Match Report


Karlsruher SC Karlsruher SC      FSV Mainz 05FSV Mainz 05
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alexander LorenzA. Lorenz57
G
1
G
61Rainer ZiegeR. Ziege
Malte WeigelM. Weigel68
D
2
D
73Leon EiltsL. Eilts
Bakary BabbelB. Babbel62
D
3
D
52Ruel WilliamsonR. Williamson
Tobias BusseT. Busse57
D
4captain
D
52Simon BirkwaldS. Birkwald
Jose LopesJ. Lopes54
D
5
D
48Jamie GodberJ. Godber
Duncan RitchieD. Ritchie59
M
6
D
46Angelo GorettiA. Goretti
Simon HollmerS. Hollmer57
M
7
M
60Stefan LangeS. Lange
Christian SchumacherC. Schumacher55
M
captain8
M
58Jose Javier GilJ. Gil
Kai GelbK. Gelb55
M
9
M
50Nikolas MetzgerN. Metzger
Billy ElliottB. Elliott78
A
10
A
69Simon BreitnerS. Breitner
Hannes SeifertH. Seifert67
A
11
A
68Philipp SammerP. Sammer
 
Thomas BouissetT. Bouisset62
A
12
A
60Marcel SeifertM. Seifert
Marcel DörnerM. Dörner58
A
13
A
57Bakary OswaldB. Oswald
Cyrille BoriosC. Borios56
G
14
G
56Sven NordwaldS. Nordwald

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Wildparkstadion where Karlsruher SC play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 9,338 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Karlsruher SC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Freund.


0.00
The whistle blows and Karlsruher SC kick off!
3.17
Jose Javier Gil threads a neat ball through to Simon Breitner. Simon Breitner makes a probing pass between the defence to Philipp Sammer. Philipp Sammer shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
8.02
Christian Schumacher kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.15
Simon Hollmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott powers a header at goal. Rainer Ziege picks it out of the air!
14.18
Kai Gelb passes the ball forward to Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.58
Jose Javier Gil flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Sammer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Philipp Sammer shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.28
Stefan Lange threads a neat ball through to Simon Breitner. Simon Breitner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Lorenz who gathers it comfortably.
28.25
Christian Schumacher threads a neat ball through to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
39.12
Jose Javier Gil flicks a high pass forward. Simon Breitner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Breitner shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.38
Christian Schumacher chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott finds some space and shoots from distance. Rainer Ziege gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Karlsruher SC appear unchanged since the first half. FSV Mainz 05 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and FSV Mainz 05 get the second half underway!
51.06
Jose Lopes knocks the ball forward to Simon Hollmer. Simon Hollmer threads a neat ball through to Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert puts a great ball through. Billy Elliott runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
61.38
Bakary Babbel flicks a high ball forward to Simon Hollmer who takes it down. Simon Hollmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert whips in a cross ball towards Billy Elliott. Ruel Williamson barges into Billy Elliott. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
66.44
Jamie Godber makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Lange. Stefan Lange threads a neat ball through to Philipp Sammer. Philipp Sammer advances inside the box! Philipp Sammer comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a woeful effort!
67.59
Malte Weigel knocks the ball forward to Kai Gelb. Kai Gelb controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Rainer Ziege has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.13
Angelo Goretti flicks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Metzger. Nikolas Metzger flicks a high pass forward to Philipp Sammer who brings the ball under control. Philipp Sammer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.11
Christian Schumacher threads a neat ball through to Hannes Seifert. Hannes Seifert knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruel Williamson.
75.37
Nikolas Metzger hits a low pass to Simon Breitner. Simon Breitner knocks in a cross ball towards Philipp Sammer. Philipp Sammer fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Alexander Lorenz!
77.23
FSV Mainz 05 have made 2 substitutions with Sven Nordwald replacing Philipp Sammer and Bakary Oswald replacing Jose Javier Gil .
84.39
Nikolas Metzger sees Simon Breitner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Breitner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
89.38
Jamie Godber flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Lange controls it well on his chest. Stefan Lange passes the ball forward to Sven Nordwald. Sven Nordwald knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Lopes.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Karlsruher SC

FSV Mainz 05
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.7%
41.3%
Play Area
29.3%
48%
22.7%

Scorers
Billy Elliott 14, 68
Philipp Sammer 3

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Elliott of Karlsruher SC

Match Ratings
1.Alexander Lorenz (GK)
6
2.Malte Weigel (DEF)
6
3.Bakary Babbel (DEF)
6
4.Tobias Busse (DEF)
6
5.Jose Lopes (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Ritchie (MID)
6
7.Simon Hollmer (MID)
6
8.Christian Schumacher (MID)
7
9.Kai Gelb (MID)
6
10.Billy Elliott (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Hannes Seifert (ATT)
8
 
12.Thomas Bouisset (ATT)
0
13.Marcel Dörner (ATT)
0
14.Cyrille Borios (GK)
0

1.Rainer Ziege (GK)
6
2.Leon Eilts (DEF)
6
3.Ruel Williamson (DEF)
6
4.Simon Birkwald (DEF)
6
5.Jamie Godber (DEF)
6
6.Angelo Goretti (DEF)
6
7.Stefan Lange (MID)
6
8.Jose Javier Gil (MID)
6
9.Nikolas Metzger (MID)
6
10.Simon Breitner (ATT)
7
11.Philipp Sammer (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Marcel Seifert (ATT)
0
13.Bakary Oswald (ATT)
6
14.Sven Nordwald (GK)
6