Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to Alemannia Aachen. A crowd of 20,434 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Alemannia Aachen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Alemannia Aachen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Alemannia Aachen start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.07
0-0Rigobert Song deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dragan Tomacic. Dragan Tomacic controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Nico Berg manages to keep it out.
4.12
0-0Kewullay Chiesa makes a probing pass to Thomas Schönenborn. Thomas Schönenborn passes the ball forward to Kevin Besselink. Kevin Besselink shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.21
Thomas Schönenborn passes the ball forward to Kevin Besselink. Kevin Besselink shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.58
0-0Kevin Besselink comes in with a late challenge on Alonso Gallardo. Kevin Besselink is shown the yellow card! Alonso Gallardo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.39
João Gamez chips the ball to his team mate, Yksel Hamrin. Yksel Hamrin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandru Hagi. Alexandru Hagi whips in a cross ball towards Dragan Tomacic. Dragan Tomacic connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.37
Ledley Oakley takes it forward alone. Ledley Oakley lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Besselink. Kevin Besselink directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.54
Alf-Inge Bakke kicks a strong pass forward to Rigobert Song. Rigobert Song makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Binder. Martin Binder goes all the way! Martin Binder shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Nico Berg manages to keep it out.
18.06
0-0Kewullay Chiesa makes a probing pass to Thomas Schönenborn. Thomas Schönenborn chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Besselink. Kevin Besselink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.47
Paolo Atzeni sees space and advances. Paolo Atzeni knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Besselink. Kevin Besselink heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.43
Thomas Schönenborn makes a simple pass to Kevin Besselink. Kevin Besselink sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.42
0-1Alonso Gallardo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yksel Hamrin. Yksel Hamrin threads the ball through to Dragan Tomacic. Dragan Tomacic plays a perfect one-two with Martin Binder and rushes in on goal... Dragan Tomacic tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Nico Berg has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.12
Alonso Gallardo passes the ball forward to Tomas Johansson. Tomas Johansson kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Binder. Martin Binder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.18
Alf-Inge Bakke plays a long ball forward. Dragan Tomacic whips in a cross ball towards Alexandru Hagi. Alexandru Hagi heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alexandru Hagi!
42.16
0-2Paolo Atzeni clumsily knocks into Yksel Hamrin. The referee calls over Paolo Atzeni and warns him to calm down! Yksel Hamrin runs off the knock.
44.25
Thomas Schönenborn passes the ball forward to Kevin Besselink. Kevin Besselink knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by João Gamez.
45.00
0-2Thomas Schönenborn knocks the ball forward to Kevin Besselink. Kevin Besselink kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Bould but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with VfL Wolfsburg kicking off!
48.09
Alonso Gallardo makes a simple pass to Tomas Johansson. Tomas Johansson surges forward with the ball. Tomas Johansson shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
49.05
João Gamez knocks the ball to his team mate, Yksel Hamrin. Yksel Hamrin knocks the ball forward to Martin Binder. Martin Binder shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.49
João Gamez makes a simple pass to Yksel Hamrin. Yksel Hamrin makes a probing pass to Dragan Tomacic. Dragan Tomacic sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Nico Berg easily smothers it.
54.29
João Gamez knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Johansson. Tomas Johansson makes a probing pass to Martin Binder. Martin Binder knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nico Berg who gathers it comfortably.
57.32
Kelvin Christie passes the ball forward to Thomas Schönenborn. Thomas Schönenborn brings the ball forward. Thomas Schönenborn goes all the way! Thomas Schönenborn rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.31
Tomas Johansson passes the ball forward to Alexandru Hagi. Alexandru Hagi passes the ball forward but Martin Binder is offside!
78.03
Tomas Johansson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandru Hagi. Alexandru Hagi kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Binder but the referee indicates it's offside!
81.09
Diego Pizarro clumsily knocks into Ledley Oakley. The referee calls over Diego Pizarro and warns him to calm down! Ledley Oakley runs off the knock.
87.39
Tomas Johansson chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandru Hagi. Alexandru Hagi lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Binder. Martin Binder is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Nico Berg easily picks it out of the air!
89.38
Malte Streich flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Schönenborn. Thomas Schönenborn decides to run forward with the ball. Thomas Schönenborn whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Bould. Stephen Bould powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
João Gamez makes a probing pass to Yksel Hamrin. Yksel Hamrin brings the ball forward. Yksel Hamrin goes all the way! Yksel Hamrin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Nico Berg manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.7%
61.3%
Play Area
29%
40.9%
30.1%
Scorers