Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to FC Köln. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Kaiserslautern and FC Köln are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Vincenzo Bierhoff.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Kaiserslautern and FC Köln are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Vincenzo Bierhoff.
0.00
0-0FC Kaiserslautern start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.42
0-0Anthony Patterson makes a probing pass to Jesper Tomasson. Jesper Tomasson rushes past Sven Kühn! Some good footwork from Jesper Tomasson provides some space. He shoots at goal. Carlos Santos steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
6.36
0-0Anthony Patterson hits a low pass to Gonçalo Fernandez. Gonçalo Fernandez skips past Sven Kühn! Gonçalo Fernandez takes a shot at goal. Nikolas Scholz gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
9.29
0-0Sven Kühn flicks the ball to his team mate, Seb Pavon. Seb Pavon changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Seb Pavon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jakob Nygaard.
10.39
0-0Seb Pavon hits a low pass to Patricio Garcia. Patricio Garcia knocks the ball forward, putting Nico Bierhoff through on goal. Nico Bierhoff tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.31
14.36
Jakob Nygaard flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Rey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfredo Rey passes the ball forward to Vincenzo Baldini. Vincenzo Baldini knocks in a cross ball towards Jesper Tomasson. Jesper Tomasson flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent block by Sven Kühn!
15.53
1-0J-David Emeran flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Patterson controls it well on his chest. Anthony Patterson knocks the ball to his team mate, Gonçalo Fernandez. Gonçalo Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Jesper Tomasson. Jesper Tomasson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
22.47
1-0Sven Kühn clumsily knocks into Gonçalo Fernandez. Sven Kühn is shown the yellow card! Gonçalo Fernandez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
27.06
1-0FC Kaiserslautern are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
32.04
Sven Kühn darts forward. Sven Kühn flicks a high pass forward to Nico Bierhoff who brings the ball under control. Nico Bierhoff advances inside the box! Nico Bierhoff looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
33.45
Alfredo Rey chips the ball to his team mate, Jesper Tomasson. Jesper Tomasson plays a quick one-two with Vincenzo Baldini and rushes in on goal... Jesper Tomasson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Superb reactions from Nikolas Scholz. What a save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Kaiserslautern appear unchanged since the first half. FC Köln also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Köln players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Köln get the second half underway!
48.54
Anthony Patterson flicks a high ball forward to Cliff Olfers who takes it down. Cliff Olfers runs straight at the defence! Cliff Olfers looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Nikolas Scholz has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.40
Seb Pavon changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Seb Pavon knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Garcia. Patricio Garcia connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.41
Simon Lange takes it forward alone. Simon Lange lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Garcia. Patricio Garcia heads the ball goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
55.39
Seb Pavon flicks a high pass forward to Marc Wallner who brings the ball under control. Marc Wallner lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Garcia. Patricio Garcia whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
57.43
60.35
2-1FC Kaiserslautern have made 2 substitutions with Nicola C. Cozza replacing J-David Emeran and Philipe Le Pen replacing Jesper Tomasson .FC Köln have made a substitution with Marcel Rösler replacing Simon Lange .
61.43
Anthony Patterson flicks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Baldini. Vincenzo Baldini advances inside the box! Vincenzo Baldini makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.55
3-1Jakob Nygaard catches Marcel Rösler on the ankles. The referee brings Jakob Nygaard to one side and gives him a warning! Marcel Rösler runs off the knock.
71.14
Carlos Santos sees a break and surges forward. Carlos Santos threads the ball through to Marc Wallner. Marc Wallner knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Garcia. Patricio Garcia fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
72.48
Seb Pavon runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Seb Pavon lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Postiga. Pedro Postiga whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nacer Bouzidi with no chance!! Goal for FC Köln!
75.14
Anthony Patterson knocks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Baldini. Vincenzo Baldini advances inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Vincenzo Baldini provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. It's there!! Nikolas Scholz has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.14
FC Kaiserslautern have made a substitution with Yann Moullec replacing Anthony Patterson .FC Köln have made a substitution with Nicolas Borchard replacing Marcos Flores .
85.26
4-2Yann Moullec runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Yann Moullec plays a quick one-two with Vincenzo Baldini and rushes in on goal... Sven Kühn clumsily knocks into Yann Moullec. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
87.25
4-2Alfredo Rey takes it forward alone. Alfredo Rey knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Philipe Le Pen is offside!
90.00
Yves-A. Gallon sees Yann Moullec in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yann Moullec threads a neat ball through to Cliff Olfers. Cliff Olfers shoots from outside the area. Wonderful reactions from Nikolas Scholz keeps it out!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
21.4%
44.3%
34.3%
Scorers
| Jesper Tomasson 16 Cliff Olfers 49 Vincenzo Baldini 61, 75 | Patricio Garcia 51 Pedro Postiga 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vincenzo Baldini of FC Kaiserslautern |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nacer Bouzidi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Yves-A. Gallon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | J-David Emeran (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jakob Nygaard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Albrecht Birnbaum (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alfredo Rey (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Anthony Patterson (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Vincenzo Baldini (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Gonçalo Fernandez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Cliff Olfers (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Jesper Tomasson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Nicola C. Cozza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Yann Moullec (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Philipe Le Pen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Nikolas Scholz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Carlos Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcos Flores (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sven Kühn (DEF) |  | 7 |
| 5. | Nicolas Lange (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Seb Pavon (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Simon Lange (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Patricio Garcia (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Pedro Postiga (MID) | | 7 |
| 10. | Marc Wallner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nico Bierhoff (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicolas Borchard (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Marcel Rösler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Aldo Tiribocchi (ATT) | 0 | |