Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Allianz Arena where FC Bayern Munich play host to VfB Stuttgart. A crowd of 16,302 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Bayern Munich are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Walter.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Bayern Munich are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Walter.
0.00
0-0VfB Stuttgart kick off the first half!
15.36
0-1David Dittmann threads the ball through to Julian Eustace. Julian Eustace knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Nieto. Luis Nieto makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.51
0-1Jeroen Redeker changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jeroen Redeker tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
30.14
Julian Ziege surges forward with the ball. Julian Ziege edges inside the box! Julian Ziege makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.35
1-1Linus Ouindi barges into Frederico Mora. Linus Ouindi is warned by the referee! Frederico Mora runs off the knock.
40.56
Antonino Monaco makes a probing pass to Julian Eustace. Julian Eustace shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
42.25
1-1David Dittmann threads a neat ball through to Julian Eustace. Julian Eustace finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Bayern Munich have changed their lineup with Linus Bierhoff replacing Tchiressoua Cakar and Fadel Valenza replacing Mamar Mendes. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Bayern Munich kick off!
47.43
Julian Ziege controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fadel Valenza. Fadel Valenza runs straight at the defence! Fadel Valenza makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.52
Antonino Monaco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Eustace. Julian Eustace shoots from outside the area but somehow Dietmar Zick manages to keep it out.
53.07
Rodolphe Tomczyk threads the ball through to David Dittmann. David Dittmann chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Nieto. Luis Nieto shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.25
Seeing a gap ahead, Juan-Carlos Carrasco plays the ball forward to Anton Thielemann. Anton Thielemann flicks a high pass forward. Samir Palumbo controls it well on his chest. Samir Palumbo lofts in a cross ball towards Fadel Valenza. Fadel Valenza knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.49
Antonino Monaco passes the ball forward to Arturo Ruiz. Arturo Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Eustace. Julian Eustace directs the ball goalwards with his head. Dietmar Zick effortlessly picks it out of the air!
73.50
Julian Ziege hits a low pass to Samir Palumbo. Samir Palumbo shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.07
2-1FC Bayern Munich have made a substitution with Adnan Fenillat replacing Damir Coly .
79.37
Juan-Carlos Carrasco knocks the ball to his team mate, Anton Thielemann. Anton Thielemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samir Palumbo. Samir Palumbo skips past Linus Ouindi! Some silky footwork from Samir Palumbo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
81.23
Luis Nieto barges into Juan-Carlos Carrasco. Luis Nieto is warned by the referee! Juan-Carlos Carrasco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.19
Antonino Monaco plays the ball forward to Luis Nieto. Luis Nieto tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
84.39
Juan-Carlos Carrasco makes a strong solo run forward. Juan-Carlos Carrasco passes the ball forward to Samir Palumbo. Samir Palumbo knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Mora. Frederico Mora finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.00
Nils Wilke pushes mid-way up the pitch. Nils Wilke threads the ball through to Fadel Valenza. Fadel Valenza shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
3-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.7%
38.3%
Play Area
40%
40%
20%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Julian Ziege of FC Bayern Munich |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dietmar Zick (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nils Wilke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan-Carlos Carrasco (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Tchiressoua Cakar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodolfo Vazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Julian Ziege (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Anton Thielemann (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Damir Coly (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mamar Mendes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Samir Palumbo (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Frederico Mora (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Linus Bierhoff (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Adnan Fenillat (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Fadel Valenza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Linus Sammer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rodolphe Tomczyk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Schäfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Linus Ouindi (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Lennart Busse (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Dittmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Antonino Monaco (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jeroen Redeker (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Arturo Ruiz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Julian Eustace (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Luis Nieto (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Piet Brunswijk (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eddie Waters (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Julian Lightfoot (ATT) | 0 | |