Match Report


DSC Arminia BielefeldDSC Arminia Bielefeld     VfL WolfsburgVfL Wolfsburg
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nicolas AugsteinN. Augstein72
G
1
G
66Armin SchraderA. Schrader
Patrick BurbageP. Burbage61
D
captain2
D
71Hubert ChabertH. Chabert
Christian BrücknerC. Brückner59
D
3captain
D
63Simon ZimmermannS. Zimmermann
Darren OakesD. Oakes56
D
4
D
56Markus SchellM. Schell
Julian EberleJ. Eberle55
D
5
D
53Matthias WielandM. Wieland
Jakob LindnerJ. Lindner80
M
6
M
72Arno SchnellingerA. Schnellinger
Martin SchneiderM. Schneider62
M
7
M
63Nikolas SammerN. Sammer
Emiliano PinardiE. Pinardi60
A
8
M
60Mervin ChadwickM. Chadwick
Gerard SchulpG. Schulp57
A
9
A
68Jaime QuaresmaJ. Quaresma
Kai VöllerK. Völler52
A
10
A
60Rafael MontalvoR. Montalvo
Oliver MetzlerO. Metzler50
A
11
A
58Leon HanssenL. Hanssen
 
Moritz SchäferM. Schäfer66
G
12
M
55Jan VogelJ. Vogel
Jonas StiepermannJ. Stiepermann61
G
13
A
54Pascal BaslerP. Basler
Matthias FriedmannM. Friedmann60
M
14
G
53Markus VogelM. Vogel

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Schuco-Arena where DSC Arminia Bielefeld play host to VfL Wolfsburg. A crowd of 13,790 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
DSC Arminia Bielefeld are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while VfL Wolfsburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Backes.


0.00
VfL Wolfsburg start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.48
Seeing a gap ahead, Martin Schneider laces a weighted ball forward to Kai Völler. Kai Völler knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Metzler. Oliver Metzler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
8.48
Nikolas Sammer brings the ball forward. Nikolas Sammer runs straight at the defence! Nikolas Sammer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
10.19
With a delightful solo run, Christian Brückner stretches the opposition's defence. Christian Brückner edges inside the box! Christian Brückner comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Armin Schrader gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
14.38
Darren Oakes takes a quick throw-in, which Julian Eberle takes on the chest. Julian Eberle threads a neat ball through to Kai Völler. Kai Völler makes a simple pass to Oliver Metzler. Oliver Metzler shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
15.12
Mervin Chadwick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Montalvo. Rafael Montalvo knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Quaresma. Jaime Quaresma jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
16.27
Patrick Burbage threads a neat ball through to Jakob Lindner. Jakob Lindner flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Metzler who takes it down. Oliver Metzler tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.26
Martin Schneider knocks the ball to his team mate, Kai Völler. Kai Völler whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Metzler. Oliver Metzler finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
22.10
Julian Eberle sees Jakob Lindner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jakob Lindner flicks a high ball forward to Emiliano Pinardi who takes it down. Emiliano Pinardi finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Armin Schrader manages to gather it.
26.34
Rafael Montalvo catches Darren Oakes on the ankles. The referee calls over Rafael Montalvo and shows him a yellow card! Darren Oakes stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.36
Markus Schell hacks Martin Schneider from behind! The referee calls over Markus Schell and shows him a yellow card! Martin Schneider carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.47
Martin Schneider advances with the ball. Martin Schneider whips in a cross ball towards Emiliano Pinardi. Emiliano Pinardi directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
33.20
Simon Zimmermann changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Simon Zimmermann lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Hanssen. Leon Hanssen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Nicolas Augstein.
34.36
Corner kick to VfL Wolfsburg. Mervin Chadwick chips it to the near post. Nicolas Augstein scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
36.17
Martin Schneider flicks a high pass forward to Oliver Metzler who brings the ball under control. Oliver Metzler whips in a cross ball towards Emiliano Pinardi. Emiliano Pinardi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Emiliano Pinardi scores for DSC Arminia Bielefeld!!
39.59
Christian Brückner runs forward with the ball. Christian Brückner flicks a high pass forward. Martin Schneider holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Schneider shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.30
Julian Eberle barges into Arno Schnellinger. The referee calls over Julian Eberle and warns him to calm down! Arno Schnellinger stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Wolfsburg also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and DSC Arminia Bielefeld get the second half underway!
47.13
Mervin Chadwick flicks a high pass forward to Jaime Quaresma who brings the ball under control. Jaime Quaresma plays a scrappy one-two with Rafael Montalvo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jaime Quaresma comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it rises well off target!
48.43
Darren Oakes flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Metzler. Oliver Metzler knocks the ball forward to Martin Schneider. Martin Schneider shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.42
Darren Oakes hacks Leon Hanssen from behind! Darren Oakes is shown the yellow card! Leon Hanssen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.42
Free kick to VfL Wolfsburg just outside the area...
50.57
Leon Hanssen slowly runs up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
57.09
Nikolas Sammer makes a simple pass to Mervin Chadwick. Mervin Chadwick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.53
Darren Oakes makes a probing pass to Martin Schneider. Martin Schneider hits a low pass to Emiliano Pinardi. Emiliano Pinardi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Markus Schell.
65.25
Markus Schell pushes up the pitch. Markus Schell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Markus Schell lofts in a cross ball towards Mervin Chadwick. Christian Brückner comes in with a late challenge on Mervin Chadwick. Mervin Chadwick appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
66.33
Martin Schneider kicks a strong pass forward to Emiliano Pinardi. Emiliano Pinardi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. DSC Arminia Bielefeld are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
73.44
Emiliano Pinardi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kai Völler. Kai Völler plays a quick one-two with Oliver Metzler and rushes in on goal... Kai Völler shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Armin Schrader smothers it!
75.42
Jakob Lindner sees Emiliano Pinardi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Emiliano Pinardi makes a high pass forward. Gerard Schulp shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control just on the edge of the box. Gerard Schulp strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.47
Simon Zimmermann brings the ball forward. Simon Zimmermann lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Hanssen. With a superhuman jump, Leon Hanssen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Nicolas Augstein easily punches it away to safety.
78.44
Christian Brückner clumsily knocks into Rafael Montalvo. Christian Brückner is given a warning by the referee! Rafael Montalvo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.18
Markus Schell catches Emiliano Pinardi on the ankles. The referee calls over Markus Schell and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Emiliano Pinardi runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

DSC Arminia Bielefeld

VfL Wolfsburg
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
59.8%
40.2%
Play Area
24.1%
46%
29.9%

Scorers
Emiliano Pinardi 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Emiliano Pinardi of DSC Arminia Bielefeld

Match Ratings