Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to Stuttgarter Kickers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both VfB Stuttgart and Stuttgarter Kickers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both VfB Stuttgart and Stuttgarter Kickers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and VfB Stuttgart get the match underway!
6.12
0-0Mario Domoraud clumsily knocks into Lars Dittmann. Mario Domoraud is given a warning by the referee! Lars Dittmann runs off the knock.
9.43
0-0Tobias Lindemann catches Lars Dittmann on the ankles. The referee calls over Tobias Lindemann and shows him a yellow card! Lars Dittmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.58
0-0Oliver Roth makes a simple pass to Paul James. Paul James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.31
Linus Bierhoff clumsily knocks into Kewullay Conti. The referee calls over Linus Bierhoff and warns him to calm down! Kewullay Conti stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.27
0-0Linus Bierhoff flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Hanssen. Thomas Hanssen shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.29
Daniel Dodd sees a break and surges forward. Daniel Dodd goes all the way! Daniel Dodd shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.29
0-0Linus Bierhoff surges forward with the ball. Linus Bierhoff shoots from outside the area. Billy McCoist easily smothers it.
27.30
Linus Bierhoff kicks a strong pass forward to Armin Thiele. Armin Thiele makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul James. Paul James makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
28.05
Linus Bierhoff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul James. Paul James sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.22
0-0Albrecht Schnellinger chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Domoraud. Mario Domoraud kicks a strong pass forward to Gerhard Dörner but the referee indicates it's offside!
38.35
Daniel Dodd kicks a strong pass forward to Mario Domoraud. Mario Domoraud shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.11
Kewullay Conti makes a simple pass to Mario Domoraud. Mario Domoraud threads the ball through to Tobias Lindemann but he's offside!
42.44
Linus Bierhoff flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul James. Paul James shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Billy McCoist easily smothers it!
45.00
Jonas Beckenbauer passes the ball forward to Kewullay Conti. Kewullay Conti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Domoraud. Mario Domoraud lofts in a cross ball towards Tobias Lindemann. Tobias Lindemann flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Leon Götz!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Stuttgarter Kickers start the second half!
47.02
Albrecht Schnellinger hacks Gerhard Witte from behind! The referee calls over Albrecht Schnellinger and warns him to calm down! Gerhard Witte stretches but gets up unharmed.
47.02
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
48.52
Oliver Roth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Hanssen. Thomas Hanssen tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.48
Nicolas Helmer passes the ball forward to Gerhard Witte. Gerhard Witte threads the ball through to Armin Thiele. Armin Thiele whips in a cross ball towards Paul James. Paul James directs the ball goalwards with his head but Billy McCoist is on top of it.
54.03
Kewullay Conti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tobias Lindemann. Tobias Lindemann goes all the way! Tobias Lindemann shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.56
Stuttgarter Kickers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
65.20
Stuttgarter Kickers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
67.59
Daniel Dodd clumsily knocks into Oliver Roth. The referee calls over Daniel Dodd and warns him to calm down! Oliver Roth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.35
Jonas Beckenbauer barges into Thomas Hanssen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Thomas Hanssen runs off the knock.
77.15
Albrecht Schnellinger knocks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Lindemann. Tobias Lindemann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.36
Daniel Gomes kicks a strong pass forward to Linus Bierhoff. Linus Bierhoff brings the ball forward. Linus Bierhoff finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
87.49
1-0Hannes Rummenigge sees a break and surges forward. Hannes Rummenigge kicks a strong pass forward to Mario Domoraud. Mario Domoraud plays a perfect one-two with Tobias Lindemann and rushes in on goal... Mario Domoraud shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Jonas Beckenbauer passes the ball forward to Albrecht Schnellinger. Albrecht Schnellinger makes a probing pass to Gerhard Dörner. Gerhard Dörner plays a perfect one-two with Tobias Lindemann and rushes in on goal... Gerhard Dörner rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
25.6%
47.4%
26.9%
Scorers