Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to Hannover 96. A crowd of 15,267 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 Oliver Klinsmann.
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 Oliver Klinsmann.
0.00
0-0Hannover 96 kick off!
6.21
0-0Paul Widmann makes a beautiful solo run. Paul Widmann plays a one-two with Albrecht Szepan and advances towards the goal... Paul Widmann looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
14.44
Duarte Santos threads the ball through to Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies well off target!
15.43
0-0Duarte Santos knocks the ball forward to Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jakob Ziege.
21.00
0-1Paul Widmann chips the ball to his team mate, Francois Maraval. Francois Maraval whips in a cross ball towards Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
26.34
Lefteris Andriopoulos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo advances inside the box! Andy Matteo shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.32
1-1Duarte Santos comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Pardo. The referee brings Duarte Santos to one side and gives him a warning! Fernando Pardo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.04
Fernando Pardo takes it forward alone. Fernando Pardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.47
Moustapha El-Khalej controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duarte Santos. Duarte Santos flicks a high pass forward. Bernard Grendi controls it well on his chest. Bernard Grendi knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.24
2-1Nicolas Ahrens knocks the ball forward to Duarte Santos. Duarte Santos threads a neat ball through to Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Franklin Nguyen controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Franklin Nguyen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Uwe Streich.
39.46
Duarte Santos takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Uwe Streich scoops up the ball.
40.45
Fernando Pardo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Fernando Pardo finds some space and shoots from distance but Remi Renaud reads it well. Well saved!
45.00
Nicolas Ahrens flicks a high pass forward. Lefteris Andriopoulos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lefteris Andriopoulos passes the ball forward to Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Bernard Grendi scores for FC Kaiserslautern!!
45.00
The referee blows for 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. The Hannover 96 players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Kaiserslautern start the second half!
47.52
Paul Widmann chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff threads the ball through into the box. Albrecht Szepan rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
48.53
Lefteris Andriopoulos flicks a high pass forward. Bernard Grendi collects the pass. Bernard Grendi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.12
Nicolas Ahrens advances with the ball. Nicolas Ahrens sees a break and surges forward. Nicolas Ahrens knocks in a cross ball towards Franklin Nguyen. Franklin Nguyen knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Uwe Streich has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.48
4-1Paul Widmann flicks a high pass forward to Albrecht Szepan who brings the ball under control. Albrecht Szepan kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Kohler but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.53
4-1FC Kaiserslautern have made 3 substitutions with Ger Laros replacing Nicolas Ahrens, Christian Addo replacing Duarte Santos and Ross Westwood replacing Franklin Nguyen .Hannover 96 have made a substitution with Alberto Romero replacing Fernando Pardo .
61.59
Christian Addo passes the ball forward to Bernard Grendi. Bernard Grendi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Uwe Streich!
63.47
Paul Widmann barges into Lefteris Andriopoulos. Paul Widmann is given a warning by the referee! Lefteris Andriopoulos runs off the knock.
67.43
Ruel Davies sees Christian Addo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Addo flicks a high pass forward. Andy Matteo collects the pass. Andy Matteo shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Uwe Streich manages to gather it effortlessly.
69.29
Lefteris Andriopoulos hits a low pass to Ross Westwood. Ross Westwood knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Van Fessem. Marco Van Fessem connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
73.13
Christian Addo sees space and advances. Christian Addo whips in a cross ball towards Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.58
Paul Widmann kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Bierhoff. Jan Bierhoff lofts in a cross ball towards Francois Maraval. Francois Maraval whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
78.39
Lefteris Andriopoulos runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Lefteris Andriopoulos knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
7-1Marco Van Fessem catches Colin Wright-Phillips on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Wright-Phillips runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Andy Matteo 26, 73, 78 Marco Van Fessem 34, 69 Bernard Grendi 45 Franklin Nguyen 51 | Jan Bierhoff 21 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Andy Matteo of FC Kaiserslautern |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Remi Renaud (GK)
6
2. Moustapha El-Khalej (DEF)
6
3. Nicolas Ahrens (DEF)
7
4. Ruel Davies (DEF)
6
5. Pablo Cortez (DEF)
6
6. Lefteris Andriopoulos (MID)
7
7. Duarte Santos (MID)
6
8. Andy Matteo (ATT)
9
9. Franklin Nguyen (ATT)
7
10. Bernard Grendi (ATT)
7
11. Marco Van Fessem (ATT)
8
12. Ger Laros (DEF)
6
13. Christian Addo (MID)
7
14. Ross Westwood (ATT)
6
1. Uwe Streich (GK)
6
2. Jakob Ziege (DEF)
6
3. Dietmar Beckenbauer (DEF)
6
4. Colin Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
5. Martin Röhner (DEF)
6
6. Fernando Pardo (MID)
6
7. Paul Widmann (MID)
6
8. Albrecht Szepan (ATT)
6
9. Francois Maraval (ATT)
6
10. Jan Bierhoff (ATT)
7
11. Julian Kohler (ATT)
6
12. David Beckenbauer (MID)
0
13. Alberto Romero (MID)
6
14. Nicolas Soto (MID)
0