Match Report


FC KaiserslauternFC Kaiserslautern     FSV Mainz 05FSV Mainz 05
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Markus ArnoldM. Arnold47
G
1captain
G
52Tobias BergT. Berg
Pascal RohrschneiderP. Rohrschneider65
D
2
D
64Christian KirschnerC. Kirschner
Adam TilerA. Tiler58
D
3
D
63Martin RahnM. Rahn
Hauke GerlachH. Gerlach51
D
4
D
59Christian MatthäusC. Matthäus
Sebastian GeisS. Geis49
D
5
M
75Jonas JungJ. Jung
Francis KingF. King71
M
6
M
62Ricardo AlvarezR. Alvarez
Leon WalterL. Walter63
M
captain7
M
56Oliver ZiegeO. Ziege
Moritz HanssenM. Hanssen58
M
8
M
55Albrecht GelbA. Gelb
Vincenzo BaslerV. Basler55
M
9
A
64Greg MaddisonG. Maddison
Sebastian PfeifferS. Pfeiffer53
M
10
A
63Oliver KöllerO. Köller
Armin FreundA. Freund70
A
11
A
61Roberto SanchezR. Sanchez
 
Graham ChadwickG. Chadwick60
A
12
D
56Christian PoschnerC. Poschner
Florian StreichF. Streich58
A
13
D
54Martial PaciosM. Pacios
Hannes GerlachH. Gerlach50
M
14
M
51Vincenzo AhrensV. Ahrens

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 8,657 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-5-1 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Poschner.


0.00
FSV Mainz 05 kick off and get the match underway!
3.19
Albrecht Gelb makes a probing pass to Greg Maddison. Greg Maddison shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
8.58
Francis King clumsily knocks into Oliver Ziege. The referee brings Francis King to one side and gives him a warning! Oliver Ziege carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.26
Leon Walter makes a simple pass to Armin Freund. Armin Freund tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
12.29
Christian Matthäus threads a neat ball through to Jonas Jung. Jonas Jung knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Sanchez. Roberto Sanchez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
16.53
Armin Freund barges into Christian Matthäus. The referee calls over Armin Freund and warns him to calm down! Christian Matthäus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.57
Adam Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Leon Walter collects the pass. With a delightful solo run, Leon Walter stretches the opposition's defence. Leon Walter runs straight at the defence! Leon Walter comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it rises well off target!
24.36
Christian Kirschner pushes up the pitch. Christian Kirschner sees space and advances. Christian Kirschner shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
33.53
Christian Matthäus hits a low pass to Ricardo Alvarez. Seeing a gap ahead, Ricardo Alvarez plays the ball forward to Greg Maddison. Greg Maddison runs straight at the defence! Greg Maddison comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's well over the bar!
36.46
Pascal Rohrschneider makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moritz Hanssen. Moritz Hanssen knocks the ball forward to Armin Freund. Armin Freund knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tobias Berg who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Kaiserslautern have changed their lineup with Graham Chadwick replacing Markus Arnold. FSV Mainz 05 appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Kaiserslautern start the second half!
51.22
Oliver Ziege knocks the ball forward to Roberto Sanchez. Roberto Sanchez shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
53.24
Ricardo Alvarez threads the ball through to Roberto Sanchez. Roberto Sanchez lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Köller. Oliver Köller makes a convincing header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.58
Jonas Jung knocks the ball forward to Oliver Köller. Oliver Köller knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Roberto Sanchez is offside!
63.30
Jonas Jung flicks the ball to his team mate, Greg Maddison. Greg Maddison shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.55
Christian Matthäus breaks forward. Christian Matthäus flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Köller controls it well on his chest. Oliver Köller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.29
Albrecht Gelb threads the ball through to Greg Maddison. Greg Maddison shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
69.51
Oliver Ziege threads the ball through to Roberto Sanchez. Roberto Sanchez shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Graham Chadwick!
71.00
Jonas Jung deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Maddison. Greg Maddison shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
73.34
Ricardo Alvarez makes a simple pass to Greg Maddison. Greg Maddison shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
78.31
Vincenzo Basler decides to run forward with the ball. Vincenzo Basler passes the ball forward to Armin Freund. Armin Freund makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
83.26
Martin Rahn flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Ziege. With a delightful solo run, Oliver Ziege stretches the opposition's defence. Oliver Ziege whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Köller. Adam Tiler catches Oliver Köller on the ankles. Oliver Köller appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
89.17
Adam Tiler clumsily knocks into Oliver Köller. The referee calls over Adam Tiler and shows him a yellow card! Oliver Köller runs off the knock.
90.00
Roberto Sanchez catches Adam Tiler on the ankles. Roberto Sanchez is given a warning by the referee! Adam Tiler grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Kaiserslautern

FSV Mainz 05
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
2
9
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.7%
58.3%
Play Area
33.3%
42.9%
23.8%

Scorers
Armin Freund 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Armin Freund of FC Kaiserslautern

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

1.Tobias Berg (GK)
6
2.Christian Kirschner (DEF)
7
3.Martin Rahn (DEF)
6
4.Christian Matthäus (DEF)
7
5.Jonas Jung (MID)
8
6.Ricardo Alvarez (MID)
6
7.Oliver Ziege (MID)
7
8.Albrecht Gelb (MID)
6
9.Greg Maddison (ATT)
6
10.Oliver Köller (ATT)
6
11.Roberto Sanchez (ATT)
6
 
12.Christian Poschner (DEF)
0
13.Martial Pacios (DEF)
0
14.Vincenzo Ahrens (MID)
0