Match Report


VfL WolfsburgVfL Wolfsburg     FC KaiserslauternFC Kaiserslautern
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Roberto ChiesaR. Chiesa79
G
1
G
47Markus ArnoldM. Arnold
Matt MortonM. Morton70
D
2
D
65Pascal RohrschneiderP. Rohrschneider
Eric NijkampE. Nijkamp68
D
3
D
58Adam TilerA. Tiler
Jonas HelmerJ. Helmer67
D
4
D
51Hauke GerlachH. Gerlach
Nico HollmerN. Hollmer69
M
5
D
48Alexander BreitnerA. Breitner
Billy MccallB. Mccall58
M
6
M
71Francis KingF. King
Fritz BérenguerF. Bérenguer55
M
captain7captain
M
63Leon WalterL. Walter
Christian BackesC. Backes52
M
8
M
58Moritz HanssenM. Hanssen
Gavin DavidsonG. Davidson65
A
9
M
55Vincenzo BaslerV. Basler
Lars ThielemannL. Thielemann63
A
10
M
53Sebastian PfeifferS. Pfeiffer
Kai KlimekK. Klimek58
A
11
A
70Armin FreundA. Freund
 
Ivan LopezI. Lopez78
G
12
A
60Graham ChadwickG. Chadwick
Paul CondéP. Condé66
D
13
A
58Florian StreichF. Streich
Pascal TurekP. Turek65
G
14
M
50Hannes GerlachH. Gerlach

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to FC Kaiserslautern. A crowd of 8,163 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfL Wolfsburg 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 Christian Bierhoff.


0.00
VfL Wolfsburg kick off and get the match underway!
2.01
Christian Backes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lars Thielemann. Lars Thielemann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Markus Arnold who gathers it comfortably.
3.27
Billy Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lars Thielemann. Lars Thielemann knocks the ball forward to Gavin Davidson but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
4.55
Nico Hollmer passes the ball forward to Lars Thielemann. Lars Thielemann chips the ball to his team mate, Kai Klimek. Kai Klimek looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Markus Arnold!
8.39
Billy Mccall barges into Moritz Hanssen. The referee brings Billy Mccall to one side and gives him a warning! Moritz Hanssen stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.16
Showing composure, Billy Mccall laces a through ball forward to Lars Thielemann. Lars Thielemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Davidson but the linesman indicates offside!
18.12
Jonas Helmer makes a simple pass to Fritz Bérenguer. Fritz Bérenguer makes a simple pass to Kai Klimek. Kai Klimek finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
21.36
Pascal Rohrschneider hacks Gavin Davidson from behind! The referee calls over Pascal Rohrschneider and shows him a yellow card! Gavin Davidson stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.51
Fritz Bérenguer flicks a high pass forward. Lars Thielemann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lars Thielemann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Markus Arnold who gathers it comfortably.
28.55
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
30.12
Fritz Bérenguer flicks a high pass forward. Kai Klimek holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kai Klimek makes a probing pass between the defence to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Markus Arnold with no chance!! Goal for VfL Wolfsburg!
33.16
Fritz Bérenguer makes an attacking run forward. Fritz Bérenguer runs straight at the defence! Fritz Bérenguer shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Wolfsburg appear unchanged since the first half. FC Kaiserslautern have changed their lineup with Graham Chadwick replacing Markus Arnold. The FC Kaiserslautern players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Kaiserslautern get the second half underway!
47.13
Fritz Bérenguer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lars Thielemann. Lars Thielemann controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Kai Klimek through on goal. Kai Klimek looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
55.03
Billy Mccall chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.56
Pascal Rohrschneider makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Walter. Leon Walter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armin Freund. Armin Freund knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eric Nijkamp.
61.03
Fritz Bérenguer comes in with a late challenge on Francis King. The referee brings Fritz Bérenguer to one side and gives him a warning! Francis King gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.48
Eric Nijkamp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Backes. Christian Backes makes a probing pass to Kai Klimek. Kai Klimek shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
78.24
Jonas Helmer threads a neat ball through to Christian Backes. With vision, Christian Backes plays the ball forward to Kai Klimek. Kai Klimek plays a one-two with Lars Thielemann and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Kai Klimek provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
83.28
Francis King threads the ball through to Armin Freund. Armin Freund shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Eric Nijkamp surges forward with the ball. Eric Nijkamp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kai Klimek. Kai Klimek shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

VfL Wolfsburg

FC Kaiserslautern
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
71.4%
28.6%
Play Area
18.2%
49.4%
32.5%

Scorers
Gavin Davidson 30
Fritz Bérenguer 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fritz Bérenguer of VfL Wolfsburg

Match Ratings
1.Roberto Chiesa (GK)
6
2.Matt Morton (DEF)
6
3.Eric Nijkamp (DEF)
7
4.Jonas Helmer (DEF)
6
5.Nico Hollmer (MID)
6
6.Billy Mccall (MID)
6
7.Fritz Bérenguer (MID)goal scored
9
8.Christian Backes (MID)
7
9.Gavin Davidson (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Lars Thielemann (ATT)
7
11.Kai Klimek (ATT)
7
 
12.Ivan Lopez (GK)
0
13.Paul Condé (DEF)
0
14.Pascal Turek (GK)
0

1.Markus Arnold (GK)
6
2.Pascal Rohrschneider (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Adam Tiler (DEF)
6
4.Hauke Gerlach (DEF)
6
5.Alexander Breitner (DEF)
6
6.Francis King (MID)
6
7.Leon Walter (MID)
6
8.Moritz Hanssen (MID)
6
9.Vincenzo Basler (MID)
6
10.Sebastian Pfeiffer (MID)
6
11.Armin Freund (ATT)
6
 
12.Graham Chadwick (ATT)
6
13.Florian Streich (ATT)
0
14.Hannes Gerlach (MID)
0