Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to VfB Stuttgart. 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 VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo Gil.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo Gil.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and VfB Stuttgart kick off!
3.54
0-0Vincenzo Ouindi flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Morlock collects the pass. Nikolas Morlock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stan Kirkland.
4.38
1-0Duarte Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Bernard Grendi!
12.38
1-0Stan Kirkland chips the ball to his team mate, Duarte Santos. Duarte Santos takes it forward alone. Duarte Santos finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Albrecht Polheim smothers it!
14.13
Nicolas Ahrens kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Santos. Duarte Santos passes the ball forward to Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.25
Duarte Santos flicks a high pass forward. Andy Matteo controls it well on his chest. Andy Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Albrecht Polheim reads it well. Superb keeping!
21.25
Simon Brückner flicks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Jaschke. Torsten Jaschke tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Remi Renaud manages to gather it effortlessly.
22.54
Simon Brückner flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Morlock collects the pass. Nikolas Morlock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
30.23
2-0Jan Kistner runs forward with the ball. Jan Kistner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Uwe Weigel. Uwe Weigel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.39
Lefteris Andriopoulos flicks a high pass forward. Marco Van Fessem collects the pass. Marco Van Fessem sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Albrecht Polheim. Excellent save.
39.59
Lefteris Andriopoulos kicks a strong pass forward to Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan Kistner.
40.31
2-0Pablo Cortez catches Uwe Weigel on the ankles. The referee warns Pablo Cortez to calm down! Uwe Weigel stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.39
Lefteris Andriopoulos makes a probing pass to Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Kaiserslautern appear unchanged since the first half. VfB Stuttgart also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Kaiserslautern kick off!
47.15
2-0Duarte Santos threads a neat ball through to Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem knocks in a cross ball towards Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen powers a header at goal. The ball strikes Martin Thiele's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
54.09
Gilles Carriére makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Torsten Jaschke. Torsten Jaschke tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Remi Renaud effortlessly smothers it!
59.12
Nikolas Morlock barges into Stan Kirkland. The referee brings Nikolas Morlock to one side and gives him a warning! Stan Kirkland runs off the knock.
60.09
2-0FC Kaiserslautern have made 3 substitutions with Ruel Davies replacing Pablo Cortez, Christian Addo replacing Lefteris Andriopoulos and Ross Westwood replacing Andy Matteo .VfB Stuttgart have made a substitution with Nico Scheffler replacing Uwe Weigel .
72.58
Simon Brückner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Scheffler. Nico Scheffler shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
73.08
Duarte Santos brings the ball forward. Duarte Santos whips in a cross ball towards Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Albrecht Polheim has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.18
VfB Stuttgart have made a substitution with Albrecht Oswald replacing Gilles Carriére .
78.28
3-0Ross Westwood barges into Neil Hulme. The referee calls over Ross Westwood and warns him to calm down! Neil Hulme carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.20
3-0Duarte Santos comes in with a late challenge on Vincenzo Ouindi. Duarte Santos is shown the yellow card! Vincenzo Ouindi stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.31
Christian Addo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Christian Addo knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Albrecht Polheim!
90.00
Nicolas Ahrens passes the ball forward to Christian Addo. Christian Addo knocks the ball forward to Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Westwood. Ross Westwood directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Albrecht Polheim had no chance!! Goal for FC Kaiserslautern!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Bernard Grendi 4 Franklin Nguyen 14, 73 Ross Westwood 90 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Franklin Nguyen of FC Kaiserslautern |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Remi Renaud (GK)
7
2. Moustapha El-Khalej (DEF)
6
3. Nicolas Ahrens (DEF)
6
4. Stan Kirkland (DEF)
6
5. Pablo Cortez (DEF)
5
6. Lefteris Andriopoulos (MID)
6
7. Duarte Santos (MID)
7
8. Andy Matteo (ATT)
7
9. Franklin Nguyen (ATT)
9
10. Bernard Grendi (ATT)
7
11. Marco Van Fessem (ATT)
6
12. Ruel Davies (DEF)
6
13. Christian Addo (MID)
6
14. Ross Westwood (ATT)
7
1. Albrecht Polheim (GK)
7
2. Martin Thiele (DEF)
6
3. Jan Kistner (DEF)
7
4. Neil Hulme (DEF)
6
5. Gilles Carriére (MID)
6
6. Simon Brückner (MID)
6
7. Vincenzo Ouindi (MID)
6
8. Florian Schöll (MID)
6
9. Torsten Jaschke (ATT)
6
10. Nikolas Morlock (ATT)
6
11. Uwe Weigel (ATT)
6
12. Leon Zimmermann (GK)
0
13. Albrecht Oswald (DEF)
6
14. Nico Scheffler (DEF)
6