Match Report


VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart     Karlsruher SC Karlsruher SC
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Albrecht PolheimA. Polheim82
G
1
G
66Philipp RöhligP. Röhlig
Martin ThieleM. Thiele65
D
2captain
D
75Dominic LiddellD. Liddell
Jan KistnerJ. Kistner63
D
captain3
D
74Sebastian BeckS. Beck
Albrecht OswaldA. Oswald60
D
4
D
59Arno WitteA. Witte
Gilles CarriéreG. Carriére68
M
5
M
68Thomas RöslerT. Rösler
Simon BrücknerS. Brückner64
M
6
M
56Stefan BusseS. Busse
Vincenzo OuindiV. Ouindi64
M
7
M
52Lennart LittbarskiL. Littbarski
Florian SchöllF. Schöll56
M
8
M
48Eric WalterE. Walter
Stefan RothS. Roth67
A
9
A
67Steve ButtS. Butt
Torsten JaschkeT. Jaschke57
A
10
A
64Hauke HöferH. Höfer
Nikolas MorlockN. Morlock54
A
11
A
59Raffaele GrabbiR. Grabbi
 
Leon ZimmermannL. Zimmermann60
G
12
G
63Guillermo HillG. Hill
Nico SchefflerN. Scheffler56
D
13
G
58Sergio SemedoS. Semedo
Albert GimenezA. Gimenez54
G
14
D
56Kai EmmerlichK. Emmerlich

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to Karlsruher SC . A crowd of 9,442 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both VfB Stuttgart and Karlsruher SC are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Schnoor.


0.00
VfB Stuttgart kick off the first half!
4.08
Martin Thiele flicks a high pass forward. Simon Brückner comfortably collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Simon Brückner picks a pass forward to Stefan Roth. Stefan Roth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.35
Albrecht Oswald plays the ball forward to Simon Brückner. Simon Brückner plays the ball forward to Stefan Roth. Stefan Roth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.28
Simon Brückner hits a low pass to Nikolas Morlock. Nikolas Morlock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Philipp Röhlig who gathers it comfortably.
18.44
Vincenzo Ouindi hacks Stefan Busse from behind! Vincenzo Ouindi is shown the yellow card! Stefan Busse stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.43
Simon Brückner hacks Lennart Littbarski from behind! The referee calls over Simon Brückner and shows him a yellow card! Lennart Littbarski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.34
Florian Schöll sees space and advances. Florian Schöll knocks in a cross ball towards Nikolas Morlock. Nikolas Morlock is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.27
Albrecht Oswald flicks a high ball forward to Simon Brückner who takes it down. Simon Brückner flicks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Morlock. Nikolas Morlock plays a one-two with Stefan Roth and advances towards the goal... Nikolas Morlock makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.24
Albrecht Oswald knocks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Ouindi. Vincenzo Ouindi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nikolas Morlock. Nikolas Morlock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.19
Stefan Busse hits a low pass to Steve Butt. Steve Butt lofts in a cross ball towards Hauke Höfer. Hauke Höfer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
39.06
Albrecht Oswald makes a simple pass to Simon Brückner. Simon Brückner threads the ball through to Stefan Roth. Stefan Roth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arno Witte.
40.03
Jan Kistner comes in with a late challenge on Stefan Busse. The referee warns Jan Kistner to calm down! Stefan Busse runs off the knock.
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. Karlsruher SC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Karlsruher SC players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Karlsruher SC start the second half!
48.17
Arno Witte makes a beautiful solo run. Arno Witte passes the ball forward to Steve Butt. Steve Butt skips past Albrecht Oswald! Steve Butt cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! That brings them back into the game!
51.56
With vision, Arno Witte plays the ball forward to Eric Walter. Eric Walter flicks the ball to his team mate, Raffaele Grabbi. Raffaele Grabbi plays a quick one-two with Steve Butt and rushes in on goal... Raffaele Grabbi tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.22
Hauke Höfer barges into Martin Thiele. The referee brings Hauke Höfer to one side and gives him a warning! Martin Thiele hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.19
Arno Witte flicks a high pass forward to Lennart Littbarski who brings the ball under control. Lennart Littbarski sees Steve Butt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Butt shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Albrecht Polheim!
57.43
Lennart Littbarski catches Simon Brückner on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simon Brückner carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.56
VfB Stuttgart have made a substitution with Albert Gimenez replacing Nikolas Morlock .
67.08
Dominic Liddell threads a neat ball through to Stefan Busse. Stefan Busse knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Butt. Steve Butt lofts in a cross ball towards Raffaele Grabbi. Raffaele Grabbi beats his man to it with a header but it is miles over!
77.49
VfB Stuttgart have made a substitution with Nico Scheffler replacing Gilles Carriére .
83.32
Eric Walter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Raffaele Grabbi. Raffaele Grabbi shoots from long range but Albrecht Polheim reads it well. Good keeping!
84.27
Thomas Rösler makes a probing pass to Steve Butt. Steve Butt lofts in a cross ball towards Raffaele Grabbi. Raffaele Grabbi whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
89.33
Nico Scheffler flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Gimenez. Albert Gimenez plays a scrappy one-two with Stefan Roth and advances towards the goal... Albert Gimenez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Albert Gimenez!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

VfB Stuttgart

Karlsruher SC
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
27.3%
42.9%
29.9%

Scorers
Stefan Roth 6
Albert Gimenez 89
Steve Butt 48
Raffaele Grabbi 52, 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steve Butt of Karlsruher SC

Match Ratings
1.Albrecht Polheim (GK)
6
2.Martin Thiele (DEF)
6
3.Jan Kistner (DEF)
6
4.Albrecht Oswald (DEF)
6
5.Gilles Carriére (MID)
6
6.Simon Brückner (MID)yellow card
7
7.Vincenzo Ouindi (MID)yellow card
6
8.Florian Schöll (MID)
6
9.Stefan Roth (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Torsten Jaschke (ATT)
6
11.Nikolas Morlock (ATT)
6
 
12.Leon Zimmermann (GK)
0
13.Nico Scheffler (DEF)
6
14.Albert Gimenez (GK)goal scored
7

1.Philipp Röhlig (GK)
6
2.Dominic Liddell (DEF)
6
3.Sebastian Beck (DEF)
6
4.Arno Witte (DEF)
7
5.Thomas Rösler (MID)
6
6.Stefan Busse (MID)
6
7.Lennart Littbarski (MID)yellow card
6
8.Eric Walter (MID)
6
9.Steve Butt (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Hauke Höfer (ATT)
5
11.Raffaele Grabbi (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Guillermo Hill (GK)
0
13.Sergio Semedo (GK)
0
14.Kai Emmerlich (DEF)
0