Match Report


VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart     Eintracht FrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt
Jeremy PicklesJeremy Pickles Iain Richer Iain Richer
Pedro PichichiP. Pichichi84
G
1captain
G
76Tadashi SaitoT. Saito
Albrecht WeigelA. Weigel71
D
2
D
71Ricardo SemedoR. Semedo
Kevin SchröderK. Schröder72
D
3
D
72Elena DelgadoE. Delgado
Alec FergusonA. Ferguson76
D
4
D
72Claudio CircatiC. Circati
Armin HamannA. Hamann69
D
5
M
71Helder JardimH. Jardim
Dean WoodcockD. Woodcock82
M
6
M
74Quim ReisQ. Reis
Leon HelmerL. Helmer82
M
captain7
M
73Manuel AntunesM. Antunes
Moritz SammerM. Sammer76
M
8
M
75Neil HughesN. Hughes
Dominic CampbellD. Campbell67
A
9
A
73Lamberto MaregginiL. Mareggini
Lars El-FakiriL. El-Fakiri76
A
10
A
77Albert MerinoA. Merino
Hugo AmunikeH. Amunike78
A
11
A
74Hugo José MariH. José Mari
 
Markus KistnerM. Kistner71
A
12
A
76Matthias TurekM. Turek
Robert GreavesR. Greaves71
M
13
M
82Gary HansenG. Hansen
Simon NeuhausS. Neuhaus75
D
14
M
76Mario LopesM. Lopes

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to Eintracht Frankfurt. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Eintracht Frankfurt appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Bischoff.


0.00
The whistle blows and VfB Stuttgart get the match underway!
6.21
Ricardo Semedo sees space and advances. Ricardo Semedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Lamberto Mareggini. Lamberto Mareggini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Ferguson.
8.37
Leon Helmer flicks a high pass forward to Dean Woodcock who brings the ball under control. Dean Woodcock shoots from distance but somehow Tadashi Saito manages to keep it out.
9.55
Alec Ferguson passes the ball forward to Leon Helmer. Leon Helmer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Leon Helmer shoots from distance. Tadashi Saito easily gets down and covers it.
12.34
Alec Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Helmer. Leon Helmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lars El-Fakiri. Lars El-Fakiri shoots from long range but is denied by Tadashi Saito. Excellent save.
15.54
Hugo José Mari sees Neil Hughes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Hughes plays a quick one-two with Lamberto Mareggini and rushes in on goal... Alec Ferguson catches Neil Hughes on the ankles. Neil Hughes appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
16.03
Moritz Sammer flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Campbell controls it well on his chest. Dominic Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.09
Moritz Sammer threads a neat ball through to Hugo Amunike. Hugo Amunike knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.51
Neil Hughes passes the ball forward to Lamberto Mareggini. Lamberto Mareggini finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Pedro Pichichi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.05
Leon Helmer flicks a high pass forward to Moritz Sammer who brings the ball under control. Moritz Sammer knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Tadashi Saito.
26.09
Quim Reis kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo José Mari. Hugo José Mari threads a neat ball through to Quim Reis. Quim Reis takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
27.10
Armin Hamann threads a neat ball through to Moritz Sammer. Moritz Sammer brings the ball forward. Moritz Sammer makes a great pass forward. Dean Woodcock runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
28.22
Leon Helmer makes a simple pass to Lars El-Fakiri. Lars El-Fakiri threads the ball through to Moritz Sammer but he's offside!
30.01
Ricardo Semedo makes a probing pass to Quim Reis. Quim Reis threads a neat ball through to Albert Merino. Albert Merino advances inside the box! Albert Merino muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
32.35
Leon Helmer flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Campbell who takes it down. Dominic Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Lars El-Fakiri. Lars El-Fakiri jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Moritz Sammer makes a probing pass to Lars El-Fakiri. Lars El-Fakiri lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Eintracht Frankfurt also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Eintracht Frankfurt kick off the second half!
49.31
Helder Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Lamberto Mareggini. Lamberto Mareggini tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
51.09
Moritz Sammer flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Amunike who takes it down. Hugo Amunike knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Sammer. Moritz Sammer beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Tadashi Saito had no chance!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
57.06
With a delightful solo run, Helder Jardim stretches the opposition's defence. Helder Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.20
Neil Hughes clumsily knocks into Hugo Amunike. The referee calls over Neil Hughes and shows him a yellow card! Hugo Amunike hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.39
Eintracht Frankfurt have made 2 substitutions with Matthias Turek replacing Hugo José Mari and Mario Lopes replacing Albert Merino .
63.03
Ricardo Semedo laces a through ball forward to Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes threads the ball through to Matthias Turek. Matthias Turek knocks in a cross ball towards Lamberto Mareggini. Lamberto Mareggini powers a header at goal. Pedro Pichichi picks it out of the air!
67.15
Alec Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Woodcock. Dean Woodcock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Amunike. Hugo Amunike sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
71.54
Alec Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Moritz Sammer. Moritz Sammer threads a neat ball through to Hugo Amunike. Hugo Amunike controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Tadashi Saito manages to gather it comfortably.
72.25
Ricardo Semedo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes threads the ball through to Quim Reis. Quim Reis shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.02
Leon Helmer knocks the ball forward to Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
81.06
Alec Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Amunike. Hugo Amunike makes a deft header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
85.05
Kevin Schröder sees Alec Ferguson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Ferguson flicks a high ball forward to Leon Helmer who takes it down. Leon Helmer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Elena Delgado.
87.42
Ricardo Semedo takes a quick throw-in. Helder Jardim knocks the ball to his team mate, Lamberto Mareggini. Lamberto Mareggini knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Mario Lopes is offside!
90.00
Ricardo Semedo catches Lars El-Fakiri on the ankles. Ricardo Semedo is warned by the referee! Lars El-Fakiri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

VfB Stuttgart

Eintracht Frankfurt
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.2%
36.8%
Play Area
23.7%
43.4%
32.9%

Scorers
Lars El-Fakiri 32
Dominic Campbell 45
Moritz Sammer 51
Lamberto Mareggini 21

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Moritz Sammer of VfB Stuttgart

Match Ratings
1.Pedro Pichichi (GK)
7
2.Albrecht Weigel (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Schröder (DEF)
6
4.Alec Ferguson (DEF)
7
5.Armin Hamann (DEF)
6
6.Dean Woodcock (MID)
6
7.Leon Helmer (MID)
7
8.Moritz Sammer (MID)goal scored
9
9.Dominic Campbell (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Lars El-Fakiri (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Hugo Amunike (ATT)
7
 
12.Markus Kistner (ATT)
0
13.Robert Greaves (MID)
0
14.Simon Neuhaus (DEF)
0

1.Tadashi Saito (GK)
8
2.Ricardo Semedo (DEF)
6
3.Elena Delgado (DEF)
6
4.Claudio Circati (DEF)
6
5.Helder Jardim (MID)
6
6.Quim Reis (MID)
6
7.Manuel Antunes (MID)
6
8.Neil Hughes (MID)yellow card
6
9.Lamberto Mareggini (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Albert Merino (ATT)
6
11.Hugo José Mari (ATT)
6
 
12.Matthias Turek (ATT)
6
13.Gary Hansen (MID)
0
14.Mario Lopes (MID)
6