Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Wildparkstadion where Karlsruher SC play host to RB Leipzig. A crowd of 17,692 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Karlsruher SC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while RB Leipzig appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Karlsruher SC start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.55
Luis Viana clumsily knocks into Jonas Busse. Luis Viana is given a warning by the referee! Jonas Busse grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.41
David Veloso brings the ball forward. David Veloso knocks the ball to his team mate, Noah Richter. Noah Richter shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.23
RB Leipzig are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Karlsruher SC 's defence.
16.29
David Veloso advances with the ball. David Veloso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Töpfer. Christian Töpfer knocks the ball forward to Gregory Brouard but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
20.40
Hubert Valenconi barges into Callum McGrory. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Callum McGrory hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.39
Albert Marquez makes a probing pass to Mitchel Corstanje. Mitchel Corstanje plays a perfect one-two with Marc Jahn and rushes in on goal... Mitchel Corstanje makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Marc-Vivien Silva is on top of it.
26.36
Jonas Busse chips the ball to his team mate, Gregory Brouard. Gregory Brouard knocks in a cross ball towards Noah Richter. Noah Richter is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Uwe Beckmann easily picks it out of the air!
27.44
Leon Janes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Viana. Luis Viana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mitchel Corstanje. Mitchel Corstanje shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.07
Thierry Ehiogu flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Viana. Luis Viana surges forward with the ball. Luis Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.10
Jonas Busse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregory Brouard. Gregory Brouard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.27
Jonas Busse knocks the ball forward to Gregory Brouard. Gregory Brouard goes all the way! Gregory Brouard rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.26
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
39.27
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
40.37
Paul Köpke knocks the ball to his team mate, Yohan Lachuer. Yohan Lachuer flicks the ball to his team mate, Noah Richter. Noah Richter knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Janes.
42.12
Albert Marquez surges forward with the ball. Albert Marquez goes all the way! Albert Marquez tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.55
Luis Viana comes in with a late challenge on Jonas Busse. Luis Viana is warned by the referee again! Jonas Busse hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
RB Leipzig kick off and get the second half underway!
47.35
Callum McGrory brings the ball forward. Callum McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Gregory Brouard. Gregory Brouard connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Gregory Brouard scores for RB Leipzig!!
51.47
Albert Marquez knocks the ball forward to Marc Jahn. Marc Jahn goes all the way! Marc Jahn shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Marc-Vivien Silva!
55.03
Callum McGrory hacks Albert Marquez from behind! Callum McGrory is given a warning by the referee! Albert Marquez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.32
Hubert Valenconi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Corstanje. Mitchel Corstanje knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc-Vivien Silva who gathers it comfortably.
67.53
Hubert Valenconi flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Jahn. Marc Jahn whips in a cross ball towards Mitchel Corstanje. Mitchel Corstanje directs the ball goalwards with his head. Marc-Vivien Silva is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.33
Marc Jahn comes in with a late challenge on Markus Dittmann. Marc Jahn is given a warning by the referee! Markus Dittmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.23
David Veloso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum McGrory. Callum McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregory Brouard. Gregory Brouard knocks in a cross ball towards Noah Richter. Noah Richter is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Uwe Beckmann manages to gather it comfortably.
78.49
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
79.27
David Veloso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonas Busse. Jonas Busse deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregory Brouard. Gregory Brouard lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Töpfer. Christian Töpfer heads the ball goalwards. Uwe Beckmann easily smothers it.
83.25
Malte Vogel kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Viana. Luis Viana sees space and advances. Luis Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Jahn. Marc Jahn directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Marc-Vivien Silva had no chance!! Goal for Karlsruher SC !
87.12
Noah Richter comes in with a late challenge on Thierry Ehiogu. Noah Richter is shown the yellow card! Thierry Ehiogu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Gregory Brouard of RB Leipzig
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
28.6%
46.4%
25%