Match Report


VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart     SV Werder BremenSV Werder Bremen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Markus SchnoorM. Schnoor78
G
1
G
62Umberto CircelloU. Circello
Lennart GeisL. Geis70
D
2
D
60Oliver KlinsmannO. Klinsmann
Steffen RiemannS. Riemann68
D
captain3
D
57Kevin SchäferK. Schäfer
Pascal NetzerP. Netzer57
D
4
D
57Eric HerzogE. Herzog
Eric KurthE. Kurth62
M
5
D
57Albrecht KistnerA. Kistner
Matthias BaslerM. Basler61
M
6
M
69Albrecht HerzogA. Herzog
David SeelerD. Seeler61
M
7captain
M
63Lennart OuindiL. Ouindi
Alejandro Del PreteA. Del Prete61
M
8
M
62Uwe HankeU. Hanke
Oliver SchönenbornO. Schönenborn64
A
9
M
60Oliver FriedmannO. Friedmann
Graham KoncheskyG. Konchesky61
A
10
A
63Martin KnappM. Knapp
Samir AugsteinS. Augstein59
A
11
A
59Sebastian BreitnerS. Breitner
 
Florian NahrstedtF. Nahrstedt60
G
12
M
58Helder CostaH. Costa
Nils MüllerN. Müller58
M
13
G
57Paul SchellP. Schell
Franco FiciniF. Ficini58
A
14
G
57Gerhard ErlerG. Erler

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to SV Werder Bremen. A crowd of 8,484 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Kneissl.


0.00
VfB Stuttgart get the match underway!
4.38
Albrecht Herzog passes the ball forward to Martin Knapp. Martin Knapp knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Markus Schnoor who gathers it comfortably.
9.01
Martin Knapp comes in with a late challenge on Matthias Basler. Martin Knapp is shown the yellow card! Matthias Basler runs off the knock.
12.59
Pascal Netzer sees Matthias Basler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthias Basler kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Konchesky. Graham Konchesky knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.22
Lennart Ouindi flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Hanke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Uwe Hanke shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Markus Schnoor!
22.23
Eric Herzog flicks a high ball forward to Lennart Ouindi who takes it down. Lennart Ouindi chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Breitner. Sebastian Breitner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.12
Matthias Basler clumsily knocks into Uwe Hanke. The referee warns Matthias Basler to calm down! Uwe Hanke stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.14
Steffen Riemann barges into Martin Knapp. The referee calls over Steffen Riemann and shows him a yellow card! Martin Knapp gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.05
Lennart Ouindi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Lennart Ouindi shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
36.40
Eric Herzog runs forward with the ball. Eric Herzog threads the ball through to Martin Knapp. Martin Knapp knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Breitner. Pascal Netzer hacks Sebastian Breitner from behind! Sebastian Breitner appeals for a penalty! Given!!
36.40
The referee points to the spot..
37.57
Martin Knapp takes a stuttering run up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.20
With a delightful solo run, Lennart Geis stretches the opposition's defence. Lennart Geis tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. SV Werder Bremen also appear unchanged since the first half. The VfB Stuttgart players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with SV Werder Bremen kicking off!
51.42
Samir Augstein barges into Uwe Hanke. The referee calls over Samir Augstein and warns him to calm down! Uwe Hanke runs off the knock.
54.09
Steffen Riemann clumsily knocks into Sebastian Breitner. Steffen Riemann is given a warning by the referee! Sebastian Breitner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.13
With a delightful solo run, Graham Konchesky stretches the opposition's defence. Graham Konchesky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Schönenborn but he's offside!
61.30
Uwe Hanke flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Breitner controls it well on his chest. Sebastian Breitner shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Markus Schnoor easily smothers it!
63.25
Matthias Basler knocks the ball forward to Oliver Schönenborn. Oliver Schönenborn finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.12
Eric Herzog decides to run forward with the ball. Eric Herzog makes a beautiful solo run. Eric Herzog knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.05
Lennart Geis flicks the ball to his team mate, Samir Augstein. Samir Augstein deftly passes the ball to Oliver Schönenborn, releasing him through on goal. Oliver Schönenborn muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Umberto Circello!
73.50
Steffen Riemann plays the ball forward to Oliver Schönenborn. Oliver Schönenborn rushes past Oliver Klinsmann! Oliver Schönenborn shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.05
Albrecht Herzog flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Breitner. Sebastian Breitner whips in a cross ball towards Martin Knapp. Martin Knapp makes a deft header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
78.26
Steffen Riemann receives the ball from a throw-in from Pascal Netzer. Steffen Riemann flicks a high pass forward. David Seeler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Seeler knocks the ball forward to Graham Konchesky. Graham Konchesky edges inside the box! Graham Konchesky makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Umberto Circello reads it well. He makes it look easy!
79.25
Lennart Geis threads a neat ball through to David Seeler. David Seeler threads the ball through to Samir Augstein. Samir Augstein knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Umberto Circello who gathers it comfortably.
83.00
David Seeler pushes up the pitch. David Seeler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Schönenborn. Oliver Schönenborn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oliver Klinsmann.
84.11
Lennart Geis takes a short throw-in bringing Steffen Riemann into play. Steffen Riemann flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Del Prete controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Del Prete changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alejandro Del Prete shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
90.00
Lennart Geis sees Matthias Basler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With imagination, Matthias Basler laces a weighted ball forward to Samir Augstein. Samir Augstein knocks the ball forward, putting David Seeler through on goal. David Seeler comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but Umberto Circello manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

VfB Stuttgart

SV Werder Bremen
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.1%
40.9%
Play Area
27.3%
44.3%
28.4%

Scorers
Lennart Geis 38
Martin Knapp 38 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lennart Geis of VfB Stuttgart

Match Ratings