SV Sandhausen 3:5 1. FC Kaiserslautern — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Dion Hofmeister scored for 1. FC Kaiserslautern as they beat SV Sandhausen 5-3 in a friendly. An extraordinary second half saw seven of the eight goals arrive, turning a quiet pre-season contest into a remarkable goal-fest.

Kaiserslautern struck first through Hofmeister in the 18th minute, but Sandhausen equalised three minutes later via Saliou Sané and then took the lead through Niklas Tarnat just before the hour. The game exploded late on when Owen Gibs netted twice in the 85th and 90th minutes to swing the momentum, before a frantic stoppage-time period saw three more goals: an own goal for Kaiserslautern, a Tasos Leonidis strike for Sandhausen, and Marlon Ritter sealing the win. A single yellow card for Sandhausen was the only disciplinary action.

Despite the scoreline, Sandhausen were outplayed on the numbers, with Kaiserslautern enjoying 69% possession and winning four corners to two. Hofmeister was the standout with a rating of 9.08, scoring one goal from midfield, and CheckLive's model rated Kaiserslautern the clearer side and was proven correct.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of SV Sandhausen vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?

SV Sandhausen 3-5 1. FC Kaiserslautern (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Dion Hofmeister (18') for 1. FC Kaiserslautern; Saliou Sané (21') for SV Sandhausen; Niklas Tarnat (57') for SV Sandhausen; Owen Gibs (85') for 1. FC Kaiserslautern; Owen Gibs (90') for 1. FC Kaiserslautern; Tasos Leonidis (90') for SV Sandhausen; Marlon Ritter (90') for 1. FC Kaiserslautern.

Were there any cards in SV Sandhausen vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern?

Yellow cards: null (SV Sandhausen).

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