Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to SC Freiburg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Harry Hitchcock.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Harry Hitchcock.
0.00
0-0VfB Stuttgart start the match!
3.20
0-0Paul Brown knocks the ball to his team mate, Celestine Aliyu. Celestine Aliyu chips the ball to his team mate, George Eadie. George Eadie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mario Stanic.
4.50
0-0Guy Coppens catches Matthias Dehm on the ankles. The referee brings Guy Coppens to one side and gives him a warning! Matthias Dehm hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.39
0-1Matthias Dehm flicks a high pass forward to Hassan Elhamdaoui who brings the ball neatly under control. Hassan Elhamdaoui lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Pedro Lima with no chance!! Goal for SC Freiburg!
22.15
0-1Jonathan Rufus flicks a high pass forward. Helder Almeida collects the pass. Helder Almeida whips in a cross ball towards George Eadie. George Eadie gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. João Gabriel Serginho picks it out of the air!
26.37
Celestine Aliyu threads a neat ball through to Henry Martins. Henry Martins whips in a cross ball towards George Eadie. George Eadie connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for George Eadie!
32.46
Steffen Kirschner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Eadie. George Eadie shoots from 25 yards. João Gabriel Serginho gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
36.18
Peter Keegan flicks a high pass forward to Celestine Aliyu who brings the ball under control. Celestine Aliyu flicks a high pass forward. Guy Coppens collects the pass. Guy Coppens controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
39.44
With some swift thinking, Jonathan Rufus plays the ball forward to Celestine Aliyu. Celestine Aliyu deftly passes the ball to George Eadie, releasing him through on goal. George Eadie cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.06
Hassan Elhamdaoui advances with the ball. Hassan Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Wilke. Christian Wilke jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. SC Freiburg also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The second half starts with SC Freiburg kicking off!
47.25
2-2Celestine Aliyu knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry Martins. Henry Martins controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
48.43
Mario Stanic flicks a high pass forward to Matthias Dehm who brings the ball under control. Matthias Dehm flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Wilke. Christian Wilke lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Alves. Guilherme Alves connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
51.36
Celestine Aliyu flicks a high ball forward to Helder Almeida who takes it down. Helder Almeida plays a one-two with Celestine Aliyu and advances towards the goal... Helder Almeida shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Helder Almeida scores for VfB Stuttgart!!
54.50
Rainer Fromm knocks the ball forward to Matthias Dehm. Matthias Dehm sees Hassan Elhamdaoui in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hassan Elhamdaoui lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Booth. Paul Booth makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.40
Jonathan Rufus makes a beautiful solo run. Jonathan Rufus shoots from long range. João Gabriel Serginho comfortably gets down and covers it.
60.14
3-4VfB Stuttgart have made a substitution with Luigi Léonard replacing Steffen Kirschner .
65.31
Jonathan Rufus knocks the ball forward to Helder Almeida. Helder Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Martins. Henry Martins gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. João Gabriel Serginho manages to gather it comfortably.
66.32
Guy Coppens makes a beautiful solo run. Guy Coppens knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to João Gabriel Serginho who gathers it comfortably.
67.05
3-4Rainer Fromm barges into Helder Almeida. Rainer Fromm is shown the yellow card! Helder Almeida hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.16
Celestine Aliyu flicks a high pass forward. Guy Coppens controls it well on his chest. Guy Coppens shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
71.24
Helder Almeida passes the ball forward to Luigi Léonard. Luigi Léonard knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Rufus. Jonathan Rufus makes a deft header but João Gabriel Serginho is on top of it.
72.35
Celestine Aliyu flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Rufus. Jonathan Rufus whips in a cross ball towards George Eadie. George Eadie is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow João Gabriel Serginho manages to keep it out.
73.02
3-4Celestine Aliyu knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry Martins. Henry Martins plays a scrappy one-two with Luigi Léonard and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Henry Martins provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Mario Stanic. Excellent block.
77.57
3-4Hassan Elhamdaoui hits a low pass to Matthias Dehm. Matthias Dehm puts a great ball through. Paul Booth runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
79.36
Matthias Dehm threads a neat ball through to Hassan Elhamdaoui. Hassan Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Alves. Guilherme Alves outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.30
Mario Stanic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthias Dehm. Matthias Dehm passes the ball forward to Hassan Elhamdaoui. Hassan Elhamdaoui whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Fernandes. With a superhuman jump, Rafael Fernandes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Pedro Lima didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
5
Shots on Target
11
6
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
18.5%
46.2%
35.4%
Scorers
| George Eadie 26, 39 Helder Almeida 51 | Rafael Fernandes 12 Christian Wilke 42 Guilherme Alves 48, 79 Paul Booth 54 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hassan Elhamdaoui of SC Freiburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pedro Lima (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Peter Keegan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Brown (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pegguy Luccin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jonathan Rufus (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Celestine Aliyu (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Helder Almeida (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Guy Coppens (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Steffen Kirschner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Henry Martins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | George Eadie (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Luigi Léonard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Samuel Ipoua (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Antoine Kante (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | João Gabriel Serginho (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Luis Vila (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rainer Fromm (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Mario Stanic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Francisco Pinheiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Hassan Elhamdaoui (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Matthias Dehm (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Guilherme Alves (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Christian Wilke (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Rafael Fernandes (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Paul Booth (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Markus Berg (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gregoor Zuidersma (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sven Helmer (ATT) | 0 | |