Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to VfL Wolfsburg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
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 Nicolas Cortes.
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 Nicolas Cortes.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and VfB Stuttgart get the match underway!
6.43
0-0Sho Ishigawa kicks a strong pass forward to Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. With a superhuman jump, Dominic Glass connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Jacob Duberry is on top of his game. Great keeping!
9.39
0-0Richard Mccall runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Richard Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Armin Hamann.
10.50
1-0Sho Ishigawa flicks a high ball forward to Vincent Gohouri who takes it down. Vincent Gohouri knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.25
1-0Peter Campbell knocks the ball forward to Hugo Ramos. Hugo Ramos runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Hugo Ramos shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.07
Leon Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Lars El-Fakiri collects the pass. Lars El-Fakiri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adolfo Iglesias.
24.49
Armin Hamann knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Woodcock. Dean Woodcock knocks the ball forward to Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.24
Simon Neuhaus kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Woodcock. With a delightful solo run, Dean Woodcock stretches the opposition's defence. Dean Woodcock lofts in a cross ball towards Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri beats his man to it with a header. Jacob Duberry easily punches it away to safety.
30.32
With some swift thinking, Albrecht Weigel plays the ball forward to Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.26
Dean Woodcock flicks a high pass forward. Vincent Gohouri controls it well on his chest. Vincent Gohouri shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
33.34
Armin Hamann flicks a high ball forward to Leon Helmer who takes it down. Leon Helmer flicks a high pass forward to Vincent Gohouri who brings the ball under control. Vincent Gohouri knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Woodcock. With a superhuman jump, Dean Woodcock connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Jacob Duberry easily punches it away to safety.
36.55
Leon Helmer hits a low pass to Dean Woodcock. Dean Woodcock finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
42.42
1-0Sho Ishigawa comes in with a late challenge on Federico Cassetti. The referee calls over Sho Ishigawa and warns him to calm down! Federico Cassetti stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.09
Lars El-Fakiri takes a long throw-in. Dean Woodcock laces a through ball forward to Leon Helmer. Leon Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Jacob Duberry. Excellent save.
45.00
Showing composure, Peter Campbell picks a pass forward to Richard Mccall. Richard Mccall knocks the ball forward to Danny Defoe. Danny Defoe knocks in a cross ball towards Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
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. VfL Wolfsburg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
VfL Wolfsburg kick off!
49.14
Danny Defoe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Defoe. Danny Defoe is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Pedro Pichichi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.33
Sho Ishigawa sees space and advances. Sho Ishigawa knocks the ball forward to Leon Helmer. Leon Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Lars El-Fakiri. Lars El-Fakiri fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! That brings them level!
63.49
Moritz Sammer flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Woodcock. Dean Woodcock knocks in a cross ball towards Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
65.38
2-2Moritz Sammer flicks a high pass forward. Leon Helmer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leon Helmer puts a great ball through. Vincent Gohouri runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
66.08
Vincent Gohouri flicks a high pass forward. Lars El-Fakiri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lars El-Fakiri knocks in a cross ball towards Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Jacob Duberry!
67.32
Armin Hamann hits a low pass to Dean Woodcock. Dean Woodcock makes a beautiful solo run. Dean Woodcock shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
72.22
Sho Ishigawa sees space and advances. Sho Ishigawa threads a neat ball through to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Sammer. Moritz Sammer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
78.41
Dean Woodcock knocks the ball forward to Leon Helmer. Leon Helmer flicks a high ball forward to Vincent Gohouri who gracefully takes it down. Vincent Gohouri finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Jacob Duberry. Excellent save.
83.47
Leon Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Glass holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Glass whips in a cross ball towards Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri connects with a diving header but Jacob Duberry is on top of it.
84.20
Dean Woodcock makes an attacking run forward. Dean Woodcock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Campbell.
89.38
Richard Mccall flicks a high ball forward to Lars Gerlach who takes it down. Lars Gerlach controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
12
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.3%
33.7%
Play Area
20.5%
44.6%
34.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jacob Duberry of VfL Wolfsburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pedro Pichichi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Albrecht Weigel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sho Ishigawa (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Armin Hamann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Neuhaus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dean Woodcock (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Moritz Sammer (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Leon Helmer (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Vincent Gohouri (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Dominic Glass (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Lars El-Fakiri (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jakob Gravesen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rafael Arias (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Laurent Sibierski (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jacob Duberry (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Adolfo Iglesias (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nils Heiser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul Raff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Richard Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Hugo Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Danny Defoe (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Federico Cassetti (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Nicolas Winkler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lars Gerlach (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Vasco Ribeiro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marvin Ince (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Markus Schramm (ATT) | 0 | |