Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Allianz Arena where FC Bayern Munich play host to VfL Wolfsburg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both FC Bayern Munich and VfL Wolfsburg are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both FC Bayern Munich and VfL Wolfsburg are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and VfL Wolfsburg get the match underway!
3.45
0-0Benjamin Pelé makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nils Sachs. Nils Sachs plays a perfect one-two with Thomas Roth and rushes in on goal... Nils Sachs makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
8.31
John Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Nils Sachs. Nils Sachs whips in a cross ball towards Simon Higginbotham. Simon Higginbotham is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.39
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
12.02
Ottavio Ballotta passes the ball forward to Peter Tiatto. Peter Tiatto knocks the ball to his team mate, Florin V. Lazar. Florin V. Lazar plays a perfect one-two with Florian Dittmann and rushes in on goal... Florin V. Lazar makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.18
Florian Backes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florian Dittmann. Florian Dittmann shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.20
Norberto Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Florian Backes. Florian Backes chips the ball to his team mate, Egutu Enyinnaya. Egutu Enyinnaya tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.44
John Morrison threads the ball through to Simon Higginbotham. Simon Higginbotham knocks the ball forward to Nils Sachs. Nils Sachs takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.55
0-0Oliver Heiser comes in with a late challenge on Ben Nguyen. Oliver Heiser is warned by the referee! Ben Nguyen runs off the knock.
40.10
0-0Oliver Heiser threads the ball through to Nils Sachs. Nils Sachs shoots from long range. Viktor Kirchmayer easily smothers it.
42.33
FC Bayern Munich are easily keeping VfL Wolfsburg at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
44.31
John Morrison makes a beautiful solo run. John Morrison goes all the way! John Morrison shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Viktor Kirchmayer easily smothers it!
45.00
Jón Kristinn Thorsteinsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ben Nguyen. Ben Nguyen passes the ball forward to Florin V. Lazar. Florin V. Lazar shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
FC Bayern Munich kick off!
47.06
1-0Norberto Castro surges forward with the ball. Norberto Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Florin V. Lazar. Florin V. Lazar goes all the way! Florin V. Lazar makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.29
Peter Tiatto passes the ball forward to Florian Dittmann. Florian Dittmann makes a simple pass to Florin V. Lazar. Florin V. Lazar shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
65.31
Florian Backes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florian Dittmann. Florian Dittmann knocks in a cross ball towards Egutu Enyinnaya. Egutu Enyinnaya is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
67.25
Nils Sachs comes in with a late challenge on Ottavio Ballotta. The referee calls over Nils Sachs and warns him to calm down! Ottavio Ballotta runs off the knock.
72.20
Peter Tiatto makes a probing pass to Florian Dittmann. Florian Dittmann threads the ball through to Florin V. Lazar. Florin V. Lazar cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
75.33
Jón Kristinn Thorsteinsson barges into Nils Sachs. Jón Kristinn Thorsteinsson is given a warning by the referee! Nils Sachs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.57
1-0Peter Tiatto hacks Benjamin Pelé from behind! Peter Tiatto is warned by the referee! Benjamin Pelé gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.14
Florian Lindner threads the ball through to Benjamin Pelé. Benjamin Pelé threads the ball through to Nils Sachs. Nils Sachs plays a perfect one-two with Thomas Roth and rushes in on goal... Nils Sachs shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
87.13
1-0Ben Nguyen knocks the ball to his team mate, Florin V. Lazar. Florin V. Lazar knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lennart Eilts.
89.03
Ben Nguyen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Florian Dittmann. Florian Dittmann shoots from long range but Hauke Schönenborn is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
23.5%
45.7%
30.9%
Scorers