Match Report


FC AugsburgFC Augsburg     VfL WolfsburgVfL Wolfsburg
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nicolas SchrammN. Schramm51
G
1
G
66Armin SchraderA. Schrader
Paul OverathP. Overath73
D
2
D
71Hubert ChabertH. Chabert
Lars SchnoorL. Schnoor73
D
3captain
D
63Simon ZimmermannS. Zimmermann
Sebastiao RamosS. Ramos60
D
4
D
56Markus SchellM. Schell
Jan AhrensJ. Ahrens50
D
5
D
53Matthias WielandM. Wieland
Paul WeigelP. Weigel67
M
6
M
72Arno SchnellingerA. Schnellinger
Armin JentschA. Jentsch63
M
7
M
63Nikolas SammerN. Sammer
Rainer HitzlspergerR. Hitzlsperger59
M
8
M
61Mervin ChadwickM. Chadwick
Gerhard DiakiteG. Diakite59
M
captain9
A
68Jaime QuaresmaJ. Quaresma
Anthony ThirlwellA. Thirlwell62
A
10
A
60Rafael MontalvoR. Montalvo
Pier Giovanni GiacchettaP. Giacchetta58
A
11
A
58Leon HanssenL. Hanssen
 
Sven GerlachS. Gerlach57
M
12
M
56Jan VogelJ. Vogel
Malte ArnoldM. Arnold56
M
13
A
54Pascal BaslerP. Basler
Tony NijkampT. Nijkamp55
A
14
G
53Markus VogelM. Vogel

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at WWK Arena where FC Augsburg play host to VfL Wolfsburg. A crowd of 11,335 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Augsburg 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 Nikolas Ahrens.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Augsburg get the match underway!
3.02
Pier Giovanni Giacchetta clumsily knocks into Nikolas Sammer. The referee calls over Pier Giovanni Giacchetta and shows him a yellow card! Nikolas Sammer stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.16
Lars Schnoor threads a neat ball through to Gerhard Diakite. Gerhard Diakite threads a neat ball through to Armin Jentsch. Armin Jentsch plays a quick one-two with Pier Giovanni Giacchetta and rushes in on goal... Armin Jentsch makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Armin Schrader with no chance!! Goal for FC Augsburg!
27.43
Paul Weigel flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Thirlwell who takes it down. Anthony Thirlwell tries a spectacular long range effort. Good keeping from Armin Schrader as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
28.08
Corner kick to FC Augsburg. Armin Jentsch plays it to the near post. Leon Hanssen gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
33.02
Markus Schell sees a break and surges forward. Markus Schell threads the ball through to Leon Hanssen. Leon Hanssen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Overath.
34.30
Jan Ahrens hits a low pass to Anthony Thirlwell. Anthony Thirlwell tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.25
Paul Overath controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Weigel. Paul Weigel flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Thirlwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Thirlwell finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
39.51
Sebastiao Ramos threads a neat ball through to Rainer Hitzlsperger. Rainer Hitzlsperger knocks the ball forward to Anthony Thirlwell. Anthony Thirlwell shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
44.51
Mervin Chadwick comes in with a late challenge on Paul Weigel. Mervin Chadwick is warned by the referee! Paul Weigel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
VfL Wolfsburg start the second half!
51.39
Lars Schnoor kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Thirlwell. Anthony Thirlwell advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Anthony Thirlwell provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
57.09
Rainer Hitzlsperger makes a probing pass to Paul Weigel. Paul Weigel sees Anthony Thirlwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Thirlwell finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
59.30
Paul Overath flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Thirlwell who takes it down. Anthony Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Armin Schrader who gathers it comfortably.
66.46
Lars Schnoor passes the ball forward to Gerhard Diakite. Gerhard Diakite knocks the ball to his team mate, Pier Giovanni Giacchetta. Pier Giovanni Giacchetta knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Markus Schell.
67.09
With some swift thinking, Matthias Wieland plays the ball forward to Nikolas Sammer. Nikolas Sammer hits a low pass to Leon Hanssen. Leon Hanssen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastiao Ramos.
69.31
Arno Schnellinger knocks the ball forward to Rafael Montalvo. Rafael Montalvo shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Nicolas Schramm. Excellent save.
71.49
Mervin Chadwick makes a probing pass to Jaime Quaresma. Jaime Quaresma lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Montalvo. Rafael Montalvo heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.02
Simon Zimmermann catches Gerhard Diakite on the ankles. The referee calls over Simon Zimmermann and warns him to calm down! Gerhard Diakite hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.05
Jan Ahrens threads a neat ball through to Lars Schnoor. Lars Schnoor passes the ball forward to Pier Giovanni Giacchetta. Pier Giovanni Giacchetta advances inside the box! Pier Giovanni Giacchetta muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Armin Schrader.
79.15
It's a corner kick. Rainer Hitzlsperger loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Pier Giovanni Giacchetta shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.55
Nikolas Sammer threads a neat ball through to Rafael Montalvo. Rafael Montalvo shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Nicolas Schramm!
89.54
Simon Zimmermann makes a probing pass to Nikolas Sammer. With imagination, Nikolas Sammer laces a through ball forward to Leon Hanssen. Leon Hanssen lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Schnellinger. Arno Schnellinger rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Mervin Chadwick sees Rafael Montalvo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Montalvo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Hanssen but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

FC Augsburg

VfL Wolfsburg
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
25.4%
46.5%
28.2%

Scorers
Armin Jentsch 15
Rafael Montalvo 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Armin Jentsch of FC Augsburg

Match Ratings
1.Nicolas Schramm (GK)
7
2.Paul Overath (DEF)
6
3.Lars Schnoor (DEF)
7
4.Sebastiao Ramos (DEF)
6
5.Jan Ahrens (DEF)
6
6.Paul Weigel (MID)
7
7.Armin Jentsch (MID)goal scored
9
8.Rainer Hitzlsperger (MID)
6
9.Gerhard Diakite (MID)
6
10.Anthony Thirlwell (ATT)
8
11.Pier Giovanni Giacchetta (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Sven Gerlach (MID)
0
13.Malte Arnold (MID)
0
14.Tony Nijkamp (ATT)
0

1.Armin Schrader (GK)
7
2.Hubert Chabert (DEF)
6
3.Simon Zimmermann (DEF)
6
4.Markus Schell (DEF)
6
5.Matthias Wieland (DEF)
6
6.Arno Schnellinger (MID)
6
7.Nikolas Sammer (MID)
6
8.Mervin Chadwick (MID)
6
9.Jaime Quaresma (ATT)
7
10.Rafael Montalvo (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Leon Hanssen (ATT)
6
 
12.Jan Vogel (MID)
0
13.Pascal Basler (ATT)
0
14.Markus Vogel (GK)
0