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 Hamburger SV. A crowd of 20,857 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both VfB Stuttgart and Hamburger SV are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Torsten Eilts.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both VfB Stuttgart and Hamburger SV are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Torsten Eilts.
0.00
0-0VfB Stuttgart start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.31
0-0Sho Ishigawa makes a simple pass to Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.24
1-0Johan Benon threads a neat ball through to Leon Helmer. Leon Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Andres. Eugenio Andres finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.02
1-0Sho Ishigawa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.37
Rafael Arias makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Johan Benon. Johan Benon knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias heads the ball goalwards but it rises well off target!
15.18
1-0Leon Helmer receives the ball from a throw-in from Albrecht Weigel. Leon Helmer threads a neat ball through to Johan Benon. Johan Benon shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Jesús Trejo.
16.51
1-0Rafael Arias takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Some silky footwork from Simon Neuhaus provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Karim Latuheru.
18.28
1-0Johan Benon takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Tommy Barmby gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
20.40
Vincent Gohouri flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Gravesen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jakob Gravesen shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.42
Vincent Gohouri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugenio Andres. Eugenio Andres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Jesús Trejo. Excellent save.
27.03
Roberto Ribeiro makes a simple pass to Valentino Lambrughi. Valentino Lambrughi finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
28.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Eugenio Andres plays the ball forward to Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. With a superhuman jump, Jakob Gravesen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Jesús Trejo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.35
Laurent Sibierski sees a break and surges forward. Laurent Sibierski makes a probing pass to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Andres. Eugenio Andres makes a deft header but it flies wide!
36.47
Roberto Ribeiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Valentino Lambrughi. Valentino Lambrughi finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Pedro Pichichi!
40.12
3-0Roberto Ribeiro hacks Rafael Arias from behind! The referee calls over Roberto Ribeiro and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Arias stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.36
Simon Neuhaus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias darts forward. Rafael Arias knocks in a cross ball towards Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri whips the ball goalwards with his head. Jesús Trejo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. Hamburger SV have changed their lineup with Norman Unsworth replacing Tommy Barmby.
45.00
Hamburger SV start the second half!
49.18
Tony Mans makes an attacking run forward. Tony Mans edges inside the box! Tony Mans tries a spectacular strike. Good keeping from Pedro Pichichi as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
50.05
4-0Karim Latuheru takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some silky footwork from Roberto Ribeiro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
54.20
4-0Mark King kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Ribeiro. With great vision, Roberto Ribeiro plays the ball forward to Fernando Rodriguez. Fernando Rodriguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Mans but he's offside!
60.25
4-0Hamburger SV have made a substitution with Alassandro Radice replacing Valentino Lambrughi .
63.49
Rafael Arias flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Andres who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Andres lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jesús Trejo gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
65.41
4-0Karim Latuheru comes in with a very late challenge on Leon Helmer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Leon Helmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.37
Rafael Arias makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Andres. Eugenio Andres shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Jesús Trejo.
69.23
4-0Cosimo Macchi comes in with a late challenge on Jakob Gravesen. The referee brings Cosimo Macchi to one side and gives him a warning! Jakob Gravesen stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.30
Albrecht Weigel knocks the ball to his team mate, Johan Benon. Johan Benon hits a low pass to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.27
Hamburger SV have made a substitution with Arnauld Pane replacing Fernando Rodriguez .
85.37
Johan Benon clumsily knocks into Norman Unsworth. The referee warns Johan Benon to calm down! Norman Unsworth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.31
Laurent Sibierski flicks a high pass forward. Leon Helmer collects the pass. Leon Helmer knocks the ball forward to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen whips in a cross ball towards Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Jesús Trejo is on top of it.
90.00
Johan Benon threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Andres. Eugenio Andres plays a quick one-two with Johan Benon and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Eugenio Andres provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Jesús Trejo. What a great pair of hands!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
11
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
69.4%
30.6%
Play Area
17.7%
48.4%
33.9%
Scorers
| Eugenio Andres 6 Jakob Gravesen 20, 28 Vincent Gohouri 44 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jakob Gravesen of VfB Stuttgart |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pedro Pichichi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Albrecht Weigel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Laurent Sibierski (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sho Ishigawa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Neuhaus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leon Helmer (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Johan Benon (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rafael Arias (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Eugenio Andres (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Vincent Gohouri (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Jakob Gravesen (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Ignacio Bravo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Robert Greaves (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vinicio E. Lopez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jesús Trejo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Cosimo Macchi (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Steffen Behrens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mark King (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fernando Rodriguez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Ribeiro (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Tommy Barmby (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Tony Mans (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Farid Kermali (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Valentino Lambrughi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Arnauld Pane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 12. | Karim Latuheru (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 13. | Norman Unsworth (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alassandro Radice (ATT) | 6 | |