Match Report
| Rot-Weiss Ahlen | Rot-Weiss Ahlen |  |  | VfL Wolfsburg | VfL Wolfsburg | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Stewart Chapman | Stewart Chapman | ||||||||||||||||||
| Rainer Prantl | R. Prantl |  | 58 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Jacob Duberry | J. Duberry | |||||||||
| Gabriele Benussi | G. Benussi |  | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 |  | Duncan Gallacher | D. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Marcel Schacht | M. Schacht | | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 | | Paul Raff | P. Raff | |||||||||
| Gerhard Babbel | G. Babbel | | 64 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 | | Richard White | R. White | |||||||||
| Rainer Buchwald | R. Buchwald | | 62 | D | | 5 | | D | 70 | | Nils Heiser | N. Heiser | |||||||||
| Marinus De Boer | M. De Boer |  | 75 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 |  | Hugo Ramos | H. Ramos | |||||||||
| Artur Gomes | A. Gomes | | 68 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 | | Danny Defoe | D. Defoe | |||||||||
| Don Glass | D. Glass | | 66 | M | | 8 | |  | M | 63 | | Garry Henderson | G. Henderson | ||||||||
| Carl Ball | C. Ball | | 66 | M | | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Vasco Ribeiro | V. Ribeiro | ||||||||
| Victor Cano | V. Cano |  | 71 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 | | Nicolas Winkler | N. Winkler | |||||||||
| Hauke Raff | H. Raff | | 68 | A | | 11 | | A | 67 | | Marvin Ince | M. Ince | |||||||||
| Hannes Diakite | H. Diakite | | 66 | A | | 12 | | D | 68 | | Peter Campbell | P. Campbell | |||||||||
| Billy Chivu | B. Chivu | | 62 | M | | 13 | | M | 70 | | Richard Mccall | R. Mccall | |||||||||
| Pedro Tavares | P. Tavares | | 61 | A | | 14 | | A | 70 | | Federico Cassetti | F. Cassetti | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Wersestadion where Rot-Weiss Ahlen play host to VfL Wolfsburg. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rot-Weiss Ahlen 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 Neil Burley.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rot-Weiss Ahlen 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 Neil Burley.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with VfL Wolfsburg kicking off!
6.52
0-0Nicolas Winkler barges into Marcel Schacht. Nicolas Winkler is shown the yellow card! Marcel Schacht carries on, but is struggling a bit.
8.31
0-0Carl Ball flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Raff collects the pass. Hauke Raff shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.02
1-0Don Glass hits a low pass to Hauke Raff. Hauke Raff skips past Richard White! Some good footwork from Hauke Raff provides some space. He shoots at goal. Hauke Raff scores for Rot-Weiss Ahlen!!
24.20
Richard White threads the ball through to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson hits a low pass to Marvin Ince. Marvin Ince sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
27.38
1-0Don Glass threads a neat ball through to Victor Cano. Victor Cano rushes past Paul Raff! Victor Cano makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Jacob Duberry manages to gather it.
33.37
Hugo Ramos threads a neat ball through to Marvin Ince. Marvin Ince shoots from long range but somehow Rainer Prantl manages to keep it out.
38.01
1-0Richard White hacks Hauke Raff from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hauke Raff hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.00
Victor Cano catches Richard White on the ankles. The referee calls over Victor Cano and shows him a yellow card! Richard White runs off the knock.
42.44
Danny Defoe flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Winkler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolas Winkler finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Rainer Prantl. Excellent save.
44.22
Marcel Schacht sees a break and surges forward. Marcel Schacht changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marcel Schacht hits a low pass to Hauke Raff. Hauke Raff takes a shot at goal. Hauke Raff scores for Rot-Weiss Ahlen!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rot-Weiss Ahlen appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Wolfsburg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rot-Weiss Ahlen kick off!
51.44
Nils Heiser threads the ball through to Garry Henderson. With great vision, Garry Henderson plays the ball forward to Marvin Ince. Marvin Ince rushes past Gabriele Benussi! Marvin Ince tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
53.31
2-0Hugo Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Ince. Marvin Ince knocks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Ribeiro. Gerhard Babbel clumsily knocks into Vasco Ribeiro. Vasco Ribeiro appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
55.24
2-0Hugo Ramos flicks a high pass forward to Vasco Ribeiro who brings the ball under control. Vasco Ribeiro threads the ball through to Nicolas Winkler but he's offside!
57.15
Showing composure, Paul Raff laces a through ball forward to Richard White. With some swift thinking, Richard White plays the ball forward to Nicolas Winkler. Nicolas Winkler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
60.59
2-1VfL Wolfsburg have made 3 substitutions with Peter Campbell replacing Nils Heiser, Richard Mccall replacing Hugo Ramos and Federico Cassetti replacing Vasco Ribeiro .
61.63
From the throw-in, Danny Defoe picks out Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Ince. Marvin Ince sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
63.43
Garry Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Mccall. Richard Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Rainer Prantl. What a great pair of hands!
66.20
2-1Richard Mccall catches Victor Cano on the ankles. The referee brings Richard Mccall to one side and gives him a warning! Victor Cano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.50
Marinus De Boer barges into Garry Henderson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Garry Henderson stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.35
Paul Raff threads the ball through to Nicolas Winkler. Nicolas Winkler chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Ince. Marvin Ince finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
79.07
Richard White hits a low pass to Danny Defoe. Danny Defoe makes a probing pass to Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
81.43
Gabriele Benussi comes in with a late challenge on Federico Cassetti. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Federico Cassetti stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.28
Paul Raff catches Marcel Schacht on the ankles. The referee warns Paul Raff to calm down! Marcel Schacht runs off the knock.
85.46
Hauke Raff catches Garry Henderson in the face with his elbow. The referee motions to Hauke Raff to come over. It's a red card!! Garry Henderson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
4
Yellow Cards
3
2
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
47.2%
52.8%
Play Area
31.9%
45.8%
22.2%
Scorers
| Hauke Raff 20, 44 | Nicolas Winkler 57 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcel Schacht of Rot-Weiss Ahlen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rainer Prantl (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gabriele Benussi (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Marcel Schacht (DEF) | 9 | |
| 4. | Gerhard Babbel (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Rainer Buchwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marinus De Boer (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Artur Gomes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Don Glass (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Carl Ball (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Victor Cano (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Hauke Raff (ATT) |   | 6 |
| 12. | Hannes Diakite (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Billy Chivu (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pedro Tavares (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jacob Duberry (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Duncan Gallacher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Raff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Richard White (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Nils Heiser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Hugo Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Danny Defoe (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Garry Henderson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Vasco Ribeiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicolas Winkler (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Marvin Ince (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Peter Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Richard Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Federico Cassetti (ATT) | 6 | |