Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to MSV Duisburg. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while MSV Duisburg appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Hässler.


0.00
VfL Wolfsburg start the match!
2.48
Julian Böhm passes the ball forward to Ted Audard. Ted Audard shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
4.05
Florian Seibert flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Frieser holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nikolas Frieser threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Behrens. Vincenzo Behrens shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.58
Torsten Witte kicks a strong pass forward to Renzo Vicari. Renzo Vicari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.20
Jose Diaz makes a probing pass to Florian Seibert. Florian Seibert flicks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Frieser. Nikolas Frieser finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
20.06
Julian Böhm controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Schramm. Martin Schramm makes a beautiful solo run. Martin Schramm finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
22.38
Philipp Wieland clumsily knocks into Simon Cziommer. The referee warns Philipp Wieland to calm down! Simon Cziommer runs off the knock.
27.49
Torsten Cziommer hits a low pass to Steffen Birkwald. Steffen Birkwald surges forward with the ball. Steffen Birkwald knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Linus Möller who gathers it comfortably.
30.46
Steffen Birkwald catches Kevin Gerlach on the ankles. Steffen Birkwald is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Gerlach stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.27
With imagination, Julian Böhm picks a pass forward to Torsten Witte. Torsten Witte kicks a strong pass forward to Ted Audard. Ted Audard lofts in a cross ball towards Renzo Vicari. Renzo Vicari makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.30
Renzo Vicari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ted Audard. Ted Audard lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Gerlach. Kevin Gerlach makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Wolfsburg appear unchanged since the first half. MSV Duisburg also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and MSV Duisburg kick off!
47.29
Daniel Viana hacks Vincenzo Behrens from behind! The referee brings Daniel Viana to one side and gives him a warning! Vincenzo Behrens stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.46
Daniel Viana sees space and advances. Daniel Viana knocks the ball forward to Kevin Gerlach. Kevin Gerlach lofts in a cross ball towards Renzo Vicari. Renzo Vicari rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
53.32
Vincenzo Behrens sees Nikolas Frieser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nikolas Frieser cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nikolas Frieser provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Solid save from Linus Möller. What a great pair of hands!
55.31
Miguel Monteiro clumsily knocks into Torsten Cziommer. The referee calls over Miguel Monteiro and shows him a yellow card! Torsten Cziommer stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.43
Samir Birkwald brings the ball forward. Samir Birkwald controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.13
Daniel Viana makes a simple pass to Kevin Gerlach. Kevin Gerlach knocks in a cross ball towards Renzo Vicari. Renzo Vicari finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Christian Prantl as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
60.35
Torsten Witte takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Daniel Viana side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
63.38
Showing composure, Markus Röhlig laces a through ball forward to Simon Cziommer. Simon Cziommer knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Markus Röhlig is offside!
66.05
With some swift thinking, Steffen Birkwald plays the ball forward to Simon Cziommer. Simon Cziommer makes a simple pass to Steffen Birkwald. Steffen Birkwald finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.19
Daniel Viana brings the ball forward. Daniel Viana whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Gerlach. Kevin Gerlach gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.10
Miguel Monteiro barges into Simon Cziommer. The referee calls over Miguel Monteiro and warns him to calm down! Simon Cziommer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.43
Miguel Monteiro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Miguel Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Ted Audard. Ted Audard whips the ball goalwards with his head. Ted Audard scores for VfL Wolfsburg!!
79.12
Steffen Birkwald threads a neat ball through to Samir Birkwald. Samir Birkwald knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.32
Torsten Witte deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gerlach. Kevin Gerlach threads the ball through to Miguel Monteiro but he's offside!
83.10
Torsten Cziommer flicks a high pass forward. Simon Cziommer collects the pass. Simon Cziommer chips the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Frieser. Nikolas Frieser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Linus Möller who gathers it comfortably.
84.38
Julian Böhm clumsily knocks into Vincenzo Behrens. Julian Böhm is warned by the referee! Vincenzo Behrens carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.43
Miguel Monteiro hits a low pass to Ted Audard. Ted Audard shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Petri van den Heuvel darts forward. Petri van den Heuvel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Arndt.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
21.2%
48.2%
30.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ted Audard of VfL Wolfsburg

Match Ratings