Match Report


VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart     Bayer LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen
Jeremy PicklesJeremy Pickles Shaun Regan Shaun Regan
Pedro PichichiP. Pichichi85
G
1
G
76Peter van der MeerP. van der Meer
Laurent SibierskiL. Sibierski74
D
2
D
70Ian BartonI. Barton
Sho IshigawaS. Ishigawa81
D
3
D
68Pedro VianaP. Viana
Alec FergusonA. Ferguson76
D
4
D
68Mauricio RuizM. Ruiz
Simon NeuhausS. Neuhaus78
D
5
D
72Tiago JardimT. Jardim
Dean WoodcockD. Woodcock82
M
6
M
79Salvador TraynorS. Traynor
Bakary KlimekB. Klimek83
M
captain7
M
79Mauricio RedondoM. Redondo
Johan BenonJ. Benon82
M
8captain
A
77Harry RobertsH. Roberts
Dominic GlassD. Glass84
A
9
A
66Jason MarrJ. Marr
Jakob GravesenJ. Gravesen83
A
10
A
68Les OakesL. Oakes
Lars El-FakiriL. El-Fakiri77
A
11
A
70Thomas KühnT. Kühn
 
Vincent GohouriV. Gohouri81
A
12
D
74Oscar FernandezO. Fernandez
Moritz SammerM. Sammer78
M
13
M
76Samir OswaldS. Oswald
Albrecht WeigelA. Weigel72
D
14
A
69Romero P. HidalgoR. Hidalgo

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to Bayer Leverkusen. 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 Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by David Rahn.


0.00
Bayer Leverkusen get the match underway!
2.01
Bakary Klimek threads the ball through to Lars El-Fakiri. Lars El-Fakiri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Peter van der Meer who gathers it comfortably.
3.10
Dean Woodcock kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.30
Tiago Jardim knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Redondo. Mauricio Redondo chips the ball to his team mate, Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.25
Mauricio Redondo flicks a high ball forward to Harry Roberts who takes it down. Harry Roberts whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.25
Salvador Traynor threads the ball through to Les Oakes. Les Oakes lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Kühn. Thomas Kühn outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
22.16
Bakary Klimek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Johan Benon. Johan Benon whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Tiago Jardim. Excellent block.
27.41
Dean Woodcock flicks a high pass forward. Lars El-Fakiri collects the pass. Lars El-Fakiri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Barton.
32.55
Les Oakes clumsily knocks into Simon Neuhaus. Les Oakes is warned by the referee! Simon Neuhaus runs off the knock.
33.46
Mauricio Redondo flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Kühn who takes it down. Thomas Kühn whips in a cross ball towards Salvador Traynor. Salvador Traynor beats his man to it with a header. Pedro Pichichi didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
39.20
Johan Benon chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Woodcock. Dean Woodcock whips the ball goalwards with his head but Peter van der Meer is on top of it.
40.46
Sho Ishigawa sees a break and surges forward. Sho Ishigawa makes a simple pass to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Glass but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
Laurent Sibierski hits a low pass to Johan Benon. Johan Benon sees space and advances. Johan Benon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Peter van der Meer gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. Bayer Leverkusen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
VfB Stuttgart kick off the second half!
48.57
Alec Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Simon Neuhaus. Simon Neuhaus passes the ball forward to Lars El-Fakiri. Lars El-Fakiri knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass makes a convincing header but Peter van der Meer is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
51.21
Laurent Sibierski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sho Ishigawa. Sho Ishigawa knocks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen lofts in a cross ball towards Lars El-Fakiri. Lars El-Fakiri rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Peter van der Meer reads it well. Quality keeping!
54.57
Jakob Gravesen hacks Mauricio Ruiz from behind! Jakob Gravesen is shown the yellow card! Mauricio Ruiz runs off the knock.
55.00
Johan Benon sees space and advances. Johan Benon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Superb reactions from Peter van der Meer. What a save!
60.12
Bayer Leverkusen have made 2 substitutions with Oscar Fernandez replacing Mauricio Ruiz and Samir Oswald replacing Salvador Traynor .
63.37
Alec Ferguson clumsily knocks into Jason Marr. The referee calls over Alec Ferguson and shows him a yellow card! Jason Marr grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.13
Jakob Gravesen threads a neat ball through to Dean Woodcock. Dean Woodcock whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass whips the ball goalwards with his head. Peter van der Meer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.40
Oscar Fernandez comes in with a late challenge on Laurent Sibierski. Oscar Fernandez is warned by the referee! Laurent Sibierski stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.04
Sho Ishigawa passes the ball forward to Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek knocks the ball forward, putting Jakob Gravesen through on goal. Jakob Gravesen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Peter van der Meer. Excellent save.
79.58
Johan Benon clumsily knocks into Mauricio Redondo. Johan Benon is warned by the referee! Mauricio Redondo runs off the knock.
81.14
Johan Benon passes the ball forward to Lars El-Fakiri. Lars El-Fakiri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Viana.
85.20
Dean Woodcock sees Jakob Gravesen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jakob Gravesen lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Woodcock. With a superhuman jump, Dean Woodcock connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dean Woodcock!
90.00
Johan Benon hacks Samir Oswald from behind! Johan Benon is given another warning by the referee! Samir Oswald runs off the knock.
90.00
VfB Stuttgart are in full control of this game.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

VfB Stuttgart

Bayer Leverkusen
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69.2%
30.8%
Play Area
20%
47.7%
32.3%

Scorers
Dominic Glass 65
Dean Woodcock 85
Thomas Kühn 16

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dean Woodcock of VfB Stuttgart

Match Ratings
1.Pedro Pichichi (GK)
6
2.Laurent Sibierski (DEF)
6
3.Sho Ishigawa (DEF)
7
4.Alec Ferguson (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Simon Neuhaus (DEF)
6
6.Dean Woodcock (MID)goal scored
9
7.Bakary Klimek (MID)
6
8.Johan Benon (MID)
7
9.Dominic Glass (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Jakob Gravesen (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Lars El-Fakiri (ATT)
6
 
12.Vincent Gohouri (ATT)
0
13.Moritz Sammer (MID)
0
14.Albrecht Weigel (DEF)
0

1.Peter van der Meer (GK)
8
2.Ian Barton (DEF)
6
3.Pedro Viana (DEF)
6
4.Mauricio Ruiz (DEF)
6
5.Tiago Jardim (DEF)
7
6.Salvador Traynor (MID)
6
7.Mauricio Redondo (MID)
6
8.Harry Roberts (ATT)
6
9.Jason Marr (ATT)
6
10.Les Oakes (ATT)
6
11.Thomas Kühn (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Oscar Fernandez (DEF)
5
13.Samir Oswald (MID)
6
14.Romero P. Hidalgo (ATT)
0