Match Report


VfL WolfsburgVfL Wolfsburg     FC AugsburgFC Augsburg
Tri DinhTri Dinh Cristi Anghel Cristi Anghel
Ivan SanchezI. Sanchez61
G
1
G
62Aboubacar MartelA. Martel
Felipe DiazF. Diaz61
D
2
D
67Dietmar FrommD. Fromm
Rainer HermannR. Hermann58
D
3
D
62Hauke RummeniggeH. Rummenigge
Miguel JardimM. Jardim66
D
captain4
D
60Raymond Van Der GouwR. Van Der Gouw
Seyni MermetS. Mermet61
D
5
D
58Gary InglisG. Inglis
Tijani Van VlietT. Van Vliet58
M
6
M
63Ricardo FariaR. Faria
Oliver KühnO. Kühn57
M
7
M
59Martin SchulzeM. Schulze
Daniel NavarroD. Navarro54
M
8
M
56Phil HeskeyP. Heskey
Linus RahnL. Rahn54
A
9
A
61Billy McallisterB. Mcallister
Thomas DehmT. Dehm60
A
10
A
59Kai FranckeK. Francke
Ross WatsonR. Watson64
A
11captain
A
63Steve Dos SantosS. Dos Santos
 
Pierre G. TaibiP. Taibi56
D
12
D
34Terry SherwoodT. Sherwood
Billy VickersB. Vickers59
M
13
M
32Lomano ClarkeL. Clarke
Frank JessF. Jess46
A
14
A
53Peter LeclercqP. Leclercq

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to FC Augsburg. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both VfL Wolfsburg and FC Augsburg are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Albrecht Scholz.


0.00
VfL Wolfsburg kick off!
9.07
Daniel Navarro flicks the ball to his team mate, Ross Watson. Ross Watson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.05
Hauke Rummenigge gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Kai Francke plays a scrappy one-two with Steve Dos Santos and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Kai Francke provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
18.16
Rainer Hermann knocks the ball to his team mate, Tijani Van Vliet. Tijani Van Vliet makes a simple pass to Thomas Dehm. Thomas Dehm shoots from outside the area but Aboubacar Martel reads it well. Excellent keeping!
21.24
Tijani Van Vliet threads a neat ball through to Ross Watson. Ross Watson tries a spectacular long range effort but Aboubacar Martel is on top of it.
24.02
Felipe Diaz flicks a high pass forward to Tijani Van Vliet who brings the ball under control. Tijani Van Vliet flicks a high pass forward. Linus Rahn collects the pass. Linus Rahn plays a quick one-two with Daniel Navarro and rushes in on goal... Linus Rahn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Raymond Van Der Gouw's outstretched leg.
27.04
Miguel Jardim clumsily knocks into Billy Mcallister. The referee brings Miguel Jardim to one side and gives him a warning! Billy Mcallister hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.19
Tijani Van Vliet barges into Phil Heskey. The referee brings Tijani Van Vliet to one side and gives him a warning! Phil Heskey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.33
Phil Heskey flicks a high pass forward to Billy Mcallister who brings the ball under control. Billy Mcallister knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Seyni Mermet.
36.58
Tijani Van Vliet flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Kühn who takes it down. Oliver Kühn skips past Gary Inglis! Some silky footwork from Oliver Kühn provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Aboubacar Martel.
38.02
Rainer Hermann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Diaz. With great vision, Felipe Diaz plays the ball forward to Thomas Dehm. Thomas Dehm advances inside the box! Thomas Dehm looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
42.15
With a delightful solo run, Daniel Navarro stretches the opposition's defence. Daniel Navarro plays a one-two with Ross Watson and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Daniel Navarro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball strikes Raymond Van Der Gouw's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
43.13
Daniel Navarro takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Phil Heskey reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
44.43
Tijani Van Vliet sees a break and surges forward. Tijani Van Vliet shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tijani Van Vliet!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Wolfsburg appear unchanged since the first half. FC Augsburg also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Augsburg players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
FC Augsburg kick off!
49.40
Ricardo Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Schulze. Martin Schulze lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Dos Santos. Steve Dos Santos beats his man to it with a header. Ivan Sanchez manages to gather it easily.
54.37
Daniel Navarro laces a through ball forward to Oliver Kühn. Oliver Kühn shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Aboubacar Martel.
61.43
Daniel Navarro makes a probing pass to Ross Watson. Ross Watson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
65.22
Tijani Van Vliet runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tijani Van Vliet knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Dehm. Thomas Dehm directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.41
Ricardo Faria deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Mcallister. Billy Mcallister shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Ivan Sanchez!
77.31
VfL Wolfsburg have made 3 substitutions with Pierre G. Taibi replacing Seyni Mermet, Billy Vickers replacing Oliver Kühn and Frank Jess replacing Linus Rahn .
83.28
Gary Inglis knocks the ball forward to Martin Schulze. With vision, Martin Schulze picks a pass forward to Kai Francke. Kai Francke shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Ivan Sanchez.
84.20
Corner kick to FC Augsburg. Ricardo Faria plays it to the far post. Ivan Sanchez drops low and scoops up the ball.
89.24
Daniel Navarro surges forward with the ball. Daniel Navarro lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Dehm. Thomas Dehm whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

VfL Wolfsburg

FC Augsburg
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
20.9%
47.8%
31.3%

Scorers
Tijani Van Vliet 44
Thomas Dehm 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tijani Van Vliet of VfL Wolfsburg

Match Ratings
1.Ivan Sanchez (GK)
7
2.Felipe Diaz (DEF)
6
3.Rainer Hermann (DEF)
6
4.Miguel Jardim (DEF)
6
5.Seyni Mermet (DEF)
6
6.Tijani Van Vliet (MID)goal scored
9
7.Oliver Kühn (MID)
6
8.Daniel Navarro (MID)
8
9.Linus Rahn (ATT)
6
10.Thomas Dehm (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Ross Watson (ATT)
6
 
12.Pierre G. Taibi (DEF)
6
13.Billy Vickers (MID)
6
14.Frank Jess (ATT)
6

1.Aboubacar Martel (GK)
7
2.Dietmar Fromm (DEF)
6
3.Hauke Rummenigge (DEF)
6
4.Raymond Van Der Gouw (DEF)
6
5.Gary Inglis (DEF)
6
6.Ricardo Faria (MID)
7
7.Martin Schulze (MID)
6
8.Phil Heskey (MID)
6
9.Billy Mcallister (ATT)
6
10.Kai Francke (ATT)
6
11.Steve Dos Santos (ATT)
6
 
12.Terry Sherwood (DEF)
0
13.Lomano Clarke (MID)
0
14.Peter Leclercq (ATT)
0