Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Millerntor-Stadion where FC St. Pauli play host to VfB Stuttgart. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC St. Pauli are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Devanir Regnault.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC St. Pauli are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Devanir Regnault.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with VfB Stuttgart kicking off!
2.07
0-0Samuel Ipoua hacks Sebastian Munoz from behind! The referee warns Samuel Ipoua to calm down! Sebastian Munoz runs off the knock.
3.56
0-0Ian Waters passes the ball forward to Julian Kohler. Julian Kohler plays the ball forward to Gary Young. Gary Young shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Pedro Lima.
9.50
0-0With a delightful solo run, Kubilay Türkyilmaz stretches the opposition's defence. Kubilay Türkyilmaz shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.58
0-1Guy Coppens makes a probing pass to George Eadie. George Eadie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.58
0-1Jonathan Rufus comes in with a late challenge on Kai Stiepermann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kai Stiepermann stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.14
Kubilay Türkyilmaz passes the ball forward to Jonathan Rufus. Jonathan Rufus knocks the ball forward to Steffen Kirschner. Steffen Kirschner lofts in a cross ball towards Guy Coppens. Guy Coppens connects with a diving header but it misses the target by a large margin!
26.39
Samuel Ipoua barges into Sebastian Munoz. Samuel Ipoua is warned by the referee again! Sebastian Munoz runs off the knock.
27.11
Kai Stiepermann decides to run forward with the ball. Kai Stiepermann lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Young. Gary Young jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
33.23
Samuel Ipoua plays the ball forward to Daniel Petrescu. Daniel Petrescu lofts in a cross ball towards George Eadie. George Eadie beats his man to it with a header. Mario Semedo gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
40.16
0-1Ian Waters hits a low pass to Gary Young. Gary Young threads a neat ball through to Geoffrey Sonzogni. Geoffrey Sonzogni knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kubilay Türkyilmaz.
42.33
Ian Waters receives the ball from a throw-in from Nico Völler. Ian Waters makes a simple pass to Geoffrey Sonzogni. Geoffrey Sonzogni knocks the ball to his team mate, Luiz Guilherme Aloisio. Luiz Guilherme Aloisio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Muzzy Sükür.
44.43
Samuel Ipoua hacks Sebastian Munoz from behind! Samuel Ipoua is given yet another warning by the referee! Sebastian Munoz runs off the knock.
45.00
Guy Coppens decides to run forward with the ball. Guy Coppens controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC St. Pauli have changed their lineup with Orlando Meeuwis replacing Rainer Fromm. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. The FC St. Pauli players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
FC St. Pauli kick off the second half!
47.43
Without breaking stride, Muzzy Sükür plays the ball forward to Guy Coppens. Guy Coppens flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Petrescu who brings the ball under control. Daniel Petrescu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Waters.
49.31
0-1Sebastian Munoz changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Sebastian Munoz lofts in a cross ball towards Luiz Guilherme Aloisio. Luiz Guilherme Aloisio flicks the ball with his head. Kubilay Türkyilmaz clears it off the line with his head!
51.17
0-1Nico Völler passes the ball forward to Jesper Timm. Jesper Timm flicks a high ball forward to Geoffrey Sonzogni who takes it down. Geoffrey Sonzogni threads the ball through to Luiz Guilherme Aloisio but he's offside!
57.45
Jonathan Rufus flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Ipoua controls it well on his chest. Samuel Ipoua knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mario Semedo who gathers it comfortably.
59.52
Sebastian Munoz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Geoffrey Sonzogni. Geoffrey Sonzogni shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Pedro Lima!
60.55
0-1FC St. Pauli have made a substitution with Jonathan De Francesco replacing Geoffrey Sonzogni .
61.55
Daniel Petrescu flicks a high pass forward to Steffen Kirschner who brings the ball under control. Steffen Kirschner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.44
Ian Waters threads the ball through to Jesper Timm. Jesper Timm plays the ball forward to Jonathan De Francesco. Jonathan De Francesco lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Kohler. Julian Kohler 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. Great keeping!
67.41
Nico Völler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kai Stiepermann. Kai Stiepermann chips the ball to his team mate, Luiz Guilherme Aloisio. Luiz Guilherme Aloisio knocks the ball forward, putting Gary Young through on goal. Gary Young shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
69.06
Kai Stiepermann knocks the ball forward to Gary Young. Gary Young plays a one-two with Luiz Guilherme Aloisio and rushes in on goal... Gary Young rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
73.47
Jonathan Rufus flicks a high pass forward. George Eadie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. George Eadie tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.38
VfB Stuttgart have made 2 substitutions with Henry Martins replacing Daniel Petrescu and Paul Brown replacing Kubilay Türkyilmaz .
81.48
Paul Brown kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Rufus. Jonathan Rufus plays the ball forward to Samuel Ipoua. Samuel Ipoua shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
83.25
Orlando Meeuwis makes a simple pass to Julian Kohler. Julian Kohler advances with the ball. Julian Kohler makes a defence splitting pass to Gary Young. Gary Young strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC St. Pauli!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
31%
45.1%
23.9%
Scorers
| Gary Young 83 | George Eadie 13 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gary Young of FC St. Pauli |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mario Semedo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nico Völler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rainer Fromm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ian Waters (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jesper Timm (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kai Stiepermann (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Julian Kohler (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Sebastian Munoz (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Luiz Guilherme Aloisio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Geoffrey Sonzogni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gary Young (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Orlando Meeuwis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Adam Robinson (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jonathan De Francesco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Pedro Lima (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Neil Lua-Lua (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Muzzy Sükür (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kubilay Türkyilmaz (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Pegguy Luccin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Samuel Ipoua (MID) | 5 | |
| 7. | Jonathan Rufus (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Guy Coppens (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Daniel Petrescu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Steffen Kirschner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | George Eadie (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Henry Martins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Paul Brown (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Olaf Jansen (MID) | 0 | |