Match Report


VfL WolfsburgVfL Wolfsburg     Borussia Mönchengladbach Borussia Mönchengladbach
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Ivan SanchezI. Sanchez60
G
1
G
60Paul BehrensP. Behrens
Felipe DiazF. Diaz61
D
2
D
64Simon TurekS. Turek
Renato PanarelliR. Panarelli53
D
3
D
54Gerhard SchöllG. Schöll
Miguel JardimM. Jardim66
D
4
D
54Steven RascleS. Rascle
Seyni MermetS. Mermet60
D
5
D
54Oliver PrantlO. Prantl
Roland Ben HaddouR. Ben Haddou55
M
6
M
57Duncan BremnerD. Bremner
Anthony IzzetA. Izzet66
M
captain7captain
M
54Julian RahnJ. Rahn
Oliver KühnO. Kühn56
M
8
M
53Marcel ArnoldM. Arnold
Thomas DehmT. Dehm60
A
9
M
49Dominique ValkD. Valk
Linus RahnL. Rahn54
A
10
A
55Morris DefoeM. Defoe
Ross WatsonR. Watson64
A
11
A
52Kai MeyerK. Meyer
 
Pierre G. TaibiP. Taibi56
D
12
D
54Kai GeisK. Geis
Rainer KoschmiederR. Koschmieder49
M
13
G
53Oliver PolheimO. Polheim
Pablo OrtegaP. Ortega50
A
14
D
51Lennart SchäferL. Schäfer

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Anton Schröder.


0.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.17
With great vision, Gerhard Schöll picks a pass forward to Morris Defoe. Morris Defoe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.37
Renato Panarelli makes a beautiful solo run. Renato Panarelli chips the ball to his team mate, Linus Rahn. Linus Rahn skips past Oliver Prantl! Linus Rahn rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.48
Oliver Kühn flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Izzet who brings the ball under control. Anthony Izzet whips in a cross ball towards Ross Watson. Ross Watson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.49
Anthony Izzet knocks the ball forward to Ross Watson. Ross Watson threads a neat, attacking ball through to Linus Rahn. Linus Rahn takes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.33
Miguel Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Kühn collects the pass. Oliver Kühn shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
15.28
Anthony Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Linus Rahn controls it well on his chest. Linus Rahn whips in a cross ball towards Ross Watson. Ross Watson fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.31
Roland Ben Haddou hits a low pass to Anthony Izzet. Anthony Izzet shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Paul Behrens!
22.28
Dominique Valk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Bremner. Duncan Bremner finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
28.32
Simon Turek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kai Meyer. Kai Meyer finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.45
With great vision, Dominique Valk plays the ball forward to Kai Meyer. Kai Meyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.10
Roland Ben Haddou hits a low pass to Thomas Dehm. Thomas Dehm shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
39.34
Steven Rascle catches Ross Watson on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ross Watson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.56
Marcel Arnold flicks a high pass forward. Morris Defoe collects the pass. Morris Defoe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Wolfsburg appear unchanged since the first half. Borussia Mönchengladbach also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
VfL Wolfsburg kick off and get the second half underway!
49.51
Anthony Izzet advances with the ball. Anthony Izzet plays a one-two with Linus Rahn and rushes in on goal... Anthony Izzet cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
51.20
Oliver Kühn chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Izzet. Anthony Izzet plays the ball forward to Ross Watson. Ross Watson lofts in a cross ball towards Linus Rahn. Linus Rahn powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for VfL Wolfsburg!
59.33
Julian Rahn chips the ball to his team mate, Morris Defoe. Morris Defoe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Sanchez who gathers it comfortably.
60.28
VfL Wolfsburg have made 3 substitutions with Pierre G. Taibi replacing Seyni Mermet, Rainer Koschmieder replacing Roland Ben Haddou and Pablo Ortega replacing Linus Rahn .
61.30
Gerhard Schöll comes in with a late challenge on Ross Watson. The referee brings Gerhard Schöll to one side and gives him a warning! Ross Watson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.46
Oliver Kühn flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Izzet who brings the ball under control. Anthony Izzet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ross Watson. Ross Watson whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Dehm. Thomas Dehm makes a convincing header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.07
Steven Rascle controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel Arnold. Marcel Arnold threads a neat ball through to Kai Meyer. Kai Meyer plays a quick one-two with Morris Defoe and rushes in on goal... Renato Panarelli catches Kai Meyer on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
83.46
Anthony Izzet flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ortega. Pablo Ortega shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

VfL Wolfsburg

Borussia Mönchengladbach
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.1%
36.9%
Play Area
23.1%
46.2%
30.8%

Scorers
Linus Rahn 3, 51
Ross Watson 8

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Linus Rahn of VfL Wolfsburg

Match Ratings
1.Ivan Sanchez (GK)
6
2.Felipe Diaz (DEF)
6
3.Renato Panarelli (DEF)
7
4.Miguel Jardim (DEF)
6
5.Seyni Mermet (DEF)
6
6.Roland Ben Haddou (MID)
6
7.Anthony Izzet (MID)
8
8.Oliver Kühn (MID)
6
9.Thomas Dehm (ATT)
6
10.Linus Rahn (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Ross Watson (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Pierre G. Taibi (DEF)
6
13.Rainer Koschmieder (MID)
6
14.Pablo Ortega (ATT)
6

1.Paul Behrens (GK)
6
2.Simon Turek (DEF)
6
3.Gerhard Schöll (DEF)
6
4.Steven Rascle (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Oliver Prantl (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Bremner (MID)
6
7.Julian Rahn (MID)
6
8.Marcel Arnold (MID)
6
9.Dominique Valk (MID)
6
10.Morris Defoe (ATT)
6
11.Kai Meyer (ATT)
6
 
12.Kai Geis (DEF)
0
13.Oliver Polheim (GK)
0
14.Lennart Schäfer (DEF)
0