Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to FC St. Pauli. A crowd of 19,480 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC St. Pauli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC St. Pauli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0VfB Stuttgart start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.24
1-0Diogo Valente knocks the ball to his team mate, JŸrgen Kuiper. JŸrgen Kuiper surges forward with the ball. JŸrgen Kuiper whips in a cross ball towards Terry Noonan. Terry Noonan powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Terry Noonan!
6.01
Leonardo Barajas threads the ball through to Everett Duka. Everett Duka makes a simple pass to Fabricio Rojas. Fabricio Rojas passes the ball forward to Terry Noonan. Terry Noonan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Alfredo Vega has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
10.25
Fouzi Bouchiba makes a simple pass to Stefan Welter. Stefan Welter knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Noonan. Terry Noonan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.34
3-0Leonardo Barajas makes a probing pass to Everett Duka. Everett Duka sees space and advances. Everett Duka whips in a cross ball towards Terry Noonan. Terry Noonan flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Alfredo Vega!
16.44
3-0Bradley Garcia knocks the ball forward to Fouzi Bouchiba. Fouzi Bouchiba makes a simple pass to Fabricio Rojas. Fabricio Rojas shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.40
3-0Hideaki Ito passes the ball forward to Baldur Thórhallsson. Baldur Thórhallsson decides to run forward with the ball. Baldur Thórhallsson makes a probing pass to Rainer Helmer but he's offside!
24.32
ƒtienne Van Den Herik takes it forward alone. ƒtienne Van Den Herik shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
33.08
Fouzi Bouchiba knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabricio Rojas. Fabricio Rojas lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Noonan. Terry Noonan flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
34.31
3-0Florin Ripnu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabricio Rojas. Fabricio Rojas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Runar Nielsen.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and FC St. Pauli get the second half underway!
51.27
Everett Duka makes a simple pass to Terry Noonan. Terry Noonan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Runar Nielsen.
54.24
Bradley Garcia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florin Ripnu. Florin Ripnu advances with the ball. Florin Ripnu whips in a cross ball towards Terry Noonan. Terry Noonan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.55
Leonardo Barajas flicks the ball to his team mate, Florin Ripnu. Florin Ripnu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabricio Rojas. Fabricio Rojas lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Welter. Stefan Welter powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
60.37
Fouzi Bouchiba knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabricio Rojas. Fabricio Rojas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Serginho.
61.07
Leonardo Barajas makes a simple pass to Fouzi Bouchiba. Fouzi Bouchiba makes a probing pass to Terry Noonan. Terry Noonan finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.53
3-0Everett Duka comes in with a late challenge on Leon Emmerlich. Everett Duka is given a warning by the referee! Leon Emmerlich runs off the knock.
66.59
Fouzi Bouchiba makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Welter. Stefan Welter whips in a cross ball towards Fabricio Rojas. Fabricio Rojas powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.16
Runar Nielsen decides to run forward with the ball. Runar Nielsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Basler. Tobias Basler finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
79.13
Baldur Thórhallsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rainer Helmer. Rainer Helmer goes all the way! Rainer Helmer rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
84.19
Florin Ripnu threads the ball through to Terry Noonan. Terry Noonan goes all the way! Terry Noonan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.22
Leonardo Barajas passes the ball forward to Everett Duka. Everett Duka kicks a strong pass forward to Terry Noonan. Terry Noonan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.31
JŸrgen Kuiper sees a break and surges forward. JŸrgen Kuiper knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Welter. Stefan Welter is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64%
36%
Play Area
25.3%
44%
30.7%
Scorers
| Terry Noonan 2, 6, 10 Stefan Welter 87 |