Match report

1. FC Kaiserslautern Defeats 1. FC Heidenheim 1-0 in 2. Bundesliga

1. FC Kaiserslautern
1. FC Kaiserslautern
1–0
FT
1. FC Heidenheim
1. FC Heidenheim
May 6, 2018

1. FC Kaiserslautern emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over 1. FC Heidenheim in a hard-fought match in the 2. Bundesliga. The decisive goal came from S. Andersson, who capitalized on an assist from M. Albæk. Despite several substitutions and yellow cards, Kaiserslautern's defense held strong, securing a valuable three points in their pursuit of better standings.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: 1. FC Kaiserslautern 1 - 0 1. FC Heidenheim
  • • Goal: S. Andersson (68' - assist: M. Albæk)
  • • Yellow Cards: C. Moritz (49'), M. Albæk (85'), Marius Müller (89') for Kaiserslautern; M. Titsch-Rivero (62'), T. Skarke (90') for Heidenheim
  • • Substitutions: R. Jenssen (46' - for J. Abu Hanna), L. Spalvis (46' - for M. Osei-Kwadwo) for Kaiserslautern; J. Verhoek (65' - for R. Glatzel), K. Lankford (65' - for T. Skarke) for Heidenheim
  • • Halil Altıntop came on as a late substitute for S. Andersson (75')

Lineups

1. FC Kaiserslautern

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 24 M. Müller (G)
  • 23 J. Callsen-Bracker (D)
  • 29 S. Vucur (D)
  • 6 L. Guwara (D)
  • 11 R. Jenssen (M)
  • 14 M. Albæk (M)
  • 18 C. Moritz (M)
  • 8 G. Fechner (M)
  • 9 S. Andersson (F)
  • 35 O. Osawe (F)
  • 33 L. Spalvis (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 J. Abu Hanna
  • 36 M. Osei-Kwadwo
  • 10 Halil Altıntop
  • 4 P. Ziegler
  • 15 D. Esmel
  • 19 Marcel Correia
  • 32 J. Sievers

1. FC Heidenheim

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Müller (G)
  • 28 A. Feick (D)
  • 29 R. Strauss (D)
  • 23 K. Kraus (D)
  • 30 N. Theuerkauf (D)
  • 26 M. Titsch-Rivero (M)
  • 21 M. Thiel (M)
  • 18 S. Griesbeck (M)
  • 35 K. Lankford (M)
  • 15 J. Verhoek (F)
  • 10 N. Dovedan (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 R. Glatzel
  • 38 T. Skarke
  • 11 D. Thomalla
  • 2 M. Busch
  • 22 V. Eicher
  • 27 K. Pusch
  • 33 T. Beermann

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    46' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Jenssen · On: J. Abu Hanna
  2. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    46' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Spalvis · On: M. Osei-Kwadwo
  3. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    49' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow Card
    C. Moritz
  4. 1. FC Heidenheim
    62' 1. FC Heidenheim Card · Yellow Card
    M. Titsch-Rivero
  5. 1. FC Heidenheim
    65' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Verhoek · On: R. Glatzel
  6. 1. FC Heidenheim
    65' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Lankford · On: T. Skarke
  7. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    68' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Andersson · Assist: M. Albæk
  8. 1. FC Heidenheim
    74' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Titsch-Rivero · On: D. Thomalla
  9. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    75' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Andersson · On: Halil Altıntop
  10. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    85' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow Card
    M. Albæk
  11. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    89' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow Card
    Marius Müller
  12. 1. FC Heidenheim
    90' 1. FC Heidenheim Card · Yellow Card
    T. Skarke

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Kaiserslautern 1. FC Heidenheim
Fouls 19 12
Pass Accuracy 79% 72%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 10 22
Corners 2 2
Total Passes 541 339
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 3 9
Shots on Target 3 7
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 60% 40%
Accurate Passes 426 245
Shots Inside Box 6 10
Saves 7 2
Shots Outside Box 4 12

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The introduction of R. Jenssen and L. Spalvis at the half-time interval helped stabilize Kaiserslautern's midfield and defense, leading to a stronger second half performance.
  • ▸ S. Andersson's goal in the 68th minute was a turning point, giving Kaiserslautern the lead and crucial momentum in the match. Despite several attempts, Heidenheim could not find an equalizer.