Match Report


VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart     FC Bayern MunichFC Bayern Munich
Computer Player Computer Player Ian Mortimer Ian Mortimer
Linus SchnellingerL. Schnellinger69
G
1captain
G
71Alexander DehmA. Dehm
Edward WalkerE. Walker71
D
2
D
62Billy FergusonB. Ferguson
Florian PoschnerF. Poschner70
D
3
D
67Anthony MarsdenA. Marsden
Del SherwoodD. Sherwood67
D
captain4
D
69Eugenio DuranE. Duran
David BierhoffD. Bierhoff66
D
5
M
76Fernando PichichiF. Pichichi
Oliver SparwasserO. Sparwasser70
M
6
M
76Marcel GelbM. Gelb
Lars EberleL. Eberle66
M
7
M
76Steve StamS. Stam
Torsten KaiserT. Kaiser74
A
8
M
67Jose Javier AlonsoJ. Alonso
Benedetto IannuzziB. Iannuzzi66
A
9
A
81Gavin DickovG. Dickov
Julian WillJ. Will60
A
10
A
84Florian KoschmiederF. Koschmieder
Hugo MarinH. Marin60
A
11
A
72Phil MccannP. Mccann
 
Reginald JaurèsR. Jaurès66
M
12
D
58Daniel BarbosaD. Barbosa
Florian ArnoldF. Arnold64
G
13
A
69Julian EngelsJ. Engels
Florian SchönenbornF. Schönenborn64
D
14
M
62Anthony ByrneA. Byrne

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to FC Bayern Munich. A crowd of 19,889 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Bayern Munich appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Hitzlsperger.


0.00
VfB Stuttgart kick off!
2.37
Steve Stam hits a low pass to Florian Koschmieder. Florian Koschmieder shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Linus Schnellinger smothers it!
6.35
Fernando Pichichi threads a neat ball through to Florian Koschmieder. Florian Koschmieder knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Del Sherwood.
8.40
Jose Javier Alonso changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jose Javier Alonso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.32
Fernando Pichichi brings the ball forward. Fernando Pichichi knocks the ball forward, putting Florian Koschmieder through on goal. Florian Koschmieder muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Linus Schnellinger. Excellent save.
12.51
Marcel Gelb makes a simple pass to Phil Mccann. Phil Mccann plays a quick one-two with Florian Koschmieder and rushes in on goal... Phil Mccann side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Linus Schnellinger.
21.38
Florian Poschner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Sparwasser. Oliver Sparwasser flicks a high pass forward. Julian Will collects the pass. Julian Will shoots from 25 yards. Alexander Dehm gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
24.25
Florian Poschner flicks a high pass forward. Lars Eberle holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lars Eberle makes a probing pass to Julian Will. Julian Will lofts in a cross ball towards Benedetto Iannuzzi. Benedetto Iannuzzi makes a convincing header. Alexander Dehm effortlessly punches it away to safety.
26.14
Jose Javier Alonso decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Javier Alonso shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.03
Hugo Marin barges into Billy Ferguson. Hugo Marin is warned by the referee! Billy Ferguson runs off the knock.
32.16
Lars Eberle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Torsten Kaiser. Torsten Kaiser shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
34.17
Oliver Sparwasser plays the ball forward to Hugo Marin. Hugo Marin shoots from long range but Alexander Dehm is on top of it.
36.06
With some swift thinking, Billy Ferguson plays the ball forward to Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Florian Koschmieder. Florian Koschmieder plays a scrappy one-two with Phil Mccann and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Florian Koschmieder provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Linus Schnellinger.
37.46
It's a corner kick which Steve Stam takes quickly, playing the ball short to Phil Mccann. Phil Mccann strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is miles over!
38.37
Lars Eberle takes it forward alone. Lars Eberle whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Marin. Hugo Marin flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Alexander Dehm. Excellent save.
39.27
Steve Stam kicks a strong pass forward to Florian Koschmieder. Florian Koschmieder plays a one-two with Phil Mccann and rushes in on goal... Florian Koschmieder makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Del Sherwood happens to be in the right place to block it.
42.17
Marcel Gelb barges into Oliver Sparwasser. Marcel Gelb is shown the yellow card! Oliver Sparwasser stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.08
Eugenio Duran pushes up the pitch. Eugenio Duran chips the ball to his team mate, Florian Koschmieder. Florian Koschmieder shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
45.00
Marcel Gelb surges forward with the ball. Marcel Gelb controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. FC Bayern Munich also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
FC Bayern Munich kick off!
53.42
Steve Stam deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Dickov. Gavin Dickov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edward Walker.
59.09
Marcel Gelb controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Phil Mccann. Phil Mccann plays a quick one-two with Florian Koschmieder and rushes in on goal... Phil Mccann rockets a shot on goal. Solid save from Linus Schnellinger. What a great pair of hands!
60.42
FC Bayern Munich have made 2 substitutions with Daniel Barbosa replacing Billy Ferguson and Julian Engels replacing Phil Mccann .
63.12
With a delightful solo run, Marcel Gelb stretches the opposition's defence. Marcel Gelb shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.59
Without breaking stride, Oliver Sparwasser plays the ball forward to Julian Will. Julian Will knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Dehm who gathers it comfortably.
69.03
Daniel Barbosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Stam. Steve Stam makes a beautiful solo run. Steve Stam makes a simple pass, allowing Julian Engels to run into the box. Julian Engels side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
71.37
Steve Stam passes the ball forward to Gavin Dickov. Gavin Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.57
Lars Eberle flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Marin collects the pass. Hugo Marin lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Will. Julian Will whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
73.04
Oliver Sparwasser knocks the ball forward to Benedetto Iannuzzi. Benedetto Iannuzzi knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Will. With a superhuman jump, Julian Will connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.12
Lars Eberle sees Benedetto Iannuzzi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Benedetto Iannuzzi finds some space and shoots from distance. Alexander Dehm gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
78.11
Fernando Pichichi barges into Oliver Sparwasser. Fernando Pichichi is shown the yellow card! Oliver Sparwasser runs off the knock.
79.44
Steve Stam takes it forward alone. Steve Stam knocks the ball to his team mate, Florian Koschmieder. David Bierhoff clumsily knocks into Florian Koschmieder. Florian Koschmieder appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
81.41
Del Sherwood makes a probing pass to Oliver Sparwasser. Oliver Sparwasser hits a low pass to Benedetto Iannuzzi. Benedetto Iannuzzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.56
Lars Eberle flicks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Kaiser. Torsten Kaiser shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
84.10
David Bierhoff hacks Gavin Dickov from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Dickov stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.07
Fernando Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Florian Koschmieder holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Florian Koschmieder hits a low pass to Julian Engels. Julian Engels looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Del Sherwood happens to be in the right place to block it.
87.58
Jose Javier Alonso knocks the ball to his team mate, Florian Koschmieder. Florian Koschmieder cuts inside the box! Florian Koschmieder shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
89.12
Lars Eberle flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Marin controls it well on his chest. Hugo Marin finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Lars Eberle knocks the ball forward to Torsten Kaiser. Torsten Kaiser tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

VfB Stuttgart

FC Bayern Munich
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
6
10
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
33%
43.6%
23.4%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Linus Schnellinger of VfB Stuttgart

Match Ratings