Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to FC Kaiserslautern. A crowd of 19,657 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Köller.
The pitch is in great condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Köller.
0.00
0-0VfL Wolfsburg kick off and get the match underway!
2.33
0-0Ivan Marin plays the ball forward to Youssouf Fournier. Youssouf Fournier shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.31
0-0Simon Geis flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Marquitos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Marquitos lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt makes a convincing header. Wonderful reactions from Paul Lange keeps it out!
6.16
0-0Simon Geis hits a low pass to Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Hopkin.
8.37
0-0Adolfo Iglesias hacks Roberto Caminero from behind! Adolfo Iglesias is shown the yellow card! Roberto Caminero stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.13
Youssouf Fournier threads the ball through to Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti lofts in a cross ball towards Lars Scheffler. Lars Scheffler flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.06
Simon Geis threads the ball through to Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.25
Simon Geis makes a probing pass to Alejandro Gento. Alejandro Gento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.35
1-0Ivan Marin takes it forward alone. Ivan Marin knocks in a cross ball towards John Gough. John Gough connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. John Gough scores for VfL Wolfsburg!!
18.55
Ivan Marin threads a neat ball through to Youssouf Fournier. Youssouf Fournier shoots from outside the area. Matt McStay gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
21.11
Billy Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Brückner collects the pass. Nikolas Brückner threads a neat ball through to Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
24.14
Nikolas Brückner kicks a strong pass forward to Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti cuts inside the box! Federico Cassetti shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
27.21
1-0Adolfo Iglesias flicks a high pass forward. Federico Cassetti controls it well on his chest. Federico Cassetti skips past Kevin Francke! Federico Cassetti strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Magnificent block by Mauricio Marquitos!
28.27
Clarence Van Der Woerdt flicks a high pass forward. Simon Geis collects the pass. Simon Geis makes a probing pass to Marcello Correa. Marcello Correa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Hopkin.
30.45
Lars Scheffler flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Brückner controls it well on his chest. Nikolas Brückner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arturo Navarro.
32.02
Guillermo Castillo chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Marin. Ivan Marin makes a simple pass to John Gough. John Gough shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.48
Guillermo Castillo threads the ball through to Nikolas Brückner. Nikolas Brückner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
39.37
Kevin Francke knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt makes a simple pass to Alejandro Gento. Alejandro Gento shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
45.00
1-0Kevin Francke catches Ivan Marin on the ankles. The referee brings Kevin Francke to one side and gives him a warning! Ivan Marin stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Wolfsburg appear unchanged since the first half. FC Kaiserslautern also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Kaiserslautern players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with FC Kaiserslautern kicking off!
60.20
Jo Sluiter receives the ball from a throw-in from Adolfo Iglesias. Jo Sluiter sees Ivan Marin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Marin chips the ball to his team mate, John Gough. John Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti heads the ball goalwards but Matt McStay reads it well. Excellent keeping!
66.31
Jo Sluiter flicks a high pass forward. Billy Hopkin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, John Gough. John Gough shoots from outside the area but is denied by Matt McStay. Excellent save.
71.40
1-0VfL Wolfsburg are in full control of this game.
79.02
Kevin Francke brings the ball forward. Kevin Francke flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Marquitos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Marquitos knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
81.43
Mauricio Marquitos passes the ball forward to Marcello Correa. Marcello Correa whips in a cross ball towards Simon Geis. Simon Geis knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Paul Lange manages to keep it out.
84.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Adolfo Iglesias laces a through ball forward to Lars Scheffler. Lars Scheffler knocks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Brückner. Nikolas Brückner advances inside the box! Nikolas Brückner comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. It's there!! Matt McStay has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.29
Alejandro Gento catches Jo Sluiter on the ankles. The referee warns Alejandro Gento to calm down! Jo Sluiter stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.05
Youssouf Fournier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti knocks in a cross ball towards John Gough. John Gough rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Matt McStay is on top of it.
90.00
Adolfo Iglesias flicks a high pass forward. Jo Sluiter holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jo Sluiter makes a simple pass to Youssouf Fournier. Youssouf Fournier shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
27.4%
42.5%
30.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nikolas Brückner of VfL Wolfsburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paul Lange (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Billy Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adolfo Iglesias (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Jo Sluiter (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Guillermo Castillo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lars Scheffler (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ivan Marin (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Nikolas Brückner (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | John Gough (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Federico Cassetti (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Youssouf Fournier (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Richard Mccall (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Spengler (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vasco Ribeiro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Matt McStay (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Arturo Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Clarence Van Der Woerdt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Francke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Samir Kuzorra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mauricio Marquitos (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Simon Geis (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Roberto Caminero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alejandro Gento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marc Meidt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marcello Correa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sven Döring (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Suarez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Ramos (GK) | 0 | |