Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to Hannover 96. A crowd of 18,366 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo Gil.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo Gil.
0.00
0-0FC Kaiserslautern kick off!
8.41
0-0Duarte Santos makes a simple pass to Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen directs the ball goalwards with his head but Oliver Herzog is on top of it.
12.46
Duarte Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Oliver Herzog is on top of his game. Good save!
14.31
Stan Kirkland flicks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Santos. Duarte Santos makes a probing pass to Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
15.20
Stan Kirkland threads a neat ball through to Lefteris Andriopoulos. Lefteris Andriopoulos flicks a high pass forward. Franklin Nguyen collects the pass. Franklin Nguyen knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo heads the ball goalwards but somehow Oliver Herzog manages to keep it out.
18.48
0-0Pablo Cortez comes in with a late challenge on Albrecht Szepan. The referee calls over Pablo Cortez and shows him a yellow card! Albrecht Szepan runs off the knock.
27.29
0-0Nicolas Ahrens flicks a high pass forward. Lefteris Andriopoulos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lefteris Andriopoulos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
32.14
0-0Paul Widmann sees Jan Bierhoff in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jan Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.19
0-0Lefteris Andriopoulos sees Bernard Grendi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bernard Grendi knocks in a cross ball towards Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen connects with a diving header but Armin Haller is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
42.46
Hauke Schell sees Rainer Wesselmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rainer Wesselmann chips the ball to his team mate, Francois Maraval. Francois Maraval knocks in a cross ball towards Dietmar Jung. With a superhuman jump, Dietmar Jung connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Kaiserslautern appear unchanged since the first half. Hannover 96 also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The whistle blows and Hannover 96 kick off!
47.52
Duarte Santos makes a probing pass to Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Herzog who gathers it comfortably.
48.27
Duarte Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo edges inside the box! Andy Matteo takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
51.05
Duarte Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem lofts in a cross ball towards Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
54.11
Armin Haller sweeps the ball long. Francois Maraval knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
60.24
0-0FC Kaiserslautern have made a substitution with Ross Westwood replacing Bernard Grendi .Hannover 96 have made a substitution with Alberto Romero replacing Rainer Wesselmann .
63.57
Stan Kirkland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lefteris Andriopoulos. Lefteris Andriopoulos flicks a high ball forward to Ross Westwood who takes it down. Ross Westwood plays a scrappy one-two with Franklin Nguyen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ross Westwood side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
65.19
Duarte Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ross Westwood. Ross Westwood shoots from outside the area but is denied by Oliver Herzog. Excellent save.
67.01
Paul Widmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Francois Maraval. Francois Maraval lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff beats his man to it with a header. Remi Renaud didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
69.35
Duarte Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen shoots from 20 yards. Oliver Herzog gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
71.12
1-0Showing composure, Lefteris Andriopoulos plays the ball forward to Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen whips in a cross ball towards Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Oliver Herzog has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.28
Nicolas Ahrens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lefteris Andriopoulos. Lefteris Andriopoulos knocks the ball forward to Ross Westwood. Ross Westwood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.20
Duarte Santos surges forward with the ball. Duarte Santos makes a simple pass, allowing Marco Van Fessem to run into the box. Marco Van Fessem looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.32
With a delightful solo run, Duarte Santos stretches the opposition's defence. Duarte Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Westwood. Ross Westwood jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
84.32
Jakob Ziege threads the ball through to Paul Widmann. Paul Widmann knocks the ball forward to Albrecht Szepan. Albrecht Szepan plays a scrappy one-two with Francois Maraval and advances towards the goal... Albrecht Szepan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
87.40
Without breaking stride, Duarte Santos plays the ball forward to Ross Westwood. Ross Westwood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Lefteris Andriopoulos clumsily knocks into Hauke Schell. The referee calls over Lefteris Andriopoulos and shows him a yellow card! Hauke Schell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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
| Marco Van Fessem 71, 77 Ross Westwood 87 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Duarte Santos of FC Kaiserslautern |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Remi Renaud (GK)
6
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)
9
8. Andy Matteo (ATT)
6
9. Franklin Nguyen (ATT)
7
10. Bernard Grendi (ATT)
6
11. Marco Van Fessem (ATT)
9
12. Ruel Davies (DEF)
0
13. Christian Addo (MID)
0
14. Ross Westwood (ATT)
7
1. Oliver Herzog (GK)
8
2. Jakob Ziege (DEF)
6
3. Hauke Schell (DEF)
6
4. Armin Haller (DEF)
6
5. Dietmar Beckenbauer (DEF)
6
6. Rainer Wesselmann (MID)
6
7. Paul Widmann (MID)
6
8. Albrecht Szepan (ATT)
6
9. Dietmar Jung (ATT)
6
10. Francois Maraval (ATT)
6
11. Jan Bierhoff (ATT)
6
12. David Beckenbauer (MID)
0
13. Alberto Romero (MID)
6
14. Nicolas Soto (MID)
0