Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play Real Sociedad in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. FC Kaiserslautern lead by 3-2 from the first leg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by .


0.00
The whistle blows and Real Sociedad kick off!
2.29
Christian Addo passes the ball forward to Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem lofts in a cross ball towards Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
3.12
Christian Addo knocks the ball forward to Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem cuts inside the box! Marco Van Fessem takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.58
Pedro Vega flicks a high pass forward. Martin Galadames controls it well on his chest. Martin Galadames flicks a high pass forward. Ole Gunnar Kippe collects the pass. Ole Gunnar Kippe skips past Pablo Cortez! Ole Gunnar Kippe shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Remi Renaud. Excellent save.
9.18
Moustapha El-Khalej breaks forward. Moustapha El-Khalej threads a neat ball through to Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Vega.
10.36
Shaun Woodcock threads a neat ball through to Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe threads the ball through to Daniel Corstanje but he's offside!
15.12
Christian Addo makes a probing pass to Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem knocks in a cross ball towards Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's well over the bar!
20.32
Christian Addo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
24.42
Enrique Serrano barges into Ruel Davies. Enrique Serrano is given a warning by the referee! Ruel Davies stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.37
Ruel Davies controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lefteris Andriopoulos. Lefteris Andriopoulos sees space and advances. Lefteris Andriopoulos whips in a cross ball towards Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem connects with a diving header. Ben Vernazza comfortably picks it out of the air!
33.19
Christian Addo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem plays a scrappy one-two with Andy Matteo and advances towards the goal... Marco Van Fessem looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Ben Vernazza gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
36.24
Lefteris Andriopoulos flicks the ball to his team mate, Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ben Vernazza who gathers it comfortably.
38.03
Stan Kirkland sees space and advances. Stan Kirkland knocks the ball to his team mate, Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Vega.
44.40
Christian Addo surges forward with the ball. Christian Addo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franklin Nguyen but he's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Kaiserslautern appear unchanged since the first half. Real Sociedad also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Kaiserslautern start the second half!
47.04
Alessandro Buso plays the ball forward to Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe tries a spectacular long range effort. Remi Renaud gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
51.48
Lefteris Andriopoulos kicks a strong pass forward to Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Franklin Nguyen provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Kaiserslautern!
54.31
With a delightful solo run, Christian Addo stretches the opposition's defence. Christian Addo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
55.01
Ruel Davies pushes up the pitch. Ruel Davies makes a simple pass to Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.37
Francesco G. Alfieri hacks Bernard Grendi from behind! Francesco G. Alfieri is shown the yellow card! Bernard Grendi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.53
FC Kaiserslautern have made 2 substitutions with Ger Laros replacing Pablo Cortez and Ross Westwood replacing Andy Matteo .
61.56
Christian Addo flicks a high pass forward. Franklin Nguyen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Franklin Nguyen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ben Vernazza who gathers it comfortably.
65.13
Lefteris Andriopoulos decides to run forward with the ball. Lefteris Andriopoulos knocks in a cross ball towards Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
66.50
Lefteris Andriopoulos threads a neat ball through to Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.11
Martin Galadames flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano advances inside the box! Enrique Serrano cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
72.56
Christian Addo plays the ball forward to Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.34
Lefteris Andriopoulos makes a simple pass to Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem knocks in a cross ball towards Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi makes a looping header on goal. Ben Vernazza comfortably punches it away to safety.
75.48
Artur Veloso threads the ball through to Martin Galadames. Martin Galadames makes a probing pass to Daniel Corstanje. Daniel Corstanje shoots from distance. It's there!! Remi Renaud has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
81.50
Christian Addo sees Bernard Grendi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bernard Grendi advances inside the box! Bernard Grendi strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ben Vernazza with no chance!! Goal for FC Kaiserslautern!
87.24
Pedro Vega knocks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Woodcock. Shaun Woodcock threads a neat ball through to Daniel Corstanje. Daniel Corstanje plays a one-two with Enrique Serrano and rushes in on goal... Daniel Corstanje shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Remi Renaud. Excellent save.
90.00
Alessandro Buso sees a break and surges forward. Alessandro Buso puts a great ball through. Ole Gunnar Kippe runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 56.8627450980392 vs 43.1372549019608
Play Area
Home team third: 18.63%, Midfield: 46.08%, Away team third: 35.29%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Christian Addo of FC Kaiserslautern

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Remi Renaud (GK)
6
3. Stan Kirkland (DEF)
6
4. Ruel Davies (DEF)
6
5. Pablo Cortez (DEF)
6
9
8. Andy Matteo (ATT)
6
7
10. Bernard Grendi (ATT)
8
8

12. Ger Laros (DEF)
6
13. Ross Cort (MID)
0
14. Ross Westwood (ATT)
6

1. Ben Vernazza (GK)
7
2. Artur Veloso (DEF)
6
3. Pedro Vega (DEF)
6
6
6
6
6
11. Enrique Serrano (ATT)
6

12. Albert Garrido (MID)
0
13. Claudio Pirri (MID)
0
14. Enrique Prieto (ATT)
0