Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to VfB Stuttgart. A crowd of 20,833 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both SV Werder Bremen and VfB Stuttgart are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dietmar Fromm.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both SV Werder Bremen and VfB Stuttgart are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dietmar Fromm.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SV Werder Bremen kick off!
3.51
1-0Simão Galindo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Davila. Luis Davila lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.03
1-0Helder Almeida flicks a high pass forward. George Eadie collects the pass. George Eadie lofts in a cross ball towards Luigi Léonard. Luigi Léonard outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it rises well off target!
8.21
Celestine Aliyu flicks the ball to his team mate, George Eadie. George Eadie makes a probing pass between the defence to Celestine Aliyu. Celestine Aliyu rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ernesto Canales with no chance!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
14.48
1-1Guillermo Ortega barges into Luigi Léonard. Guillermo Ortega is warned by the referee! Luigi Léonard runs off the knock.
15.41
1-1Peter Keegan takes a long throw-in. Pegguy Luccin knocks the ball to his team mate, Celestine Aliyu. Celestine Aliyu makes a probing pass to Henry Martins. Henry Martins whips in a cross ball towards George Eadie. George Eadie is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
16.17
Fadel Boucher kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Davila. Luis Davila runs straight at the defence! Some superb footwork from Luis Davila provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Pedro Lima!
21.06
1-1Simão Galindo plays the ball forward to Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.10
Bjorn-Tore Riise passes the ball forward to Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
24.06
Celestine Aliyu flicks a high pass forward to Henry Martins who brings the ball under control. Henry Martins tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
26.35
Nikolas Welter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simão Galindo. Simão Galindo plays the ball forward to Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.52
Paul Brown flicks the ball to his team mate, Celestine Aliyu. Celestine Aliyu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
28.53
Simão Galindo barges into Helder Almeida. The referee brings Simão Galindo to one side and gives him a warning! Helder Almeida runs off the knock.
30.28
With some swift thinking, Paul Brown plays the ball forward to Helder Almeida. Helder Almeida makes a simple pass to Henry Martins. Henry Martins shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
32.38
Simão Galindo flicks a high pass forward to Bjorn-Tore Riise who brings the ball under control. Bjorn-Tore Riise shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
33.42
Fadel Boucher threads a neat ball through to Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.13
Luis Davila flicks a high ball forward to Bryan Veurink who takes it down. Bryan Veurink tries a spectacular long range effort but Pedro Lima is on top of it.
39.08
Jamie Priestley launches a long ball forward. Luis Rego finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Pedro Lima manages to gather it easily.
44.33
With a delightful solo run, Celestine Aliyu stretches the opposition's defence. Celestine Aliyu whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Rufus. Jonathan Rufus gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Werder Bremen appear unchanged since the first half. VfB Stuttgart also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and VfB Stuttgart kick off!
47.22
Helder Almeida threads the ball through to Luigi Léonard. Luigi Léonard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.57
Jamie Priestley sweeps the ball long. Luis Rego knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Keegan.
51.06
Luis Davila runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Luis Davila makes a defence splitting pass to Rafael Santos. Some good footwork from Rafael Santos provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Pedro Lima manages to gather it easily.
53.17
Showing composure, Jonathan Rufus plays the ball forward to Helder Almeida. Helder Almeida shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
57.17
1-2Pegguy Luccin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Brown. Paul Brown sees Luigi Léonard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luigi Léonard whips in a cross ball towards Henry Martins. Nikolas Welter barges into Henry Martins. Henry Martins appeals for a penalty! Given!!
57.17
1-2The referee points to the spot..
58.11
Henry Martins steps up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.47
Jonathan Rufus plays the ball forward to Henry Martins. Henry Martins shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.24
Peter Keegan makes a simple pass to Helder Almeida. Helder Almeida decides to run forward with the ball. Helder Almeida sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
61.52
1-3Guillermo Ortega gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Rafael Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Peter Keegan blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
69.11
Jonathan Rufus makes a simple pass to Luigi Léonard. Luigi Léonard tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Ernesto Canales!
73.43
Fadel Boucher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.31
Fadel Boucher runs straight at the opposition's defence. Fadel Boucher knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.06
2-3Luis Davila catches Jonathan Rufus on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jonathan Rufus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.30
Peter Keegan flicks a high pass forward. Helder Almeida collects the pass. Helder Almeida flicks a high ball forward to Celestine Aliyu who takes it down. Celestine Aliyu rushes past Jamie Priestley! Some world-class footwork from Celestine Aliyu provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ernesto Canales with no chance!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
90.00
Helder Almeida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Rufus. Jonathan Rufus lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Martins. Henry Martins connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ernesto Canales manages to gather it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
8
10
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.5%
58.5%
Play Area
29.3%
42.7%
28%
Scorers
| Rafael Santos 4, 78 | Celestine Aliyu 8, 84 Jonathan Rufus 44 Henry Martins 58 (p) |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Celestine Aliyu of VfB Stuttgart |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ernesto Canales (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jamie Priestley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nikolas Welter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Guillermo Ortega (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Bjorn-Tore Riise (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Simão Galindo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fadel Boucher (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Luis Davila (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Bryan Veurink (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rafael Santos (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Luis Rego (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jermaine Unsworth (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Armin Rummenigge (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Christian Nyarko (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pedro Lima (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Peter Keegan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Brown (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pegguy Luccin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jonathan Rufus (MID) | | 7 |
| 6. | Celestine Aliyu (MID) | | 10 |
| 7. | Helder Almeida (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Guy Coppens (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Luigi Léonard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Henry Martins (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | George Eadie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Steffen Kirschner (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Samuel Ipoua (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Antoine Kante (ATT) | 0 | |