Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Wildparkstadion where Karlsruher SC play host to DSC Arminia Bielefeld. A crowd of 20,726 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Karlsruher SC are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Karlsruher SC are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Karlsruher SC kick off!
3.31
0-0Hauke Bischoff comes in with a late challenge on Julian Rösler. The referee calls over Hauke Bischoff and shows him a yellow card! Julian Rösler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.47
0-0Jakob Dörner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Xavier Grégorini. Xavier Grégorini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Lowe who gathers it comfortably.
6.07
0-0Steve Newton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Bravo. Ernesto Bravo knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Breyer but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.57
Harry Keane kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Beck. Simon Beck knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Rösler.
10.57
0-0Jakob Dörner passes the ball forward to Simon Beck. Simon Beck shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.08
Steve Newton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tobias Babbel. Tobias Babbel makes a beautiful solo run. Tobias Babbel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Torsten Jaschke.
14.53
0-0Jean-Christophe Loussouarn threads the ball through to Tobias Babbel. Tobias Babbel flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann whips in a cross ball towards Arno Breyer. Arno Breyer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Gregoor Houwing manages to gather it comfortably.
16.15
Jakob Dörner threads the ball through to Hauke Bischoff. Hauke Bischoff lofts in a cross ball towards Xavier Grégorini. Xavier Grégorini flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
18.46
Hauke Wieczorek kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Thiele. Alexander Thiele controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arno Breyer. Arno Breyer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Gregoor Houwing!
24.23
Steve Newton catches Simon Beck on the ankles. The referee calls over Steve Newton and shows him a yellow card! Simon Beck runs off the knock.
28.37
Hauke Wieczorek makes a probing pass to Tobias Babbel. Tobias Babbel makes a probing pass to Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.56
Alexander Thiele makes a beautiful solo run. Alexander Thiele shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.49
Tobias Babbel makes a beautiful solo run. Tobias Babbel plays a perfect one-two with Arno Breyer and rushes in on goal... Tobias Babbel rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Gregoor Houwing.
40.41
0-0DSC Arminia Bielefeld are easily keeping Karlsruher SC at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
42.47
Alexander Thiele knocks the ball forward to Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thomas Schumacher.
45.00
0-0Alberto Murray clumsily knocks into Tobias Babbel. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tobias Babbel carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and DSC Arminia Bielefeld get the second half underway!
49.01
Alberto Murray kicks a strong pass forward to Harry Keane. Harry Keane flicks the ball to his team mate, Xavier Grégorini. Xavier Grégorini shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
51.39
Alexander Thiele chips the ball to his team mate, Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
55.01
Ernesto Bravo knocks the ball to his team mate, Arno Breyer. Arno Breyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.47
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
65.09
0-1Claudio Ruotolo makes a simple pass to Xavier Grégorini. Xavier Grégorini whips in a cross ball towards Hauke Bischoff. Hauke Bischoff flicks the ball with his head. Colin Lowe is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.19
Harry Keane kicks a strong pass forward to Hauke Bischoff. Hauke Bischoff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.20
Harry Keane sees a break and surges forward. Harry Keane knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Rösler.
72.30
Ernesto Bravo knocks the ball forward to Arno Breyer. Arno Breyer shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Gregoor Houwing manages to gather it comfortably.
73.44
Tony Dassen knocks the ball forward to Tobias Babbel. Tobias Babbel knocks the ball forward to Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.12
Harvey Beckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Harry Keane. Harry Keane passes the ball forward to Simon Beck. Simon Beck shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Colin Lowe!
79.55
Alexander Thiele makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Breyer. Arno Breyer directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.38
Julian Rösler flicks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Babbel. Tobias Babbel kicks a strong pass forward to Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
83.12
Jakob Dörner passes the ball forward to Hauke Bischoff. Hauke Bischoff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.49
Ernesto Bravo kicks a strong pass forward to Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann whips in a cross ball towards Arno Breyer. Arno Breyer directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Gregoor Houwing has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.31
Claudio Ruotolo sees space and advances. Claudio Ruotolo knocks the ball forward to Xavier Grégorini but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
31.4%
44.2%
24.4%
Scorers