Match Report


FC KaiserslauternFC Kaiserslautern     Borussia Mönchengladbach Borussia Mönchengladbach
Joe SummersJoe Summers Computer Player Computer Player
Nacer BouzidiN. Bouzidi80
G
1
G
67Jimmy SartorJ. Sartor
Peter HitchcockP. Hitchcock69
D
2
D
71Nikolas BabbelN. Babbel
J-David EmeranJ. Emeran78
D
3
D
67Juan KikoJ. Kiko
Nicola C. CozzaN. Cozza71
D
4
D
66Maurice KellerM. Keller
Albrecht BirnbaumA. Birnbaum77
D
5
M
68Billy MillsB. Mills
Alfredo ReyA. Rey78
M
6
M
66Andres MarquezA. Marquez
Yann MoullecY. Moullec81
M
captain7
M
66Roy Van HaarenR. Van Haaren
Philipe Le PenP. Le Pen69
A
8
M
65Chris LampardC. Lampard
Vincenzo BaldiniV. Baldini71
A
9
A
75Simon RaffS. Raff
Mauricio GarciaM. Garcia72
A
10captain
A
61Oliver KistnerO. Kistner
Jesper TomassonJ. Tomasson74
A
11
A
60Oliver HässlerO. Hässler
 
Jakob NygaardJ. Nygaard73
D
12
G
65Marc EderM. Eder
Anthony PattersonA. Patterson80
M
13
M
65Seb UrasS. Uras
Gonçalo FernandezG. Fernandez80
A
14
D
65Armin JanesA. Janes

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . A crowd of 20,041 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Philippe Armand.


0.00
FC Kaiserslautern kick off!
8.46
Under pressure, Maurice Keller clears the ball far upfield. Simon Raff knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nacer Bouzidi who gathers it comfortably.
14.50
Maurice Keller barges into Vincenzo Baldini. Maurice Keller is warned by the referee! Vincenzo Baldini carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.58
Yann Moullec flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Garcia controls it well on his chest. Mauricio Garcia plays a one-two with Philipe Le Pen and rushes in on goal... Mauricio Garcia cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Jimmy Sartor.
18.04
Yann Moullec takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Juan Kiko steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
20.04
Yann Moullec passes the ball forward to Philipe Le Pen. Philipe Le Pen threads the ball through to Mauricio Garcia but he's offside!
26.28
Maurice Keller hacks Yann Moullec from behind! Maurice Keller is warned by the referee again! Yann Moullec grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.46
Nikolas Babbel chips the ball to his team mate, Andres Marquez. Andres Marquez darts forward. Andres Marquez whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Kistner. Oliver Kistner whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Nacer Bouzidi!
28.51
Andres Marquez passes the ball forward to Simon Raff. Simon Raff shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Nacer Bouzidi!
34.37
Chris Lampard threads the ball through to Oliver Hässler. Oliver Hässler knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Kistner. Oliver Kistner flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
38.39
J-David Emeran flicks a high pass forward to Yann Moullec who brings the ball under control. Yann Moullec makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jesper Tomasson. Jesper Tomasson tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
44.51
Alfredo Rey clumsily knocks into Roy Van Haaren. The referee calls over Alfredo Rey and shows him a yellow card! Roy Van Haaren hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Kaiserslautern appear unchanged since the first half. Borussia Mönchengladbach also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off!
48.29
Alfredo Rey advances with the ball. Alfredo Rey whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Garcia. With a superhuman jump, Mauricio Garcia connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.23
Juan Kiko laces a weighted ball forward to Billy Mills. Billy Mills darts forward. Billy Mills sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
54.01
Yann Moullec flicks a high pass forward. Philipe Le Pen controls it well on his chest. Philipe Le Pen shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
59.54
Nikolas Babbel clumsily knocks into Vincenzo Baldini. Nikolas Babbel is given a warning by the referee! Vincenzo Baldini is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
60.21
FC Kaiserslautern have made 2 substitutions with Jakob Nygaard replacing Nicola C. Cozza and Gonçalo Fernandez replacing Jesper Tomasson .
61.27
Roy Van Haaren makes a probing pass to Oliver Hässler. Oliver Hässler makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Simon Raff. Simon Raff rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
63.18
J-David Emeran kicks a strong pass forward to Yann Moullec. Yann Moullec advances with the ball. Yann Moullec plays a one-two with Mauricio Garcia and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Yann Moullec provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Jimmy Sartor manages to keep it out.
66.13
Yann Moullec comes in with a late challenge on Andres Marquez. The referee calls over Yann Moullec and shows him a yellow card! Andres Marquez stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.03
Chris Lampard chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Kistner. Oliver Kistner shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Nacer Bouzidi smothers it!
69.59
Jakob Nygaard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yann Moullec. Yann Moullec threads the ball through to Mauricio Garcia. Mauricio Garcia plays a scrappy one-two with Philipe Le Pen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Mauricio Garcia provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Jimmy Sartor!
75.09
Alfredo Rey barges into Billy Mills. The referee brings Alfredo Rey to one side and gives him a warning! Billy Mills runs off the knock.
77.43
FC Kaiserslautern have made a substitution with Anthony Patterson replacing Yann Moullec .
79.16
Albrecht Birnbaum pushes mid-way up the pitch. Showing great composure, Albrecht Birnbaum plays the ball forward to Philipe Le Pen. Philipe Le Pen advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Philipe Le Pen provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
87.28
Alfredo Rey flicks the ball to his team mate, Gonçalo Fernandez. Gonçalo Fernandez hits a low pass to Mauricio Garcia. Mauricio Garcia side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Kaiserslautern

Borussia Mönchengladbach
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
24.3%
47.1%
28.6%

Scorers
Mauricio Garcia 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Garcia of FC Kaiserslautern

Match Ratings
1.Nacer Bouzidi (GK)
8
2.Peter Hitchcock (DEF)
6
3.J-David Emeran (DEF)
6
4.Nicola C. Cozza (DEF)
6
5.Albrecht Birnbaum (DEF)
7
6.Alfredo Rey (MID)yellow card
6
7.Yann Moullec (MID)yellow card
9
8.Philipe Le Pen (ATT)
7
9.Vincenzo Baldini (ATT)
6
10.Mauricio Garcia (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Jesper Tomasson (ATT)
6
 
12.Jakob Nygaard (DEF)
6
13.Anthony Patterson (MID)
6
14.Gonçalo Fernandez (ATT)
7

1.Jimmy Sartor (GK)
8
2.Nikolas Babbel (DEF)
6
3.Juan Kiko (DEF)
6
4.Maurice Keller (DEF)
6
5.Billy Mills (MID)
6
6.Andres Marquez (MID)
7
7.Roy Van Haaren (MID)
6
8.Chris Lampard (MID)
6
9.Simon Raff (ATT)
6
10.Oliver Kistner (ATT)
6
11.Oliver Hässler (ATT)
6
 
12.Marc Eder (GK)
0
13.Seb Uras (MID)
0
14.Armin Janes (DEF)
0