Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to Alemannia Aachen. A crowd of 16,192 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Alemannia Aachen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Markus Hamann.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Alemannia Aachen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Markus Hamann.
0.00
0-0VfB Stuttgart get the match underway!
3.32
0-0David Schulze flicks a high pass forward. Tijani Langerak holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tijani Langerak plays a one-two with Marc Nahrstedt and rushes in on goal... Tijani Langerak tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
8.10
0-0Lars Eberle chips the ball to his team mate, Torsten Kaiser. Torsten Kaiser whips in a cross ball towards Benedetto Iannuzzi. Benedetto Iannuzzi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Eric Borchard.
9.01
0-0It's a corner kick. Reginald Jaurès loops the ball in to towards the near post. David Bierhoff looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
10.06
0-0David Bierhoff passes the ball forward to Reginald Jaurès. Reginald Jaurès kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Will. Julian Will whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Marin. Hugo Marin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Vincenzo Nordwald happens to be in the right place to block it.
12.40
0-0Andy Burbage makes a probing pass to Marc Nahrstedt. Marc Nahrstedt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.21
Steffen Pfeiffer plays the ball forward to Tijani Langerak. Tijani Langerak knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.50
0-0Vincenzo Nordwald comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Marin. The referee brings Vincenzo Nordwald to one side and gives him a warning! Hugo Marin runs off the knock.
22.49
Lars Eberle threads a neat ball through to Benedetto Iannuzzi. Benedetto Iannuzzi whips in a cross ball towards Julian Will. Julian Will knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Eric Borchard as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
23.24
Corner kick to VfB Stuttgart. Reginald Jaurès plays it to the far post. David Bierhoff rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.35
0-0David Bierhoff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Reginald Jaurès. Reginald Jaurès brings the ball forward. Reginald Jaurès knocks the ball forward to Hugo Marin but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
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. Alemannia Aachen have changed their lineup with Nicolas Fromm replacing Frederico Bento and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The VfB Stuttgart players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Alemannia Aachen start the second half!
47.30
Steffen Pfeiffer makes a simple pass to Marc Nahrstedt. Marc Nahrstedt shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Linus Schnellinger. What a great pair of hands!
51.23
Reginald Jaurès flicks a high pass forward to Benedetto Iannuzzi who brings the ball under control. Benedetto Iannuzzi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.03
David Schulze flicks the ball to his team mate, Tijani Langerak. Tijani Langerak shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
55.30
Florian Poschner flicks a high pass forward. Reginald Jaurès collects the pass. Reginald Jaurès makes a probing pass to Benedetto Iannuzzi. Benedetto Iannuzzi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
57.51
0-0Reginald Jaurès hacks Steffen Pfeiffer from behind! The referee calls over Reginald Jaurès and shows him a yellow card! Steffen Pfeiffer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.15
Edward Walker makes a probing pass to Reginald Jaurès. Reginald Jaurès sees Julian Will in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Will whips in a cross ball towards Torsten Kaiser. Torsten Kaiser is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Good keeping from Eric Borchard as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
62.35
0-0Corner kick to VfB Stuttgart. Reginald Jaurès plays it to the far post. Nicolas Neuhaus reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
63.13
0-1Andy Burbage chips the ball to his team mate, Tijani Langerak. Tijani Langerak plays a quick one-two with Nicolas Fromm and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Tijani Langerak provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.40
Samuele Imbriani flicks a high pass forward to Andy Burbage who brings the ball under control. Andy Burbage sees a break and surges forward. Andy Burbage tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
72.20
Moritz Richter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Burbage. Andy Burbage flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Fromm who takes it down. Nicolas Fromm shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
75.57
Edward Walker decides to run forward with the ball. Edward Walker passes the ball forward to Benedetto Iannuzzi. Benedetto Iannuzzi whips in a cross ball towards Torsten Kaiser. Torsten Kaiser is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eric Borchard with no chance!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
78.34
Andy Burbage chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Nahrstedt. Marc Nahrstedt lofts in a cross ball towards Tijani Langerak. Tijani Langerak rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Linus Schnellinger comfortably picks it out of the air!
83.31
Lars Eberle runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Lars Eberle shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
84.59
1-1Reginald Jaurès barges into Steffen Pfeiffer. Reginald Jaurès is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Steffen Pfeiffer runs off the knock.
85.54
Lars Eberle makes a simple pass to Julian Will. Julian Will whips in a cross ball towards Torsten Kaiser. Torsten Kaiser rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Eric Borchard is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
29.5%
46.2%
24.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tijani Langerak of Alemannia Aachen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Linus Schnellinger (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Edward Walker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Florian Poschner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Del Sherwood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | David Bierhoff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lars Eberle (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Reginald Jaurès (MID) |  | 3 |
| 8. | Torsten Kaiser (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Benedetto Iannuzzi (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Julian Will (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Hugo Marin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Florian Arnold (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Florian Schönenborn (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Del Gardner (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eric Borchard (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Samuele Imbriani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Vincenzo Nordwald (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Nicolas Neuhaus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Moritz Richter (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) | | 8 |
| 11. | Marc Nahrstedt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Philipp Helmer (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt Law (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Fromm (ATT) | 6 | |