Match Report
Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to VfL Wolfsburg. A crowd of 19,723 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both VfB Stuttgart and VfL Wolfsburg are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Rahn.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both VfB Stuttgart and VfL Wolfsburg are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Rahn.
0.00
0-0VfL Wolfsburg kick off and get the match underway!
2.41
0-0Simon Neuhaus hacks Youssouf Fournier from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Youssouf Fournier gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
3.35
0-0Lars Scheffler kicks a strong pass forward to Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
4.24
Bakary Klimek sees a break and surges forward. Bakary Klimek tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
6.05
0-0Anton Netzer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Gough. John Gough tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.10
Guillermo Castillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Hopkin. Billy Hopkin takes it forward alone. Billy Hopkin shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
9.21
Moritz Sammer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Sammer. Moritz Sammer whips the ball goalwards with his head. Paul Lange didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
12.09
Lars Scheffler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Gough. John Gough shoots from long range. Wonderful reactions from Pedro Pichichi keeps it out!
18.12
Adolfo Iglesias darts forward. Adolfo Iglesias skips past Bakary Klimek! Adolfo Iglesias side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Pedro Pichichi easily gets down and covers it.
26.39
Billy Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Castillo. Guillermo Castillo threads a neat ball through to Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Pedro Pichichi!
30.21
Simon Neuhaus threads a neat ball through to Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek threads a neat ball through to Hugo Amunike. Hugo Amunike finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
36.11
Alec Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Gravesen controls it well on his chest. Jakob Gravesen plays a one-two with Moritz Sammer and advances towards the goal... Jakob Gravesen tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
42.58
Moritz Sammer flicks a high pass forward. Vincent Gohouri easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vincent Gohouri shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. VfB Stuttgart are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Wolfsburg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with VfB Stuttgart kicking off!
48.35
Johan Benon flicks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.15
Vincent Gohouri chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Amunike. Hugo Amunike controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Paul Lange manages to keep it out.
54.51
0-0Moritz Sammer clumsily knocks into John Gough. The referee warns Moritz Sammer to calm down! John Gough stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.15
Ivan Marin sees Youssouf Fournier in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Youssouf Fournier shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
61.21
0-1Anton Netzer hits a low pass to Youssouf Fournier. Youssouf Fournier shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
65.17
Simon Neuhaus powers a long ball forward. Jakob Gravesen whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Amunike. Hugo Amunike finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Paul Lange had no chance!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
72.36
Showing composure, Anton Netzer picks a pass forward to Lars Scheffler. Lars Scheffler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Pedro Pichichi manages to keep it out.
73.06
Lars Scheffler sees Ivan Marin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Marin finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.50
Anton Netzer threads the ball through to Lars Scheffler. Lars Scheffler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.17
Laurent Sibierski threads a neat ball through to Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri threads the ball through to Hugo Amunike. Hugo Amunike lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Paul Lange didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
83.33
Simon Neuhaus flicks a high pass forward. Sho Ishigawa collects the pass. Sho Ishigawa knocks the ball forward to Hugo Amunike. Hugo Amunike sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Paul Lange gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
84.12
Moritz Sammer plays the ball forward to Johan Benon. Johan Benon knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen connects with a diving header but Paul Lange reads it well. Well saved!
85.08
1-1Billy Hopkin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Marin. Ivan Marin flicks a high pass forward to Youssouf Fournier who brings the ball under control. Youssouf Fournier threads the ball through into the box. Sho Ishigawa clumsily knocks into John Gough. John Gough appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
Anton Netzer threads a neat ball through to Youssouf Fournier. Youssouf Fournier finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.2%
55.8%
Play Area
29.9%
49.4%
20.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul Lange of VfL Wolfsburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pedro Pichichi (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Sho Ishigawa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alec Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Simon Neuhaus (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Laurent Sibierski (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Johan Benon (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Bakary Klimek (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Moritz Sammer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jakob Gravesen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Vincent Gohouri (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Hugo Amunike (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Lars El-Fakiri (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Schröder (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Markus Kistner (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Paul Lange (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Billy Hopkin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Adolfo Iglesias (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jo Sluiter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Guillermo Castillo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Anton Netzer (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Lars Scheffler (MID) | 7 | |
| 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. | Vasco Ribeiro (ATT) | 0 | |