Match report
1. FC Kaiserslautern Defeats 1. FC Köln 3-2 in DFB Pokal Thriller
1. FC Kaiserslautern
3–2
FT
1. FC Köln
Oct 31, 2023
1. FC Kaiserslautern stunned 1. FC Köln with a dominant performance in the DFB Pokal match, defeating them 3-2 despite being reduced to ten men early on due to Eric Martel's dismissal. R. Tachie, K. Redondo, and M. Ritter scored for the hosts, while J. Thielmann and M. Uth found the back of the net for Köln.
Key Facts
- • 1. FC Kaiserslautern 3-2 1. FC Köln (DFB Pokal)
- • Eric Martel received a red card in the first minute, leaving Köln with ten men
- • R. Tachie opened the scoring for Kaiserslautern at the 19th minute
- • Kaiserslautern extended their lead through two goals from M. Ritter and K. Redondo by halftime
- • J. Thielmann and M. Uth scored late goals for Köln, but it was too little, too late
Lineups
1. FC Kaiserslautern
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 18 J. Krahl (G)
- 33 J. Elvedi (D)
- 5 K. Kraus (D)
- 14 N. Soldo (D)
- 8 J. Zimmer (M)
- 20 T. Raschl (M)
- 2 B. Tomiak (M)
- 11 K. Redondo (M)
- 7 M. Ritter (F)
- 29 R. Tachie (F)
- 13 T. Boyd (F)
Substitutes
- 17 A. Opoku
- 27 L. Lobinger
- 37 E. Durm
- 19 D. Hanslik
- 10 P. Klement
- 30 A. Spahić
- 31 B. Zolinski
- 23 P. Hercher
- 16 J. Niehues
1. FC Köln
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Schwäbe (G)
- 2 B. Schmitz (D)
- 4 T. Hübers (D)
- 24 J. Chabot (D)
- 17 L. Paqarada (D)
- 7 D. Ljubičić (M)
- 6 E. Martel (M)
- 37 L. Maina (M)
- 9 L. Waldschmidt (M)
- 11 F. Kainz (M)
- 27 D. Selke (F)
Substitutes
- 13 M. Uth
- 21 S. Tigges
- 29 J. Thielmann
- 8 D. Huseinbašić
- 44 M. Köbbing
- 3 D. Heintz
- 15 L. Kilian
- 47 M. Olesen
- 40 F. Alidou
Timeline
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?' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow CardEric Martel
Argument
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?' 1. FC Köln Card · Red CardEric Martel
Argument
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19' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Goal · Normal GoalR. Tachie · Assist: M. Ritter
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47' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Goal · Normal GoalK. Redondo · Assist: M. Ritter
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57' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Ljubicic · On: M. Uth
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63' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow CardT. Hubers
Foul
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65' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Goal · Normal GoalM. Ritter
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66' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Raschl · On: A. Opoku
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69' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow CardEric Martel
Foul
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69' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Selke · On: S. Tigges
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69' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Maina · On: J. Thielmann
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71' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal GoalJ. Thielmann · Assist: F. Kainz
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76' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Boyd · On: L. Lobinger
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78' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 4Off: Eric Martel · On: D. Huseinbasic
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81' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal GoalM. Uth · Assist: B. Schmitz
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82' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Zimmer · On: E. Durm
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83' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Tachie · On: D. Hanslik
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84' 1. FC Köln Card · Red CardF. Kainz
Foul
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88' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow CardL. Paqarada
Foul
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90'+6 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow CardJ. Elvedi
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 1. FC Köln |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 58% | 83% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Total Shots | 9 | 13 |
| Corners | 1 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 231 | 620 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 7 |
| Possession | 27% | 73% |
| Accurate Passes | 135 | 517 |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 8 |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early dismissal of Eric Martel shifted the momentum in favor of 1. FC Kaiserslautern, leading to a quick two-goal lead by halftime.
- ▸ Despite Köln's late surge with goals from Thielmann and Uth, Kaiserslautern held on to secure their victory in this DFB Pokal clash.