Match Report
| VfL Wolfsburg | VfL Wolfsburg |  |  | Karlsruher SC | Karlsruher SC | ||||||||||||||||
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| Kai Schnoor | K. Schnoor |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 | | Philipp Röhlig | P. Röhlig | |||||||||
| Steffen Vogel | S. Vogel | | 77 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 75 |  | Dominic Liddell | D. Liddell | ||||||||
| Florian Schell | F. Schell | | 63 | D | | 3 | | D | 74 | | Sebastian Beck | S. Beck | |||||||||
| Armin Roth | A. Roth | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 | | Arno Witte | A. Witte | |||||||||
| Steffen Wilke | S. Wilke | | 47 | D | | 5 | | M | 68 | | Thomas Rösler | T. Rösler | |||||||||
| Lennart Thielemann | L. Thielemann | | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 | | Stefan Busse | S. Busse | |||||||||
| Tobias Buchwald | T. Buchwald | | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 48 | | Eric Walter | E. Walter | |||||||||
| Nicolas Lindemann | N. Lindemann | | 63 | M | | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Uwe Schöll | U. Schöll | ||||||||
| Darren Walker | D. Walker |  | 62 | M | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Steve Butt | S. Butt | |||||||||
| Noah Jung | N. Jung | | 65 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Hauke Höfer | H. Höfer | |||||||||
| Jan Helmer | J. Helmer | | 63 | A | | 11 | | A | 59 |  | Raffaele Grabbi | R. Grabbi | |||||||||
| Matthias Masur | M. Masur | | 62 | A | | 12 | | G | 63 |  | Guillermo Hill | G. Hill | |||||||||
| Stefan Scheffler | S. Scheffler | | 60 | M | | 13 | | G | 58 |  | Sergio Semedo | S. Semedo | |||||||||
| Shabani Lacombe | S. Lacombe |  | 59 | M | | 14 | | D | 56 | | Kai Emmerlich | K. Emmerlich | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to Karlsruher SC . A crowd of 7,624 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Kohler.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Karlsruher SC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Kohler.
0.00
0-0Karlsruher SC kick off and get the first half underway!
3.24
0-0Stefan Busse sees space and advances. Stefan Busse makes a simple pass, allowing Steve Butt to run into the box. Steve Butt tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Kai Schnoor.
4.18
0-0Corner kick to Karlsruher SC . Uwe Schöll plays it to the near post. Sebastian Beck shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
9.12
0-0Steve Butt catches Steffen Vogel on the ankles. Steve Butt is warned by the referee! Steffen Vogel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.50
0-0Lennart Thielemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arno Witte.
14.53
Hauke Höfer catches Steffen Vogel on the ankles. Hauke Höfer is given a warning by the referee! Steffen Vogel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.25
0-0Eric Walter sees space and advances. Eric Walter shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
39.48
0-0Steffen Vogel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tobias Buchwald. Tobias Buchwald makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noah Jung. Noah Jung deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Helmer but the linesman indicates offside!
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. Karlsruher SC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and VfL Wolfsburg get the second half underway!
49.38
0-0Steffen Wilke knocks the ball forward to Tobias Buchwald. Tobias Buchwald brings the ball forward. Tobias Buchwald knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Helmer. Sebastian Beck comes in with a late challenge on Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
54.32
Hauke Höfer barges into Armin Roth. The referee brings Hauke Höfer to one side and gives him another warning! Armin Roth stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.31
Darren Walker makes an attacking run forward. Darren Walker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
60.44
0-0VfL Wolfsburg have made a substitution with Stefan Scheffler replacing Armin Roth .
63.44
Stefan Busse chips the ball to his team mate, Raffaele Grabbi. Raffaele Grabbi controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Steve Butt through on goal. Steve Butt side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
67.45
Lennart Thielemann sees Noah Jung in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Noah Jung knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Liddell.
71.14
Nicolas Lindemann hacks Dominic Liddell from behind! The referee calls over Nicolas Lindemann and warns him to calm down! Dominic Liddell stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.35
Lennart Thielemann flicks a high ball forward to Jan Helmer who takes it down. Jan Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Noah Jung. Noah Jung is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
75.35
Darren Walker threads the ball through to Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Noah Jung. Noah Jung jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.58
VfL Wolfsburg have made 2 substitutions with Matthias Masur replacing Noah Jung and Shabani Lacombe replacing Nicolas Lindemann .
84.53
Uwe Schöll flicks a high pass forward. Raffaele Grabbi easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Raffaele Grabbi tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.3%
38.7%
Play Area
28%
45.3%
26.7%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Darren Walker of VfL Wolfsburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kai Schnoor (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Steffen Vogel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Florian Schell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Armin Roth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Steffen Wilke (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Lennart Thielemann (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Tobias Buchwald (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Nicolas Lindemann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Darren Walker (MID) | 9 | |
| 10. | Noah Jung (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jan Helmer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Matthias Masur (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stefan Scheffler (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Shabani Lacombe (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Philipp Röhlig (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dominic Liddell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastian Beck (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arno Witte (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Thomas Rösler (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stefan Busse (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Eric Walter (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Uwe Schöll (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Steve Butt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hauke Höfer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Raffaele Grabbi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Guillermo Hill (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sergio Semedo (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kai Emmerlich (DEF) | 0 | |