Match Report


VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart     FC Bayern MunichFC Bayern Munich
Jeremy PicklesJeremy Pickles Steve Dunn Steve Dunn
Pedro PichichiP. Pichichi86
G
1
G
67Jakob EmmerlichJ. Emmerlich
Sho IshigawaS. Ishigawa81
D
2
D
69Oliver KöllerO. Köller
Simon NeuhausS. Neuhaus80
D
3
D
71Oliver SachsO. Sachs
Alec FergusonA. Ferguson76
D
4
D
75Paul WhiteP. White
Albrecht WeigelA. Weigel75
D
5
M
68Julian HelmerJ. Helmer
Bakary KlimekB. Klimek86
M
6
M
75Nicholas RichardsN. Richards
Rafael AriasR. Arias84
M
captain7captain
M
71Marc SchönenbornM. Schönenborn
Johan BenonJ. Benon83
M
8
M
84Ásmundur ThórhallssonÁ. Thórhallsson
Dominic GlassD. Glass84
A
9
A
72Rainer MasurR. Masur
Jakob GravesenJ. Gravesen83
A
10
A
73Florin StingaF. Stinga
Vincent GohouriV. Gohouri82
A
11
A
72Oliver WinklerO. Winkler
 
Eugenio AndresE. Andres75
A
12
D
71Julian NahrstedtJ. Nahrstedt
Robert GreavesR. Greaves75
M
13
M
69Philipp SchumacherP. Schumacher
Kevin SchröderK. Schröder74
D
14
A
71Nikolas KauderN. Kauder
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to FC Bayern Munich. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Bayern Munich appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Roth.


0.00
VfB Stuttgart kick off and get the match underway!
3.13
Nicholas Richards plays the ball forward to Oliver Winkler. Oliver Winkler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Johan Benon.
4.51
Johan Benon threads a neat ball through to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jakob Emmerlich who gathers it comfortably.
9.18
Simon Neuhaus makes a simple pass to Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias threads a neat ball through to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen whips in a cross ball towards Johan Benon. Johan Benon makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Jakob Emmerlich!
12.19
Alec Ferguson passes the ball forward to Simon Neuhaus. Simon Neuhaus flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.46
Paul White plays the ball forward to Julian Helmer. With vision, Julian Helmer plays the ball forward to Rainer Masur. Rainer Masur makes a probing pass to Oliver Winkler but he's offside!
27.22
Simon Neuhaus knocks the ball to his team mate, Johan Benon. Johan Benon makes a probing pass to Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri puts a great ball through. Rafael Arias runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
30.35
Bakary Klimek threads a neat ball through to Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri knocks in a cross ball towards Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Fantastic reactions from Paul White blocks the shot!
32.19
Bakary Klimek clumsily knocks into Ásmundur Thórhallsson. Bakary Klimek is warned by the referee! Ásmundur Thórhallsson stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.36
Rafael Arias threads the ball through to Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
40.54
Oliver Sachs threads a neat ball through to Marc Schönenborn. Marc Schönenborn kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Winkler. Oliver Winkler lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Masur. Rainer Masur makes a looping header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
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. FC Bayern Munich also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Bayern Munich players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
FC Bayern Munich start the second half!
47.00
Marc Schönenborn makes an attacking run forward. Marc Schönenborn shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
48.07
Rafael Arias comes in with a late challenge on Nicholas Richards. Rafael Arias is warned by the referee! Nicholas Richards runs off the knock.
51.35
Julian Helmer knocks the ball forward to Oliver Winkler. Oliver Winkler knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Masur. Rainer Masur whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Albrecht Weigel is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
52.15
It's a corner kick which Ásmundur Thórhallsson takes quickly, playing the ball short to Rainer Masur. Rainer Masur shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent block by Rafael Arias!
53.32
Oliver Köller threads the ball through to Oliver Sachs. Oliver Sachs flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Winkler. Oliver Winkler plays a one-two with Florin Stinga and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Oliver Winkler provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Pedro Pichichi manages to keep it out.
54.16
Johan Benon comes in with a late challenge on Nicholas Richards. The referee calls over Johan Benon and warns him to calm down! Nicholas Richards hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.57
Nicholas Richards sees Oliver Winkler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Winkler shoots from distance but somehow Pedro Pichichi manages to keep it out.
57.47
Simon Neuhaus flicks a high pass forward to Bakary Klimek who brings the ball under control. Bakary Klimek flicks a high pass forward to Vincent Gohouri who brings the ball under control. Vincent Gohouri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jakob Emmerlich who gathers it comfortably.
60.12
FC Bayern Munich have made 3 substitutions with Julian Nahrstedt replacing Oliver Sachs, Philipp Schumacher replacing Nicholas Richards and Nikolas Kauder replacing Rainer Masur .
61.21
Rafael Arias threads a neat ball through to Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.26
Rafael Arias hits a low pass to Johan Benon. Johan Benon whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Jakob Emmerlich picks it out of the air!
66.13
Alec Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek hits a low pass to Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Jakob Emmerlich.
69.03
Alec Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Johan Benon. Johan Benon knocks the ball forward to Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.37
Bakary Klimek decides to run forward with the ball. Bakary Klimek whips in a cross ball towards Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.50
Alec Ferguson plays the ball forward to Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek threads a neat ball through to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass plays the ball forward to Vincent Gohouri who has made a great run into the box. Vincent Gohouri shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jakob Emmerlich is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.08
Simon Neuhaus flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Arias holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Arias chips the ball to his team mate, Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jakob Emmerlich who gathers it comfortably.
85.55
Philipp Schumacher passes the ball forward to Oliver Winkler. Oliver Winkler lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Schönenborn. Marc Schönenborn flicks the ball with his head. Superb reactions from Pedro Pichichi. What a save!
90.00
Bakary Klimek kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Arias. Rafael Arias passes the ball forward to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

VfB Stuttgart

FC Bayern Munich
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
25.9%
44.7%
29.4%

Scorers
Jakob Gravesen 33
Dominic Glass 61
Vincent Gohouri 72, 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vincent Gohouri of VfB Stuttgart

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

1.Jakob Emmerlich (GK)
6
2.Oliver Köller (DEF)
6
3.Oliver Sachs (DEF)
6
4.Paul White (DEF)
6
5.Julian Helmer (MID)
6
6.Nicholas Richards (MID)
6
7.Marc Schönenborn (MID)
6
8.Ásmundur Thórhallsson (MID)
6
9.Rainer Masur (ATT)
6
10.Florin Stinga (ATT)
6
11.Oliver Winkler (ATT)
6
 
12.Julian Nahrstedt (DEF)
6
13.Philipp Schumacher (MID)
6
14.Nikolas Kauder (ATT)
6