Highlights
Full-time: Ulm 1-2 Kaiserslautern
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Full-time
90'
+ 5
One last chance?
Ulm are throwing everyone forward in the last minutes of the match. Can they still pull something off here?
Tomiak's penalty goal
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90'
+ 2
Injury time is running
There are five minutes added on.
90'
Wrong decision
The substituted Telalović is played through in the penalty area and can have a shot but lays the ball back once more. Kaiserslautern can intercept the pass and clear.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
87'
Substitution
87'
Substitution
86'
Mouse heads it wide!
Abiama puts in a cross to the centre and finds Mouse, who goes for a flying header but puts the ball just wide of the right-hand post.
86'
Substitution
83'
The comeback is complete! Opoku!
Lautern take the lead! Mause pokes a long ball past the goalkeeper, Opoku comes rushing in and can push the ball over the line from a tight angle!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
81'
Can they now even turn it around?
Through the equalising goal, Kaiserslautern now look inspired and are fighting for the second goal! There is still enough time left.
78'
Substitution
78'
Substitution
77'
Tomiak stays cool! Equaliser!
Tomiak delayed his run-up slightly and then placed the ball casually into the right corner. Ice cold!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
76'
SituationNo penalty
ReviewInside penalty area?
DecisionPenalty
75'
Penalty for Kaiserslautern!
Because the foul on Ritter was right on the edge of the penalty area, referee Schröder awards a penalty to Kaiserslautern after a brief consultation with the VAR instead of a free kick!
74'
Lacking penetration
Lautern are now pushing Ulm deep into their own half, but are currently missing the thrust towards goal and are therefore unable to create any chances.
72'
Strong effort!
The "Sparrows" on average regain possession after 12.8 seconds of losing the ball. Only Hannover and Cologne had better stats so far this matchday.
72'
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
70'
Substitution
70'
Substitution
66'
Over!
Chessa dribbles from the right side into the middle and then shoots, but misses. The ball sails high over the goal!
Higl puts the ball past Krahl
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63'
Kaloc stops Brandt
As Brandt is able to run freely towards the Lautern defence after a counter-attack, Kaloc tackles him from behind. That's a yellow card!
61'
Substitution
60'
Substitution
52'
How will Kaiserslautern react?
The Red Devils had a great chance to take the lead after the restart, but are now chasing the game after conceding.
48'
Ulm takes the lead! Higl scores!
Allgeier delivers an accurate cross from the right side and Higl sticks his foot out five metres in front of goal. A great goal to put Ulm in the lead!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
47'
He has to score that!
Opoku is played through and runs free towards Ortag. He then tries to slide the ball into the right corner, but misses the goal by a few centimetres!
46'
Back underway
Ulm kick off the second half. Both teams return to the pitch unchanged.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 5
Half-time: Ulm 0-0 Kaiserslautern
The first half hour belonged to Kaiserslautern, then Ulm grew in confidence and had a great chance through Rösch towards the end of the first half. The game is wide open!
Half-time
45'
+ 4
Great curler!
Rösch cuts in from the left side into the middle and then tries a curling shot into the far corner. His shot whistles just over the crossbar!
45'
First yellow card!
After a VAR review, Chessa receives a yellow card for going into the challenge with his studs up against Elvedi. But that's not enough for a red card.
43'
SituationNo red card
ReviewFoul?
DecisionYellow card
40'
Header!
A free kick from the left side reaches Strompf in the six-yard box, who rises up and heads. His attempt goes just over the crossbar!
37'
Ulm defends passionately
Even though Kaiserslautern is setting the tone here, Ulm manages to prevent any clear-cut chances for the most part. In the last few minutes, Ulm is barely allowing anything.
33'
Ritter again!
Opoku passes the ball to Ritter at the edge of the box, who beats two defenders with quick turns and then shoots on the spin. The ball goes just wide.
30'
Nearly the opener!
Ritter fires a free kick from the left edge of the box sharply towards the right corner, but Ortag is there to parry the shot away with his fist. That was the biggest chance so far!
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
26'
Opoku claims for penalty!
Opoku shoots from close range against Gaal's arm from a cross from the left side, but Gaal turns away and has his arm tucked in. Therefore, rightly no penalty is given.
24'
Over!
Brandt has a shot from a central position a long way out, but the ball flies a few metres over the bar.
19'
Knight on the ground
The FCK captain is floored in midfield by Ulm's captain Gaal and goes down with a loud cry. However, he quickly signals that he can continue.
16'
FCK takes control
In the last few minutes, Lautern have established themselves in the Ulm half and have a firm grip on the game.
Hard-fought start
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10'
Opoku!
Tachie keeps his head up on the right in the penalty area and lays it off to Opoku, but he blasts the ball high over the goal from close range!
8'
Chessa blocked
Ulm counters down the left side. A cross into the penalty area then lands at Chessa, but his shot is blocked. Corner for Ulm!
7'
First corner
The ball is played to the near post from the right side - but Ulm can clear.
4'
Elvedi slides past!
A Ritter free kick floats into the penalty area and Elvedi tries to get to the ball at the far post. But he doesn't succeed. A first half chance for FCK!
1'
Kick-off!
Kaiserslautern kick things off and are playing in all red. The Ulm hosts are starting in white shirts and black shorts.
Kick-off!
Starting line-up: 1. FC Kaiserslautern
Ulm starts defensively
The promoted team opts for a back three or back five for the opener and initially seems focused on defensive stability. But with Chessa, Higl and Keller, the attacking trio also features three nominal forwards in the starting eleven.
Anfang's first squad
Compared to the final matchday of the last season under Funkel, a lot has changed at FCK. The new manager Anfang lets the Red Devils line up in a 4-3-3 formation. Only Krahl, Kaloc, Ritter and Hanslik were also in the starting eleven in the last game of the season.
Ulm starting XI
Ortag - Gaal, Reichert, Strompf - Allgeier, Brandt, Maier, Rösch - Chessa, Higl, Keller
Kaiserslautern starting XI
Krahl - Zimmer, Elvedi, Heuer, Wekesser - Kaloc, Tomiak, Ritter - Tachie, Hanslik, Opuku
Anfang on Ulm
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Newcomers
Despite their ambitions, Kaiserslautern will face a tricky start to the new season. Home side Ulm were last season's 3rd league champions, finishing 10 points above second placed Preußen Münster, and will be full of confidence ahead of their opening fixture.
Fresh start
A disappointing 13th place finish for Kaiserslautern last season can be overlooked due to their impressive DFB Cup run, which saw them reach the final against Bayer Leverkusen. With new head coach Markus Anfang in the dugout this season, Kaiserslautern will be hoping to be closer to the top end rather than the bottom end of the table this time around.
Hello and welcome!
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