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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Fritz Walter Stadion where FC Kaiserslautern play host to Karlsruher SC . A crowd of 16,536 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Kaiserslautern are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonas Schäfer.


0.00
FC Kaiserslautern kick off the first half!
3.32
With some swift thinking, Felipe Pardo plays the ball forward to Jean-Marie Bekrar. Jean-Marie Bekrar makes a simple pass to Colin Marr. Colin Marr finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Matt McStay as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
8.02
Mauricio Marquitos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Geis. Simon Geis shoots from 20 yards but Hauke Kurth is on top of it.
10.27
Clive Lua-Lua flicks a high ball forward to Adrian Sherwood who takes it down. Adrian Sherwood finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
15.10
With great vision, Marcos Soler plays the ball forward to Adrian Sherwood. Adrian Sherwood knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt McStay who gathers it comfortably.
16.15
Clarence Van Der Woerdt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Geis. Simon Geis hits a low pass to Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
18.35
Arturo Navarro threads the ball through to Clarence Van Der Woerdt. Clarence Van Der Woerdt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero lofts in a cross ball towards Marcello Correa. Marcello Correa fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
21.46
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
22.11
Seeing a gap ahead, Simon Geis plays the ball forward to Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero makes a looping header on goal. Hauke Kurth punches it away to safety.
26.51
Mauricio Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Simon Geis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Geis knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero powers a header at goal. Hauke Kurth picks it out of the air!
27.12
Mauricio Marquitos knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcello Correa. Marcello Correa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.00
Kevin Francke sees Marcello Correa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcello Correa lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Marquitos. Mauricio Marquitos flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
34.17
Simon Geis barges into Clive Lua-Lua. The referee calls over Simon Geis and warns him to calm down! Clive Lua-Lua runs off the knock.
38.50
Mauricio Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Simon Geis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Geis whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Gento. Alejandro Gento whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Jean-Marie Bekrar plays the ball forward to Clive Lua-Lua. Clive Lua-Lua chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Marie Bekrar. Jean-Marie Bekrar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt McStay who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Kaiserslautern appear unchanged since the first half. Karlsruher SC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Karlsruher SC kick off!
49.34
Marcos Soler flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Sherwood controls it well on his chest. Adrian Sherwood knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Marr. Colin Marr is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Matt McStay gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
53.06
Clive Lua-Lua knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Soler. Marcos Soler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt McStay who gathers it comfortably.
54.15
Samir Kuzorra passes the ball forward to Clarence Van Der Woerdt. Clarence Van Der Woerdt chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
55.51
Mauricio Marquitos sees Simon Geis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Geis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Souness.
57.05
Jean-Marie Bekrar knocks the ball forward to Marcos Soler. Marcos Soler knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Butt. Nick Butt directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
59.30
Jean-Marie Bekrar makes a simple pass to Clive Lua-Lua. Clive Lua-Lua controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
60.08
Samir Kuzorra laces a weighted ball forward to Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Gento. Alejandro Gento shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.50
Mauricio Marquitos takes it forward alone. Mauricio Marquitos cuts inside the box! Mauricio Marquitos tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Hauke Kurth.
63.31
Simon Geis takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Marcello Correa. Marcello Correa muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
66.34
Clarence Van Der Woerdt flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcello Correa. Marcello Correa decides to run forward with the ball. Marcello Correa knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Meidt. Billy Souness clumsily knocks into Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
69.00
Mauricio Marquitos threads the ball through to Arturo Navarro. Seeing a gap ahead, Arturo Navarro plays the ball forward to Alejandro Gento. Alejandro Gento puts a great ball through. Simon Geis runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
77.48
Jean-Marie Bekrar flicks a high pass forward. Nick Butt collects the pass. Nick Butt lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Sherwood. With a superhuman jump, Adrian Sherwood connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Matt McStay manages to keep it out.
78.22
Clive Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Colin Marr collects the pass. Colin Marr plays a quick one-two with Clive Lua-Lua and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Colin Marr provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.10
Mauricio Marquitos knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt lofts in a cross ball towards Marcello Correa. Marcello Correa directs the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.32
Billy Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Soler. Marcos Soler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 51.1111111111111 vs 48.8888888888889
Play Area
Home team third: 25.56%, Midfield: 47.78%, Away team third: 26.67%
 

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Marquitos of FC Kaiserslautern

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Matt McStay (GK)
8
6
4. Kevin Francke (DEF)
6
5. Samir Kuzorra (DEF)
6
6. Simon Geis (MID)
7
6
10. Marc Meidt (ATT)
6
11. Marcello Correa (ATT)
7

12. Sven Döring (MID)
0
13. Ricardo Suarez (MID)
0
14. Paul Nahrstedt (MID)
0

1. Hauke Kurth (GK)
9
2. Billy Souness (DEF)
6
3. Felipe Pardo (DEF)
6
4. Ivan Pascual (DEF)
6
6
6. Marcos Soler (MID)
7
8. Clive Lua-Lua (MID)
7
9. Colin Marr (ATT)
6
10. Adrian Sherwood (ATT)
6
11. Nick Butt (ATT)
7

12. Harry Ince (GK)
0
13. Stanislas Bah (DEF)
0
14. David Sturba (DEF)
0