Match Report


VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart     F.C. Hansa RostockF.C. Hansa Rostock
Jeremy PicklesJeremy Pickles Computer Player Computer Player
Pedro PichichiP. Pichichi86
G
1
G
69Pascal RichterP. Richter
Sho IshigawaS. Ishigawa81
D
2
D
75Mark ImpeyM. Impey
Simon NeuhausS. Neuhaus80
D
3
D
70Juan-Carlos AlvarezJ. Alvarez
Alec FergusonA. Ferguson76
D
4
D
67Armin GerlachA. Gerlach
Kevin SchröderK. Schröder74
D
5
D
55Noah HöferN. Höfer
Leon HelmerL. Helmer86
M
6
M
72Gavin JackG. Jack
Bakary KlimekB. Klimek86
M
captain7
M
72Moritz KurthM. Kurth
Rafael AriasR. Arias84
M
8
A
67Billy WestwoodB. Westwood
Dominic GlassD. Glass84
A
9
A
65Yazid BaretY. Baret
Jakob GravesenJ. Gravesen83
A
10
A
63Marcel HamannM. Hamann
Vincent GohouriV. Gohouri82
A
11captain
A
63Ronald GrossmannR. Grossmann
 
Johan BenonJ. Benon83
M
12
M
68Nikolas SchraderN. Schrader
Eugenio AndresE. Andres75
A
13
M
66Mervin RedknappM. Redknapp
Robert GreavesR. Greaves75
M
14
M
65Arno BischoffA. Bischoff

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to F.C. Hansa Rostock. A crowd of 20,354 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while F.C. Hansa Rostock appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Sven Emmerlich.


0.00
VfB Stuttgart start the match!
3.03
With a delightful solo run, Sho Ishigawa stretches the opposition's defence. Sho Ishigawa whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
4.46
Bakary Klimek threads a neat ball through to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass lofts in a cross ball towards Vincent Gohouri. With a superhuman jump, Vincent Gohouri connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Moritz Kurth sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
8.13
Mark Impey flicks a high pass forward. Armin Gerlach controls it well on his chest. Armin Gerlach knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronald Grossmann. Ronald Grossmann whips in a cross ball towards Billy Westwood. Billy Westwood outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Pedro Pichichi comfortably picks it out of the air!
10.51
Vincent Gohouri flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Gravesen controls it well on his chest. Jakob Gravesen lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
12.15
Bakary Klimek sees space and advances. Bakary Klimek runs straight at the defence! Bakary Klimek takes a shot at goal but somehow Pascal Richter manages to keep it out.
14.54
Bakary Klimek catches Juan-Carlos Alvarez on the ankles. Bakary Klimek is shown the yellow card! Juan-Carlos Alvarez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.21
Moritz Kurth passes the ball forward to Marcel Hamann. Marcel Hamann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sho Ishigawa.
20.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Alec Ferguson plays the ball forward to Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias sees space and advances. Rafael Arias knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.09
Gavin Jack threads a neat ball through to Moritz Kurth. Moritz Kurth flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Westwood. Billy Westwood whips in a cross ball towards Ronald Grossmann. Ronald Grossmann rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Pedro Pichichi manages to gather it effortlessly.
26.59
Leon Helmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vincent Gohouri. Without breaking stride, Vincent Gohouri plays the ball forward to Jakob Gravesen who has made a great run into the box. Jakob Gravesen tries a spectacular strike but Pascal Richter reads it well. Fabulous stop!
28.40
Kevin Schröder brings the ball forward. Kevin Schröder surges forward with the ball. Kevin Schröder lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Pascal Richter didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
30.02
Sho Ishigawa sees space and advances. Sho Ishigawa hits a low pass to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Pascal Richter manages to gather it effortlessly.
36.07
Leon Helmer makes a probing pass to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Moritz Kurth.
39.11
Noah Höfer passes the ball forward to Gavin Jack. Gavin Jack deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Westwood. Billy Westwood edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Billy Westwood provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
40.57
Alec Ferguson threads the ball through to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
42.27
Bakary Klimek passes the ball forward to Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Pascal Richter smothers it!
45.00
Moritz Kurth makes a simple pass to Noah Höfer. Noah Höfer makes a simple pass to Marcel Hamann. Marcel Hamann knocks in a cross ball towards Ronald Grossmann. Ronald Grossmann rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Rafael Arias clears it off the line with his head!
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. F.C. Hansa Rostock also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
F.C. Hansa Rostock kick off and get the second half underway!
54.27
Rafael Arias threads a neat ball through to Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Helmer. Leon Helmer flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Pascal Richter with no chance!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
59.05
Rafael Arias threads the ball through to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen lofts in a cross ball towards Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball comes off Mark Impey and the loose ball is cleared up field.
60.05
F.C. Hansa Rostock have made 3 substitutions with Nikolas Schrader replacing Gavin Jack, Mervin Redknapp replacing Moritz Kurth and Arno Bischoff replacing Ronald Grossmann .
61.10
Without breaking stride, Rafael Arias plays the ball forward to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. With a superhuman jump, Dominic Glass connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
65.17
Bakary Klimek darts forward. Bakary Klimek sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Pascal Richter is on top of it.
66.17
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
67.52
Simon Neuhaus flicks a high pass forward to Vincent Gohouri who brings the ball under control. Vincent Gohouri whips in a cross ball towards Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Pascal Richter. Excellent save.
71.34
Rafael Arias barges into Nikolas Schrader. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nikolas Schrader carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.09
Alec Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek threads a neat ball through to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen knocks in a cross ball towards Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.11
Simon Neuhaus flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Arias collects the pass. Rafael Arias passes the ball forward to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen shoots from 25 yards. Pascal Richter easily gets down and covers it.
78.47
Alec Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek flicks a high pass forward to Vincent Gohouri who brings the ball neatly under control. Vincent Gohouri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.56
Armin Gerlach deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Hamann. Marcel Hamann plays a scrappy one-two with Billy Westwood and stumbles forward towards the goal... Marcel Hamann comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.57
Simon Neuhaus threads the ball through to Rafael Arias. Showing composure, Rafael Arias picks a pass forward to Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Pascal Richter easily smothers it!
84.11
Leon Helmer threads a neat ball through to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pascal Richter who gathers it comfortably.
85.41
Dominic Glass threads a neat ball through to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Pascal Richter with no chance!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
89.08
Mervin Redknapp makes a probing pass to Nikolas Schrader. Nikolas Schrader controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel Hamann. Marcel Hamann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Arno Bischoff flicks a high pass forward. Billy Westwood controls it well on his chest. Billy Westwood knocks in a cross ball towards Yazid Baret. Yazid Baret connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

VfB Stuttgart

F.C. Hansa Rostock
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
17
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.3%
33.7%
Play Area
19.8%
44.2%
36%

Scorers
Leon Helmer 54
Dominic Glass 61, 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Glass of VfB Stuttgart

Match Ratings
1.Pedro Pichichi (GK)
6
2.Sho Ishigawa (DEF)
6
3.Simon Neuhaus (DEF)
6
4.Alec Ferguson (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Schröder (DEF)
6
6.Leon Helmer (MID)goal scored
7
7.Bakary Klimek (MID)yellow card
7
8.Rafael Arias (MID)yellow card
7
9.Dominic Glass (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Jakob Gravesen (ATT)
8
11.Vincent Gohouri (ATT)
7
 
12.Johan Benon (MID)
0
13.Eugenio Andres (ATT)
0
14.Robert Greaves (MID)
0

1.Pascal Richter (GK)
9
2.Mark Impey (DEF)
6
3.Juan-Carlos Alvarez (DEF)
6
4.Armin Gerlach (DEF)
6
5.Noah Höfer (DEF)
6
6.Gavin Jack (MID)
6
7.Moritz Kurth (MID)
6
8.Billy Westwood (ATT)
6
9.Yazid Baret (ATT)
6
10.Marcel Hamann (ATT)
6
11.Ronald Grossmann (ATT)
6
 
12.Nikolas Schrader (MID)
6
13.Mervin Redknapp (MID)
6
14.Arno Bischoff (MID)
6