Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to SSV Reutlingen. A crowd of 17,689 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SSV Reutlingen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Schnoor.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SSV Reutlingen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Schnoor.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SSV Reutlingen kick off!
8.20
0-0Matthias Behrens knocks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Turek. Torsten Turek flicks a high pass forward to Lennart Vogel who brings the ball under control. Lennart Vogel lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Arndt. Jan Arndt beats his man to it with a header. Lennart Frieser gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
16.39
0-0Youl Brando flicks the ball to his team mate, Arno Brückner. Arno Brückner threads the ball through to Tobias Polheim. Tobias Polheim knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Völler who gathers it comfortably.
18.45
0-1Uwe Polheim flicks a high pass forward. Arno Brückner collects the pass. Arno Brückner kicks a strong pass forward to Gerhard Cziommer. Gerhard Cziommer rushes past Matthias Behrens! Gerhard Cziommer tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
22.36
0-1Arno Brückner flicks a high pass forward to John James who brings the ball under control. John James knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Bakary Erler is offside!
24.09
Elena Garrido sees Torsten Turek in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Torsten Turek threads the ball through to Jan Arndt. Jan Arndt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Lennart Frieser manages to keep it out.
27.17
Graeme Potts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonas Röhlig. Jonas Röhlig flicks a high ball forward to Jan Arndt who takes it down. Jan Arndt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steffen Herzog.
28.11
Matthias Behrens passes the ball forward to David Meiklejohn. David Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Vogel collects the pass. Lennart Vogel whips in a cross ball towards John George. John George makes a looping header on goal. John George scores for VfL Wolfsburg!!
32.25
Alberto Borriello flicks a high pass forward to Bakary Erler who brings the ball under control. Bakary Erler cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Bakary Erler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Simon Völler reads it well. Good save!
40.04
David Meiklejohn chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Arndt. Jan Arndt puts a great ball through but John George is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
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. SSV Reutlingen appear unchanged since the first half. The VfL Wolfsburg players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
VfL Wolfsburg kick off and get the second half underway!
49.34
David Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, Sven Schramm. Sven Schramm tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Lennart Frieser.
50.32
It's a corner kick. Matthias Röhlig loops the ball over to the far post. Lennart Frieser drops low and scoops up the ball.
53.26
Torsten Turek sees Jan Arndt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jan Arndt whips in a cross ball towards Sven Schramm. Sven Schramm fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.33
2-1Kai Netzer pushes mid-way up the pitch. Kai Netzer threads a neat ball through to Jan Arndt. Jan Arndt shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.00
Arno Brückner hits a low pass to Bakary Erler. Bakary Erler tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.57
2-1SSV Reutlingen have made a substitution with Alberto Mendez replacing Alberto Borriello and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
65.19
Elena Garrido hits a low pass to Torsten Turek. Torsten Turek sees Jan Arndt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jan Arndt runs straight at the defence! Jan Arndt takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
66.44
Kai Netzer flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Röhlig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonas Röhlig kicks a strong pass forward to Sven Schramm. Sven Schramm knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Youl Brando.
69.17
David Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward to John George who brings the ball under control. John George whips in a cross ball towards Jan Arndt. Jan Arndt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
71.19
Matthias Röhlig flicks a high pass forward. John George controls it well on his chest. John George whips in a cross ball towards Jan Arndt. Jan Arndt whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.30
SSV Reutlingen have made 2 substitutions with Gianfranco Pavan replacing Tobias Polheim and Jan Freund replacing Gerhard Cziommer .
78.37
Alberto Mendez hits a low pass to John James. John James finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.02
David Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Jan Arndt. Jan Arndt makes a great pass forward. Sven Schramm runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
83.11
David Meiklejohn sees Sven Schramm in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sven Schramm knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lennart Frieser who gathers it comfortably.
85.29
David Meiklejohn knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Schramm. Sven Schramm sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. 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.
89.33
Jonas Röhlig flicks a high pass forward to John George who brings the ball under control. John George knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lennart Frieser who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
26.3%
44.7%
28.9%
Scorers
| John George 28 Sven Schramm 53 Jan Arndt 71 | Gerhard Cziommer 18 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jan Arndt 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) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jonas Röhlig (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | David Meiklejohn (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | John George (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Jan Arndt (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Lennart Vogel (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Kai Netzer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Matthias Röhlig (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sven Schramm (DEF) | | 8 |
| 1. | Lennart Frieser (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Anton Ritzinger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steffen Herzog (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Youl Brando (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Uwe Polheim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alberto Borriello (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Arno Brückner (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Tobias Polheim (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Bakary Erler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | John James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gerhard Cziommer (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alberto Mendez (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gianfranco Pavan (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jan Freund (MID) | 6 | |