ELV Elversberg SV Elversberg - FCK Kaiserslautern 1. FC Kaiserslautern
Highlights
- F. Schmahl 90' +2'
- 79' R. Tachie
- L. Schnellbacher 43'
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Full-time: Elversberg 2-1 Kaiserslautern
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Full-time
90'
+ 7
More goals from corners than in 2024/25
In the entire previous season, Elversberg scored only once from a corner - now they have two goals from corner kicks in just three matches!
Equaliser from the penalty spot
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90'
+ 4
Another late corner
Just like in the first home match against Nuremberg, Elversberg score very late from a corner again. Against the Club, Maximilian Rohr managed to score the 1-0 winner in the 90th minute.
90'
+ 2
Late luck at the Kaiserlinde!
After a Keidel corner from the right, the ball is flicked on at the near post by an Lautern player. Sickinger rises highest at the far post, sending the ball dangerously into the six-yard box. Krahl gets his fingertips to the ball, but Schmahl is perfectly positioned and forces the ball over the goal line with his thigh from point-blank range.
Goal probability 
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.
Distance to Goal
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.
90'
+ 1
Six minutes added on
Stoppage time is running.
90'
No big chances
In the last eight minutes, both teams have been playing cautiously and are focused on avoiding mistakes.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
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.
87'
Overzealous
Alidou comes in far too late and is rightly cautioned.
86'
Substitution
86'
Substitution
Fiercely contested local derby
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84'
Substitution
82'
Almost a brace
The substitute Abiama plays a brilliant through ball from the left to Tachie, but his finish is saved by Kristof - Lautern are growing in confidence.
81'
Substitution
81'
Substitution
80'
Equaliser!
The substitute Tachie takes responsibility and smashes the ball into the bottom left corner of the net. Kristof was heading in that direction but couldn't reach it - 1-1!
Goal probability
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.
Shot speed
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.
Distance to Goal
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.
79'
...but VAR intervenes
After reviewing the footage, referee Exner correctly awards a penalty to FCK and shows a yellow card to Kristof.
78'
SituationNo penalty
ReviewFoul?
DecisionPenalty
77'
Raschl delivers the corner...
...Alidou rises highest, but heads over, however, he caught Kristof's fists. The Elversberg goalkeeper didn't play the ball. The decision on the pitch is to play on...
76'
Blocked
After a good switch of play, Haas gets a shot away from the left side of the penalty area, but it's blocked by a defender's leg - corner kick for Lautern.
75'
Sirch reckless
Zimmerschied shields the ball with his body and the centre-back takes him out somewhat recklessly at the halfway line.
72'
Lieberknecht dissatisfied
Three new players are tasked with inspiring a turnaround in the remaining 20 minutes.
72'
Substitution
72'
Substitution
72'
Substitution
71'
No foul on Alidou
Zimmerschied steals the ball from the right-back. His cross, however, whizzes through the six-yard box past both friend and foe.
70'
Lautern rarely in the opposing box
They've had eight shots so far - six of them were attempts from distance.
69'
Straight away
Following a free kick, Ebnoutalib immediately wins a header from close range, but manages to put it over the visitors' goal.
Ice-cold finish
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67'
The goalscorer comes off
Ebnoutalib comes on for the remaining 25 minutes.
67'
Substitution
65'
Lautern now pressing more
They're winning the ball back quickly and building pressure as a result.
65'
Foul on Ritter
Condé catches the Lautern man on the foot with his tackle. The captain chips the free kick into the penalty area, where no teammate can get to the ball, and Kristof collects it.
65'
Ball Recovery Time
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).
0:32
Nearly two!
60'
Gyamfi a bright spark
The Lautern centre-back wins several tackles in a row before being fouled by Schnellbacher.
58'
Elversberg with more control
Possession %
5446
55'
Another good Ritter free-kick
From the right corner of the penalty area, Ritter sends the free-kick towards goal, but Kristof stretches and manages to tip the ball over the crossbar - the subsequent corner poses no goal threat.
53'
Clever from Skyttä
The Lautern player nicks the ball from Rohr at the right corner of his own penalty area and is fouled by the Elversberg defender. The next yellow card is rightly shown.
51'
Well wide
Alidou's attempt from about 20 yards out slips slightly off his instep and ball flies well wide of the Elversberg goal.
49'
Tactical foul
Kunze can only stop Petkov unfairly, and the referee pulls out the yellow card for the first time this evening.
48'
Into row z
Condé's shot from over 25 yards goes well over the bar.
47'
Tenacious hosts
46'
The second half begins
The ball is rolling again at the Kaiserlinde.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 10
Clean sheet at half-time
In all four competitive matches of the new season, Elversberg have kept a clean sheet before the break.
45'
+ 10
Half-time at the Kaiserlinde
The hosts lead at half-time, despite not having many shots (5-6 shots), but they have had significantly better chances (xGoals 1.3 to 0.3).
Half-time summary
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Half-time
45'
+ 7
Brilliantly set up by Conté
Not his first good idea today, but this time it's rewarded - Conté's first goal contribution in the Elversberg shirt.
45'
+ 6
Harmless again
Lautern fail to capitalise from their fifth corner kick.
45'
+ 5
Schnellbacher after seven months
The striker had to wait a long time for this, having not scored in his last 15 Bundesliga 2 matches. His previous goal came in January 2025 - back then he also scored to make it 1-0 in a home game against Magdeburg, though Elversberg eventually lost 2-5.
45'
+ 4
Schnellbacher is on the spot
With only his eleventh touch of the ball and his first shot on goal, he puts the hosts in front.
45'
+ 1
Seven minutes added time
The lengthy stoppage time is mainly due to the two injury breaks for Asta, who has since been substituted.
45'
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionGoal
GOOOAL for Elversberg!
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Goal probability
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.
Shot speed
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.
Distance to Goal
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.
42'
Elversberg with the better chances
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).
xGoals
0
0.66
0.27
0
Goals
40'
Krahl wide awake
Schnellbacher delicately flicks on a long ball into Conté's path, but Krahl gets there in the nick of tim not far from his own goal. During his clearance attempt, he unintentionally receives slight contact from Conté - referee Exner correctly decides it's a foul.
0:29
Günther goes alone and tests Krahl
38'
Krahl stands strong
Günther breaks through on the left flank, gets past Alidou and Sirch, then goes alone into the penalty area towards Krahl, but the Lautern keeper makes himself big again and makes a strong save against the former Augsburg player.
36'
Lautern lead in shots taken
Schüsse
2neben das Tor
1auf das Tor
4neben das Tor
1auf das Tor
Bitter for Asta
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32'
Cleared at the far post
The subsequent Ritter corner is easily cleared by the hosts from their own penalty area.
31'
With his chest
Petkov clears a Ritter corner unconventionally, Skyttä's follow-up shot is cleared for another corner.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
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.
28'
Knuckleball from Ritter.
The Lautern captain's free kick from distance almost drops into the top corner, but Kristof raises his fists just in time - top quality from both players.
26'
Cleared at the near post
A corner taken too short by Zimmerschied is easily cleared by a black shirt.
25'
Free kick from the left
Ritter's set piece is plucked out of the sky by Kristof in the penalty area.
21'
Hosts running the game
Elversberg have had 70 percent possession so far, and have won over 60 percent of the duels.
Elversberg dominating
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16'
Just wide
The subsequent corner kick finds the head of Keidel, whose headed flick-on whistles past the far post.
15'
Another big chance
It's Zimmerschied again! The Elversberg player a finds space on the left side of the penalty area, with only Krahl in between him and the goal. The Lautern 'keeper makes himself big and blocks the ball with his body for a corner.
0:27
Elversberg push for the opener
14'
Best chance so far
Conté serves Zimmerschied, who shoots well over from a central position inside the box.
13'
Alidou comes on
The more attack-minded Alidou takes over from Asta at wing-back.
12'
Substitution
Asta won't continue
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8'
Dangerous cross...
from Haas, but Kristof punches the cross well clear of his penalty area.
7'
Asta grits his teeth
The new signing from Fürth is back and ready to continue playing now.
5'
Offensive foul
Zimmerschied accidentally slides into Asta after a heavy touch, and the Lautern man now requires treatment.
3'
No danger
The corner kick is played to the far post and headed back across goal, which Kristof gladly gathers.
2'
Free kick for the visitors
Rohr pushes Skyttä in the back. Ritter's free kick from a good, central position is deflected by the Elversberg wall for a corner.
1'
Kick-off!
Kaiserslautern gets the match underway.
Kick-off!
Wagner's changes
In contrast to their previous game against Bochum, Keidel and Poręba are in the team for Gyamerah and Sickinger. In the DFB Cup, Rohr and Schnellbacher were given a rest, but return in place of Le Joncour and Ebnoutalib.
Sickinger sits out
While former Elversberg player Şahin starts for Lautern, former Red Devil Sickinger has to settle for a place on the bench for the hosts. As in the DFB Cup, new signing Poręba is preferred.
Starting line-up: SV Elversberg
Starting line-up: 1. FC Kaiserslautern
Lautern coach Lieberknecht on Elversberg
"Elversberg are a team who can still play good football despite a number of highly publicised departures, including our new arrival Semih Şahin. They've shown that they remain very competitive."
Elversberg boss Wagner on Lautern
"Kaiserslautern are a pretty physical side. I think they will come at us in waves, putting us under pressure with high intensity, but also occasionally dropping back into a defensive block. They will definitely also be looking for counter-attacking opportunities."
Sickinger's Kaiserslautern past
Elversberg defender Carlo Sickinger was on the books at Kaiserslautern for nine years as a youngster and made 81 appearances for the Red Devils in the third tier.
Do Elversberg have Lautern's number?
Since Kaiserslautern won the two sides' first encounter, Elversberg have collected seven points in three matches against the Red Devils and have won both their previous two home games against Kaiserslautern (1-0 and 2-1).
Lautern face tough task
The visitors have won only one of their previous four meetings with Elversberg, which was a 3-2 win at the Betzenberg back in August 2023.
Times change
It wasn't long ago that Elversberg regularly played against Lautern's reserve team in the regional leagues, but now they're facing the first team for the fifth time.
2:02
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