Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to SV Werder Bremen. A crowd of 20,696 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Gerlach.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Gerlach.
0.00
0-0VfB Stuttgart kick off the first half!
2.16
0-0Luis Davila kicks a strong pass forward to Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink rushes past Pegguy Luccin! Bryan Veurink side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball strikes Kubilay Türkyilmaz's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
3.33
0-0Corner kick to SV Werder Bremen. Fadel Boucher chips it to the near post. George Eadie chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
6.20
0-0Helder Almeida makes a probing pass to Steffen Kirschner. Steffen Kirschner knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Petrescu. Daniel Petrescu shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
8.26
0-0Jonathan Rufus flicks a high pass forward to Helder Almeida who brings the ball under control. Helder Almeida shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Ernesto Canales!
14.49
0-1Jonas Prantl makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Davila. Luis Davila flicks a high pass forward. Luis Rego controls it well on his chest. Luis Rego shoots from 25 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Pedro Lima with no chance!! Goal for SV Werder Bremen!
22.04
Bryan Veurink passes the ball forward to Luis Davila. Luis Davila plays a one-two with Luis Rego and rushes in on goal... Luis Davila rockets a shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Pedro Lima!
26.12
Jonathan Rufus threads a neat ball through to Henry Martins. Henry Martins whips in a cross ball towards George Eadie. George Eadie is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.31
Kubilay Türkyilmaz threads the ball through to Helder Almeida. Helder Almeida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Petrescu. Daniel Petrescu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.02
Kevin Todd chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Rego. Luis Rego plays a one-two with Bryan Veurink and advances towards the goal... Luis Rego comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Pedro Lima easily gets down and covers it.
38.46
1-1Luis Davila sees space and advances. Luis Davila knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kubilay Türkyilmaz.
39.55
1-1Jonas Prantl comes in with a late challenge on Kubilay Türkyilmaz. Jonas Prantl is shown the yellow card! Kubilay Türkyilmaz stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.12
Pegguy Luccin makes a simple pass to Paul Brown. Paul Brown passes the ball forward to Steffen Kirschner. Steffen Kirschner lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Martins. Henry Martins powers a header at goal. Ernesto Canales punches it away to safety.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. SV Werder Bremen also appear unchanged since the first half. The VfB Stuttgart players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
SV Werder Bremen kick off!
51.39
With some swift thinking, Luis Davila plays the ball forward to Luis Rego. Luis Rego threads a neat, attacking ball through to Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Pedro Lima!
53.23
Helder Almeida plays the ball forward to Jonathan Rufus. Jonathan Rufus shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
54.34
1-1Nikolas Welter hacks George Eadie from behind! The referee brings Nikolas Welter to one side and gives him a warning! George Eadie stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.51
Without breaking stride, Nikolas Welter plays the ball forward to Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd threads the ball through to Luis Davila. Luis Davila lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd makes a convincing header but Pedro Lima is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
61.40
Helder Almeida comes in with a late challenge on Luis Davila. Helder Almeida is shown the yellow card! Luis Davila stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.30
1-1Simão Galindo threads a neat ball through to Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Kevin Todd is offside!
69.09
1-1Kubilay Türkyilmaz clumsily knocks into Kevin Todd. Kubilay Türkyilmaz is shown the yellow card! Kevin Todd gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.43
Henry Martins brings the ball forward. Henry Martins whips in a cross ball towards George Eadie. With a superhuman jump, George Eadie connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is deflected wide by Jonas Prantl.
72.25
Daniel Petrescu takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Kevin Todd jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
75.04
Simão Galindo makes a probing pass to Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink shoots from 20 yards. Pedro Lima gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
77.42
1-1VfB Stuttgart have made a substitution with Guy Coppens replacing Daniel Petrescu and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
78.50
With great vision, Luis Davila plays the ball forward to Fadel Boucher. Fadel Boucher knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Davila. Luis Davila heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Pedro Lima!
81.09
Fadel Boucher knocks the ball forward to Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink whips in a cross ball towards Luis Rego. Luis Rego flicks the ball with his head but somehow Pedro Lima manages to keep it out.
89.30
George Eadie knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry Martins. Henry Martins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
31.6%
46.8%
21.5%
Scorers
| George Eadie 26 | Luis Rego 14 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Luis Davila of SV Werder Bremen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pedro Lima (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Peter Keegan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kubilay Türkyilmaz (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Paul Brown (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pegguy Luccin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jonathan Rufus (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Helder Almeida (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Daniel Petrescu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Steffen Kirschner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Henry Martins (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | George Eadie (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Guy Coppens (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Oleg Murphy (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Muzzy Sükür (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ernesto Canales (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jamie Priestley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nikolas Welter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mohammed Amoah (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jonas Prantl (DEF) | | 6 |
| 6. | Simão Galindo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fadel Boucher (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Luis Davila (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Kevin Todd (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Bryan Veurink (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Luis Rego (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Oscar Castaneda (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Armin Rummenigge (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marcel Vogel (ATT) | 0 | |