Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to SV Wacker Burghausen. A crowd of 20,643 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SV Wacker Burghausen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Gomez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SV Wacker Burghausen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Gomez.
0.00
0-0VfB Stuttgart kick off and get the match underway!
4.32
0-0With a delightful solo run, Torsten Ahrens stretches the opposition's defence. Torsten Ahrens puts a great ball through. Oscar Calvo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
6.08
0-0Bakary Klimek makes a high pass forward. Vincent Gohouri shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Vincent Gohouri shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
9.16
Lars Behrens flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Hendry collects the pass. Duncan Hendry makes a probing pass to Richard Vreman but he's offside!
12.01
0-0Torsten Ahrens knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Vreman. Seeing a gap ahead, Richard Vreman laces a weighted ball forward to Oscar Calvo. Oscar Calvo plays a scrappy one-two with Simon Koschmieder and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Oscar Calvo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
14.24
Leon Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Gravesen easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jakob Gravesen finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
16.59
Alec Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri edges inside the box! Vincent Gohouri rockets a shot on goal. Good keeping from Adolfo Castro as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
18.18
0-0Bakary Klimek takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Simon Koschmieder gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
20.11
0-0Alec Ferguson flicks a high ball forward to Bakary Klimek who takes it down. Bakary Klimek flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Glass who takes it down. Dominic Glass knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Moritz Nahrstedt.
21.17
0-0Torsten Ahrens clumsily knocks into Jakob Gravesen. The referee calls over Torsten Ahrens and shows him a yellow card! Jakob Gravesen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.53
Leon Helmer makes a probing pass to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Fernandez.
26.33
Bakary Klimek runs straight at the opposition's defence. Bakary Klimek deftly passes the ball to Jakob Gravesen, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Jakob Gravesen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.29
0-0Simon Koschmieder hacks Alec Ferguson from behind! The referee calls over Simon Koschmieder and warns him to calm down! Alec Ferguson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.05
With great vision, Kevin Schröder plays the ball forward to Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
34.07
Sho Ishigawa passes the ball forward to Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek plays the ball forward to Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.34
Torsten Ahrens threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Fernandez. Eduardo Fernandez brings the ball forward. Eduardo Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Reyes. Rodolfo Reyes powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Pedro Pichichi.
39.07
0-0Richard Vreman takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Eduardo Fernandez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
44.28
Simon Neuhaus comes in with a late challenge on Simon Koschmieder. The referee calls over Simon Neuhaus and warns him to calm down! Simon Koschmieder stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Simon Koschmieder runs straight at the opposition's defence. Simon Koschmieder knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Calvo. Oscar Calvo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. SV Wacker Burghausen are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. SV Wacker Burghausen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
SV Wacker Burghausen kick off and get the second half underway!
47.33
1-0Rafael Arias makes a probing pass to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.22
1-0Eduardo Fernandez barges into Bakary Klimek. Eduardo Fernandez is shown the yellow card! Bakary Klimek grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.19
Sho Ishigawa hacks Lars Behrens from behind! The referee brings Sho Ishigawa to one side and gives him a warning! Lars Behrens runs off the knock.
54.19
1-0Free kick to SV Wacker Burghausen just outside the area...
55.19
Richard Vreman steps up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
59.28
Richard Vreman barges into Rafael Arias. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Arias gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.03
Bakary Klimek hits a low pass to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Adolfo Castro!
67.19
Torsten Ahrens threads the ball through to Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Reyes. Rodolfo Reyes shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
71.19
With a delightful solo run, Bakary Klimek stretches the opposition's defence. Bakary Klimek shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
75.42
Leon Helmer hits a low pass to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass whips in a cross ball towards Leon Helmer. Leon Helmer directs the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Adolfo Castro.
77.48
1-0SV Wacker Burghausen have made a substitution with Kemal Evans replacing Eduardo Fernandez .
79.43
Richard Vreman threads the ball through to Oscar Calvo. Oscar Calvo whips in a cross ball towards Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Pedro Pichichi effortlessly picks it out of the air!
81.22
Rafael Arias flicks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Torsten Ahrens.
89.51
Simon Koschmieder sees Richard Vreman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Vreman edges inside the box! Richard Vreman shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
26.8%
45.1%
28%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Simon Koschmieder of SV Wacker Burghausen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pedro Pichichi (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Sho Ishigawa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Simon Neuhaus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Schröder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leon Helmer (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Bakary Klimek (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Rafael Arias (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dominic Glass (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jakob Gravesen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Vincent Gohouri (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Johan Benon (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eugenio Andres (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Robert Greaves (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Adolfo Castro (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Moritz Nahrstedt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Torsten Ahrens (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Eduardo Fernandez (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Lars Behrens (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Richard Vreman (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Simon Koschmieder (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Rodolfo Reyes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Don Mcallister (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Oscar Calvo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duncan Hendry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Oliver Hermann (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kemal Evans (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Kevin Brehme (GK) | 0 | |