Match Report


VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart     Borussia Mönchengladbach Borussia Mönchengladbach
Computer Player Computer Player Steve Lowery Steve Lowery
Linus SammerL. Sammer75
G
captain1captain
G
85Leonardo VillegasL. Villegas
Rodolphe TomczykR. Tomczyk66
D
2
D
65Paul EiltsP. Eilts
David SchäferD. Schäfer64
D
3
D
66Pascal SchäferP. Schäfer
Tobias RohrschneiderT. Rohrschneider59
D
4
D
65Nikolas BrücknerN. Brückner
Lennart BusseL. Busse74
M
5
M
74Eric PolheimE. Polheim
David DittmannD. Dittmann69
M
6
M
78Nikolas VöllerN. Völler
Antonino MonacoA. Monaco66
M
7
M
79Abdelkrim AmzineA. Amzine
Jeroen RedekerJ. Redeker64
M
8
M
83Taavi RothoviusT. Rothovius
Arturo RuizA. Ruiz77
A
9
A
71Bakary BusseB. Busse
Julian EustaceJ. Eustace75
A
10
A
74Mykhaylo KydalovM. Kydalov
Luis NietoL. Nieto70
A
11
A
75Peter StrohmayerP. Strohmayer
 
Piet BrunswijkP. Brunswijk71
G
12
D
83Lennart SchumacherL. Schumacher
Julian LightfootJ. Lightfoot68
A
13
M
73Jonas BartschJ. Bartsch
Eddie WatersE. Waters68
G
14
A
85Vadim LogvinenkoV. Logvinenko

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . A crowd of 18,499 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Mönchengladbach are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Völler.


0.00
The whistle blows and Borussia Mönchengladbach get the match underway!
2.33
David Schäfer catches Peter Strohmayer on the ankles. The referee calls over David Schäfer and shows him a yellow card! Peter Strohmayer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.36
Lennart Busse flicks a high ball forward to Arturo Ruiz who takes it down. Arturo Ruiz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.16
With imagination, Antonino Monaco laces a weighted ball forward to Julian Eustace. Julian Eustace tries a spectacular long range effort but Leonardo Villegas reads it well. Quality keeping!
12.18
Antonino Monaco catches Eric Polheim on the ankles. Antonino Monaco is warned by the referee! Eric Polheim runs off the knock.
15.56
Taavi Rothovius threads a neat ball through to Peter Strohmayer. Peter Strohmayer knocks in a cross ball towards Bakary Busse. Bakary Busse rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Linus Sammer reads it well. Excellent save!
18.18
Abdelkrim Amzine runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Abdelkrim Amzine makes a probing pass between the defence to Mykhaylo Kydalov. Mykhaylo Kydalov tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but Rodolphe Tomczyk blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
21.06
Nikolas Brückner takes it forward alone. Nikolas Brückner threads the ball through to Peter Strohmayer. Peter Strohmayer shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Linus Sammer!
22.28
Nikolas Völler surges forward with the ball. Nikolas Völler makes a simple pass, allowing Mykhaylo Kydalov to run into the box. Mykhaylo Kydalov takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.13
David Schäfer plays the ball forward to David Dittmann. David Dittmann advances with the ball. David Dittmann skips past Pascal Schäfer! David Dittmann shoots from just inside the box but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.32
Eric Polheim surges forward with the ball. Eric Polheim rushes past Tobias Rohrschneider! Some superb footwork from Eric Polheim provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but is denied by Linus Sammer. Excellent save.
30.59
Rodolphe Tomczyk flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Busse holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lennart Busse decides to run forward with the ball. Lennart Busse tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
38.40
Paul Eilts threads a neat ball through to Eric Polheim. Eric Polheim flicks a high pass forward to Peter Strohmayer who brings the ball under control. Peter Strohmayer whips in a cross ball towards Mykhaylo Kydalov. With a superhuman jump, Mykhaylo Kydalov connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Linus Sammer.
40.56
Eric Polheim flicks a high pass forward. Peter Strohmayer collects the pass. Peter Strohmayer finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
42.14
Jeroen Redeker hits a low pass to Luis Nieto. Luis Nieto knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Eustace. Julian Eustace heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Leonardo Villegas had no chance!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
45.00
Antonino Monaco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Ruiz. Arturo Ruiz tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. Borussia Mönchengladbach also appear unchanged since the first half. The Borussia Mönchengladbach players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
VfB Stuttgart start the second half!
47.07
David Dittmann kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Ruiz. Arturo Ruiz runs straight at the defence! Arturo Ruiz comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
53.43
Rodolphe Tomczyk threads a neat ball through to Jeroen Redeker. Jeroen Redeker flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Ruiz who brings the ball under control. Arturo Ruiz shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
57.42
Antonino Monaco flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Ruiz controls it well on his chest. Arturo Ruiz tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Leonardo Villegas. Excellent save.
63.24
David Dittmann comes in with a late challenge on Abdelkrim Amzine. The referee warns David Dittmann to calm down! Abdelkrim Amzine gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.15
Antonino Monaco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Nieto. Luis Nieto whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Ruiz. Arturo Ruiz makes a convincing header his aim is horrendously poor!
66.51
Abdelkrim Amzine surges forward with the ball. Abdelkrim Amzine shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
71.16
Taavi Rothovius flicks a high pass forward to Mykhaylo Kydalov who brings the ball under control. Mykhaylo Kydalov lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Strohmayer. Peter Strohmayer heads the ball goalwards. Linus Sammer manages to gather it.
72.30
Abdelkrim Amzine kicks a strong pass forward to Bakary Busse. Bakary Busse cuts inside the box! Bakary Busse comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Linus Sammer manages to keep it out.
73.26
Abdelkrim Amzine comes in with a late challenge on Lennart Busse. The referee brings Abdelkrim Amzine to one side and gives him a warning! Lennart Busse hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.46
Taavi Rothovius makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bakary Busse. Bakary Busse shoots from 25 yards. Linus Sammer gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
83.42
Nikolas Völler flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Busse controls it well on his chest. Bakary Busse plays a scrappy one-two with Peter Strohmayer and advances towards the goal... Bakary Busse strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Linus Sammer is on top of it.
84.27
With a delightful solo run, Taavi Rothovius stretches the opposition's defence. Taavi Rothovius lofts in a cross ball towards Mykhaylo Kydalov. Mykhaylo Kydalov directs 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.
87.31
David Dittmann flicks a high pass forward. Luis Nieto controls it well on his chest. Luis Nieto shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Leonardo Villegas.
88.29
It's a corner kick. David Dittmann loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Arturo Ruiz strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

VfB Stuttgart

Borussia Mönchengladbach
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
12
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
28.7%
47.5%
23.8%

Scorers
Julian Eustace 42
Arturo Ruiz 47, 53
Mykhaylo Kydalov 22

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arturo Ruiz of VfB Stuttgart

Match Ratings