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 Rot-Weiss Ahlen. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Kaiserslautern and Rot-Weiss Ahlen are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Backes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Kaiserslautern and Rot-Weiss Ahlen are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Backes.
0.00
0-0Rot-Weiss Ahlen kick off!
4.06
1-0Arjen Van Dalen laces a weighted ball forward to Javier Yáñez. Javier Yáñez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.36
1-0Albrecht Klimek hits a low pass to Aaron Kluivert. Aaron Kluivert finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
10.24
Moritz Geis changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Moritz Geis finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
14.52
1-0Kevin Aelbrecht flicks a high pass forward. Torsten Matthäus collects the pass. Torsten Matthäus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruslan Azatskyi.
20.13
Nils Döring threads a neat ball through to Leon Wieland. Leon Wieland threads a neat ball through to Kevin Aelbrecht. Kevin Aelbrecht shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
22.45
Arjen Van Dalen changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Arjen Van Dalen lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Teixeira. Tiago Teixeira gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.52
Diogo Bento launches a long ball forward into the other half. Adam Cole controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.33
2-0Diogo Bento sees Arjen Van Dalen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arjen Van Dalen passes the ball forward to Javier Yáñez. Javier Yáñez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
33.40
Nils Döring deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Aelbrecht. Kevin Aelbrecht flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Camacho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Camacho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
36.10
2-0Graham Thatcher hacks Adilson Van Barneveld from behind! The referee calls over Graham Thatcher and shows him a yellow card! Adilson Van Barneveld hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.46
Arno Kneissl makes a probing pass to Leon Wieland. With great vision, Leon Wieland plays the ball forward to Torsten Matthäus. Torsten Matthäus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Renato Núñez who gathers it comfortably.
44.45
Kevin Aelbrecht plays the ball forward to Rafael Camacho. Rafael Camacho knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Aelbrecht. Kevin Aelbrecht heads the ball goalwards but Renato Núñez is on top of it.
45.00
Salomon Forsstrom makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Torsten Matthäus. Torsten Matthäus threads a neat ball through to Graham Thatcher. Graham Thatcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Rot-Weiss Ahlen have changed their lineup with Vittorio Corini replacing Kevin Aelbrecht.
45.00
FC Kaiserslautern kick off!
48.01
Vittorio Corini darts forward. Vittorio Corini lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Thatcher. Graham Thatcher makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
49.54
2-0Adilson Van Barneveld makes a probing pass to Arjen Van Dalen. Seeing a gap ahead, Arjen Van Dalen plays the ball forward to Tiago Teixeira. Tiago Teixeira makes a pass forward but Javier Yáñez makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
51.36
Diogo Bento threads a neat ball through to Arjen Van Dalen. Arjen Van Dalen makes a simple pass to Javier Yáñez. Javier Yáñez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lars Ziege who gathers it comfortably.
54.11
Adam Cole threads the ball through to Aaron Kluivert. Aaron Kluivert knocks the ball forward, putting Tiago Teixeira through on goal. Tiago Teixeira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Lars Ziege!
55.50
Arjen Van Dalen hits a low pass to Aaron Kluivert. Aaron Kluivert threads the ball through into the box. Tiago Teixeira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Lars Ziege!
60.52
2-0With some swift thinking, Arno Kneissl plays the ball forward to Vittorio Corini. Vittorio Corini threads a neat ball through to Brian Standing. Brian Standing flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Camacho. Rafael Camacho comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Jonas Bierhoff steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
63.33
Ruslan Azatskyi pushes mid-way up the pitch. Ruslan Azatskyi threads a neat ball through to Tiago Teixeira. Tiago Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Albrecht Klimek. Albrecht Klimek makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
66.50
With great vision, Adam Cole plays the ball forward to Tiago Teixeira. Tiago Teixeira shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
69.08
Arjen Van Dalen knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Cole. Adam Cole makes a great pass forward. Arjen Van Dalen runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
73.25
Leon Wieland knocks the ball forward to Rafael Camacho. Rafael Camacho lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Standing. Brian Standing jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
78.48
Nils Döring makes a probing pass to Vittorio Corini. Vittorio Corini sees Torsten Matthäus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Torsten Matthäus knocks in a cross ball towards Vittorio Corini. Vittorio Corini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.15
Arjen Van Dalen makes a probing pass to Javier Yáñez. Javier Yáñez shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.19
Albrecht Klimek comes in with a late challenge on Leon Wieland. The referee calls over Albrecht Klimek and shows him a yellow card! Leon Wieland stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.49
Vittorio Corini breaks forward. With vision, Vittorio Corini laces a weighted ball forward to Graham Thatcher. Graham Thatcher shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Renato Núñez.
84.45
3-0Corner kick to Rot-Weiss Ahlen. Brian Standing plays it to the near post. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Moritz Geis provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.16
Arjen Van Dalen threads a neat ball through to Adam Cole. Adam Cole lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Teixeira. Tiago Teixeira whips the ball goalwards with his head. Salomon Forsstrom steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
89.48
Arjen Van Dalen hits a low pass to Adam Cole. Adam Cole edges inside the box! Adam Cole comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but Nils Döring blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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 Arjen Van Dalen of FC Kaiserslautern |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Renato Núñez (GK)
7
2. Jonas Bierhoff (DEF)
6
3. Diogo Bento (DEF)
6
4. Ruslan Azatskyi (DEF)
6
5. Adilson Van Barneveld (DEF)
6
6. Adam Cole (MID)
7
7. Arjen Van Dalen (MID)
9
8. Aaron Kluivert (ATT)
6
9. Albrecht Klimek (ATT)
7
10. Javier Yáñez (ATT)
8
11. Tiago Teixeira (ATT)
9
12. Samir Seeler (MID)
0
13. Mark Palmieri (DEF)
0
14. Uwe Streich (GK)
0
1. Lars Ziege (GK)
7
2. Moritz Geis (DEF)
6
3. Nils Döring (DEF)
6
4. Salomon Forsstrom (DEF)
6
5. Arno Kneissl (DEF)
6
6. Leon Wieland (MID)
6
7. Kevin Aelbrecht (MID)
6
8. Brian Standing (ATT)
6
9. Rafael Camacho (ATT)
6
10. Torsten Matthäus (ATT)
6
11. Graham Thatcher (ATT)
5
12. Vilhjálmur Hardarson (GK)
0
13. Vittorio Corini (MID)
7
14. Samir Geis (MID)
0