Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to SV Wacker Burghausen. A crowd of 15,359 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Wacker Burghausen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Völler.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Wacker Burghausen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Völler.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and VfB Stuttgart get the match underway!
2.39
1-0Without breaking stride, David Dittmann plays the ball forward to Julian Eustace. Julian Eustace plays a quick one-two with Arturo Ruiz and rushes in on goal... Julian Eustace shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.58
1-0Alexander Arndt passes the ball forward to Paul Grondin. Paul Grondin shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
9.18
1-0Malte Beckmann takes it forward alone. Malte Beckmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Grondin. David Schäfer clumsily knocks into Paul Grondin. Penalty not given!!
10.41
1-0Under pressure, David Schäfer clears the ball far upfield. Julian Eustace rushes past Samuel Lima! Julian Eustace cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Simon Jaschke's outstretched leg.
14.05
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Malte Beckmann plays the ball forward to Markus Lange. Markus Lange knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodolphe Tomczyk.
22.15
Jeroen Redeker knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Ruiz. Arturo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.11
Lennart Busse flicks a high ball forward to Julian Eustace who takes it down. Julian Eustace shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
33.22
Lennart Busse flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Ruiz collects the pass. Arturo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Böhm.
34.58
1-0Noah Schneider clumsily knocks into Lennart Busse. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lennart Busse stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.57
1-0Samuel Lima kicks a strong pass forward to Malte Beckmann. Malte Beckmann surges forward with the ball. Malte Beckmann whips in a cross ball towards Paul Grondin. David Schäfer barges into Paul Grondin. Paul Grondin appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
38.53
Rodolphe Tomczyk barges into Markus Lange. Rodolphe Tomczyk is shown the yellow card! Markus Lange stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.08
Alexander Arndt knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Grondin. Paul Grondin lofts in a cross ball towards Markus Lange. Markus Lange whips the ball goalwards with his head. Linus Sammer didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
40.25
Antonino Monaco makes a probing pass to Arturo Ruiz. Arturo Ruiz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Hannes Lensing gets down and covers it.
42.20
Linus Ouindi flicks a high pass forward. David Dittmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, David Dittmann plays the ball forward to Luis Nieto. Luis Nieto shoots from 20 yards. Hannes Lensing gets down and covers it.
45.00
Jeroen Redeker makes a probing pass to Arturo Ruiz. Arturo Ruiz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Hannes Lensing!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. SV Wacker Burghausen also appear unchanged since the first half. The SV Wacker Burghausen players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
SV Wacker Burghausen start the second half!
48.21
1-0David Dittmann passes the ball forward to Julian Eustace. Julian Eustace shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.23
David Dittmann flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Ruiz collects the pass. Arturo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Eustace. Julian Eustace is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Samuel Lima. That should have been a goal!
55.37
Malte Beckmann threads a neat ball through to Markus Lange. Markus Lange shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
59.55
Rainer Lindemann makes a simple pass to Paul Grondin. Paul Grondin shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Linus Sammer had no chance!! Goal for SV Wacker Burghausen!
61.55
1-1SV Wacker Burghausen have made a substitution with Nicolas Ouindi replacing Leon Böhm .
63.53
Rodolphe Tomczyk makes a probing pass to Antonino Monaco. Antonino Monaco flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Ruiz collects the pass. Arturo Ruiz shoots from long range but Hannes Lensing is on top of it.
65.48
Lennart Busse threads a neat ball through to Luis Nieto. Luis Nieto finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
69.32
Lennart Busse chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Nieto. Luis Nieto deftly passes the ball to Julian Eustace, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Julian Eustace provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
72.00
Lennart Busse surges forward with the ball. Lennart Busse controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
77.35
Antonino Monaco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Nieto. Luis Nieto shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
79.31
Tobias Overath knocks the ball to his team mate, Malte Beckmann. Malte Beckmann passes the ball forward to Markus Lange. Markus Lange sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Linus Sammer is on top of it.
83.49
Jeroen Redeker knocks the ball forward to Julian Eustace. Julian Eustace shoots from long range. Solid save from Hannes Lensing.
84.46
Rodolphe Tomczyk brings the ball forward. Rodolphe Tomczyk kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Ruiz. Arturo Ruiz finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
87.50
1-1Simon Jaschke decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Jaschke advances with the ball. Simon Jaschke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Grondin but he's offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
11
4
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
23.5%
46.9%
29.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hannes Lensing of SV Wacker Burghausen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Linus Sammer (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Rodolphe Tomczyk (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | David Schäfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Linus Ouindi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lennart Busse (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | David Dittmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Antonino Monaco (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jeroen Redeker (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Arturo Ruiz (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Julian Eustace (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Luis Nieto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Piet Brunswijk (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eddie Waters (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Julian Lightfoot (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Hannes Lensing (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Simon Jaschke (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Leon Böhm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Samuel Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tobias Overath (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rainer Lindemann (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alexander Arndt (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Malte Beckmann (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Noah Schneider (MID) | | 5 |
| 10. | Markus Lange (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paul Grondin (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Christian Valtolina (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Ouindi (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Nico Breitner (ATT) | 0 | |