Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Sparda Bank Hessen Stadium where Offenbacher Kickers play host to FC Kaiserslautern. A crowd of 7,568 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Offenbacher Kickers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Palumbo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Offenbacher Kickers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Palumbo.
0.00
0-0FC Kaiserslautern kick off and get the match underway!
2.36
0-0Without breaking stride, Bakary Dittrich plays the ball forward to Les Moss. Les Moss shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
3.15
0-0Thomas Sparwasser makes a simple pass to Bakary Dittrich. Bakary Dittrich sees Les Moss in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Les Moss knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Tiler.
8.07
Simon Dörner kicks a strong pass forward to Les Moss. Les Moss controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
14.27
Pascal Rohrschneider knocks the ball forward to Leon Walter. Leon Walter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samir Jaschke. Samir Jaschke controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
21.07
0-1Adam Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Leon Walter collects the pass. Leon Walter threads the ball through to Samir Jaschke. Samir Jaschke shoots from 25 yards. Samir Jaschke scores for FC Kaiserslautern!!
24.24
0-1James Le Saux comes in with a late challenge on Adam Tiler. James Le Saux is warned by the referee! Adam Tiler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.33
0-1Matthias Busse kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Dörner. Simon Dörner sees space and advances. Simon Dörner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.56
Julian Richter threads the ball through to Simon Dörner. Simon Dörner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hauke Götz. Hauke Götz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.11
Simon Dörner decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Dörner shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
34.57
Matthias Busse controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Dörner. Simon Dörner flicks the ball to his team mate, James Le Saux. James Le Saux knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.40
Eric Backes plays the ball forward to Les Moss. Les Moss controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
39.28
Bakary Dittrich threads the ball through to James Le Saux. James Le Saux plays a scrappy one-two with Les Moss and advances towards the goal... James Le Saux rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
40.47
Bakary Dittrich knocks the ball to his team mate, James Le Saux. James Le Saux knocks in a cross ball towards Hauke Götz. Hauke Götz flicks the ball with his head. Simon Jahn punches it away to safety.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Offenbacher Kickers appear unchanged since the first half. FC Kaiserslautern also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Offenbacher Kickers get the second half underway!
47.58
Hannes Welke knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Moss. Les Moss whips in a cross ball towards James Le Saux. James Le Saux is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Simon 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.
53.03
Matthias Busse threads a neat ball through to Hannes Welke. Hannes Welke darts forward. Hannes Welke whips in a cross ball towards James Le Saux. James Le Saux finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
60.00
0-1FC Kaiserslautern have made a substitution with Alexander Breitner replacing Hannes Gerlach .
61.07
Eric Backes comes in with a late challenge on Francis King. The referee warns Eric Backes to calm down! Francis King runs off the knock.
63.36
Hannes Welke chips the ball to his team mate, Les Moss. Les Moss shoots from long range. Simon Jahn gets down and covers it.
69.18
Sebastian Pfeiffer makes a beautiful solo run. Sebastian Pfeiffer knocks the ball to his team mate, Samir Jaschke. Some good footwork from Samir Jaschke provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
71.26
Vincenzo Basler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samir Jaschke. Samir Jaschke finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
78.25
Bakary Dittrich flicks a high pass forward. James Le Saux controls it well on his chest. James Le Saux whips in a cross ball towards Les Moss. Les Moss heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.01
Francis King receives the ball from a throw-in from Leon Walter. Francis King chips the ball to his team mate, Samir Jaschke. Samir Jaschke shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.24
Thomas Sparwasser surges forward with the ball. Thomas Sparwasser passes the ball forward to Hauke Götz. Hauke Götz plays a quick one-two with Les Moss and rushes in on goal... Hauke Götz rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Simon Jahn manages to gather it.
84.48
Bakary Dittrich makes a beautiful solo run. Bakary Dittrich shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
87.14
Julian Richter brings the ball forward. Julian Richter threads a neat ball through to James Le Saux. James Le Saux lofts in a cross ball towards Hauke Götz. Hauke Götz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
90.00
Julian Richter passes the ball forward to Hannes Welke. Hannes Welke flicks a high pass forward to Les Moss who brings the ball under control. Les Moss lofts in a cross ball towards Hauke Götz. Hauke Götz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
9
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.7%
38.3%
Play Area
24.5%
43.6%
31.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Samir Jaschke of FC Kaiserslautern |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vincenzo Wesselmann (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Matthias Busse (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Julian Richter (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Thomas Sparwasser (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Bakary Dittrich (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Simon Dörner (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Hannes Welke (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Eric Backes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hauke Götz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Les Moss (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | James Le Saux (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marcel Nordwald (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eric Wendel (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sven Bräutigam (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Simon Jahn (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Pascal Rohrschneider (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adam Tiler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hauke Gerlach (DEF) | 7 | |
| 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) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Armin Freund (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Graham Chadwick (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexander Breitner (DEF) | 6 | |