Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to SpVgg Unterhaching. A crowd of 8,235 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SpVgg Unterhaching appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by David Bierhoff.


0.00
The whistle blows and VfL Wolfsburg get the match underway!
2.48
Nicolas Welke flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Pfeiffer. Kevin Pfeiffer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Linus Lensing. Linus Lensing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.55
Kevin Pfeiffer barges into Lennart Thielemann. Kevin Pfeiffer is shown the yellow card! Lennart Thielemann stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.34
Lennart Thielemann threads the ball through to Noah Jung. Noah Jung knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Welke.
16.23
Nicolas Lindemann knocks the ball forward to Noah Jung. Noah Jung advances inside the box! Noah Jung tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.21
Sebastian Helmer threads a neat ball through to Kevin Pfeiffer. Kevin Pfeiffer flicks a high pass forward to Linus Lensing who brings the ball under control. Linus Lensing lofts in a cross ball towards Gerhard Witte. Gerhard Witte heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
20.35
Steffen Vogel passes the ball forward to Darren Walker. Darren Walker threads a neat ball through to Noah Jung. Noah Jung whips in a cross ball towards Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.23
Nicolas Welke flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Pfeiffer who takes it down. Kevin Pfeiffer makes a simple pass to Jan Röhner. Jan Röhner plays a one-two with Linus Lensing and advances towards the goal... Jan Röhner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
27.51
Nicolas Welke surges forward with the ball. Nicolas Welke plays the ball forward to Gerhard Witte. Gerhard Witte whips in a cross ball towards Linus Lensing. Linus Lensing directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Kai Schnoor, sees it late!! Goal for SpVgg Unterhaching!
32.54
Tobias Buchwald threads the ball through to Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
36.57
David Brady flicks a high ball forward to Linus Lensing who takes it down. Linus Lensing knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Röhner. Jan Röhner connects with a diving header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.22
David Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Linus Lensing. Linus Lensing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Wolfsburg appear unchanged since the first half. SpVgg Unterhaching have changed their lineup with Simon Schöll replacing Kevin Pfeiffer, Juan-Carlos Cortes replacing Lennart Cziommer and Franco Flachi replacing Gerhard Witte.

45.00
The whistle blows and SpVgg Unterhaching get the second half underway!
48.52
Steffen Wilke flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Lindemann who brings the ball neatly under control. Nicolas Lindemann surges forward with the ball. Nicolas Lindemann passes the ball forward to Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
51.40
Juan-Carlos Cortes barges into Noah Jung. The referee warns Juan-Carlos Cortes to calm down! Noah Jung carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.29
Simon Schöll chips the ball to his team mate, Linus Lensing. Linus Lensing knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Armin Roth.
55.08
Florian Schell threads the ball through to Tobias Buchwald. Tobias Buchwald threads a neat ball through to Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer threads the ball through into the box. Noah Jung muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Barry Schulpen. Excellent save.
57.15
With imagination, Simon Schöll laces a through ball forward to Simon Röhlig. Simon Röhlig lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Röhner. Jan Röhner makes a convincing header. Kai Schnoor didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
60.18
VfL Wolfsburg have made a substitution with Stefan Scheffler replacing Armin Roth .
61.21
Jan Helmer comes in with a late challenge on Martin Kohler. The referee warns Jan Helmer to calm down! Martin Kohler runs off the knock.
65.37
David Brady flicks a high pass forward. Franco Flachi collects the pass. Franco Flachi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steffen Wilke.
66.11
Juan-Carlos Cortes threads the ball through to Simon Schöll. Simon Schöll makes a probing pass to Franco Flachi. Franco Flachi tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
77.36
VfL Wolfsburg have made 2 substitutions with Matthias Masur replacing Noah Jung and Shabani Lacombe replacing Nicolas Lindemann .
78.41
Lennart Thielemann flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Masur holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matthias Masur plays a one-two with Jan Helmer and rushes in on goal... Matthias Masur shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
81.41
Juan-Carlos Cortes sees a break and surges forward. With imagination, Juan-Carlos Cortes plays the ball forward to Linus Lensing. Linus Lensing controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
22.2%
46.9%
30.9%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Linus Lensing of SpVgg Unterhaching

Match Ratings
1.Kai Schnoor (GK)
6
2.Steffen Vogel (DEF)
6
3.Florian Schell (DEF)
6
4.Armin Roth (DEF)
6
5.Steffen Wilke (DEF)
7
6.Lennart Thielemann (MID)
7
7.Tobias Buchwald (MID)
7
8.Nicolas Lindemann (MID)
7
9.Darren Walker (MID)
7
10.Noah Jung (ATT)
7
11.Jan Helmer (ATT)
6
 
12.Matthias Masur (ATT)
6
13.Stefan Scheffler (MID)
6
14.Shabani Lacombe (MID)
6

1.Barry Schulpen (GK)
7
2.Sebastian Helmer (DEF)
6
3.Lennart Cziommer (DEF)
6
4.Martin Kohler (DEF)
6
5.Nicolas Welke (DEF)
8
6.David Brady (MID)
7
7.Kevin Pfeiffer (MID)yellow card
6
8.Jan Röhner (ATT)
6
9.Simon Röhlig (ATT)
6
10.Linus Lensing (ATT)goal scored
10
11.Gerhard Witte (ATT)
7
 
12.Juan-Carlos Cortes (GK)
7
13.Simon Schöll (MID)
7
14.Franco Flachi (DEF)
6