Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to VfB Stuttgart. A crowd of 20,490 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Gomez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Gomez.
0.00
0-0SV Werder Bremen start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.54
0-0Johan Benon kicks a strong pass forward to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen shoots from outside the area but is denied by Silvio Lima. Excellent save.
6.09
0-0Leon Helmer catches Nuno Semedo on the ankles. The referee calls over Leon Helmer and shows him a yellow card! Nuno Semedo runs off the knock.
9.07
0-0Joachim Dalla Bona flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Riemann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steffen Riemann deftly passes the ball to Marcel Widmann, releasing him through on goal. Marcel Widmann shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.48
Jakob Gravesen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jakob Gravesen tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Silvio Lima manages to keep it out.
14.37
0-0With great vision, Nuno Semedo plays the ball forward to Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Neuhaus.
26.33
0-1Showing composure, Johan Benon laces a through ball forward to Leon Helmer. Leon Helmer plays a one-two with Vincent Gohouri and rushes in on goal... Leon Helmer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.18
0-1Simon Neuhaus chips the ball to his team mate, Johan Benon. Johan Benon makes a simple pass to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen skips past Nuno Semedo! Alexander Ahrens catches Jakob Gravesen on the ankles. Jakob Gravesen appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
33.41
Leon Sparwasser passes the ball forward to Nuno Semedo. Nuno Semedo knocks the ball forward to Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl shoots from outside the area. Pedro Pichichi gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
44.59
Bakary Klimek takes it forward alone. Bakary Klimek lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
0-1Johan Benon picks a pass forward to Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri makes a probing pass to Bakary Klimek but he's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Werder Bremen appear unchanged since the first half. VfB Stuttgart also appear unchanged since the first half. The SV Werder Bremen players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
VfB Stuttgart kick off and get the second half underway!
47.49
0-1Alexander Ahrens barges into Bakary Klimek. The referee calls over Alexander Ahrens and warns him to calm down! Bakary Klimek runs off the knock.
48.29
Simon Neuhaus passes the ball forward to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass chips the ball to his team mate, Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Silvio Lima manages to keep it out.
54.14
Joachim Dalla Bona makes an attacking run forward. Joachim Dalla Bona plays a one-two with Fabian N. Apolloni and advances towards the goal... Joachim Dalla Bona shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Pedro Pichichi. Excellent save.
55.49
Johan Benon flicks a high pass forward. Leon Helmer comfortably collects the pass. Leon Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Silvio Lima. What a great pair of hands!
57.55
0-1Alec Ferguson catches Nico Kneissl on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nico Kneissl carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.28
Simon Neuhaus flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Helmer. Leon Helmer advances with the ball. Leon Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Good keeping from Silvio Lima as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
61.54
0-1Corner kick to VfB Stuttgart. Johan Benon chips it to the near post. Fabian N. Apolloni jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
63.06
Nico Kneissl controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Pedro Pichichi.
64.47
It's a corner kick. Nuno Semedo loops the ball in to towards the near post. Pedro Pichichi scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
65.41
Leon Sparwasser plays the ball forward to Nico Kneissl. Nico Kneissl flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Widmann controls it well on his chest. Marcel Widmann threads the ball through to Nuno Semedo but he's offside!
66.38
Bakary Klimek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
67.09
Joachim Dalla Bona plays the ball forward to Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Riemann. Steffen Riemann flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
69.21
Vincent Gohouri sees space and advances. Vincent Gohouri knocks in a cross ball towards Johan Benon. Johan Benon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Silvio Lima.
70.12
0-1Bakary Klimek takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Alexander Ahrens reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
71.55
Leon Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass beats his man to it with a header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.13
Steffen Riemann brings the ball forward. Steffen Riemann shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
77.12
0-1SV Werder Bremen have made 2 substitutions with Jan Morlock replacing Nuno Semedo and Torsten Kühn replacing Michel Ten Hag and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
79.33
Sho Ishigawa chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass makes a probing pass to Johan Benon. Johan Benon shoots from long range but it flies wide!
81.07
Sho Ishigawa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen knocks the ball to his team mate, Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass connects with a diving header but Silvio Lima is on top of it.
83.17
Joachim Dalla Bona makes a probing pass to Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni whips in a cross ball towards Joachim Dalla Bona. Joachim Dalla Bona is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Pedro Pichichi.
84.45
Jan Gelb takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Jakob Gravesen jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
85.28
Johan Benon flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Gravesen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jakob Gravesen cuts inside the box! Jakob Gravesen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Silvio Lima effortlessly smothers it!
87.09
Sho Ishigawa threads the ball through to Johan Benon. Johan Benon flicks a high pass forward. Vincent Gohouri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vincent Gohouri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
89.08
Leon Helmer hits a low pass to Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Leon Helmer decides to run forward with the ball. Leon Helmer threads the ball through to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Silvio Lima gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
10
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
29.9%
46%
24.1%
Scorers
| Leon Helmer 26 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Silvio Lima of SV Werder Bremen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Silvio Lima (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Michel Ten Hag (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Sparwasser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alexander Ahrens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jan Gelb (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nico Kneissl (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Joachim Dalla Bona (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nuno Semedo (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Marcel Widmann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Steffen Riemann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fabian N. Apolloni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Torsten Kühn (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jan Morlock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Paul Schöll (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pedro Pichichi (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Sho Ishigawa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Simon Neuhaus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Ferguson (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Laurent Sibierski (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leon Helmer (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Bakary Klimek (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Johan Benon (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Dominic Glass (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jakob Gravesen (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Vincent Gohouri (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Moritz Sammer (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lars El-Fakiri (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rafael Arias (MID) | 0 | |