Highlights

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Full-time: Ulm 1-2 Kaiserslautern

Kaiserslautern turned the game around and in the end deservedly won against promoted side Ulm. The Sparrows put up a good fight for long stretches of the game and were even temporarily in the lead, but then allowed themselves to be pushed too far back into their own half.
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?
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Tomiak's penalty goal

Ortag had no chance with the low shot into the bottom right corner.
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

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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.
Richmond Tachie
Richmond Tachie34.32km/h
3.
Philipp Strompf
Philipp Strompf33.91km/h
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.
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!
83'

Aaron Opoku

GOAL!

1:2
Aaron Opoku
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.
85 %
Shot speed
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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.
105.73 km/h
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.
10.81 m
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.
77'

Tomiak stays cool! Equaliser!

Tomiak delayed his run-up slightly and then placed the ball casually into the right corner. Ice cold!
77'

Boris Tomiak

GOAL!

1:1
Penalty
Boris Tomiak
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.
77 %
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.
11 m
76'
Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
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

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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).
ULM
FCK
12.8 s
14.7 s
66'

Over!

Chessa dribbles from the right side into the middle and then shoots, but misses. The ball sails high over the goal!
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Higl puts the ball past Krahl

Krahl could not prevent Higl's goal to put Ulm in the lead.
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!
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!
48'

Felix Higl

GOAL!

1:0
Felix Higl
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.
10 %
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.
9.93 m
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'
Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
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

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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.
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Dennis Chessa
Dennis Chessa31.44km/h
2.
Daniel Hanslik
Daniel Hanslik31.29km/h
3.
Filip Kaloc
Filip Kaloc31.24km/h
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.
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Hard-fought start

In the opening stages we are seeing some intense challenges at the Donaustadion.
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!
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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!

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
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Anfang on Ulm

"Last year SSV Ulm were also promoted to the third division and you saw what happened in the end. That didn't come out of nowhere. So it will be a difficult task this time as well, they are full of euphoria and have a good plan."
2:05
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The best goals in Bundesliga 2 history

13:47
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50 years of the 2.Bundesliga: The teams, dramas and the records

The 2.Bundesliga celebrates it's 50th anniversary - all of the teams, the drama and the records made along the way. The second division of German football is rich with several landmark events, as well as being home to some prominent names. We take a deep dive into all of the things that comprise the history of the 2.Bundesliga.
15:39
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Jürgen Klopp's Bundesliga 2 journey

The former Mainz, Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool coach charts his incredible voyage through Germany's second tier.

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!

Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 1 fixture between SSV Ulm 1846 Fussball and 1. FC Kaiserslautern.