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KSV Kiel Holstein Kiel - FCK Kaiserslautern Kaiserslautern

KSV

FCK

Holstein-Stadion(15,074 Spectators)

Marc Philip Eckermann

90'

+ 4

Yellow card

Maxwell Gyamfi

Full-time: Holstein Kiel 3-0 Kaiserslautern

A big win for Kiel! After an incredible first half, Kiel dominated the second half at will, but the match quietened down and the scoreline remained comfortably in the hosts' favour.

Full-time

0:22

90'

Three minutes of added time

Three precious points for Kiel's battle for survival are almost in the bank...

86'

The fans are giving it their all

Both teams seem to have accepted the result and opportunities are becoming increasingly rare. Both groups of fans are signing their hearts out, however.

83'

More changes

Niehoff comes on, while Tohumcu's shift is over for the day after his dream goal.

83'

Substitution

Marcus Müller

Umut Tohumcu

83'

Substitution

Niklas Niehoff

David Zec

81'

Zec on the deck

Zec is down on the ground. Is it just a cramp or something more? The medical staff are checking.

79'

Weiner to the rescue

Zec's backpass is far too short. Haas wants to pounce on it but Weiner is also alert and gets there first.

78'

What do Lautern still have to offer?

Lautern don't really look like they're going to come back. For that to happen, Şahin's volley would have needed to go in.

75'

First changes for Kiel

Ugoh, who set up the second go, calls it a day on his debut as Schwab comes on for him. Rosenboom also makes way for Roslyng.

75'

Substitution

Frederik Roslyng

Lasse Rosenboom

75'

Substitution

Stefan Schwab

Ikem Ugoh

0:24

Almost one back

Joly crosses to the far post. Şahin is relatively unmarked there and takes a shot. However, Weiner gets his foot down quickly and blocks the volley.

71'

Lautern lacking potency

Kaiserslautern are looking more stable defensively, but going forward are offering next to nothing. All six shots on goal after the break came from Kiel, and the three-goal lead is completely deserved.

69'

More control for Kaiserslautern

The visitors are seeing a bit more possession of the ball. However, they're still not making any progress going forward.

65'

Two New Players

Hanslik and Prince Redondo come on for Skyttä and Berisha, both of whom were unable to make an impact today.

64'

Substitution

Kenny Prince Redondo

Naatan Skyttä

64'

Substitution

Daniel Hanslik

Mërgim Berisha

64'

Davidsen booked

Davidsen slides in and sees yellow.

64'

Yellow card

Kasper Davidsen

Clear-cut affair

Lautern are currently just chasing the game.

59'

Side netting

Zec puts the pressure on in his own half and then plays the perfect through ball to Harres. The striker runs through on goal alone against Krahl, but only hits the outside of the net.

55'

No harm from Harres

Zec lays the ball back into the penalty area, where Harres, on the turn, doesn't connect properly with the ball. Kim is able to block it.

53'

Therkelsen again

His shot from 20 yards out goes just wide of the goal.

50'

Just wide

Şahin plays a poor misplaced pass to Harres, who then lays the ball off to Davidsen. The one-touch football continues before Therkelsen shoots just wide in the penalty area. He might have even had time to control the ball first before having the effort.

49'

Calm opening to second period

Kiel are playing the ball around at the back with the comfortable lead behind them. Lautern aren't really pressing high and therefore aren't putting the hosts under pressure.

46'

We're back out

Lieberknecht reacts to going three goals down by bringing on two fresh players.

Kick-off!

45'

+ 5

Substitution

Jisoo Kim

Norman Bassette

45'

+ 5

Substitution

Luca Sirch

Marlon Ritter

Half-time

45'

+ 4

Zec knows where the net is

Only striker Phil Harres has scored more goals this season for Kiel (seven) than defender Zec (six).

Half-time: Holstein Kiel 3-0 Kaiserslautern

The opening phase belonged to the visitors. However, after Tohumcu's dream goal, Kiel took control and created several chances, adding two more goals to almost certainly seal the points.

44'

Not quite...

Therkelsen does brilliantly to get past two opponents and then plays it to Davidsen. However, he completely slices his shot wide of the goal.

Kiel in dreamland!

Kiel just keep on going. Tohumcu crosses a corner to the far post. Zec wins the header relatively easily there and nods it in from close range.

40'

David Zec

GOAL!

3:0

Assist:Umut Tohumcu

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.

34 %

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.

6.04 m

38'

Lautern look to respond

Lautern seemed a bit taken aback in the last few minutes and were almost besieged by Kiel. They are getting more active again though, as a shot from Ritter is blocked.

0:24

Kiel get a second!

This had been coming for the last few minutes. Ugoh wins the ball on the right side and then slips it through to Harres. The striker runs towards goal and shoots from a tight angle at the near post. Krahl is caught by surprise and lets the ball pass.

36'

Phil Harres

GOAL!

2:0

Assist:Ikem Ugoh

Goal probability

8 %

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.

15.08 m

33'

Brief commotion

After a foul, Joly and Rosenboom get involved in a scuffle. Both calm down again and are then cautioned.

33'

Yellow card

Paul Joly

33'

Yellow card

Lasse Rosenboom

32'

How did that not go in?

Therkelsen goes all the way to the byline and cuts the ball back. Kiel look to have lost it, but Davidsen follows up and gets a relatively free shot in the penalty area. However, Joly is on the goal line and turns it behind it for a corner.

28'

Therkelsen makes his presence felt

The fresh substitute picks up the pace and gets past the defence with a step-over. Instead of taking a shot, he decides to pass into the middle. Lautern manage to clear the ball.

26'

Krahl collects

Kiel moved the ball around the opposition penalty area. Tohumcu tries a low cross, but Krahl gathers with ease.

0:30

Evening over for Skrzybski

Skrzybski needed treatment after holding his thigh. Therkelsen comes on for him.

24'

Substitution

Jonas Therkelsen

Steven Skrzybski

21'

Curious situation

Davidsen wins a header in midfield and lays it off to Harres. The striker then wants to quickly play the ball out wide. But Davidsen, who has gone to ground after the header, is in his way. At least the Storks remain in possession.

21'

Same pattern of play

Kiel still have more possession and Kaiserslautern press around the halfway line. It hasn't been an attacking spectacle so far, despite the early goal.

20'

Unfamiliar feeling

Kiel are ahead in a home match for the first time since Matchday 18, which was also when they last won at home against Paderborn. It is the first time they have been ahead in front of their own fans under Tim Walter.

Tohumcu tonks Kiel in front!

Kiel combine their way from their own penalty area all the way forward. Tohumcu then leaves an opponent standing 25 yards out and smashes a powerful effort against the inside of the right post and then into the net. Krahl had no chance.

16'

Umut Tohumcu

GOAL!

1:0

Assist:Kasper Davidsen

Goal probability

4 %

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.

104.31 km/h

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.

22.36 m

12'

First effort for Kiel

Skrzybski tries a shot from distance after a lay-off. That's no problem for Krahl in the Lautern goal.

10'

Lautern almost pounce!

Lautern wins the ball high up the pitch. Skyttä then runs at the last line of defence and plays it to Ritter. The captain tries to place the ball low into the far corner. The ball rolls past the goalkeeper and two defenders and just kisses the outside of the post.

Kiel showing attacking intent

The hosts are also making their presence felt up front. However, Ivezić's cross is too high and doesn't find a target.

Not far off

Now Kaiserslautern see some of the ball and combine their way forward. In the end, Skyttä heads the ball just wide of the goal with a looping effort.

Early control for Kiel

Kiel keep the ball in their own ranks. However, they have not yet been able to break into the opposition half.

Kick-off

Kiel, in blue, get us underway.

Kick-off!

Century of appearances

Jonas Meffert is making his 100th Bundesliga 2 appearance for Kiel today.

More on that Lautern team

Joly (pictured) and Bassette are brought into the Kaiserslautern team, while Asta and Redondo move to the bench.

More on that Kiel team

The hosts are forced into two changes. Tim Walter is without the injured Tolkin and Kaprálik, who is suspended. Ivezić and Kasper Davidsen (pictured) come into the team in their place.

Starting line-up: Holstein Kiel

Starting line-up: 1. FC Kaiserslautern

Tim Walter on facing Kaiserslautern

"Trying to curb the euphoria would be the wrong approach. We're trying to continue riding this wave of success. I believe we'd be well advised to do the same on Friday evening."

Torsten Lieberknecht on facing Kiel

"Once with Eintracht Braunschweig, I had to go into the relegation play-offs with 66 points. It's natural that the fans think about that. But for me, all that matters is the next match against Holstein Kiel, and that we get three points there."

Walter's poor Kaiserslautern record

Tim Walter is winless against Kaiserslautern in three matches (D2, L1 with Hamburg).

Lieberknecht against Kiel

Torsten Lieberknecht achieved four victories and two draws in his last six matches against the Storks, but experienced one of his most bitter moments in Kiel. On 13th May 2018, he lost 6-2 with Braunschweig despite leading twice against a Kiel reserve team, which sealed Eintracht's relegation and the end of the Lieberknecht era at the Lions on the final matchday.

Waiting for a win against Kaiserslautern

The Storks last won against the Red Devils in November 2023 (3-1 away from home). Meanwhile, their only home victory against Kaiserslautern was a 2-1 in Bundesliga 2 in September 2017.

Favourite opponents

Kaiserslautern have won seven of their 10 competitive matches against Holstein Kiel. In the reverse fixture, all five goals in Kaiserslautern's 4-1 victory came before half-time, with Naatan Skyttä scoring a hat-trick.