Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to Alemannia Aachen. A crowd of 19,009 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Alemannia Aachen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Hamann.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Alemannia Aachen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Hamann.
0.00
0-0VfL Wolfsburg kick off!
6.39
0-1Andy Burbage makes a beautiful solo run. Andy Burbage knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Nahrstedt. Marc Nahrstedt whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Alemannia Aachen!
9.40
David Meiklejohn hits a low pass to Jan Arndt. Jan Arndt knocks in a cross ball towards Lennart Vogel. Lennart Vogel powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.02
1-1David Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Lennart Vogel. Lennart Vogel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.13
1-1Andy Burbage flicks a high pass forward. Marc Nahrstedt controls it well on his chest. Marc Nahrstedt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
20.42
Vincenzo Nordwald flicks a high ball forward to Steffen Pfeiffer who takes it down. Steffen Pfeiffer sees Marc Nahrstedt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marc Nahrstedt shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Simon Völler!
22.18
1-1Nicolas Neuhaus hacks Jan Arndt from behind! Nicolas Neuhaus is warned by the referee! Jan Arndt stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.46
1-1Andy Burbage threads a neat ball through to Marc Nahrstedt. Marc Nahrstedt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.35
Torsten Turek makes a simple pass to Jan Arndt. Jan Arndt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
33.42
Andy Burbage passes the ball forward to Marc Nahrstedt. Marc Nahrstedt lofts in a cross ball towards Tijani Langerak. Tijani Langerak flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.19
Elena Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Torsten Turek controls it well on his chest. Torsten Turek advances with the ball. Torsten Turek lofts in a cross ball towards Lennart Vogel. Lennart Vogel beats his man to it with a header. Eric Borchard is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Matthias Behrens laces a weighted ball forward to Sven Lindner. Sven Lindner threads a neat ball through to Lennart Vogel. Lennart Vogel shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Wolfsburg appear unchanged since the first half. Alemannia Aachen have changed their lineup with Nicolas Fromm replacing Frederico Bento and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
45.00
Alemannia Aachen kick off!
47.24
Steffen Pfeiffer hacks Jonas Röhlig from behind! The referee calls over Steffen Pfeiffer and warns him to calm down! Jonas Röhlig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.43
Andy Burbage surges forward with the ball. Andy Burbage shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
49.27
Andy Burbage flicks the ball to his team mate, Tijani Langerak. Tijani Langerak knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Völler who gathers it comfortably.
55.56
David Schulze makes an attacking run forward. David Schulze shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Simon Völler.
57.52
Torsten Turek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lennart Vogel. Lennart Vogel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Borchard who gathers it comfortably.
59.27
Nicolas Neuhaus hits a low pass to David Schulze. David Schulze knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Fromm. Nicolas Fromm shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
61.10
Torsten Turek threads a neat ball through to John George. John George lofts in a cross ball towards Lennart Vogel. Lennart Vogel makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.10
David Schulze threads a neat ball through to Tijani Langerak. Tijani Langerak rushes past Matthias Behrens! Tijani Langerak shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.05
Torsten Turek sees Jan Arndt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jan Arndt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.52
Graeme Potts flicks a high pass forward to Sven Lindner who brings the ball under control. Sven Lindner threads a neat ball through to John George. John George whips in a cross ball towards Jan Arndt. Jan Arndt directs the ball goalwards with his head but Eric Borchard is on top of it.
79.52
Matthias Behrens sees Torsten Turek in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Torsten Turek passes the ball forward to Lennart Vogel. Lennart Vogel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.26
Jonas Röhlig makes an attacking run forward. Jonas Röhlig tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
87.10
Jonas Röhlig knocks the ball forward to John George. John George shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. VfL Wolfsburg are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
90.00
Nicolas Neuhaus catches Torsten Turek on the ankles. Nicolas Neuhaus is given another warning by the referee! Torsten Turek runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.4%
43.6%
Play Area
24.4%
44.9%
30.8%
Scorers
| Lennart Vogel 9, 34, 61 | Marc Nahrstedt 6 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lennart Vogel of VfL Wolfsburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Simon Völler (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Matthias Behrens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Elena Garrido (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Graeme Potts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sven Lindner (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Torsten Turek (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jonas Röhlig (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | David Meiklejohn (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | John George (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jan Arndt (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Lennart Vogel (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Kai Netzer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matthias Röhlig (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sven Schramm (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eric Borchard (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Samuele Imbriani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Vincenzo Nordwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicolas Neuhaus (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Lennart Fromm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Schulze (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Steffen Pfeiffer (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andy Burbage (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Frederico Bento (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tijani Langerak (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marc Nahrstedt (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Philipp Helmer (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt Law (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Fromm (ATT) | 6 | |