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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 19,425 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
FSV Mainz 05 get the match underway!
3.19
Enrique Torres kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.58
Marc Zimmermann kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Beckenbauer. Nicolas Beckenbauer lofts in a cross ball towards Jon Andersson. Jon Andersson flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
16.14
Nicolas Beckenbauer hacks Florent Hemdani from behind! Nicolas Beckenbauer is given a warning by the referee! Florent Hemdani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.19
Jesper Sørensen threads the ball through to Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.34
David Frieser flicks the ball to his team mate, Jon Andersson. Jon Andersson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
27.46
Florent Hemdani passes the ball forward to Anthony Crooks. Anthony Crooks chips the ball to his team mate, Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Kahn. Fredrik Kahn heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.44
Thomas Høgh knocks the ball to his team mate, Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.08
Philipp Kaiser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armin Winkler. Armin Winkler knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Beckenbauer. Nicolas Beckenbauer directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.58
Philipp Kaiser decides to run forward with the ball. Philipp Kaiser knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Florent Hemdani.
45.00
Philipp Kaiser sees space and advances. Philipp Kaiser lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Beckenbauer. Nicolas Beckenbauer powers a header at goal. It's there!! Aleksi Haberfelt has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and FC Kaiserslautern kick off!
49.32
Florent Hemdani hacks Armin Winkler from behind! The referee calls over Florent Hemdani and shows him a yellow card! Armin Winkler stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.00
Danny de Vos knocks the ball forward to Thomas Høgh. Thomas Høgh makes a probing pass to Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
53.55
Florent Hemdani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Torres. Enrique Torres kicks a strong pass forward to Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Jan Kirschner manages to keep it out.
55.38
Oliver Reimers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philipp Kaiser. Philipp Kaiser chips the ball to his team mate, Armin Winkler. Armin Winkler knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Beckenbauer. Nicolas Beckenbauer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.14
Oliver Reimers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Zimmermann. Marc Zimmermann makes a simple pass to Armin Winkler. Armin Winkler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Siri Ayala.
61.18
Daniel Hernandez advances with the ball. Daniel Hernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Beckenbauer. Nicolas Beckenbauer shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.34
Paul Rummenigge barges into Oliver Reimers. Paul Rummenigge is given a warning by the referee! Oliver Reimers stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.12
David Frieser passes the ball forward to Jon Andersson. Jon Andersson shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Aleksi Haberfelt easily smothers it!
75.50
Marc Zimmermann knocks the ball to his team mate, Armin Winkler. Armin Winkler kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Andersson but the referee indicates it's offside!
84.13
Thomas Høgh passes the ball forward to Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.10
David Frieser knocks the ball forward to Armin Winkler. Armin Winkler finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Anthony Crooks knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Kahn. Fredrik Kahn flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Jan Kirschner.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Beckenbauer of FSV Mainz 05

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 44.7761194029851 vs 55.2238805970149
Play Area
Home team third: 31.34%, Midfield: 41.79%, Away team third: 26.87%