Match Report


VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart     DSC Arminia BielefeldDSC Arminia Bielefeld
Jamie ComeryJamie Comery Computer Player Computer Player
Arjen Van VossenA. Van Vossen68
G
1
G
61Tobias GelbT. Gelb
Oliver RöhligO. Röhlig62
D
2
D
66Julian ZiegenhagenJ. Ziegenhagen
Anton HermannA. Hermann79
D
captain3
D
64Kaci El KhebirK. El Khebir
Albrecht BackesA. Backes67
D
4
D
62Sven RiemannS. Riemann
Copain DibiC. Dibi73
M
5
D
59Christian KoschmiederC. Koschmieder
Albrecht KuzorraA. Kuzorra79
M
6
M
74Moreno SotgiaM. Sotgia
Titus BeagrieT. Beagrie64
M
7captain
M
70Torsten SpenglerT. Spengler
Arturo GuidoniA. Guidoni63
M
8
M
70Nils SammerN. Sammer
Demetrio BinottoD. Binotto67
A
9
A
72Simon FreundS. Freund
Carl TerryC. Terry65
A
10
A
61Colin McStayC. McStay
Tobias JanesT. Janes71
A
11
A
52David PrantlD. Prantl
 
Daniel PiketD. Piket48
D
12
M
63David WalshD. Walsh
Jan FrieserJ. Frieser56
M
13
M
62Neil TelferN. Telfer
Alberto CabreraA. Cabrera42
A
14
G
59Cristiano ColonnelloC. Colonnello

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to DSC Arminia Bielefeld. A crowd of 18,132 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Moritz Friedmann.


0.00
The whistle blows and DSC Arminia Bielefeld kick off!
14.34
Kaci El Khebir makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moreno Sotgia. Moreno Sotgia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Prantl. David Prantl knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arturo Guidoni.
18.16
Albrecht Kuzorra passes the ball forward to Demetrio Binotto. Demetrio Binotto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sven Riemann.
21.30
Albrecht Kuzorra hits a low pass to Carl Terry. Carl Terry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. VfB Stuttgart are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
24.30
Demetrio Binotto flicks a high pass forward. Carl Terry collects the pass. Carl Terry shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
28.51
Arturo Guidoni surges forward with the ball. Arturo Guidoni knocks in a cross ball towards Demetrio Binotto. Demetrio Binotto outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tobias Gelb with no chance!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
33.12
Moreno Sotgia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Prantl. David Prantl shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
34.09
Albrecht Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward. Demetrio Binotto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Demetrio Binotto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Ziegenhagen.
40.49
Tobias Janes hits a low pass to Demetrio Binotto. Demetrio Binotto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kaci El Khebir.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. DSC Arminia Bielefeld also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
VfB Stuttgart kick off and get the second half underway!
47.57
Anton Hermann barges into Sven Riemann. The referee calls over Anton Hermann and shows him a yellow card! Sven Riemann runs off the knock.
53.30
Nils Sammer threads a neat ball through to Torsten Spengler. Torsten Spengler flicks the ball to his team mate, Nils Sammer. Some silky footwork from Nils Sammer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.30
Albrecht Kuzorra hits a low pass to Demetrio Binotto. Demetrio Binotto makes a defence splitting pass to Carl Terry. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Carl Terry provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
61.12
With vision, Oliver Röhlig plays the ball forward to Carl Terry. Carl Terry hits a low pass to Demetrio Binotto. Demetrio Binotto knocks in a cross ball towards Tobias Janes. Nils Sammer barges into Tobias Janes. Penalty not given!!
63.53
Demetrio Binotto changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Demetrio Binotto shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
65.19
With a delightful solo run, Nils Sammer stretches the opposition's defence. Nils Sammer shoots from distance. Arjen Van Vossen gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
67.06
Albrecht Kuzorra passes the ball forward to Albrecht Backes. Albrecht Backes knocks the ball forward to Tobias Janes. Tobias Janes makes a probing pass between the defence to Carl Terry. Carl Terry rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
73.14
Arturo Guidoni flicks a high ball forward to Carl Terry who takes it down. Carl Terry knocks in a cross ball towards Demetrio Binotto. Demetrio Binotto gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.42
Carl Terry makes a probing pass to Tobias Janes. Tobias Janes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julian Ziegenhagen.
78.25
Albrecht Kuzorra barges into Sven Riemann. The referee calls over Albrecht Kuzorra and warns him to calm down! Sven Riemann runs off the knock.
79.34
Anton Hermann hits a low pass to Oliver Röhlig. Oliver Röhlig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Terry. Carl Terry lofts in a cross ball towards Tobias Janes. Tobias Janes powers a header at goal but Tobias Gelb is on top of it.
83.43
Colin McStay makes a simple pass to Simon Freund. Simon Freund knocks in a cross ball towards David Prantl. David Prantl powers a header at goal but Arjen Van Vossen is on top of it.
85.12
Nils Sammer threads the ball through to Colin McStay. Colin McStay shoots from distance. Arjen Van Vossen gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
87.39
Nils Sammer flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Freund. Simon Freund finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Arjen Van Vossen!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

VfB Stuttgart

DSC Arminia Bielefeld
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
26.3%
44.7%
28.9%

Scorers
Demetrio Binotto 29
Carl Terry 57
Nils Sammer 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Demetrio Binotto of VfB Stuttgart

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

1.Tobias Gelb (GK)
6
2.Julian Ziegenhagen (DEF)
6
3.Kaci El Khebir (DEF)
6
4.Sven Riemann (DEF)
6
5.Christian Koschmieder (DEF)
6
6.Moreno Sotgia (MID)
6
7.Torsten Spengler (MID)
6
8.Nils Sammer (MID)goal scored
8
9.Simon Freund (ATT)
6
10.Colin McStay (ATT)
6
11.David Prantl (ATT)
6
 
12.David Walsh (MID)
0
13.Neil Telfer (MID)
0
14.Cristiano Colonnello (GK)
0