Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor where SV Darmstadt 98 play host to VfB Stuttgart. A crowd of 18,427 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
SV Darmstadt 98 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ritchie Hughes.
The pitch is in great condition.
SV Darmstadt 98 are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ritchie Hughes.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SV Darmstadt 98 kick off!
3.46
0-0Copain Dibi flicks a high pass forward. Demetrio Binotto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Demetrio Binotto finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
4.31
0-0David Metzler knocks the ball forward to Titus Hackworth. Titus Hackworth flicks a high pass forward. Christian Kühn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christian Kühn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oliver Röhlig.
10.01
0-0Arturo Guidoni threads a neat ball through to Copain Dibi. Copain Dibi finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.05
Carl Terry flicks a high pass forward. Demetrio Binotto comfortably collects the pass. Demetrio Binotto shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Nils Möller!
21.43
Titus Beagrie brings the ball forward. Titus Beagrie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nikolas Schramm.
24.12
0-0VfB Stuttgart are dictating the run of play here today.
28.29
Anton Hermann makes a probing pass to Titus Beagrie. Titus Beagrie runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Titus Beagrie tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
32.25
Albrecht Beck sees a break and surges forward. Albrecht Beck lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Krüger. Julian Krüger beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Arjen Van Vossen. Excellent save.
33.22
0-0Albrecht Kuzorra comes in with a late challenge on Adrian Sturridge. The referee warns Albrecht Kuzorra to calm down! Adrian Sturridge runs off the knock.
39.02
Titus Beagrie threads the ball through to Tobias Janes. Tobias Janes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Hutchison.
40.02
Albrecht Kuzorra brings the ball forward. Albrecht Kuzorra shoots from outside the area but is denied by Nils Möller. Excellent save.
42.02
David Metzler sees space and advances. David Metzler sees Albrecht Beck in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albrecht Beck whips in a cross ball towards Titus Hackworth. Titus Hackworth makes a convincing header. Arjen Van Vossen picks it out of the air!
44.57
Oliver Röhlig sees Anton Hermann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anton Hermann knocks the ball forward to Demetrio Binotto. Demetrio Binotto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
0-0Christian Kühn barges into Tobias Janes. The referee calls over Christian Kühn and shows him a yellow card! Tobias Janes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Darmstadt 98 have changed their lineup with Christian Röhner replacing Julian Krüger. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. SV Darmstadt 98 switch their midfield play to Push Forward and their attack play to Shoot From Distance. The SV Darmstadt 98 players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
VfB Stuttgart kick off!
53.54
David Metzler catches Carl Terry on the ankles. David Metzler is given a warning by the referee! Carl Terry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.08
Anton Hermann threads a neat ball through to Copain Dibi. Copain Dibi threads the ball through to Carl Terry. Carl Terry knocks in a cross ball towards Tobias Janes. Tobias Janes connects with a diving header but it's a lousy effort!
59.21
Kamal Gava surges forward with the ball. Kamal Gava shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
66.07
Adrian Sturridge decides to run forward with the ball. Adrian Sturridge shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
67.14
Kamal Gava hits a low pass to Christian Kühn. Christian Kühn shoots from 25 yards but Arjen Van Vossen reads it well. Excellent save!
72.31
Arturo Guidoni hits a low pass to Tobias Janes. Tobias Janes whips in a cross ball towards Albrecht Kuzorra. Albrecht Kuzorra is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.14
Adrian Sturridge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Kühn. Christian Kühn shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
75.15
Anton Hermann brings the ball forward. Anton Hermann sees a break and surges forward. Anton Hermann knocks the ball to his team mate, Demetrio Binotto. Demetrio Binotto strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Nils Möller!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36%
64%
Play Area
30.7%
44%
25.3%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Anton Hermann of VfB Stuttgart |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nils Möller (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Neil Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nikolas Schramm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Metzler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Renato Panarelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kamal Gava (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Adrian Sturridge (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Albrecht Beck (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Julian Krüger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Christian Kühn (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Titus Hackworth (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Christian Röhner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Martin Engels (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eric Weigel (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Arjen Van Vossen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Oliver Röhlig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anton Hermann (DEF) | 9 | |
| 4. | Albrecht Backes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Copain Dibi (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Albrecht Kuzorra (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Titus Beagrie (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Arturo Guidoni (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Demetrio Binotto (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Carl Terry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tobias Janes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Daniel Piket (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jan Frieser (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alberto Cabrera (ATT) | 0 | |