Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to VfB Stuttgart. A crowd of 18,515 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Klimek.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Klimek.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and VfL Wolfsburg get the match underway!
2.45
0-0Graeme Potts advances with the ball. Graeme Potts makes a simple pass to Jan Arndt. Jan Arndt runs straight at the defence! Jan Arndt muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball cannons off Florian Poschner, going wide.
3.54
Matthias Behrens takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Graeme Potts shoots from just inside the box but it is deflected wide by Del Sherwood.
12.52
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Jonas Röhlig plays the ball forward to Lennart Vogel. Lennart Vogel whips in a cross ball towards Jan Arndt. Jan Arndt beats his man to it with a header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.22
0-0Oliver Sparwasser hacks Sven Lindner from behind! The referee calls over Oliver Sparwasser and shows him a yellow card! Sven Lindner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.28
0-0Lars Eberle threads the ball through to Julian Will. Julian Will knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Völler who gathers it comfortably.
22.32
With a delightful solo run, Jonas Röhlig stretches the opposition's defence. Jonas Röhlig sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.27
Graeme Potts makes a strong solo run forward. Graeme Potts flicks a high ball forward to John George who takes it down. John George knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.27
0-0Lars Eberle knocks the ball forward to Hugo Marin. Hugo Marin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Simon Völler. Excellent save.
27.40
Del Sherwood clumsily knocks into Lennart Vogel. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lennart Vogel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.32
0-0Torsten Kaiser hacks Matthias Behrens from behind! The referee warns Torsten Kaiser to calm down! Matthias Behrens stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.29
Oliver Sparwasser flicks a high ball forward to Julian Will who takes it down. Julian Will controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Wolfsburg have changed their lineup with Kai Netzer replacing Graeme Potts, Matthias Röhlig replacing Sven Lindner and Sven Schramm replacing Lennart Vogel. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The whistle blows and VfB Stuttgart kick off!
47.52
Jonas Röhlig comes in with a late challenge on Lars Eberle. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lars Eberle hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.30
Oliver Sparwasser sees Hugo Marin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Marin whips in a cross ball towards Julian Will. Julian Will is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Simon Völler is on top of it.
51.01
Oliver Sparwasser changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oliver Sparwasser knocks in a cross ball towards Benedetto Iannuzzi. Benedetto Iannuzzi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
54.31
Jonas Röhlig advances with the ball. Jonas Röhlig knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Schramm. Sven Schramm makes a looping header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.34
David Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Sven Schramm. Sven Schramm knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Arndt. Jan Arndt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
59.47
1-0Torsten Turek changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Torsten Turek edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Torsten Turek provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Linus Schnellinger with no chance!! Goal for VfL Wolfsburg!
63.28
Torsten Turek sees Sven Schramm in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sven Schramm whips in a cross ball towards John George. John George heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
67.20
Lars Eberle flicks a high pass forward. Benedetto Iannuzzi collects the pass. Benedetto Iannuzzi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kai Netzer.
73.17
Oliver Sparwasser sees Torsten Kaiser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Torsten Kaiser plays a one-two with Hugo Marin and advances towards the goal... Torsten Kaiser cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Simon Völler.
74.04
1-0Corner kick to VfB Stuttgart. Lars Eberle plays it out to the edge of the box. Julian Will shoots from just inside the box but it's a woeful effort!
77.14
Jonas Röhlig knocks the ball to his team mate, John George. John George lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Schramm. Sven Schramm heads the ball goalwards. Linus Schnellinger easily picks it out of the air!
79.37
Edward Walker threads a neat ball through to Oliver Sparwasser. Oliver Sparwasser sees Hugo Marin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Marin lofts in a cross ball towards Benedetto Iannuzzi. Benedetto Iannuzzi makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
83.35
Oliver Sparwasser clumsily knocks into Matthias Röhlig. The referee warns Oliver Sparwasser to calm down! Matthias Röhlig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.50
Florian Poschner flicks a high ball forward to Lars Eberle who takes it down. Lars Eberle flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Marin collects the pass. Hugo Marin lofts in a cross ball towards Torsten Kaiser. Torsten Kaiser flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Simon Völler has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
25.4%
45.1%
29.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Torsten Turek of VfL Wolfsburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Simon Völler (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Matthias Behrens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Elena Garrido (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Graeme Potts (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Sven Lindner (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Torsten Turek (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Jonas Röhlig (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | David Meiklejohn (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | John George (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jan Arndt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lennart Vogel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kai Netzer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Matthias Röhlig (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sven Schramm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Linus Schnellinger (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Edward Walker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Florian Poschner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Del Sherwood (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | David Bierhoff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oliver Sparwasser (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Lars Eberle (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Torsten Kaiser (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Benedetto Iannuzzi (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Julian Will (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Hugo Marin (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Reginald Jaurès (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Florian Arnold (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Florian Schönenborn (DEF) | 0 | |