Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 18,933 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Torsten Eilts.
The pitch is in great condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Torsten Eilts.
0.00
0-0VfL Wolfsburg kick off the first half!
15.52
0-0Ivan Marin flicks a high pass forward to Anton Netzer who brings the ball under control. Anton Netzer shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
20.29
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
22.39
Gionatha De Sanctis makes a simple pass to Rainer Kohler. Rainer Kohler whips in a cross ball towards Gionatha De Sanctis. Gionatha De Sanctis finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.42
1-0Adolfo Iglesias brings the ball forward. Adolfo Iglesias tries a spectacular long range effort. Adolfo Iglesias scores for VfL Wolfsburg!!
27.57
1-0Lars Scheffler flicks a high pass forward. Federico Cassetti collects the pass. Federico Cassetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.41
1-0Alistair Granville comes in with a late challenge on Anton Netzer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anton Netzer stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.15
Mick Marsden surges forward with the ball. Mick Marsden knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anton Netzer.
36.24
1-0Guillermo Castillo brings the ball forward. Guillermo Castillo knocks the ball forward to Anton Netzer. Anton Netzer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
40.29
1-0Rainer Kohler clumsily knocks into Adolfo Iglesias. The referee calls over Rainer Kohler and shows him a yellow card! Adolfo Iglesias grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.13
Chris Riggott flicks a high pass forward. Benito Barone collects the pass. Benito Barone makes a simple pass to Dion Fletcher. Dion Fletcher runs straight at the defence! Dion Fletcher side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.36
Dion Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Mick Marsden easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mick Marsden threads a neat ball through to Rainer Kohler. Rainer Kohler whips in a cross ball towards Gionatha De Sanctis. Gionatha De Sanctis connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Wolfsburg appear unchanged since the first half. FSV Mainz 05 also appear unchanged since the first half. The FSV Mainz 05 players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and FSV Mainz 05 kick off!
47.24
Ivan Marin advances with the ball. Ivan Marin shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
49.26
Lars Scheffler knocks the ball forward to John Gough. John Gough sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
51.14
Lars Scheffler surges forward with the ball. Lars Scheffler shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
55.57
1-0Dion Fletcher comes in with a late challenge on Anton Netzer. The referee brings Dion Fletcher to one side and gives him a warning! Anton Netzer runs off the knock.
59.15
Federico Cassetti clumsily knocks into Terry Bishop. Federico Cassetti is given a warning by the referee! Terry Bishop runs off the knock.
60.24
With some swift thinking, Anton Netzer plays the ball forward to John Gough. John Gough shoots from distance but Nikolas Janes reads it well. Nice save!
61.31
Lars Scheffler advances with the ball. Lars Scheffler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Nikolas Janes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.54
Lars Scheffler picks a pass forward to Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.37
Ivan Marin barges into Mick Marsden. The referee calls over Ivan Marin and shows him a yellow card! Mick Marsden runs off the knock.
69.29
Guillermo Castillo runs up as Jo Sluiter takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Guillermo Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Anton Netzer controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Anton Netzer stretches the opposition's defence. Anton Netzer shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.30
Youssouf Fournier plays the ball forward to Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti whips in a cross ball towards Youssouf Fournier. Youssouf Fournier fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Nikolas Janes punches it away to safety.
72.36
Mick Marsden hacks Anton Netzer from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anton Netzer stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.21
Mick Marsden threads a neat ball through to Rainer Kohler. Rainer Kohler whips in a cross ball towards Gionatha De Sanctis. Gionatha De Sanctis outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
75.06
Anton Netzer sees Youssouf Fournier in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Youssouf Fournier runs straight at the defence! Youssouf Fournier makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Youssouf Fournier!
81.33
Lars Scheffler sees Federico Cassetti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Federico Cassetti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Nikolas Janes.
82.50
3-0It's a corner kick. Anton Netzer loops the ball in to towards the near post. Juan-Carlos Galadames reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
87.50
Jo Sluiter sees space and advances. Jo Sluiter makes a simple pass to John Gough. John Gough shoots from outside the area but somehow Nikolas Janes manages to keep it out.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
9
0
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.5%
36.5%
Play Area
22.4%
47.1%
30.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lars Scheffler of VfL Wolfsburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paul Lange (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Billy Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adolfo Iglesias (DEF) |  | 8 |
| 4. | Jo Sluiter (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Guillermo Castillo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Anton Netzer (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Lars Scheffler (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Ivan Marin (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | John Gough (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Federico Cassetti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Youssouf Fournier (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Nikolas Brückner (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Richard Mccall (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kevin Spengler (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nikolas Janes (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Louis De Vogt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Terry Bishop (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan-Carlos Galadames (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Chris Riggott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alistair Granville (DEF) | | 6 |
| 7. | Mick Marsden (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Dion Fletcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gionatha De Sanctis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Benito Barone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rainer Kohler (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Martin Gelb (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Emmerlich (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pablo Barkero (DEF) | 0 | |