimmermann whips in a cross ball towards Noah Jentsch. Noah Jentsch heads the ball goalwards. Nico Engels is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.33
Philipp Krüger brings the ball forward. Philipp Krüger shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.00
Linus Netzer chips the ball to his team mate, Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist knocks the ball forward to Noah Jentsch. Noah Jentsch goes all the way! Noah Jentsch tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Nico Engels!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
FC Energie Cottbus start the second half!
49.01
Jakob Wendel chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Jardim. Mario Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Polheim. Matthias Polheim knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Florian Netzer.
54.50
Arno Kohler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Midgley. Ian Midgley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.29
Arno Kohler makes a simple pass to Arno Haller. Arno Haller controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
61.04
Rainer Zimmermann passes the ball forward to Matthias Polheim. Matthias Polheim knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jakob Dehm.
63.14
Mario Jardim kicks a strong pass forward to Noah Jentsch. Noah Jentsch knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.45
Richard McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Polheim. Matthias Polheim knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Thiele.
69.53
Stefan Thiele knocks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Beck. Bakary Beck knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Midgley. Ian Midgley goes all the way! Ian Midgley tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.57
FC Energie Cottbus are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate FC Kaiserslautern's defence.
73.06
Mario Jardim chips the ball to his team mate, Matthias Polheim. Matthias Polheim knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nico Gelb.
75.14
Linus Netzer threads the ball through to Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist decides to run forward with the ball. Richard McCoist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noah Jentsch but he's offside!
78.41
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
79.10
Paul Wieland makes a simple pass to Philipp Krüger. Philipp Krüger decides to run forward with the ball. Philipp Krüger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jakob Dehm.
90.00
Arno Haller comes in with a late challenge on Jakob Wendel. Arno Haller is warned by the referee! Jakob Wendel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Noah Jentsch of FC Kaiserslautern
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.6%
38.4%
Play Area
27.4%
52.1%
20.5%

Scorers