Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to SpVgg Greuther Fürth. A crowd of 9,830 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both VfB Stuttgart and SpVgg Greuther Fürth are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both VfB Stuttgart and SpVgg Greuther Fürth are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SpVgg Greuther Fürth get the match underway!
2.16
0-0Armin Buchwald knocks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Netzer. Rainer Netzer shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Albrecht Dittmann easily smothers it!
3.49
0-0Johan Timmer knocks the ball forward to Anton Wendel. Anton Wendel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Moritz Meidt.
18.32
Armin Buchwald passes the ball forward to Rainer Netzer. Rainer Netzer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Markus Babbel.
21.20
Armin Buchwald passes the ball forward to Rainer Netzer. Rainer Netzer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vincenzo Wendel.
24.24
0-0Jakob Masur comes in with a late challenge on Linus Kurth. The referee calls over Jakob Masur and warns him to calm down! Linus Kurth gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.00
0-0Markus Babbel flicks the ball to his team mate, David Scheffler. David Scheffler makes a simple pass to Linus Kurth. Linus Kurth shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
39.03
0-0Simon Breitner catches Linus Kurth on the ankles. Simon Breitner is given a warning by the referee! Linus Kurth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.10
Vincenzo Wendel threads the ball through to Linus Eilts. Linus Eilts knocks the ball to his team mate, Massimo Tricarico. Massimo Tricarico knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dave Pearce.
45.00
0-0Linus Kurth barges into Jakob Masur. Linus Kurth is shown the yellow card! Jakob Masur runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with VfB Stuttgart kicking off!
57.48
Linus Eilts threads the ball through to Linus Kurth. Linus Kurth whips in a cross ball towards Massimo Tricarico. Massimo Tricarico connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Oliver Völler is on top of it.
59.38
Johan Timmer surges forward with the ball. Johan Timmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.05
Dave Pearce brings the ball forward. Dave Pearce flicks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Netzer. Rainer Netzer chips the ball to his team mate, Anton Wendel. Anton Wendel rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Albrecht Dittmann!
77.49
Johan Timmer makes a probing pass to Rainer Netzer. Rainer Netzer tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
79.51
Markus Babbel threads the ball through to Linus Eilts. Linus Eilts knocks the ball forward to Massimo Tricarico. Massimo Tricarico knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.14
Jan Metzger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anton Wendel. Anton Wendel shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.00
Noah Palumbo flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Metzger. Jan Metzger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anton Wendel. Anton Wendel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.18
Armin Buchwald passes the ball forward to Anton Wendel. Anton Wendel tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
34.2%
46.6%
19.2%