Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to SV Eintracht Trier 05. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both VfL Wolfsburg and SV Eintracht Trier 05 are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Malte Eilts.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both VfL Wolfsburg and SV Eintracht Trier 05 are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Malte Eilts.
0.00
0-0VfL Wolfsburg kick off the first half!
3.54
0-0Hans Blinker runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Hans Blinker knocks in a cross ball towards Noah Ahrens. Noah Ahrens jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Armin Schrader didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
4.31
0-0Stefan Kirschner threads a neat ball through to Alex Hendry. Alex Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Samir Knapp who brings the ball under control. Samir Knapp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.49
0-0Matthias Wieland threads a neat ball through to Arno Schnellinger. Arno Schnellinger makes a probing pass to Rafael Montalvo. Rafael Montalvo lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Hanssen. Leon Hanssen directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. VfL Wolfsburg are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
14.01
Dambou Bossis makes a simple pass to Robert Dryden. Robert Dryden threads the ball through to Samir Knapp. Samir Knapp lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Matthäus. Uwe Matthäus beats his man to it with a header but somehow Armin Schrader manages to keep it out.
16.43
Mervin Chadwick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Hanssen. Leon Hanssen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Hendry.
20.38
1-0Matthias Wieland flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Chadwick controls it well on his chest. Mervin Chadwick knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Montalvo. Rafael Montalvo connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
28.44
1-0Nikolas Sammer threads the ball through to Jaime Quaresma. Jaime Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Montalvo. Dambou Bossis barges into Rafael Montalvo. Rafael Montalvo appeals for a penalty! Given!!
28.44
1-0The referee points to the spot..
29.49
Rafael Montalvo takes a slow run up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed into the top left corner. Goal!
30.58
Arno Schnellinger flicks a high pass forward to Jaime Quaresma who brings the ball under control. Jaime Quaresma shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
34.19
Stefan Kirschner passes the ball forward to Roberto Pisanu. Roberto Pisanu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Uwe Matthäus. Uwe Matthäus lofts in a cross ball towards Samir Knapp. Samir Knapp flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
36.14
Arno Schnellinger threads a neat ball through to Rafael Montalvo. Rafael Montalvo lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Schnellinger. Arno Schnellinger rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.29
Simon Bierhoff sees Noah Ahrens in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Noah Ahrens whips in a cross ball towards Samir Knapp. Samir Knapp heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Wolfsburg appear unchanged since the first half. SV Eintracht Trier 05 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
SV Eintracht Trier 05 kick off!
47.26
Robert Dryden decides to run forward with the ball. Robert Dryden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Armin Schrader who gathers it comfortably.
53.17
Mervin Chadwick threads the ball through to Arno Schnellinger. Arno Schnellinger knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Montalvo. Rafael Montalvo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
55.16
Alex Hendry brings the ball forward. Alex Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Matthäus. With a superhuman jump, Uwe Matthäus connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Armin Schrader.
56.21
3-0Alex Hendry takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Dambou Bossis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
57.20
Rafael Montalvo flicks a high pass forward. Leon Hanssen collects the pass. Leon Hanssen finds some space and shoots from distance. Harris Ricci gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
59.37
Simon Bierhoff sees Samir Knapp in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samir Knapp shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
60.39
Simon Bierhoff decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hubert Chabert.
63.04
Robert Dryden makes a simple pass to Samir Knapp. Samir Knapp lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Matthäus. Uwe Matthäus makes a convincing header but Armin Schrader is on top of it.
65.16
Stefan Kirschner makes a probing pass to Hans Blinker. Hans Blinker knocks the ball forward to Samir Knapp. Samir Knapp plays a quick one-two with Uwe Matthäus and rushes in on goal... Samir Knapp side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
66.20
Markus Schell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mervin Chadwick. Mervin Chadwick threads a neat ball through to Nikolas Sammer. Nikolas Sammer whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Montalvo. Rafael Montalvo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
69.37
Arno Schnellinger runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Arno Schnellinger whips in a cross ball towards Leon Hanssen. Leon Hanssen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Leon Hanssen scores for VfL Wolfsburg!!
72.14
Simon Zimmermann threads the ball through to Arno Schnellinger. With great vision, Arno Schnellinger plays the ball forward to Rafael Montalvo. Rafael Montalvo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.22
Nikolas Sammer decides to run forward with the ball. Nikolas Sammer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harris Ricci who gathers it comfortably.
81.17
With great vision, Robert Dryden plays the ball forward to Noah Ahrens. Noah Ahrens knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Markus Schell.
83.24
5-0Alex Hendry barges into Mervin Chadwick. The referee brings Alex Hendry to one side and gives him a warning! Mervin Chadwick hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.42
5-0Robert Dryden chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Hendry. Alex Hendry threads a neat ball through to Simon Bierhoff. Simon Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball towards Uwe Matthäus. Uwe Matthäus knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Simon Zimmermann blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
89.23
Nikolas Sammer barges into Hans Blinker. Nikolas Sammer is given a warning by the referee! Hans Blinker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
27%
44.9%
28.1%
Scorers
| Rafael Montalvo 20, 29 (p), 66 Arno Schnellinger 36 Leon Hanssen 69 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Montalvo of VfL Wolfsburg |
Match Ratings
| 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) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Nikolas Sammer (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mervin Chadwick (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jaime Quaresma (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rafael Montalvo (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Leon Hanssen (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Jan Vogel (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pascal Basler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Markus Vogel (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Harris Ricci (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dambou Bossis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stefan Kirschner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robert Dryden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Roberto Pisanu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alex Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Hans Blinker (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Simon Bierhoff (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Samir Knapp (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Uwe Matthäus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Noah Ahrens (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Moritz Sachs (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nico Klimek (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matthias Breitner (MID) | 0 | |