Match Report



Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play VfB Stuttgart in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both FC Kaiserslautern and VfB Stuttgart are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
FC Kaiserslautern kick off the first half!
2.34
Zbigniew Kozminski knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Roberts. Daniel Roberts makes a simple pass to Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst plays a perfect one-two with Tony Hersi and rushes in on goal... Olivier Van Himst cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Leonid Kryvych easily smothers it.
10.35
Romarin Njanka passes the ball forward to Jacek Bak. Jacek Bak passes the ball forward to Stefan Welter. Stefan Welter shoots from 25 yards but somehow Aleksi Haberfelt manages to keep it out.
12.08
Bradley Garcia chips the ball to his team mate, Jacek Bak. Jacek Bak knocks the ball forward to Fabricio Rojas. Fabricio Rojas whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Welter. Stefan Welter flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Aleksi Haberfelt.
15.12
Kaito Ono takes it forward alone. Kaito Ono makes a simple pass to Arturo Carmona. Arturo Carmona tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.47
Romarin Njanka kicks a strong pass forward to JŸrgen Kuiper. JŸrgen Kuiper sees space and advances. JŸrgen Kuiper whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Welter. Stefan Welter heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.08
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
22.59
Romarin Njanka passes the ball forward to JŸrgen Kuiper. JŸrgen Kuiper makes a beautiful solo run. JŸrgen Kuiper controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Aleksi Haberfelt.
26.21
Oleg Croft brings the ball forward. Oleg Croft knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabricio Rojas. Fabricio Rojas knocks in a cross ball towards Walid Hamadou. Walid Hamadou directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.15
Danny de Vos passes the ball forward to Jóhann Thoroddsen. Jóhann Thoroddsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst goes all the way! Olivier Van Himst cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.35
Daniel Roberts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Carmona. Arturo Carmona shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
36.26
Jacek Bak passes the ball forward to Stefan Welter. Stefan Welter whips in a cross ball towards Fabricio Rojas. Fabricio Rojas is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.36
Kaito Ono chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Carmona. Arturo Carmona sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
VfB Stuttgart start the second half!
47.18
JŸrgen Kuiper comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Roberts. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel Roberts stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.03
Jose Javier Vila controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Walid Hamadou. Walid Hamadou whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Welter. Stefan Welter directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
51.17
Jose Javier Vila chips the ball to his team mate, Fabricio Rojas. Fabricio Rojas shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Aleksi Haberfelt easily smothers it!
54.44
Zbigniew Kozminski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Roberts. Daniel Roberts passes the ball forward to Arturo Carmona. Arturo Carmona shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.55
Graeme Le Tissier knocks the ball to his team mate, Jóhann Thoroddsen. Jóhann Thoroddsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Hersi. Tony Hersi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.32
Fouzi Bouchiba knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabricio Rojas. Fabricio Rojas lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Welter. Stefan Welter is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
66.04
Daniel Roberts sees space and advances. Daniel Roberts knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Carmona. Arturo Carmona is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.28
Arturo Carmona comes in with a late challenge on Bradley Garcia. Arturo Carmona is given a warning by the referee! Bradley Garcia gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.29
Zbigniew Kozminski decides to run forward with the ball. Zbigniew Kozminski makes a simple pass to Arturo Carmona. Arturo Carmona knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bradley Garcia.
72.20
Kaito Ono advances with the ball. Kaito Ono tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Leonid Kryvych.
73.43
JŸrgen Kuiper advances with the ball. JŸrgen Kuiper shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
79.27
Jóhann Thoroddsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Olivier Van Himst. Olivier Van Himst whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Carmona. Arturo Carmona flicks the ball with his head. Arturo Carmona scores for FC Kaiserslautern!!
87.27
Jacek Bak passes the ball forward to Fabricio Rojas. Fabricio Rojas knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Welter. Stefan Welter is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Aleksi Haberfelt easily picks it out of the air!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Olivier Van Himst of FC Kaiserslautern

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 54.320987654321 vs 45.679012345679
Play Area
Home team third: 27.16%, Midfield: 45.68%, Away team third: 27.16%