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 Tennis Borussia Berlin. A crowd of 9,568 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-5-1 formation while Tennis Borussia Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Rodriquez.


0.00
The first half starts with Tennis Borussia Berlin kicking off!
3.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Pascal Rohrschneider picks a pass forward to Leon Walter. Leon Walter kicks a strong pass forward to Samir Jaschke. Samir Jaschke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.32
Eric Ziegenhagen flicks a high pass forward to John Mcgreal who brings the ball under control. John Mcgreal makes a beautiful solo run. John Mcgreal shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.53
Adam Tiler runs forward with the ball. Adam Tiler takes it forward alone. Adam Tiler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Florian Streich who gathers it comfortably.
27.37
Leon Knapp catches Sebastian Pfeiffer on the ankles. Leon Knapp is given a warning by the referee! Sebastian Pfeiffer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.15
Francis King takes it forward alone. Francis King shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
Leon Walter catches John Mcgreal on the ankles. Leon Walter is given a warning by the referee! John Mcgreal runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Kaiserslautern have changed their lineup with Armin Freund replacing Simon Jahn. Tennis Borussia Berlin have changed their lineup with Leon Röhlig replacing Jose Fortes Martin. The Tennis Borussia Berlin players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Kaiserslautern kick off!
47.44
Stefan Birnbaum makes a strong solo run forward. Stefan Birnbaum knocks the ball forward to Thomas Köller. Thomas Köller skips past Adam Tiler! Thomas Köller strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.47
Eric Ziegenhagen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Mcgreal. John Mcgreal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Hermann. Albrecht Hermann knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Röhlig. Leon Röhlig outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
63.35
Kai Kirschner laces a weighted ball forward to Thomas Köller. Thomas Köller shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
66.42
Leon Walter threads a neat ball through to Samir Jaschke. Samir Jaschke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kai Babbel.
69.41
Eric Ziegenhagen hits a low pass to Simon Turek. Simon Turek makes a probing pass to Albrecht Hermann. Albrecht Hermann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Armin Freund with no chance!! Goal for Tennis Borussia Berlin!
77.12
Hauke Gerlach knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Walter. Leon Walter makes an attacking run forward. Leon Walter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.25
Leon Knapp surges forward with the ball. Leon Knapp whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Köller. Thomas Köller connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Armin Freund reads it well. Fabulous save!
89.07
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
30.7%
44%
25.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Thomas Köller of Tennis Borussia Berlin

Match Ratings
1.Simon Jahn (GK)
6
2.Pascal Rohrschneider (DEF)
6
3.Adam Tiler (DEF)
8
4.Hauke Gerlach (DEF)
6
5.Sebastian Geis (DEF)
6
6.Francis King (MID)
6
7.Leon Walter (MID)
7
8.Vincenzo Basler (MID)
6
9.Sebastian Pfeiffer (MID)
6
10.Hannes Gerlach (MID)
6
11.Samir Jaschke (ATT)
6
 
12.Armin Freund (ATT)
6
13.Graham Chadwick (ATT)
0
14.Alexander Breitner (DEF)
0

1.Florian Streich (GK)
6
2.Stefan Birnbaum (DEF)
7
3.Kai Babbel (DEF)
6
4.Eric Ziegenhagen (DEF)
6
5.Leon Knapp (MID)
7
6.Simon Turek (MID)
7
7.John Mcgreal (MID)
6
8.Kai Kirschner (MID)
6
9.Jose Fortes Martin (ATT)
6
10.Albrecht Hermann (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Thomas Köller (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Jan Gerlach (GK)
0
13.Eoin Bould (MID)
0
14.Leon Röhlig (ATT)
6