Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to Alemannia Aachen. A crowd of 20,985 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Alemannia Aachen appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Lars Möller.


0.00
The whistle blows and Alemannia Aachen get the match underway!
6.56
Oliver Röhlig barges into Uwe Poschner. Oliver Röhlig is given a warning by the referee! Uwe Poschner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.24
Antonio Menendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Helmer. Lennart Helmer decides to run forward with the ball. Lennart Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Hauke Haller. Hauke Haller heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.29
Lennart Polheim comes in with a late challenge on Oliver Röhlig. Lennart Polheim is shown the yellow card! Oliver Röhlig carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.01
Antonio Menendez takes it forward alone. Antonio Menendez flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Herrera who brings the ball under control. Daniel Herrera shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
20.54
Moritz Sammer flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Poschner collects the pass. Uwe Poschner plays a scrappy one-two with Moritz Bartsch and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Uwe Poschner provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
21.08
Albrecht Kuzorra makes a simple pass to Carl Terry. Carl Terry tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Bakary Hollmer manages to keep it out.
24.57
Moritz Bartsch flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Polheim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lennart Polheim runs straight at the defence! Lennart Polheim looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Arjen Van Vossen easily gets down and covers it.
26.28
Hauke Haller knocks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Sammer. Moritz Sammer shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Arjen Van Vossen easily smothers it!
27.09
Hannes Ziegler knocks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Haller. Hauke Haller threads the ball through to Moritz Bartsch. Moritz Bartsch shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.29
Albrecht Backes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Guidoni. With fabulous vision, Arturo Guidoni picks a pass forward to Carl Terry. Carl Terry whips in a cross ball towards Tobias Janes. Tobias Janes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Bakary Hollmer gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
34.08
Albrecht Kuzorra kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Terry. Carl Terry plays a quick one-two with Tobias Janes and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Carl Terry provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but Bakary Hollmer reads it well. Good save!
36.30
Anton Hermann knocks the ball forward to Arturo Guidoni. Arturo Guidoni makes an attacking run forward. Arturo Guidoni whips in a cross ball towards Tobias Janes. Tobias Janes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.19
Hauke Haller flicks a high ball forward to Moritz Sammer who takes it down. Moritz Sammer runs straight at the defence! Moritz Sammer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Arjen Van Vossen gets down and covers it.
39.19
Hauke Haller hacks Arturo Guidoni from behind! Hauke Haller is shown the yellow card! Arturo Guidoni hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.07
Filipe Barros knocks the ball forward to Hauke Haller. With great vision, Hauke Haller plays the ball forward to Daniel Herrera. Daniel Herrera sees Lennart Polheim just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Lennart Polheim shoots from just inside the box but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
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. Alemannia Aachen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
VfB Stuttgart start the second half!
47.20
Oliver Röhlig sees space and advances. Oliver Röhlig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Terry. Carl Terry whips in a cross ball towards Tobias Janes. Tobias Janes shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Bakary Hollmer with no chance!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
51.20
Filipe Barros hacks Carl Terry from behind! The referee calls over Filipe Barros and shows him a yellow card! Carl Terry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.58
Demetrio Binotto hacks Antonio Menendez from behind! The referee calls over Demetrio Binotto and shows him a yellow card! Antonio Menendez stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.11
Anton Hermann flicks a high pass forward. Demetrio Binotto collects the pass. Demetrio Binotto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Filipe Barros.
57.32
Antonio Menendez barges into Tobias Janes. Antonio Menendez is shown the yellow card! Tobias Janes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.52
Copain Dibi brings the ball forward. Copain Dibi flicks a high ball forward to Demetrio Binotto who takes it down. Demetrio Binotto shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
60.20
Alemannia Aachen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
63.32
Lennart Helmer makes a simple pass to Lennart Polheim. Lennart Polheim finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
67.44
Lennart Polheim chips the ball to his team mate, Uwe Poschner. Uwe Poschner shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.44
Daniel Herrera catches Copain Dibi on the ankles. The referee calls over Daniel Herrera and warns him to calm down! Copain Dibi stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.46
Hannes Ziegler comes in with a late challenge on Demetrio Binotto. The referee calls over Hannes Ziegler and shows him a yellow card! Demetrio Binotto carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.24
Alemannia Aachen have made a substitution with Mitchel Huizingh replacing Hauke Haller .
78.32
Showing composure, Copain Dibi plays the ball forward to Tobias Janes. Tobias Janes lofts in a cross ball towards Titus Beagrie. Titus Beagrie fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
81.37
Albrecht Backes flicks a high pass forward to Demetrio Binotto who brings the ball under control. Demetrio Binotto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
87.29
Mitchel Huizingh controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moritz Bartsch. Moritz Bartsch plays a scrappy one-two with Uwe Poschner and stumbles forward towards the goal... Moritz Bartsch tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
89.26
Albrecht Kuzorra chips the ball to his team mate, Demetrio Binotto. Demetrio Binotto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
28.2%
44.9%
26.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tobias Janes of VfB Stuttgart

Match Ratings
1.Arjen Van Vossen (GK)
8
2.Oliver Röhlig (DEF)
6
3.Anton Hermann (DEF)
7
4.Albrecht Backes (DEF)
6
5.Copain Dibi (MID)
6
6.Albrecht Kuzorra (MID)
6
7.Titus Beagrie (MID)
6
8.Arturo Guidoni (MID)
7
9.Demetrio Binotto (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Carl Terry (ATT)
7
11.Tobias Janes (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Daniel Piket (DEF)
0
13.Jan Frieser (MID)
0
14.Alberto Cabrera (ATT)
0

1.Bakary Hollmer (GK)
7
2.Lennart Helmer (DEF)
6
3.Filipe Barros (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Hannes Ziegler (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Antonio Menendez (DEF)yellow card
6
6.Hauke Haller (MID)yellow card
6
7.Moritz Sammer (MID)
7
8.Daniel Herrera (MID)
6
9.Lennart Polheim (MID)yellow card
6
10.Uwe Poschner (ATT)
6
11.Moritz Bartsch (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Samir Meyer (DEF)
0
13.Mitchel Huizingh (MID)
6
14.Alan Beckham (ATT)
0