Match Report


VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart     Hamburger SVHamburger SV
Jeremy PicklesJeremy Pickles James Pengelly James Pengelly
Pedro PichichiP. Pichichi85
G
1
G
74Rosario FlorijancicR. Florijancic
Laurent SibierskiL. Sibierski74
D
2
D
76Cosimo MacchiC. Macchi
Sho IshigawaS. Ishigawa81
D
3
D
76Jose SantosJ. Santos
Kevin SchröderK. Schröder73
D
4
D
68Mark KingM. King
Simon NeuhausS. Neuhaus78
D
5
D
72Colin DalglishC. Dalglish
Dean WoodcockD. Woodcock82
M
6
M
80Alejandro LozanoA. Lozano
Bakary KlimekB. Klimek83
M
captain7captain
M
82Carlton HuntC. Hunt
Leon HelmerL. Helmer83
M
8
A
73Marcos NunezM. Nunez
Dominic GlassD. Glass84
A
9
A
67Vincenzo KühnV. Kühn
Jakob GravesenJ. Gravesen83
A
10
A
74Matt MeiklejohnM. Meiklejohn
Lars El-FakiriL. El-Fakiri77
A
11
A
81David PalmerD. Palmer
 
Eugenio AndresE. Andres75
A
12
D
71André FelicianoA. Feliciano
Moritz SammerM. Sammer78
M
13
M
74Garry ElliottG. Elliott
Albrecht WeigelA. Weigel71
D
14
A
66Adrian RuotoloA. Ruotolo

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to Hamburger SV. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hamburger SV appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Köller.


0.00
Hamburger SV kick off the first half!
2.43
Mark King makes a simple pass to Vincenzo Kühn. Vincenzo Kühn plays a one-two with Marcos Nunez and rushes in on goal... Vincenzo Kühn shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Pedro Pichichi. Excellent save.
4.04
Sho Ishigawa makes a simple pass to Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek flicks a high ball forward to Dean Woodcock who takes it down. Dean Woodcock shoots from outside the area but Rosario Florijancic reads it well. Excellent keeping!
6.38
Sho Ishigawa threads the ball through to Leon Helmer. Leon Helmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek knocks the ball forward to Lars El-Fakiri but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
9.33
Bakary Klimek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Woodcock. Dean Woodcock shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.45
Bakary Klimek chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Woodcock. Dean Woodcock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rosario Florijancic who gathers it comfortably.
15.56
Carlton Hunt passes the ball forward to Alejandro Lozano. Alejandro Lozano skips past Laurent Sibierski! Alejandro Lozano shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Pedro Pichichi gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
16.22
Kevin Schröder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek flicks a high pass forward. Leon Helmer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leon Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Lars El-Fakiri. Lars El-Fakiri makes a deft header but is denied by Rosario Florijancic. Excellent save.
18.32
David Palmer chips the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Kühn. Vincenzo Kühn tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
21.30
Laurent Sibierski surges forward with the ball. Laurent Sibierski threads the ball through to Dean Woodcock. Dean Woodcock whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
22.07
Carlton Hunt chips the ball to his team mate, David Palmer. David Palmer plays a quick one-two with Vincenzo Kühn and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from David Palmer provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Pedro Pichichi manages to gather it comfortably.
24.32
With imagination, Carlton Hunt plays the ball forward to Matt Meiklejohn. Matt Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Kühn. Vincenzo Kühn finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Pedro Pichichi as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
27.17
Lars El-Fakiri flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Glass who takes it down. Dominic Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Lars El-Fakiri. Mark King catches Lars El-Fakiri on the ankles. Lars El-Fakiri appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
28.35
Carlton Hunt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Palmer. David Palmer shoots from 20 yards but somehow Pedro Pichichi manages to keep it out.
32.28
David Palmer advances with the ball. David Palmer plays a quick one-two with Vincenzo Kühn and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from David Palmer provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
34.00
Alejandro Lozano clumsily knocks into Leon Helmer. Alejandro Lozano is shown the yellow card! Leon Helmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.43
With intelligent vision, Leon Helmer plays the ball forward to Dean Woodcock. Dean Woodcock sees Lars El-Fakiri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lars El-Fakiri whips in a cross ball towards Leon Helmer. Leon Helmer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
40.49
Laurent Sibierski flicks a high ball forward to Lars El-Fakiri who takes it down. Lars El-Fakiri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.46
From the throw-in, Sho Ishigawa picks out Laurent Sibierski. Laurent Sibierski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Neuhaus. Simon Neuhaus sees space and advances. Simon Neuhaus makes a probing pass to Jakob Gravesen but he's offside!
44.07
Jose Santos hits a low pass to Carlton Hunt. Carlton Hunt makes a beautiful solo run. Carlton Hunt shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. Hamburger SV also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with VfB Stuttgart kicking off!
47.53
Bakary Klimek threads the ball through to Lars El-Fakiri. Lars El-Fakiri tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
53.11
Bakary Klimek makes a simple pass to Dean Woodcock. Dean Woodcock knocks in a cross ball towards Lars El-Fakiri. Lars El-Fakiri makes a looping header on goal but Rosario Florijancic is on top of it.
57.47
Matt Meiklejohn clumsily knocks into Kevin Schröder. The referee calls over Matt Meiklejohn and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Schröder runs off the knock.
59.31
Kevin Schröder makes a probing pass to Dean Woodcock. Dean Woodcock flicks a high pass forward. Leon Helmer collects the pass. Leon Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Lars El-Fakiri. Lars El-Fakiri makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.31
Hamburger SV have made 2 substitutions with Garry Elliott replacing Alejandro Lozano and Adrian Ruotolo replacing Vincenzo Kühn .
65.05
Laurent Sibierski kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Helmer. Leon Helmer takes it forward alone. Leon Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.51
Matt Meiklejohn hacks Bakary Klimek from behind! Matt Meiklejohn is warned by the referee! Bakary Klimek gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.33
Dean Woodcock picks a pass forward to Lars El-Fakiri. Lars El-Fakiri makes a probing pass to Bakary Klimek but he's offside!
72.30
Leon Helmer takes it forward alone. Leon Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Lars El-Fakiri. Lars El-Fakiri flicks the ball with his head. Rosario Florijancic easily punches it away to safety.
77.27
Dean Woodcock passes the ball forward to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Dalglish.
78.40
Bakary Klimek catches Carlton Hunt on the ankles. Bakary Klimek is given a warning by the referee! Carlton Hunt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.16
Leon Helmer flicks a high ball forward to Lars El-Fakiri who takes it down. Lars El-Fakiri shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
83.03
With great vision, Cosimo Macchi plays the ball forward to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott knocks the ball forward to Carlton Hunt. Carlton Hunt advances inside the box! Carlton Hunt takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
84.07
Laurent Sibierski kicks a strong pass forward to Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek flicks a high pass forward to Lars El-Fakiri who brings the ball under control. Lars El-Fakiri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Santos.
85.50
Garry Elliott clumsily knocks into Leon Helmer. The referee warns Garry Elliott to calm down! Leon Helmer runs off the knock.
87.50
Bakary Klimek makes a simple pass to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.20
Colin Dalglish deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Hunt. Carlton Hunt knocks the ball forward to Marcos Nunez. Marcos Nunez whips in a cross ball towards Matt Meiklejohn. Matt Meiklejohn heads the ball goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

VfB Stuttgart

Hamburger SV
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.8%
40.2%
Play Area
25%
42.4%
32.6%

Scorers
Leon Helmer 36
Lars El-Fakiri 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leon Helmer of VfB Stuttgart

Match Ratings
1.Pedro Pichichi (GK)
8
2.Laurent Sibierski (DEF)
7
3.Sho Ishigawa (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Schröder (DEF)
6
5.Simon Neuhaus (DEF)
6
6.Dean Woodcock (MID)
7
7.Bakary Klimek (MID)
7
8.Leon Helmer (MID)goal scored
9
9.Dominic Glass (ATT)
6
10.Jakob Gravesen (ATT)
6
11.Lars El-Fakiri (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Eugenio Andres (ATT)
0
13.Moritz Sammer (MID)
0
14.Albrecht Weigel (DEF)
0

1.Rosario Florijancic (GK)
7
2.Cosimo Macchi (DEF)
6
3.Jose Santos (DEF)
6
4.Mark King (DEF)
6
5.Colin Dalglish (DEF)
6
6.Alejandro Lozano (MID)yellow card
6
7.Carlton Hunt (MID)
7
8.Marcos Nunez (ATT)
6
9.Vincenzo Kühn (ATT)
6
10.Matt Meiklejohn (ATT)yellow card
6
11.David Palmer (ATT)
7
 
12.André Feliciano (DEF)
0
13.Garry Elliott (MID)
6
14.Adrian Ruotolo (ATT)
6