Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to Karlsruher SC . A crowd of 17,171 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.


0.00
Karlsruher SC kick off and get the match underway!
8.35
Tony Dassen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Thiele. Alexander Thiele takes it forward alone. Alexander Thiele controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
16.35
Andy Bremner threads the ball through to Arno Haller. Arno Haller knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Rummenigge. Thomas Rummenigge flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Colin Lowe has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.56
Ernesto Bravo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
42.38
Julian Rösler kicks a strong pass forward to Vincenzo Kaiser. Vincenzo Kaiser decides to run forward with the ball. Vincenzo Kaiser shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Joachim Pellissier manages to gather it comfortably.
44.45
Julian Rösler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vincenzo Kaiser. Vincenzo Kaiser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann shoots from distance but Joachim Pellissier is on top of it.
45.00
Jonas Zimmermann comes in with a late challenge on J-David Kerkar. The referee calls over Jonas Zimmermann and warns him to calm down! J-David Kerkar runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
FC Kaiserslautern kick off the second half!
47.11
Andy Bremner surges forward with the ball. Andy Bremner plays a perfect one-two with Arno Haller and rushes in on goal... Andy Bremner tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Colin Lowe!
49.14
Tobias Lange makes a simple pass to Arno Haller. Arno Haller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Rummenigge. Thomas Rummenigge cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.07
Alexander Thiele makes a simple pass to Arno Breyer. Arno Breyer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Arno Breyer!
59.18
Oliver Ahrens flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Hopkin. Gavin Hopkin surges forward with the ball. Gavin Hopkin goes all the way! Gavin Hopkin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.13
Oliver Ahrens passes the ball forward to Gavin Hopkin. Gavin Hopkin threads the ball through to Arno Haller. Arno Haller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.40
Vincenzo Kaiser hacks Tobias Lange from behind! The referee calls over Vincenzo Kaiser and shows him a yellow card! Tobias Lange stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.14
Gavin Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Arno Haller. Arno Haller goes all the way! Arno Haller tries a spectacular strike but somehow Colin Lowe manages to keep it out.
71.06
Alexander Thiele threads the ball through to Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
72.19
Tony Dassen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Bravo. Ernesto Bravo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
77.44
Oliver Ahrens flicks the ball to his team mate, Nils Basler. Nils Basler sees a break and surges forward. Nils Basler shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Colin Lowe easily smothers it!
79.20
Oliver Ahrens brings the ball forward. Oliver Ahrens knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Rummenigge. Thomas Rummenigge knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hauke Wieczorek.
81.40
Ernesto Bravo catches Gavin Hopkin on the ankles. Ernesto Bravo is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Hopkin runs off the knock.
84.02
Jean-Christophe Loussouarn knocks the ball forward to Alexander Thiele. Alexander Thiele threads the ball through to Arno Breyer. Arno Breyer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Tony Dassen kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Bravo. Ernesto Bravo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Breyer. Arno Breyer lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Zimmermann. Jonas Zimmermann flicks the ball with his head. Joachim Pellissier easily smothers it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Thiele of Karlsruher SC
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
24.3%
45.7%
30%