Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Millerntor-Stadion where FC St. Pauli play host to VfL Wolfsburg. A crowd of 9,910 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC St. Pauli are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while VfL Wolfsburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Frieser.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC St. Pauli kick off!
2.27
Nicolas Winkler barges into Marcel Schrader. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcel Schrader hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.06
Peter Campbell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Peter Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.04
Richard Mccall flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Ramos who takes it down. Hugo Ramos shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
15.31
Anthony Greaves flicks a high ball forward to Ian Shilton who takes it down. Ian Shilton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
18.45
Paul Heiser knocks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Raff. Philipp Raff lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Heiser. Paul Heiser directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jacob Duberry punches it away to safety.
20.21
Hugo Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Garry Henderson controls it well on his chest. Garry Henderson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
21.27
Paul Raff passes the ball forward to Hugo Ramos. Hugo Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Federico Cassetti controls it well on his chest. Federico Cassetti knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Richard Oakley!
22.57
Garry Henderson threads the ball through to Nicolas Winkler. Nicolas Winkler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
26.18
Kai Zimmermann flicks a high pass forward to Hannes Welter who brings the ball under control. Hannes Welter passes the ball forward to Ian Shilton. Ian Shilton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
28.21
Peter Campbell sees Hugo Ramos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Ramos sees Nicolas Winkler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Winkler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Richard Oakley.
30.51
Richard Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Winkler. Nicolas Winkler knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just off target!
38.52
Paul Raff pushes mid-way up the pitch. Paul Raff flicks a high pass forward. Lars Gerlach holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lars Gerlach knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Oakley who gathers it comfortably.
39.44
Hugo Ramos hits a low pass to Nicolas Winkler. Nicolas Winkler cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nicolas Winkler provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC St. Pauli appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Wolfsburg also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
VfL Wolfsburg kick off the second half!
51.46
Del Wilcox takes it forward alone. Del Wilcox shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.49
Hannes Welter sees Kai Zimmermann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kai Zimmermann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Shilton. Ian Shilton cuts inside the box! Richard White hacks Ian Shilton from behind! Ian Shilton appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
55.37
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
61.01
Nicolas Winkler hacks Kai Zimmermann from behind! The referee brings Nicolas Winkler to one side and gives him a warning! Kai Zimmermann runs off the knock.
63.09
Paul Heiser flicks a high pass forward. Ian Shilton controls it well on his chest. Ian Shilton shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Jacob Duberry.
64.14
Stefan Weigel takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Federico Cassetti reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
65.26
Hannes Welter flicks a high pass forward to Marcel Schrader who brings the ball neatly under control. Marcel Schrader flicks a high pass forward to Philipp Raff who brings the ball under control. Philipp Raff plays a one-two with Ian Shilton and rushes in on goal... Philipp Raff shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jacob Duberry is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.41
Marcel Schrader sees space and advances. Marcel Schrader threads a neat ball through to Ian Shilton. Ian Shilton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.19
Stefan Weigel passes the ball forward to Paul Heiser. Paul Heiser makes an attacking run forward. Paul Heiser whips in a cross ball towards Philipp Raff. Philipp Raff heads the ball goalwards but it rises well off target!
75.01
Richard Mccall threads the ball through to Hugo Ramos. Hugo Ramos sees Nicolas Winkler just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nicolas Winkler provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but somehow Richard Oakley manages to keep it out.
79.43
Del Wilcox hacks Richard Mccall from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Mccall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.31
Julian Birnbaum barges into Hugo Ramos. Julian Birnbaum is shown the yellow card! Hugo Ramos gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.35
Anthony Greaves barges into Peter Campbell. The referee calls over Anthony Greaves and shows him a yellow card! Peter Campbell carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.03
Hugo Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti whips in a cross ball towards Richard Mccall. Richard Mccall rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Richard Oakley. Excellent save.
90.00
Garry Henderson hits a low pass to Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Weigel.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.3%
41.7%
Play Area
32.1%
44%
23.8%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Philipp Raff of FC St. Pauli

Match Ratings
1.Richard Oakley (GK)
8
2.Marcel Schrader (DEF)
8
3.Hannes Welter (DEF)
7
4.Kai Zimmermann (DEF)
6
5.Stefan Weigel (DEF)
6
6.Paul Heiser (MID)
7
7.Julian Birnbaum (MID)yellow card
6
8.Anthony Greaves (MID)yellow card
5
9.Del Wilcox (MID)yellow card
6
10.Ian Shilton (ATT)
8
11.Philipp Raff (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Paul Raff (DEF)
0
13.Alberto Marques (GK)
0
14.Lars Thiele (DEF)
0

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