Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to VfL Wolfsburg. A crowd of 17,978 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 VfL Wolfsburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nikolas Schulze.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while VfL Wolfsburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nikolas Schulze.
0.00
0-0SV Werder Bremen start the match!
2.21
0-0Leon Sparwasser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joachim Dalla Bona. Joachim Dalla Bona kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Riemann. Steffen Riemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Littbarski. Nils Heiser comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
3.56
0-0Hugo Ramos hits a low pass to Nicolas Winkler. With some swift thinking, Nicolas Winkler plays the ball forward to Lars Gerlach who has made a great run into the box. Lars Gerlach muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
9.56
0-0Joachim Dalla Bona makes a simple pass to Kevin Littbarski. Kevin Littbarski flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Riemann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steffen Riemann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Campbell.
12.18
Nils Heiser knocks the ball forward to Danny Defoe. Danny Defoe flicks a high pass forward. Federico Cassetti controls it well on his chest. Federico Cassetti whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Winkler. Nicolas Winkler directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.09
0-0Nico Kneissl knocks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Riemann. Steffen Riemann lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni makes a deft header. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
22.52
0-1Danny Defoe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach sees Nicolas Winkler just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Winkler takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Silvio Lima with no chance!! Goal for VfL Wolfsburg!
28.52
Adolfo Iglesias knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Defoe. Danny Defoe flicks a high ball forward to Lars Gerlach who takes it down. Lars Gerlach knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Sparwasser.
30.05
Leon Sparwasser brings the ball forward. Leon Sparwasser threads the ball through to Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.09
0-1Richard Mccall brings the ball forward. Richard Mccall puts a great ball through. Lars Gerlach runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
34.29
Alexander Ahrens pushes up the pitch. Alexander Ahrens makes a simple pass to Marcel Widmann. With some swift thinking, Marcel Widmann plays the ball forward to Nico Kneissl who has made a great run into the box. Nico Kneissl cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Nico Kneissl scores for SV Werder Bremen!!
38.52
1-1Richard Mccall clumsily knocks into Joachim Dalla Bona. Richard Mccall is given a warning by the referee! Joachim Dalla Bona runs off the knock.
39.52
Leon Sparwasser decides to run forward with the ball. Leon Sparwasser chips the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Apolloni. Fabian N. Apolloni shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
42.20
Alexander Ahrens chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Riemann. Steffen Riemann finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Werder Bremen appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Wolfsburg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
VfL Wolfsburg kick off!
47.47
Hugo Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Mccall. Richard Mccall runs straight at the defence! Richard Mccall strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
49.32
Hugo Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Federico Cassetti who takes it down. Federico Cassetti shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
51.14
2-1Richard Mccall flicks a high ball forward to Lars Gerlach who takes it down. Lars Gerlach cuts inside the box! Lars Gerlach shoots from just inside the box but Leon Sparwasser is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
55.46
Kevin Littbarski kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Ahrens. Alexander Ahrens makes an attacking run forward. Alexander Ahrens shoots from 20 yards. Jacob Duberry easily gets down and covers it.
71.13
Joachim Dalla Bona runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Joachim Dalla Bona knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.04
Kevin Littbarski threads a neat ball through to Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann advances inside the box! Marcel Widmann looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
79.04
Joachim Dalla Bona flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Riemann collects the pass. Steffen Riemann lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Widmann. Marcel Widmann makes a looping header on goal but it flies wide!
83.15
Adolfo Iglesias flicks a high ball forward to Richard Mccall who takes it down. 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. Magnificent save by Silvio Lima!
90.00
Richard Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Lars Gerlach. Lars Gerlach plays a one-two with Federico Cassetti and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Lars Gerlach provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
28.4%
44.6%
27%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lars Gerlach of VfL Wolfsburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Silvio Lima (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Michel Ten Hag (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Sparwasser (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Alexander Ahrens (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jan Gelb (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nico Kneissl (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Kevin Littbarski (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Joachim Dalla Bona (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Marcel Widmann (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Steffen Riemann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fabian N. Apolloni (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Nuno Semedo (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Torsten Kühn (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jan Morlock (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jacob Duberry (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Adolfo Iglesias (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nils Heiser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul Raff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Richard Mccall (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Hugo Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Danny Defoe (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Federico Cassetti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicolas Winkler (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Lars Gerlach (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Vasco Ribeiro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marvin Ince (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Henry Benjamin (GK) | 0 | |