Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to FC Energie Cottbus. A crowd of 9,196 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Sparwasser.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Sparwasser.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and VfL Wolfsburg kick off!
2.49
0-0Haoulid Firly flicks a high pass forward. David Möller easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Möller knocks the ball to his team mate, Ousmane Lamouchi. Some silky footwork from Ousmane Lamouchi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Hannes Francke is on top of it.
3.34
0-0Haoulid Firly flicks a high pass forward to Ousmane Lamouchi who brings the ball under control. Ousmane Lamouchi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonas Neudecker.
9.34
Jose Fortes Gonzalez takes it forward alone. Jose Fortes Gonzalez lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Ziege. Rainer Ziege jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Steffen Maier manages to gather it comfortably.
10.53
Julian Wallner makes a probing pass to David Möller. David Möller plays a one-two with Ousmane Lamouchi and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from David Möller provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
12.17
Armin Hanssen flicks a high pass forward to Rainer Thielemann who brings the ball under control. Rainer Thielemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrico Tisci. Enrico Tisci sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Steffen Maier. What a great pair of hands!
14.30
Bill Windass knocks the ball forward to Sven Höfer. Sven Höfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.53
Marcel Krüger advances with the ball. Marcel Krüger sees space and advances. Marcel Krüger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.09
0-0Armin Hanssen comes in with a late challenge on Ousmane Lamouchi. The referee warns Armin Hanssen to calm down! Ousmane Lamouchi stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.41
0-1Bill Windass flicks a high pass forward. Sven Höfer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sven Höfer knocks in a cross ball towards Ousmane Lamouchi. Ousmane Lamouchi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Energie Cottbus!
24.49
Marcel Krüger drives a long ball upfield. David Möller shoots from 20 yards but somehow Hannes Francke manages to keep it out.
26.25
Marcel Krüger flicks a high pass forward. Bill Windass controls it well on his chest. Bill Windass sees David Möller in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Möller shoots from long range but Hannes Francke is on top of it.
28.18
0-1Ousmane Lamouchi barges into Armin Hanssen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Armin Hanssen runs off the knock.
33.24
Armin Hanssen hacks David Möller from behind! The referee brings Armin Hanssen to one side and gives him another warning! David Möller hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.24
0-1Marcel Krüger flicks a high pass forward. Julian Wallner collects the pass. Julian Wallner hits a low pass to Sven Höfer. Sven Höfer advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Sven Höfer provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
42.04
Malcolm Heskey flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Thielemann collects the pass. Rainer Thielemann passes the ball forward to Rainer Ziege. Rainer Ziege plays a one-two with Stefan Böhm and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Rainer Ziege provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.39
Rainer Reimers flicks a high pass forward. Ousmane Lamouchi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ousmane Lamouchi shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Julian Wallner hits a low pass to Ousmane Lamouchi. Ousmane Lamouchi finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Wolfsburg appear unchanged since the first half. FC Energie Cottbus 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
FC Energie Cottbus start the second half!
47.04
0-1Lennart Hanke flicks a high pass forward to Jose Fortes Gonzalez who brings the ball under control. Jose Fortes Gonzalez kicks a strong pass forward to Enrico Tisci. Enrico Tisci deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Böhm but the linesman indicates offside!
51.58
Jonas Neudecker takes a quick throw-in. Armin Hanssen passes the ball forward to Jose Fortes Gonzalez. Jose Fortes Gonzalez passes the ball forward to Stefan Böhm. Stefan Böhm shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.52
Goran Cvitanovic brings the ball forward. Goran Cvitanovic runs straight at the opposition's defence. Goran Cvitanovic plays a scrappy one-two with Ousmane Lamouchi and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Goran Cvitanovic provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
54.23
Rainer Thielemann flicks a high ball forward to Enrico Tisci who takes it down. Enrico Tisci advances inside the box! Enrico Tisci rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.52
Jonas Neudecker threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Gonzalez. Jose Fortes Gonzalez plays the ball forward to Enrico Tisci. Enrico Tisci makes a defence splitting pass to Harvey Deane. Harvey Deane makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
63.58
Haoulid Firly passes the ball forward to David Möller. David Möller shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.18
Marcel Krüger catches Harvey Deane on the ankles. The referee calls over Marcel Krüger and shows him a yellow card! Harvey Deane hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.18
1-1Free kick to VfL Wolfsburg just outside the area...
66.40
Harvey Deane takes a stuttering run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
67.26
Armin Hanssen flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Gonzalez collects the pass. Jose Fortes Gonzalez passes the ball forward to Stefan Böhm. Stefan Böhm whips in a cross ball towards Harvey Deane. Harvey Deane beats his man to it with a header. Harvey Deane scores for VfL Wolfsburg!!
72.29
Rainer Thielemann chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Deane. Harvey Deane shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Steffen Maier.
73.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Rainer Thielemann plays the ball forward to Rainer Ziege. Rainer Ziege advances inside the box! Rainer Ziege tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.13
Armin Hanssen sweeps the ball long. Harvey Deane shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
79.24
Rainer Thielemann flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Ziege controls it well on his chest. Rainer Ziege passes the ball forward but Enrico Tisci is offside!
81.00
Armin Hanssen knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Gonzalez. Jose Fortes Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Böhm holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Böhm knocks the ball forward, putting Enrico Tisci through on goal. Enrico Tisci muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
83.51
Lennart Hanke flicks a high ball forward to Rainer Thielemann who takes it down. Rainer Thielemann hits a low pass to Rainer Ziege. Rainer Ziege deftly passes the ball to Harvey Deane, releasing him through on goal. Harvey Deane rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.50
Marcel Krüger chips the ball to his team mate, Haoulid Firly. Haoulid Firly flicks a high pass forward. David Möller holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Möller shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
87.11
Rainer Thielemann flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Deane collects the pass. Harvey Deane flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Böhm. Stefan Böhm tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
89.57
Julian Wallner passes the ball forward to Ousmane Lamouchi. Ousmane Lamouchi finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Hannes Francke smothers it!
90.00
Uwe Helmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Wallner. Julian Wallner takes it forward alone. Julian Wallner passes the ball forward but Ousmane Lamouchi is offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.6%
48.4%
Play Area
34.4%
37.6%
28%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Enrico Tisci of VfL Wolfsburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Hannes Francke (GK) | 9 | |
| 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) | 8 | |
| 7. | Rainer Thielemann (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Enrico Tisci (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Rainer Ziege (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Harvey Deane (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Stefan Böhm (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Marcel Berg (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Hässler (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Martin Overath (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Steffen Maier (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Marcel Krüger (DEF) |  | 7 |
| 3. | Goran Cvitanovic (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Uwe Helmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Haoulid Firly (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Bill Windass (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Julian Wallner (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rainer Reimers (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ousmane Lamouchi (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Sven Höfer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | David Möller (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Gerhard Walter (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marcus Rufus (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kuami Bogaczyk (GK) | 0 | |