Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadion am Bruchweg where FSV Mainz 05 play Karlsruher SC in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FSV Mainz 05 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Babbel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FSV Mainz 05 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Babbel.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FSV Mainz 05 kick off!
3.39
0-0Lars Kohler barges into Ian Brown. Lars Kohler is shown the yellow card! Ian Brown stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.37
0-0Matthias Hitzlsperger knocks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Lindemann. Jakob Lindemann cuts inside the box! Jakob Lindemann shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
9.50
Nicolas Scholz chips the ball to his team mate, Hauke Metzger. Hauke Metzger shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
10.35
0-0Brian Bould flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Scholz who takes it down. Nicolas Scholz flicks a high ball forward to Frode Riise who takes it down. Frode Riise shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.26
Jon Nordqvist flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Scholz who takes it down. Nicolas Scholz threads a neat ball through to Hauke Metzger. Hauke Metzger shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.50
Lars Kohler plays the ball forward to Alexander Jentsch. Alexander Jentsch hits a low pass to Jakob Lindemann. Jakob Lindemann muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
30.56
1-0Ivan Pichichi knocks the ball forward to Matthias Hitzlsperger. Matthias Hitzlsperger sees Alexander Jentsch in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Jentsch shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Kichiro Miyazaki had no chance!! Goal for FSV Mainz 05!
33.06
Ian Brown controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dmitri Korneev. Dmitri Korneev knocks in a cross ball towards Frode Riise. Frode Riise is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.00
Nicolas Scholz flicks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Metzger. Hauke Metzger shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Rainer Freund knocks the ball forward to Jakob Lindemann. Jakob Lindemann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FSV Mainz 05 appear unchanged since the first half. Karlsruher SC also appear unchanged since the first half. The FSV Mainz 05 players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Karlsruher SC get the second half underway!
47.05
Jon Nordqvist sees Nicolas Scholz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Scholz flicks a high pass forward. Frode Riise holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frode Riise whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Campos. Daniel Campos connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.49
Matthias Hitzlsperger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Jentsch. Alexander Jentsch lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Lindemann. Jakob Lindemann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Kichiro Miyazaki manages to gather it.
60.58
1-1FSV Mainz 05 have made 2 substitutions with Lennart Schumacher replacing Matthias Hitzlsperger and Martin Geis replacing Jakob Lindemann .
66.39
Ian Brown knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Campos. Daniel Campos shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
67.17
Nicolas Scholz decides to run forward with the ball. Nicolas Scholz shoots from 25 yards. Nicolas Breyer gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
73.36
Lars Kohler darts forward. Lars Kohler plays a one-two with Alexander Jentsch and advances towards the goal... Lars Kohler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.03
FSV Mainz 05 have made a substitution with Scott Lockley replacing Sven Fromm .
78.05
1-1Ian Brown threads the ball through to Frode Riise. Frode Riise knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Hauke Metzger is offside!
79.44
1-1Nicolas Scholz knocks the ball to his team mate, Frode Riise. Frode Riise knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Breyer who gathers it comfortably.
84.12
Ronan Neumann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Brown. Ian Brown knocks the ball forward to Frode Riise. Frode Riise tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
The game is drawn at 1-1 and so goes to penalties!
1-0Alexander Jentsch takes a short run up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
Dmitri Korneev takes a short run up. The ball flies into the top right corner - goal!!
Lars Kohler slowly runs up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
Hauke Metzger takes a stuttering run up but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
Ivan Pichichi steps up. It's there!! Kichiro Miyazaki has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
Frode Riise takes a cautious run up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
Rainer Freund takes a cautious run up. He curls the ball into the bottom left corner - goal!!
Jon Nordqvist takes a short run up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
Linus Richter steps up. It's in!! Kichiro Miyazaki had no chance!!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Jentsch of FSV Mainz 05 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nicolas Breyer (GK)
7
2. Rainer Wilke (DEF)
6
3. Ivan Pichichi (DEF)
6
4. Sven Fromm (DEF)
6
5. Linus Richter (DEF)
6
6. Rainer Freund (MID)
6
7. Matthias Hitzlsperger (MID)
7
8. Lars Kohler (MID)
6
9. Sebastian Klinsmann (MID)
6
10. Jakob Lindemann (ATT)
7
11. Alexander Jentsch (ATT)
9
12. Martin Geis (GK)
6
13. Lennart Schumacher (MID)
6
14. Scott Lockley (GK)
6
1. Kichiro Miyazaki (GK)
7
2. Jon Nordqvist (DEF)
6
3. Brian Bould (DEF)
6
4. Seb Bigné (DEF)
6
5. Ronan Neumann (DEF)
6
6. Ian Brown (MID)
7
7. Nicolas Scholz (MID)
9
8. Daniel Campos (ATT)
8
9. Hauke Metzger (ATT)
6
10. Dmitri Korneev (ATT)
6
11. Frode Riise (ATT)
7
12. Simon Neuhaus (DEF)
0
13. Teddy Butt (MID)
0
14. Yuri van Gastel (ATT)
0