Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to FC Nürnberg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Nürnberg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0VfB Stuttgart start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.35
0-0Eric Hanke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adriano Percassi. Adriano Percassi goes all the way! Adriano Percassi rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Richardur Stefánsson.
6.15
0-0Lucas Montaño makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Emmerlich. Nicolas Emmerlich knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Schulze.
8.19
0-0Tobias Röhner kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Sparwasser. Marc Sparwasser shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.04
Stefan Schulze controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Hanke. Eric Hanke makes a simple pass to Marc Sparwasser. Marc Sparwasser shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
12.33
0-0Jose Castro clumsily knocks into Eric Hanke. Jose Castro is warned by the referee! Eric Hanke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.18
0-0Tobias Röhner hacks Sven Arendt from behind! The referee calls over Tobias Röhner and shows him a yellow card! Sven Arendt grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.45
Lucas Montaño makes a probing pass to Nicolas Emmerlich. Nicolas Emmerlich shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.15
Eric Hanke chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Sparwasser. Marc Sparwasser shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.48
Jose Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Müller. Albrecht Müller goes all the way! Albrecht Müller takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.35
Sven Arendt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Javier Suarez. Jose Javier Suarez shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
28.40
Mervin Kitson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucas Montaño. Lucas Montaño flicks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Müller. Albrecht Müller sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
30.49
Luis Luccin kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Röhner. Tobias Röhner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adriano Percassi. Adriano Percassi goes all the way! Adriano Percassi tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.22
Lucas Montaño passes the ball forward to Jose Javier Suarez. Jose Javier Suarez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
36.43
Stefan Schulze makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Raff. Paul Raff knocks the ball forward to Florian Molinier. Florian Molinier knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richardur Stefánsson who gathers it comfortably.
40.19
Tobias Röhner knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Sparwasser. Marc Sparwasser chips the ball to his team mate, Florian Molinier. Florian Molinier shoots from just inside the box but somehow Richardur Stefánsson manages to keep it out.
42.46
0-1Sven Arendt kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Emmerlich. Nicolas Emmerlich goes all the way! Nicolas Emmerlich makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Nicolas Emmerlich scores for FC Nürnberg!!
45.00
0-1FC Nürnberg are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate VfB Stuttgart's defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
FC Nürnberg kick off and get the second half underway!
49.06
51.12
Luis Luccin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tobias Röhner. Tobias Röhner flicks the ball to his team mate, Adriano Percassi. Adriano Percassi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
55.22
Paul Raff threads the ball through to Marc Sparwasser. Marc Sparwasser shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Richardur Stefánsson easily smothers it!
57.05
Tobias Röhner chips the ball to his team mate, Florian Molinier. Florian Molinier plays a perfect one-two with Adriano Percassi and rushes in on goal... Florian Molinier shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.45
Harvey Whelan threads the ball through to Eric Hanke. Eric Hanke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adriano Percassi. Adriano Percassi tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.40
Tobias Röhner makes a simple pass to Adriano Percassi. Adriano Percassi knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Molinier. Florian Molinier is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
65.10
0-1Eric Hanke barges into Jose Castro. Eric Hanke is shown the yellow card! Jose Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.40
Harvey Whelan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Raff. Paul Raff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florian Molinier. Florian Molinier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Noah Schramm.
67.47
Tobias Röhner brings the ball forward. Tobias Röhner finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.02
Mervin Kitson catches Marc Sparwasser on the ankles. Mervin Kitson is shown the yellow card! Marc Sparwasser hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.42
0-1Tobias Röhner chips the ball to his team mate, Adriano Percassi. Adriano Percassi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Sparwasser but the linesman indicates offside!
78.59
Luis Fernandes takes it forward alone. Luis Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Marc Sparwasser. Marc Sparwasser goes all the way! Marc Sparwasser shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.33
Sebastian Döring makes a beautiful pass to the feet of João Pedro Pele. João Pedro Pele knocks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Müller. Albrecht Müller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Schulze.
83.42
Jose Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Emmerlich. Nicolas Emmerlich knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zoltan Desailly who gathers it comfortably.
84.49
Mervin Kitson kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Castro. Jose Castro surges forward with the ball. Jose Castro shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Zoltan Desailly.
87.11
Eric Hanke chips the ball to his team mate, Adriano Percassi. Adriano Percassi flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Sparwasser. Marc Sparwasser rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Richardur Stefánsson manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Tobias Röhner kicks a strong pass forward to Florian Molinier. Florian Molinier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
11
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.6%
34.4%
Play Area
22.2%
45.6%
32.2%
Scorers