Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Borussia Mönchengladbach start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.09
1-0Sven Schumacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Overmars. Robert Overmars knocks in a cross ball towards Sylvain Lampard. Sylvain Lampard directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Gonzalo Escobar has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.43
Haruki Yamaguchi flicks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Eder. Tobias Eder lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Ortega. Daniel Ortega is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Daniel Ortega!
12.35
1-1Haruki Yamaguchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Ortega. Daniel Ortega whips in a cross ball towards Tobias Eder. Tobias Eder directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Dorlan Flores manages to keep it out.
14.43
Duncan Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Bart Polak. Bart Polak makes a simple pass to Robert Overmars. Robert Overmars goes all the way! Robert Overmars makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Gonzalo Escobar.
18.13
1-1Duncan Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Colasante. Tiziano Colasante controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Overmars. Robert Overmars knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Linus Stiepermann.
20.02
1-1Haruki Yamaguchi clumsily knocks into Markus Ouindi. The referee calls over Haruki Yamaguchi and warns him to calm down! Markus Ouindi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.46
1-1Tobias Babbel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bart Polak. Bart Polak threads the ball through to Sylvain Lampard. Sylvain Lampard lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Overmars. Robert Overmars is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
28.49
Sven Schumacher threads the ball through to Robert Overmars. Robert Overmars knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.18
1-1Daniel Ortega barges into Alun Edghill. Daniel Ortega is shown the yellow card! Alun Edghill stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.30
Pascal Hoeness takes it forward alone. Pascal Hoeness flicks the ball to his team mate, David Klinsmann. David Klinsmann goes all the way! David Klinsmann shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
33.35
Malte Riemann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bart Polak. Bart Polak knocks the ball forward to Robert Overmars. Robert Overmars knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sven Wieczorek.
40.29
Kevin Gallacher catches Bart Polak on the ankles. Kevin Gallacher is warned by the referee! Bart Polak hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.24
Linus Stiepermann threads the ball through to Haruki Yamaguchi. Haruki Yamaguchi makes a simple pass to Tobias Eder. Tobias Eder knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dorlan Flores who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Malte Riemann passes the ball forward to Bart Polak. Bart Polak deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Overmars. Robert Overmars shoots from 20 yards. Gonzalo Escobar easily smothers it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and VfL Wolfsburg get the second half underway!
47.45
1-1Bart Polak clumsily knocks into Paul Dehm. The referee calls over Bart Polak and warns him to calm down! Paul Dehm gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
48.16
Bart Polak knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Lampard. Sylvain Lampard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.52
David Klinsmann clumsily knocks into Tobias Babbel. David Klinsmann is given a warning by the referee! Tobias Babbel runs off the knock.
51.41
Haruki Yamaguchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Klinsmann. David Klinsmann shoots from 25 yards but Dorlan Flores is on top of it.
53.06
Haruki Yamaguchi makes a simple pass to Daniel Ortega. Daniel Ortega whips in a cross ball towards David Klinsmann. David Klinsmann powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.16
Paul Dehm kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Ortega. Daniel Ortega knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alun Edghill.
61.02
Markus Ouindi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Overmars. Robert Overmars lofts in a cross ball towards Sylvain Lampard. Sylvain Lampard directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gonzalo Escobar manages to gather it comfortably.
65.23
Pascal Hoeness makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mirko Bachini. Mirko Bachini brings the ball forward. Mirko Bachini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.31
Haruki Yamaguchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Ortega. Daniel Ortega lofts in a cross ball towards David Klinsmann. David Klinsmann powers a header at goal. Dorlan Flores manages to gather it comfortably.
73.54
Sven Schumacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Lampard. Sylvain Lampard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Linus Stiepermann.
77.43
Kevin Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Klinsmann. David Klinsmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dorlan Flores who gathers it comfortably.
78.01
Linus Stiepermann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gallacher. Kevin Gallacher makes a simple pass to Daniel Ortega. Daniel Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Malte Riemann.
79.36
Paul Dehm flicks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Eder. Tobias Eder plays a perfect one-two with David Klinsmann and rushes in on goal... Tobias Eder tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Dorlan Flores manages to gather it comfortably.
81.07
Kevin Gallacher threads the ball through to David Klinsmann. David Klinsmann lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Ortega. Daniel Ortega directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Dorlan Flores!
85.11
Malte Riemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sven Schumacher. Sven Schumacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Lampard. Sylvain Lampard knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Overmars. Robert Overmars connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Gonzalo Escobar manages to gather it comfortably.
87.47
Malte Riemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Bart Polak. Bart Polak makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Overmars. Robert Overmars lofts in a cross ball towards Sylvain Lampard. Sylvain Lampard powers a header at goal. Gonzalo Escobar manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Sven Wieczorek kicks a strong pass forward to Haruki Yamaguchi. Haruki Yamaguchi chips the ball to his team mate, Tobias Eder. Tobias Eder sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Dorlan Flores is on top of it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
6
9
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
29.1%
44.2%
26.7%
Scorers