Match Report


VfL WolfsburgVfL Wolfsburg     Eintracht Braunschweig Eintracht Braunschweig
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jacob DuberryJ. Duberry69
G
1
G
64Torsten MasurT. Masur
Nils HeiserN. Heiser68
D
2
D
69Philipp SchulzeP. Schulze
Peter CampbellP. Campbell68
D
3
D
68Nicolas BreitnerN. Breitner
Paul RaffP. Raff67
D
4captain
D
67Leon BreyerL. Breyer
Richard WhiteR. White63
D
5
D
59Samir RothS. Roth
Richard MccallR. Mccall70
M
6
M
60Leon DittmannL. Dittmann
Hugo RamosH. Ramos67
M
7
M
55Bakary PolheimB. Polheim
Garry HendersonG. Henderson63
M
captain8
M
53Eric BischoffE. Bischoff
Federico CassettiF. Cassetti70
A
9
M
51Ashley OakleyA. Oakley
Nicolas WinklerN. Winkler70
A
10
A
65Ger TaksG. Taks
Lars GerlachL. Gerlach68
A
11
A
60Steffen ThielemannS. Thielemann
 
Vasco RibeiroV. Ribeiro67
A
12
G
62Seyni AnolfoS. Anolfo
Marvin InceM. Ince67
A
13
D
58Eric HendriksE. Hendriks
Arno HankeA. Hanke67
G
14
D
54Martin SchnoorM. Schnoor

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to Eintracht Braunschweig . A crowd of 8,846 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Eintracht Braunschweig appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Philipp Hoeness.


0.00
VfL Wolfsburg kick off the first half!
2.06
Richard White flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Ramos controls it well on his chest. Hugo Ramos tries a spectacular long range effort but Torsten Masur is on top of it.
12.18
Steffen Thielemann barges into Nils Heiser. The referee calls over Steffen Thielemann and shows him a yellow card! Nils Heiser carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.10
Hugo Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
22.36
Bakary Polheim threads a neat ball through to Ger Taks. Ger Taks knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Raff.
28.42
Nicolas Breitner threads the ball through to Eric Bischoff. Eric Bischoff knocks the ball forward to Steffen Thielemann. Steffen Thielemann shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Jacob Duberry manages to gather it comfortably.
30.27
Richard Mccall flicks a high pass forward to Lars Gerlach who brings the ball under control. Lars Gerlach knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.36
Federico Cassetti advances with the ball. Federico Cassetti knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.29
Ashley Oakley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Thielemann. Steffen Thielemann shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
45.00
Without breaking stride, Lars Gerlach plays the ball forward to Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti whips in a cross ball towards Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach makes a convincing header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Wolfsburg appear unchanged since the first half. Eintracht Braunschweig also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Eintracht Braunschweig kick off and get the second half underway!
47.41
With some swift thinking, Hugo Ramos plays the ball forward to Nicolas Winkler. Nicolas Winkler shoots from outside the area but is denied by Torsten Masur. Excellent save.
48.21
Federico Cassetti brings the ball forward. Federico Cassetti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
51.09
Ger Taks clumsily knocks into Peter Campbell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Peter Campbell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.02
Hugo Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Torsten Masur manages to gather it comfortably.
60.33
Hugo Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Winkler who takes it down. Nicolas Winkler tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
63.43
Peter Campbell surges forward with the ball. Peter Campbell threads the ball through to Richard Mccall. Richard Mccall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Torsten Masur effortlessly gets down and covers it.
69.16
Paul Raff threads the ball through to Richard Mccall. Richard Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Ramos collects the pass. Hugo Ramos shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
71.00
Richard Mccall takes it forward alone. Richard Mccall shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Torsten Masur with no chance!! Goal for VfL Wolfsburg!
78.52
Richard Mccall threads a neat ball through to Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.07
Nicolas Breitner hacks Garry Henderson from behind! The referee calls over Nicolas Breitner and warns him to calm down! Garry Henderson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.03
Hugo Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach knocks in a cross ball towards Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti beats his man to it with a header. Philipp Schulze steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
85.04
Garry Henderson makes a beautiful solo run. Garry Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti directs the ball goalwards with his head but Torsten Masur is on top of it.
87.30
Bakary Polheim makes a simple pass to Ger Taks. Ger Taks tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
89.04
Garry Henderson threads a neat ball through to Hugo Ramos. Hugo Ramos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. VfL Wolfsburg are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

VfL Wolfsburg

Eintracht Braunschweig
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.8%
37.2%
Play Area
23.1%
47.4%
29.5%

Scorers
Lars Gerlach 33
Richard Mccall 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard Mccall of VfL Wolfsburg

Match Ratings
1.Jacob Duberry (GK)
6
2.Nils Heiser (DEF)
6
3.Peter Campbell (DEF)
6
4.Paul Raff (DEF)
6
5.Richard White (DEF)
6
6.Richard Mccall (MID)goal scored
9
7.Hugo Ramos (MID)
7
8.Garry Henderson (MID)
7
9.Federico Cassetti (ATT)
8
10.Nicolas Winkler (ATT)
6
11.Lars Gerlach (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Vasco Ribeiro (ATT)
0
13.Marvin Ince (ATT)
0
14.Arno Hanke (GK)
0

1.Torsten Masur (GK)
8
2.Philipp Schulze (DEF)
6
3.Nicolas Breitner (DEF)
6
4.Leon Breyer (DEF)
6
5.Samir Roth (DEF)
6
6.Leon Dittmann (MID)
6
7.Bakary Polheim (MID)
7
8.Eric Bischoff (MID)
6
9.Ashley Oakley (MID)
6
10.Ger Taks (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Steffen Thielemann (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Seyni Anolfo (GK)
0
13.Eric Hendriks (DEF)
0
14.Martin Schnoor (DEF)
0