Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadion im Borussia-Park where Borussia Mönchengladbach play host to VfB Stuttgart. A crowd of 17,319 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Borussia Mönchengladbach and VfB Stuttgart are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Szepan.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Borussia Mönchengladbach and VfB Stuttgart are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Szepan.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and VfB Stuttgart get the match underway!
2.51
0-0Lennart Busse hacks Nikolas Völler from behind! The referee warns Lennart Busse to calm down! Nikolas Völler runs off the knock.
3.38
0-0Philippe Coquelet threads a neat ball through to Gerhard Kaiser. Gerhard Kaiser shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
4.36
0-0Mast H. West threads a neat ball through to Philippe Coquelet. Philippe Coquelet chips the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Kaiser. Gerhard Kaiser tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.19
Rafael Vega hits a low pass to Florian Helmer. Florian Helmer threads a neat ball through to Marc Oakes. Marc Oakes finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.42
Lennart Busse flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Lightfoot. Julian Lightfoot controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.45
David Dittmann makes an attacking run forward. David Dittmann tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.48
Lennart Busse flicks a high pass forward to Julian Lightfoot who brings the ball neatly under control. Julian Lightfoot finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
24.34
1-0Rafael Vega flicks a high pass forward. Florian Helmer collects the pass. Florian Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Kaiser. Gerhard Kaiser shoots from outside the area. The keeper, Linus Sammer, sees it late!! Goal for Borussia Mönchengladbach !
27.57
Florian Helmer darts forward. Florian Helmer shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Linus Sammer effortlessly smothers it!
28.38
Purrel Gentenaar decides to run forward with the ball. Purrel Gentenaar whips in a cross ball towards Luis Nieto. Luis Nieto flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
30.13
Philippe Coquelet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerhard Kaiser. Gerhard Kaiser makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Marc Oakes. Marc Oakes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Linus Sammer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.29
David Dittmann flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Ruiz controls it well on his chest. Arturo Ruiz shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
39.33
Florian Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Kaiser. Gerhard Kaiser tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
44.35
2-0Filipe Barros flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Ruiz. Arturo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Vega.
45.00
Nikolas Völler sees Marc Oakes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marc Oakes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Borussia Mönchengladbach appear unchanged since the first half. VfB Stuttgart also appear unchanged since the first half. The VfB Stuttgart players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off the second half!
48.59
Mast H. West flicks a high ball forward to Florian Helmer who takes it down. Florian Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Marc Oakes controls it well on his chest. Marc Oakes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Linus Sammer is on top of his game. Good keeping!
51.45
2-0Gerhard Kaiser catches Rainer Dittrich on the ankles. The referee calls over Gerhard Kaiser and shows him a yellow card! Rainer Dittrich stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.38
Jonas Bartsch threads a neat ball through to Gerhard Kaiser. Gerhard Kaiser shoots from long range but is denied by Linus Sammer. Excellent save.
54.13
Jonas Bartsch makes a probing pass to Marc Oakes. Marc Oakes lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Da Silva. With a superhuman jump, Rodrigo Da Silva connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
61.07
Rafael Vega knocks the ball forward to Florian Helmer. Florian Helmer flicks a high pass forward to Marc Oakes who brings the ball under control. Marc Oakes shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.18
Mast H. West makes a simple pass to Florian Helmer. Florian Helmer kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Oakes. Marc Oakes tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Linus Sammer manages to gather it.
69.13
Nikolas Völler flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Da Silva collects the pass. Rodrigo Da Silva runs straight at the defence! Rodrigo Da Silva looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Linus Sammer manages to gather it effortlessly.
73.16
Simon Arendt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florian Helmer. Florian Helmer flicks a high ball forward to Gerhard Kaiser who takes it down. Gerhard Kaiser tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
75.02
Filipe Barros changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Filipe Barros shoots from outside the area but Leonardo Villegas is on top of it.
77.10
3-0Borussia Mönchengladbach have made 3 substitutions with Nikolas Brückner replacing Rafael Vega, Bakary Helmer replacing Philippe Coquelet and Mykhaylo Kydalov replacing Jonas Bartsch .
83.38
David Dittmann changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. David Dittmann finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
90.00
Florian Helmer flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigo Da Silva who brings the ball under control. Rodrigo Da Silva tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
12
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
26.6%
44.3%
29.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Linus Sammer of VfB Stuttgart |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Leonardo Villegas (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Simon Arendt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mast H. West (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rafael Vega (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Philippe Coquelet (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Florian Helmer (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Nikolas Völler (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jonas Bartsch (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rodrigo Da Silva (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Marc Oakes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Gerhard Kaiser (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Nikolas Brückner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Bakary Helmer (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Mykhaylo Kydalov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Linus Sammer (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Christian Widmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rainer Dittrich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rodolphe Tomczyk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lennart Busse (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Dittmann (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Purrel Gentenaar (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Filipe Barros (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Arturo Ruiz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Luis Nieto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Julian Lightfoot (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Piet Brunswijk (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eddie Waters (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vincenzo Hermann (ATT) | 0 | |