Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadion am Bruchweg where FSV Mainz 05 play host to VfB Stuttgart. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FSV Mainz 05 and VfB Stuttgart are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Lars Beckenbauer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FSV Mainz 05 and VfB Stuttgart are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Lars Beckenbauer.
0.00
0-0VfB Stuttgart kick off!
2.34
0-0Alec Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias kicks a strong pass forward to Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
3.16
0-0Bakary Klimek passes the ball forward to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nikolas Janes who gathers it comfortably.
4.12
0-0Jean-Luc Gaillot chips the ball to his team mate, Dion Fletcher. Dion Fletcher knocks in a cross ball towards Uwe Masur. Uwe Masur flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.17
Kevin Francke threads a neat ball through to Malte Ziegler. Malte Ziegler makes an attacking run forward. Malte Ziegler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sho Ishigawa.
9.50
Dion Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Masur collects the pass. Uwe Masur knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Helmer.
12.03
Sho Ishigawa threads a neat ball through to Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek sees a break and surges forward. Bakary Klimek knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
14.06
Bakary Klimek knocks the ball forward to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.17
0-1Alec Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass cuts inside the box! Dominic Glass makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.39
0-1Sho Ishigawa runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Sho Ishigawa deftly passes the ball to Rafael Arias, releasing him through on goal. Rafael Arias makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Kevin Francke.
27.22
0-1Chris Riggott comes in with a late challenge on Jakob Gravesen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jakob Gravesen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.25
0-1Bakary Klimek clumsily knocks into Malte Ziegler. The referee warns Bakary Klimek to calm down! Malte Ziegler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.49
Bakary Klimek threads a neat ball through to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Nikolas Janes easily smothers it!
39.50
Leon Helmer comes in with a late challenge on Jean-Luc Gaillot. The referee calls over Leon Helmer and shows him a yellow card! Jean-Luc Gaillot runs off the knock.
40.28
Jean-Luc Gaillot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Uwe Masur. Uwe Masur knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Ferguson.
45.00
Bakary Klimek flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Arias controls it well on his chest. Rafael Arias knocks the ball forward to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. With a superhuman jump, Jakob Gravesen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Nikolas Janes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FSV Mainz 05 appear unchanged since the first half. VfB Stuttgart also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with FSV Mainz 05 kicking off!
54.16
Rafael Arias chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Andres. Eugenio Andres knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nikolas Janes who gathers it comfortably.
57.43
Eugenio Andres flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Glass controls it well on his chest. Dominic Glass lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Andres. Eugenio Andres connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
60.45
Dion Fletcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Molowny. Frederico Molowny knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Luc Gaillot. Jean-Luc Gaillot beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.41
Alec Ferguson pushes mid-way up the pitch. Alec Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
73.14
Rafael Arias knocks the ball forward to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.04
Dion Fletcher runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dion Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Neuhaus.
79.45
Bakary Klimek receives the ball from a throw-in from Leon Helmer. Bakary Klimek chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias decides to run forward with the ball. Rafael Arias tries a spectacular long range effort. Nikolas Janes effortlessly gets down and covers it.
81.23
Leon Helmer makes an attacking run forward. Leon Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! The crowd cheers as the Scotsman celebrates his hattrick!
85.04
Bakary Klimek advances with the ball. Bakary Klimek knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass heads the ball goalwards but it's well over the bar!
89.25
Bakary Klimek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Andres. Eugenio Andres whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
1
11
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
29.7%
70.3%
Play Area
31.1%
45.9%
23%
Scorers
| Jean-Luc Gaillot 60 | Dominic Glass 20, 73, 81 Jakob Gravesen 45, 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Glass of VfB Stuttgart |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nikolas Janes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Chris Riggott (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Kevin Francke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pablo Barkero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicolas Müller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dion Fletcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jean-Luc Gaillot (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Malte Ziegler (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Patricio Guerrero Lopez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Frederico Molowny (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Uwe Masur (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Adrian Dichio (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Robert Van Fessem (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sebastian Lindemann (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pedro Pichichi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Laurent Sibierski (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sho Ishigawa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Ferguson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Simon Neuhaus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bakary Klimek (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Leon Helmer (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Rafael Arias (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Eugenio Andres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dominic Glass (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Jakob Gravesen (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Ignacio Bravo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alberto Marquitos (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vinicio E. Lopez (DEF) | 0 | |