Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to SC Freiburg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Klimek.


0.00
The first half starts with SC Freiburg kicking off!
3.55
Moritz Hanssen sees space and advances. Moritz Hanssen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nacer Bouzidi who gathers it comfortably.
4.32
Jakob Nygaard flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Patterson who takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, Anthony Patterson laces a through ball forward to Gonçalo Fernandez. Gonçalo Fernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Philipe Le Pen. Philipe Le Pen tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
10.31
Anthony Patterson threads a neat ball through to Jesper Tomasson. Jesper Tomasson knocks the ball forward, putting Gonçalo Fernandez through on goal. Gonçalo Fernandez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.29
Diogo Monteiro clumsily knocks into Anthony Patterson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anthony Patterson runs off the knock.
20.02
Jakob Nygaard makes a simple pass to Anthony Patterson. Anthony Patterson threads a neat ball through to Philipe Le Pen. Philipe Le Pen shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Sven Schell.
21.09
Anthony Patterson takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Jakob Nygaard makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
24.57
Anthony Patterson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Garcia. Mauricio Garcia threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Gonçalo Fernandez provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gonçalo Fernandez!
33.04
Showing composure, Anthony Patterson laces a through ball forward to Gonçalo Fernandez. Gonçalo Fernandez threads the ball through to Mauricio Garcia but he's offside!
34.25
Anthony Patterson plays the ball forward to Mauricio Garcia. Mauricio Garcia deftly passes the ball to Gonçalo Fernandez, releasing him through on goal. Gonçalo Fernandez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Sven Schell comfortably smothers it!
36.58
Anthony Patterson knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Garcia. Mauricio Garcia lofts in a cross ball towards Philipe Le Pen. Philipe Le Pen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Sven Schell comfortably punches it away to safety.
44.18
Anthony Patterson sees Gonçalo Fernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gonçalo Fernandez plays a quick one-two with Jesper Tomasson and rushes in on goal... Gonçalo Fernandez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Manuel Allibert.
45.00
Moritz Hanssen flicks a high pass forward. Simon Scholz controls it well on his chest. Simon Scholz finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
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 Nicola C. Cozza replacing Albrecht Birnbaum. SC Freiburg appear unchanged since the first half. The SC Freiburg players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
FC Kaiserslautern kick off!
47.41
Paul Koschmieder flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Monteiro controls it well on his chest. Diogo Monteiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Erler. Jan Erler threads a neat, attacking ball through to Simon Scholz. Simon Scholz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
51.12
Alfredo Rey knocks the ball to his team mate, Jesper Tomasson. Jesper Tomasson whips in a cross ball towards Gonçalo Fernandez. Gonçalo Fernandez directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! That's his third!
55.08
Diogo Monteiro decides to run forward with the ball. Diogo Monteiro tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
57.40
Yves-A. Gallon flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Patterson collects the pass. Anthony Patterson passes the ball forward to Gonçalo Fernandez. Gonçalo Fernandez runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Gonçalo Fernandez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.53
FC Kaiserslautern have made a substitution with Vincenzo Baldini replacing Gonçalo Fernandez .
61.54
Manuel Allibert flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Monteiro collects the pass. Diogo Monteiro darts forward. Diogo Monteiro knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa heads the ball goalwards but it rises well off target!
63.18
Anthony Patterson chips the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Baldini. Vincenzo Baldini lofts in a cross ball towards Philipe Le Pen. Philipe Le Pen flicks the ball with his head but Sven Schell reads it well. Nice save!
66.06
Manuel Allibert catches Philipe Le Pen on the ankles. The referee brings Manuel Allibert to one side and gives him a warning! Philipe Le Pen runs off the knock.
67.28
Alfredo Rey knocks the ball forward to Jesper Tomasson. Jesper Tomasson makes a pass forward but Vincenzo Baldini makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
69.36
Nicola C. Cozza flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Rey. Alfredo Rey threads a neat ball through to Jesper Tomasson. Jesper Tomasson shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.08
Alfredo Rey makes a simple pass to Vincenzo Baldini. Vincenzo Baldini whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Garcia. Mauricio Garcia outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Sven Schell picks it out of the air!
77.37
FC Kaiserslautern have made a substitution with Hannes Klimek replacing Anthony Patterson .SC Freiburg have made 3 substitutions with Rui Veloso replacing Paul Koschmieder, Alec Dickov replacing Moritz Hanssen and Linus Hermann replacing Miguel Barbosa .
83.12
Hannes Klimek hacks Alec Dickov from behind! Hannes Klimek is warned by the referee! Alec Dickov gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.28
Alec Dickov kicks a strong pass forward to Linus Hermann. Linus Hermann rushes past Nicola C. Cozza! Linus Hermann takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Nacer Bouzidi had no chance!! Goal for SC Freiburg!
89.24
With vision, Alec Dickov plays the ball forward to Oliver Lindner. Oliver Lindner shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
Nicola C. Cozza flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Klimek collects the pass. Hannes Klimek flicks a high pass forward. Jesper Tomasson controls it well on his chest. Jesper Tomasson plays a quick one-two with Mauricio Garcia and rushes in on goal... Jesper Tomasson takes a shot at goal but is denied by Sven Schell. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
12
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
20.3%
46.8%
32.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gonçalo Fernandez of FC Kaiserslautern

Match Ratings
1.Sven Schell (GK)
7
2.Artur Lima (DEF)
6
3.Manuel Allibert (DEF)
6
4.Michelangelo Mazzola (DEF)
6
5.Paul Koschmieder (DEF)
6
6.Moritz Hanssen (MID)
6
7.Diogo Monteiro (MID)yellow card
6
8.Jan Erler (ATT)
6
9.Simon Scholz (ATT)goal scored
6
10.Miguel Barbosa (ATT)
6
11.Oliver Lindner (ATT)
6
 
12.Rui Veloso (MID)
6
13.Alec Dickov (MID)
6
14.Linus Hermann (ATT)goal scored
7