Match Report


FC KaiserslauternFC Kaiserslautern     F.C. Hansa RostockF.C. Hansa Rostock
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Simon JahnS. Jahn64
G
1
G
41Pascal KnappP. Knapp
Pascal RohrschneiderP. Rohrschneider64
D
2
D
70Julian NichollsJ. Nicholls
Adam TilerA. Tiler58
D
3
D
59Gianfranco De PatreG. De Patre
Hauke GerlachH. Gerlach51
D
4
D
58Martin ArndtM. Arndt
Sebastian GeisS. Geis49
D
5
M
71Colin HendryC. Hendry
Francis KingF. King70
M
6
M
71Nikolas BuchwaldN. Buchwald
Leon WalterL. Walter62
M
captain7captain
M
68Nigel TaylorN. Taylor
Vincenzo BaslerV. Basler55
M
8
M
68Bakary MatthäusB. Matthäus
Sebastian PfeifferS. Pfeiffer52
M
9
A
60Arno EngelsA. Engels
Hannes GerlachH. Gerlach50
M
10
A
59Steffen ArndtS. Arndt
Samir JaschkeS. Jaschke76
A
11
A
56Rainer NeuhausR. Neuhaus
 
Armin FreundA. Freund70
A
12
M
66Chris FerdinandC. Ferdinand
Graham ChadwickG. Chadwick60
A
13
M
59Eric WeigelE. Weigel
Alexander BreitnerA. Breitner48
D
14
M
57Roberto TeixeiraR. Teixeira

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to F.C. Hansa Rostock. A crowd of 8,418 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-5-1 formation while F.C. Hansa Rostock appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Ouindi.


0.00
F.C. Hansa Rostock kick off!
2.38
Martin Arndt brings the ball forward. Martin Arndt flicks a high ball forward to Arno Engels who takes it down. Arno Engels rushes past Pascal Rohrschneider! Some good footwork from Arno Engels provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.03
Nikolas Buchwald threads a neat ball through to Steffen Arndt. Steffen Arndt knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Rainer Neuhaus is offside!
9.40
Adam Tiler threads a neat ball through to Leon Walter. Leon Walter flicks a high pass forward. Samir Jaschke controls it well on his chest. Samir Jaschke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.05
Colin Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Arndt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steffen Arndt knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Engels. Arno Engels directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
26.13
Gianfranco De Patre comes in with a late challenge on Hauke Gerlach. The referee warns Gianfranco De Patre to calm down! Hauke Gerlach runs off the knock.
32.08
Sebastian Pfeiffer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sebastian Pfeiffer cuts inside the box! Sebastian Pfeiffer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Pascal Knapp. Excellent save.
34.58
Nikolas Buchwald sees Arno Engels in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arno Engels deftly passes the ball to Steffen Arndt, releasing him through on goal. Steffen Arndt rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Kaiserslautern have changed their lineup with Armin Freund replacing Simon Jahn. F.C. Hansa Rostock appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Kaiserslautern players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
FC Kaiserslautern kick off!
48.20
Hannes Gerlach threads the ball through to Samir Jaschke. Samir Jaschke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julian Nicholls.
49.25
Hauke Gerlach flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Pfeiffer collects the pass. Sebastian Pfeiffer sees space and advances. Sebastian Pfeiffer shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
55.18
Francis King kicks a strong pass forward to Samir Jaschke. Samir Jaschke advances inside the box! Martin Arndt barges into Samir Jaschke. Penalty not given!!
60.16
Leon Walter advances with the ball. Leon Walter knocks in a cross ball towards Samir Jaschke. Samir Jaschke outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
63.32
Francis King flicks the ball to his team mate, Samir Jaschke. Samir Jaschke shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Pascal Knapp. Excellent save.
71.03
Pascal Rohrschneider makes a beautiful solo run. Pascal Rohrschneider hits a low pass to Samir Jaschke. Samir Jaschke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Arndt.
72.47
Sebastian Geis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Walter. What a great partnership. Leon Walter chips the ball to his team mate, Samir Jaschke. Samir Jaschke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.39
Nigel Taylor hits a low pass to Steffen Arndt. Steffen Arndt whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Neuhaus. Rainer Neuhaus outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
75.51
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
77.49
F.C. Hansa Rostock have made 2 substitutions with Chris Ferdinand replacing Steffen Arndt and Eric Weigel replacing Rainer Neuhaus .
79.33
Leon Walter flicks the ball to his team mate, Samir Jaschke. Samir Jaschke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.08
Colin Hendry surges forward with the ball. Colin Hendry shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
87.26
Sebastian Pfeiffer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samir Jaschke. Samir Jaschke shoots from outside the area. Pascal Knapp easily gets down and covers it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Kaiserslautern

F.C. Hansa Rostock
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
23.8%
48.8%
27.5%

Scorers
Steffen Arndt 35

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steffen Arndt of F.C. Hansa Rostock

Match Ratings
1.Simon Jahn (GK)
6
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)
8
8.Vincenzo Basler (MID)
6
9.Sebastian Pfeiffer (MID)
8
10.Hannes Gerlach (MID)
6
11.Samir Jaschke (ATT)
7
 
12.Armin Freund (ATT)
6
13.Graham Chadwick (ATT)
0
14.Alexander Breitner (DEF)
0

1.Pascal Knapp (GK)
8
2.Julian Nicholls (DEF)
6
3.Gianfranco De Patre (DEF)
5
4.Martin Arndt (DEF)
7
5.Colin Hendry (MID)
7
6.Nikolas Buchwald (MID)
6
7.Nigel Taylor (MID)
7
8.Bakary Matthäus (MID)
6
9.Arno Engels (ATT)
8
10.Steffen Arndt (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Rainer Neuhaus (ATT)
6
 
12.Chris Ferdinand (MID)
6
13.Eric Weigel (MID)
6
14.Roberto Teixeira (MID)
0