Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to Bayer Leverkusen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Philipp Widmann.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Philipp Widmann.
0.00
0-0Bayer Leverkusen get the match underway!
4.43
0-0Leon Helmer threads a neat ball through to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.36
1-0Rafael Arias sees a break and surges forward. Rafael Arias whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
9.55
1-0Johan Benon flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Arias who takes it down. Rafael Arias lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen powers a header at goal but Peter van der Meer reads it well. Great keeping!
10.01
1-0Jakob Gravesen hits a low pass to Eugenio Andres. Eugenio Andres knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Ruiz.
14.10
Johan Benon threads the ball through to Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
15.23
Tiago Jardim sees Mauricio Redondo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Redondo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Les Oakes. Les Oakes advances inside the box! Les Oakes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Pedro Pichichi is on top of it.
18.47
Leon Helmer receives the ball from a throw-in from Johan Benon. Leon Helmer threads a neat ball through to Johan Benon. Johan Benon plays a scrappy one-two with Jakob Gravesen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Johan Benon provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Peter van der Meer manages to gather it.
24.52
Leon Helmer makes an attacking run forward. Leon Helmer advances inside the box! Leon Helmer tries a spectacular strike but somehow Peter van der Meer manages to keep it out.
34.23
Rafael Arias makes a run forward as Leon Helmer takes the throw-in. Rafael Arias skillfully chests the ball down. Rafael Arias sees Vincent Gohouri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vincent Gohouri lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Andres. Eugenio Andres directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
38.53
Shaun Redknapp advances with the ball. Shaun Redknapp sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Pedro Pichichi!
40.57
Shaun Redknapp threads the ball through to Les Oakes. Les Oakes knocks in a cross ball towards George Owen. George Owen powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bayer Leverkusen! The new signing has certainly settled in well.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. Bayer Leverkusen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bayer Leverkusen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
VfB Stuttgart kick off!
49.19
Mauricio Redondo passes the ball forward to Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.13
George Owen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn edges inside the box! Thomas Kühn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Pedro Pichichi. What a save!
54.51
Leon Helmer threads a neat ball through to Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri shoots from 20 yards. Peter van der Meer gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
57.25
Sho Ishigawa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Andres. Eugenio Andres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
60.15
2-2Bayer Leverkusen have made 3 substitutions with Salvador Traynor replacing Shaun Redknapp, Jason Marr replacing Les Oakes and Roberto Flores replacing Thomas Kühn .
61.15
2-2Roberto Flores barges into Simon Neuhaus. Roberto Flores is shown the yellow card! Simon Neuhaus stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.25
2-2Albrecht Weigel comes in with a very late challenge on Mauricio Redondo. Albrecht Weigel is shown the red card!! Mauricio Redondo runs off the knock.
71.30
Mauricio Redondo flicks a high pass forward. Salvador Traynor collects the pass. Salvador Traynor knocks in a cross ball towards George Owen. George Owen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Pedro Pichichi reads it well. Great keeping!
78.12
Salvador Traynor chips the ball to his team mate, George Owen. George Owen shoots from 25 yards but Pedro Pichichi reads it well. Great keeping!
83.52
Rafael Arias surges forward with the ball. Rafael Arias finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Peter van der Meer effortlessly smothers it!
87.42
2-2Laurent Sibierski barges into Roberto Flores. The referee calls over Laurent Sibierski and warns him to calm down! Roberto Flores runs off the knock.
89.17
Rafael Arias hacks Ian Barton from behind! Rafael Arias is given a warning by the referee! Ian Barton stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Simon Neuhaus threads a neat ball through to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Andres. Eugenio Andres whips in a cross ball towards Leon Helmer. Leon Helmer beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
9
7
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
26.8%
40.8%
32.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leon Helmer of VfB Stuttgart |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pedro Pichichi (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Albrecht Weigel (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 3. | Laurent Sibierski (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sho Ishigawa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Neuhaus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leon Helmer (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Johan Benon (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rafael Arias (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Eugenio Andres (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Vincent Gohouri (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jakob Gravesen (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Ignacio Bravo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Robert Greaves (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vinicio E. Lopez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Peter van der Meer (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ian Barton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oscar Fernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mauricio Ruiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tiago Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mauricio Redondo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Shaun Redknapp (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | George Owen (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Romero P. Hidalgo (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Les Oakes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Thomas Kühn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Salvador Traynor (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jason Marr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Roberto Flores (ATT) |  | 5 |