Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to SV Werder Bremen. A crowd of 9,164 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gerhard Haller.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gerhard Haller.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SV Werder Bremen get the match underway!
3.40
0-0Julian Kauder flicks a high pass forward. Jan Lindemann collects the pass. Jan Lindemann makes a probing pass to Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malcolm Heskey.
6.35
0-0Jose Fortes Gonzalez makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Fortes Gonzalez lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Ziege. Rainer Ziege knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
8.01
0-1Julian Kauder threads the ball through to Noah Overath. Noah Overath deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.03
Nico Zimmermann flicks the ball to his team mate, Noah Overath. Noah Overath takes it forward alone. Noah Overath lofts in a cross ball towards Nikolas Schnellinger. Nikolas Schnellinger powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
18.24
Jonas Neudecker brings the ball forward. Jonas Neudecker passes the ball forward to Stefan Böhm. Stefan Böhm sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
21.46
0-1Noah Overath comes in with a late challenge on Rainer Thielemann. The referee calls over Noah Overath and shows him a yellow card! Rainer Thielemann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.16
0-1Jonas Neudecker comes in with a late challenge on Nico Ritzinger. The referee brings Jonas Neudecker to one side and gives him a warning! Nico Ritzinger carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.38
Rainer Thielemann threads the ball through to Harvey Deane. Harvey Deane shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
27.13
Rainer Thielemann catches Gerhard Höfer on the ankles. Rainer Thielemann is shown the yellow card! Gerhard Höfer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.07
0-1J-David Prunier hacks Harvey Deane from behind! J-David Prunier is warned by the referee! Harvey Deane stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.32
Jan Lindemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
39.14
Julian Kauder hits a low pass to Noah Overath. Noah Overath chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Ritzinger. Nico Ritzinger controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nico Ritzinger!
44.22
Gerhard Höfer hits a low pass to Nikolas Schnellinger. Nikolas Schnellinger whips in a cross ball towards Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Albrecht Hitzlsperger!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Wolfsburg appear unchanged since the first half. SV Werder Bremen also 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!
48.45
0-3Hauke Hanssen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Schnellinger. Nikolas Schnellinger shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
51.18
Julian Kauder sees Noah Overath in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Noah Overath runs straight at the opposition's defence. Noah Overath lofts in a cross ball towards Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
54.50
Armin Hanssen chips the ball to his team mate, Rainer Thielemann. Rainer Thielemann passes the ball forward to Harvey Deane. Harvey Deane skips past Julian Kauder! Harvey Deane rockets a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
55.17
Noah Overath flicks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Schnellinger. Nikolas Schnellinger shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
60.30
0-3SV Werder Bremen have made 2 substitutions with Ernest Lamey replacing Jan Lindemann and Philipp Berg replacing Nikolas Schnellinger .
61.36
Noah Overath threads a neat ball through to Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.25
Julian Kauder knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Höfer. Gerhard Höfer sees space and advances. Gerhard Höfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.05
Rainer Thielemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Böhm. Stefan Böhm knocks in a cross ball towards Enrico Tisci. Enrico Tisci connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Nicolas Dittmann is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.55
Rainer Thielemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrico Tisci. Enrico Tisci shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for VfL Wolfsburg!
72.36
Seeing a gap ahead, Malcolm Heskey plays the ball forward to Rainer Thielemann. Rainer Thielemann changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rainer Thielemann edges inside the box! Rainer Thielemann rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nicolas Dittmann with no chance!! Goal for VfL Wolfsburg!
78.21
J-David Prunier knocks the ball to his team mate, Ernest Lamey. Ernest Lamey flicks a high ball forward to Philipp Berg who takes it down. Philipp Berg lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Ritzinger. Nico Ritzinger jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
81.44
Ernest Lamey flicks a high pass forward to Nico Ritzinger who brings the ball under control. Nico Ritzinger makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg takes a shot at goal. Philipp Berg scores for SV Werder Bremen!!
85.33
Gerhard Höfer knocks the ball forward to Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg lofts in a cross ball towards Albrecht Hitzlsperger. Albrecht Hitzlsperger rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Hannes Francke picks it out of the air!
89.08
Ernest Lamey comes in with a late challenge on Rainer Thielemann. The referee calls over Ernest Lamey and warns him to calm down! Rainer Thielemann grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Nico Zimmermann makes a probing pass to Hauke Hanssen. Hauke Hanssen makes a beautiful solo run. Hauke Hanssen whips in a cross ball towards Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg makes a looping header on goal. Hannes Francke didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38%
62%
Play Area
30.4%
41.8%
27.8%
Scorers
| Enrico Tisci 65, 70 Rainer Thielemann 72 | Albrecht Hitzlsperger 8, 44 Nico Ritzinger 39 Philipp Berg 81 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Albrecht Hitzlsperger of SV Werder Bremen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Hannes Francke (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lennart Hanke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Armin Hanssen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jonas Neudecker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Malcolm Heskey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Fortes Gonzalez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rainer Thielemann (MID) |   | 8 |
| 8. | Enrico Tisci (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Rainer Ziege (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Harvey Deane (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stefan Böhm (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marcel Berg (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Hässler (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Martin Overath (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nicolas Dittmann (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nico Zimmermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | J-David Prunier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Kauder (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Hauke Hanssen (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Noah Overath (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Jan Lindemann (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gerhard Höfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Albrecht Hitzlsperger (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Nico Ritzinger (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Nikolas Schnellinger (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Steffen Dittmann (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ernest Lamey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Philipp Berg (ATT) | | 8 |