Highlights

90'
+ 6

Conclusion

Karlsruhe win an evenly balanced match against Ulm with the final action of the game. For much of the second half, it looked as though the pendulum might swing in Ulm's favour. However, with a lucky punch in the last second, Karlsruhe secure a fortunate three points!
Full-time
90'
+ 4

The Lucky Punch!!!

After the added time has elapsed, Herold delivers one last corner from the right side, Wanitzek flicks it on, and Franke is perfectly positioned five metres in front of the goal to head the ball in! That's the winning goal!
90'
+ 4
Marcel Franke
Goal probability
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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.
52 %
Distance to Goal
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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.
2.05 m
90'
+ 2

Double Yellow!

Franke and Strompf stand face to face after a challenge and both receive a yellow card!
90'
+ 1

Stoppage time begins

There are three minutes added on. Will there be a last-gasp winner?
90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

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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.
1.
Lasse Günther
Lasse Günther35.32km/h
2.
Jayden Nelson
Jayden Nelson33.19km/h
3.
Felix Higl
Felix Higl32.71km/h
84'

Into the book

Zivzivadze steps on Strompf's foot near the halfway line - Yellow card!
80'

The Georgian again!

Zivzivadze breaks through on the left side of the penalty area, sets himself up on his left foot and then shoots from about ten metres out. The ball whistles just over the crossbar.
78'

Zivzivadze blocked!

After a cross from the right side, Zivzivadze manages to head the ball at the six-yard box, but Strompf raises his leg high and blocks the header!
75'

Final phase begins

The last quarter of an hour has begun. Plenty of time for both teams to score and secure the three points!
72'

Ulm slightly ahead

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xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
According to xGoals, the goalless draw is justified so far. Ulm have the slightly higher value due to their better second half performance thus far.
xGoals
0
0.6
0.47
0
Goals
68'

Ulm also makes a substitution

The speedy Nelson comes on for the attack. Can he provide the first goal here today?
65'

Eichner reacts

Now there's a triple substitution for the away side. Herold, Pfeiffer and Conté come on and are meant to revitalise the visitors' game.
60'

How will Karlsruhe respond?

So far, the visitors have completely slept through the second half and are just chasing the game.
56'

Stoll has a chance!

After a scramble in the penalty area, Weiß is lying on the ground following a save, giving Stoll a chance to shoot, but a Karlsruhe player manages to clear the ball with his head for a corner!
54'

Ulm on the front foot

The Sparrows have been applying the pressure early on and are the better team in these first few minutes of the second half!
51'

There was more in it

Chessa whips in a corner from the right side across goal. Weiß doesn't come out, so the ball bounces two metres in front of the net. However, no Ulm player is there to poke the ball over the line.
48'

Strong tackle

Strompf goes in low against Zivzivadze and not only prevents the counter-attack but also wins a throw-in.
46'

We're back underway!

Both teams are back without any changes, and Ulm kick off the second half.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 1

Half-time in Ulm

Referee Bacher blows the whistle without any added time. Karlsruhe appears to be slightly more assertive and purposeful, but Ulm is playing well and holding their own. The match is still wide open.
Half-time
43'

No taker in sight

Wanitzek delivers a sharp free-kick from the right side in front of the goal, but none of the Karlsruhe players make a decisive run to get to the ball.
40'

Visitors trying more often

Karlsruhe have already registered nine attempts on goal. However, they haven't had a clear-cut chance yet.
Goal attempts
4off target
1on target
7off target
2on target
36'

Burnic!

Schleusener is on the right in the penalty area and delicately chips the ball towards the far post. Burnic is lurking there and volleys but Thiede manages to save the shot from a tight angle!
32'

Offside!

Wanitzek seeks out the Georgian striker with his cross from the left side. He manages to get a shot off, but misses the target. The flag then goes up.
camera-photo

Intense duel

There's plenty of fire in the first-half at Ulm's Donaustadion.
30'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

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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.
1.
Lasse Günther
Lasse Günther35.32km/h
2.
Felix Higl
Felix Higl32.71km/h
28'

First yellow

Rapp steps on Hyryläinen's foot and receives the first yellow card of the match!
26'

Krattenmacher!

Ulm quickly counter-attack and Krattenmacher drives the ball forward. He shoots from inside the penalty area but his attempt is too central and is saved!
24'

Visitors take control

Karlsruhe are becoming more dominant now and have had longer spells of possession in recent minutes. The favourites are now taking charge of proceedings.
21'

Side netting!

Stoll advances into the penalty area via a one-two down the right flank and then tries from a tight angle. His shot ends up in the side netting.
18'

Too far

Zivzivadze notices that Thiede is off his line and attempts a shot from the halfway line! His cheeky effort ultimately sails well over the crossbar.
15'

Günther!

The left-back has a chance to shoot from the left edge of the penalty area and immediately lets fly. His shot is deflected by Strompf and then whistles just over the crossbar!
13'

Still dominating possession

Ulm continue to have significantly more possession in this opening phase. The visitors seem to be waiting for opportunities to counter-attack.
9'

First corner

It's taken from the left side, but doesn't pose any threat.
7'

That was close!

Another cross comes in from the left side, this time it lands at the feet of Burnic. He immediately fires a shot from the edge of the penalty area, but narrowly misses the goal on the right side.
5'

First advance

After winning the ball, there's a quick move forward down the left flank. However, Wanitzek's cross into the middle finds no takers.
3'

Plenty of possession

The Sparrows are dominating the game in these opening minutes. They have a lot of possession, but are not yet actively pushing forward.
1'

Kick-off!

The visitors kick off and the ball is rolling. The Karlsruhe players are in blue, while the Ulm home side are in white shirts with black shorts.
Kick-off!

Two changes for the Sparrows

Geyer and Maier are given the nod to start today. Reichert and Brandt, who were in the starting eleven in the last league match, have to settle for a place on the bench for now.

No change from Eichner

Karlsruhe start with the same line-up they used in their last league match against Darmstadt.

The starting eleven for Ulm

Thiede - Geyer, Strompf, Kolbe - Stoll, Hyryläinen, Maier, Rösch - Chessa, Krattenmacher - Higl

Karlsruhe starting lineup

Weiß - Jung, Franke, Beifus, Günther - Burnic, Rapp, Jensen, Wanitzek (c)- Zivzivadze, Schleusener

Thomas Wörle on Karlsruhe

"Karlsruhe are one of three teams that haven't lost yet. Moreover, they have the second-best attack, with spectacle in almost every match. Due to their high individual quality and playing style, they have incredible offensive power."

Christian Eichner on Ulm

"The Ulm team knows each other inside out. They are a close-knit group, which is often the case with newly promoted teams. They have a large fan base at home. You can tell that this city has been yearning to return to professional football."

Hello and welcome!

Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 9 fixture between SSV Ulm 1846 Fussball and Karlsruher SC.