Match Report
| FC Nürnberg | FC Nürnberg |  |  | VfB Stuttgart | VfB Stuttgart | ||||||||||||||||
| Connor Ellerton-Baines | Connor Ellerton-Baines | Jamie Comery | Jamie Comery | ||||||||||||||||||
| Claudio Marquez | C. Marquez |  | 63 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Arjen Van Vossen | A. Van Vossen | |||||||||
| Dario Citterio | D. Citterio |  | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 62 |  | Oliver Röhlig | O. Röhlig | |||||||||
| Rainer Engels | R. Engels | | 54 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 79 | | Anton Hermann | A. Hermann | ||||||||
| Markus Jahn | M. Jahn | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 67 | | Albrecht Backes | A. Backes | |||||||||
| Sabri Silva | S. Silva |  | 60 | M | | 5 | | M | 73 | | Copain Dibi | C. Dibi | |||||||||
| Julian Richter | J. Richter | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 79 | | Albrecht Kuzorra | A. Kuzorra | |||||||||
| Jakob Wallner | J. Wallner | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 64 |  | Titus Beagrie | T. Beagrie | |||||||||
| Kai Lange | K. Lange | | 63 | M | | 8 | | M | 63 | | Arturo Guidoni | A. Guidoni | |||||||||
| Hannes Beckmann | H. Beckmann | | 63 | A | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Demetrio Binotto | D. Binotto | |||||||||
| Toifilou Soumah | T. Soumah | | 52 | A | | | 10 | | A | 65 | | Carl Terry | C. Terry | ||||||||
| Alexander Zimmermann | A. Zimmermann | | 58 | A | | 11 | | A | 71 | | Tobias Janes | T. Janes | |||||||||
| Garry Liddell | G. Liddell |  | 48 | G | | 12 | | M | 54 | | Jan Frieser | J. Frieser | |||||||||
| Florian Herzog | F. Herzog | | 52 | A | | 13 | | A | 53 | | Tobias Weigel | T. Weigel | |||||||||
| Armin Friedmann | A. Friedmann | | 57 | D | | 14 | | D | 48 | | Daniel Piket | D. Piket | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to VfB Stuttgart. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Nürnberg and VfB Stuttgart are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alexander Hoeness.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both FC Nürnberg and VfB Stuttgart are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alexander Hoeness.
0.00
0-0FC Nürnberg start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.48
0-0Copain Dibi knocks the ball forward to Demetrio Binotto. Demetrio Binotto shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
14.39
0-0Titus Beagrie laces a through ball forward to Albrecht Kuzorra. Albrecht Kuzorra shoots from distance but somehow Claudio Marquez manages to keep it out.
18.11
1-0Julian Richter flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Beckmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hannes Beckmann deftly passes the ball to Toifilou Soumah, releasing him through on goal. Toifilou Soumah strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.10
1-0VfB Stuttgart are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
22.36
Julian Richter darts forward. Julian Richter shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Arjen Van Vossen.
23.56
1-0Markus Jahn takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Jakob Wallner looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
30.20
1-0Dario Citterio chips the ball to his team mate, Kai Lange. Kai Lange surges forward with the ball. Kai Lange makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jakob Wallner but he's offside!
38.25
Showing composure, Dario Citterio plays the ball forward to Jakob Wallner. Jakob Wallner passes the ball forward to Toifilou Soumah. Toifilou Soumah sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
42.38
With a delightful solo run, Albrecht Kuzorra stretches the opposition's defence. Albrecht Kuzorra knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Terry. Carl Terry is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nürnberg appear unchanged since the first half. VfB Stuttgart also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and VfB Stuttgart get the second half underway!
51.45
Titus Beagrie sees Carl Terry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Terry whips in a cross ball towards Albrecht Kuzorra. Albrecht Kuzorra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.42
Rainer Engels flicks a high pass forward. Julian Richter controls it well on his chest. Julian Richter picks a pass forward to Alexander Zimmermann. Alexander Zimmermann shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
55.18
Albrecht Backes makes a simple pass to Tobias Janes. Tobias Janes whips in a cross ball towards Demetrio Binotto. Demetrio Binotto is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
61.26
Titus Beagrie hits a low pass to Demetrio Binotto. Demetrio Binotto shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
63.38
Anton Hermann darts forward. Anton Hermann flicks a high ball forward to Demetrio Binotto who takes it down. Demetrio Binotto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.39
1-1Titus Beagrie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Guidoni. Arturo Guidoni kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Janes. Tobias Janes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.04
Kai Lange passes the ball forward to Alexander Zimmermann. Alexander Zimmermann plays a quick one-two with Hannes Beckmann and rushes in on goal... Alexander Zimmermann side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
69.28
Oliver Röhlig threads the ball through to Titus Beagrie. Titus Beagrie flicks a high pass forward to Demetrio Binotto who brings the ball under control. Demetrio Binotto makes a probing pass between the defence to Albrecht Kuzorra. Albrecht Kuzorra shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Claudio Marquez. Excellent save.
75.27
Rainer Engels flicks a high ball forward to Kai Lange who takes it down. Kai Lange makes a simple pass to Alexander Zimmermann. Alexander Zimmermann runs straight at the defence! Alexander Zimmermann strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Arjen Van Vossen manages to gather it comfortably.
83.26
Arturo Guidoni makes a beautiful solo run. Arturo Guidoni advances inside the box! Arturo Guidoni cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
85.57
Rainer Engels threads the ball through to Dario Citterio. Dario Citterio advances with the ball. Dario Citterio plays a quick one-two with Alexander Zimmermann and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Dario Citterio provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Dario Citterio scores for FC Nürnberg!!
90.00
Oliver Röhlig chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Terry. Carl Terry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dario Citterio.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
26.8%
46.5%
26.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dario Citterio of FC Nürnberg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Claudio Marquez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dario Citterio (DEF) |  | 9 |
| 3. | Rainer Engels (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Markus Jahn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sabri Silva (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Julian Richter (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jakob Wallner (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kai Lange (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Hannes Beckmann (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Toifilou Soumah (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Alexander Zimmermann (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Garry Liddell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Florian Herzog (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Armin Friedmann (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Arjen Van Vossen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Oliver Röhlig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anton Hermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Albrecht Backes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Copain Dibi (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Albrecht Kuzorra (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Titus Beagrie (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Arturo Guidoni (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Demetrio Binotto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Carl Terry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tobias Janes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jan Frieser (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tobias Weigel (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel Piket (DEF) | 0 | |