Match report
1. FC Kaiserslautern Defeats 1. FC Nürnberg 2-0 in DFB Pokal
1. FC Kaiserslautern
2–0
FT
1. FC Nürnberg
Dec 5, 2023
In an emphatic display of football prowess, 1. FC Kaiserslautern stymied the efforts of 1. FC Nürnberg to secure a resounding 2-0 victory in their DFB Pokal encounter on December 5th. The early exchanges were marked by defensive solidity and aggressive fouls from both sides, but it was R. Tachie who broke the deadlock with a well-placed shot assisted by J. Zimmer in the 75th minute. Just moments later, R. Ache capitalized to seal the deal for Kaiserslautern. Despite late changes, Nürnberg could
Key Facts
- • Final Score: 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2–0 1. FC Nürnberg
- • Goals by R. Tachie (75') and R. Ache (78')
- • Yellow cards for Nikola Soldo, J. Zimmer (Kaiserslautern) and T. Duman, E. Wekesser (Nürnberg)
- • Substitutions included F. Lohkemper on for N. Brown (Nürnberg) and T. Boyd in place of R. Ache (Kaiserslautern)
Lineups
1. FC Kaiserslautern
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 18 J. Krahl (G)
- 6 A. Touré (D)
- 14 N. Soldo (D)
- 33 J. Elvedi (D)
- 8 J. Zimmer (M)
- 2 B. Tomiak (M)
- 20 T. Raschl (M)
- 15 T. Puchacz (M)
- 29 R. Tachie (F)
- 7 M. Ritter (F)
- 13 T. Boyd (F)
Substitutes
- 9 R. Ache
- 37 E. Durm
- 11 K. Redondo
- 23 P. Hercher
- 4 A. Aremu
- 1 A. Luthe
- 10 P. Klement
- 19 D. Hanslik
- 5 K. Kraus
1. FC Nürnberg
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 26 C. Mathenia (G)
- 28 J. Gyamerah (D)
- 3 A. Gürleyen (D)
- 19 F. Hübner (D)
- 29 T. Handwerker (D)
- 8 T. Duman (M)
- 6 F. Flick (M)
- 36 L. Schleimer (M)
- 14 B. Goller (F)
- 9 D. Hayashi (F)
- 11 K. Okunuki (F)
Substitutes
- 27 N. Brown
- 7 F. Lohkemper
- 13 E. Wekesser
- 5 J. Geis
- 38 J. Horn
- 1 C. Klaus
- 22 E. Valentini
- 10 M. Møller Dæhli
- 15 Iván Márquez
Timeline
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11' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow CardT. Duman
Persistent fouling
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18' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow CardNikola Soldo
Foul
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31' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow CardJ. Zimmer
Foul
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54' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Schleimer · On: N. Brown
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64' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Boyd · On: R. Ache
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75' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Goal · Normal GoalR. Tachie · Assist: J. Zimmer
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78' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Duman · On: F. Lohkemper
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78' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Handwerker · On: E. Wekesser
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78' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Goal · Normal GoalR. Ache · Assist: R. Tachie
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80' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow CardE. Wekesser
Foul
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84' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Zimmer · On: E. Durm
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84' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Okunuki · On: Johannes Geis
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88' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Ritter · On: K. Redondo
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88' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Tachie · On: P. Hercher
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90' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow CardBoris Tomiak
Time wasting
Match Stats
| Stat | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 1. FC Nürnberg |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 75% | 73% |
| Offsides | 3 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 20 | 8 |
| Corners | 8 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 397 | 352 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 5 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Accurate Passes | 296 | 258 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 2 |
| Saves | 2 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ R. Tachie's goal in the 75th minute shifted momentum decisively towards Kaiserslautern, breaking Nürnberg’s resistance.
- ▸ The quickfire second goal by R. Ache three minutes later effectively ended the contest and dampened any hopes of a comeback from Nürnberg.