Match Report


VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart     SpVgg UnterhachingSpVgg Unterhaching
Jamie parrJamie parr Computer Player Computer Player
Pedro LimaP. Lima75
G
1
G
67Moritz DöringM. Döring
Peter KeeganP. Keegan76
D
2
D
67Nikolas ZieglerN. Ziegler
Noah GelbN. Gelb69
D
captain3
D
62Anton MatthäusA. Matthäus
Paul BrownP. Brown75
D
4
D
54Sebastian SchröderS. Schröder
Pegguy LuccinP. Luccin73
D
5captain
D
53Simon ThielemannS. Thielemann
Celestine AliyuC. Aliyu75
M
6
M
76Armin SchachtA. Schacht
Tommy BowerT. Bower73
M
7
M
63Alexander HankeA. Hanke
Isaiah CampbellI. Campbell73
A
8
M
60Vinicio E. ZanonV. Zanon
Hannes BrehmeH. Brehme74
A
9
M
55Samir RaffS. Raff
George EadieG. Eadie78
A
10
A
67Oliver WillO. Will
Steffen KirschnerS. Kirschner76
A
11
A
63Sebastian WielandS. Wieland
 
David LindnerD. Lindner73
M
12
A
60Rainer BusseR. Busse
Albrecht KlimekA. Klimek69
A
13
G
59Florian EngelsF. Engels
Helder AlmeidaH. Almeida71
M
14
A
57Rodolphe KarembeuR. Karembeu

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to SpVgg Unterhaching. A crowd of 17,952 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while SpVgg Unterhaching appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Linus Richter.


0.00
SpVgg Unterhaching kick off and get the match underway!
2.19
Tommy Bower threads the ball through to Hannes Brehme. Hannes Brehme knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.46
Simon Thielemann runs straight at the opposition's defence. Simon Thielemann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
18.55
Tommy Bower threads a neat ball through to Hannes Brehme. Hannes Brehme knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anton Matthäus.
20.44
Tommy Bower chips the ball to his team mate, George Eadie. George Eadie skips past Alexander Hanke! Anton Matthäus comes in with a late challenge on George Eadie. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
20.44
The referee points to the spot..
21.51
George Eadie takes a slow run up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.27
Alexander Hanke picks a pass forward to Sebastian Wieland. Sebastian Wieland shoots from outside the area but somehow Pedro Lima manages to keep it out.
36.28
Noah Gelb clumsily knocks into Oliver Will. The referee calls over Noah Gelb and shows him a yellow card! Oliver Will runs off the knock.
38.16
Alexander Hanke flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Will holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oliver Will deftly passes the ball to Armin Schacht, releasing him through on goal. Armin Schacht cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Pedro Lima.
39.18
Alexander Hanke takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Sebastian Wieland takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but Pegguy Luccin is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
42.20
Tommy Bower makes a beautiful solo run. Tommy Bower threads the ball through to Celestine Aliyu. Celestine Aliyu knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah Campbell. Isaiah Campbell directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Moritz Döring!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. SpVgg Unterhaching also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
VfB Stuttgart kick off the second half!
49.07
Celestine Aliyu threads a neat ball through to Tommy Bower. Tommy Bower lofts in a cross ball towards Hannes Brehme. Hannes Brehme directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.43
Samir Raff chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Will. Oliver Will knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Wieland. Sebastian Wieland finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
59.25
Pegguy Luccin arcs the ball upfield. Hannes Brehme whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Kirschner. Steffen Kirschner jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
63.38
Tommy Bower flicks the ball to his team mate, Celestine Aliyu. Celestine Aliyu hits a low pass to George Eadie. George Eadie tries a spectacular long range effort but Moritz Döring is on top of it.
65.31
Vinicio E. Zanon passes the ball forward to Sebastian Wieland. Sebastian Wieland shoots from distance. Pedro Lima gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
66.43
Tommy Bower flicks a high pass forward. George Eadie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. George Eadie whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Bower. Tommy Bower gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Simon Thielemann steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
67.48
Tommy Bower passes the ball forward to Celestine Aliyu. Celestine Aliyu lofts in a cross ball towards Isaiah Campbell. Isaiah Campbell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Isaiah Campbell scores for VfB Stuttgart!!
72.11
Simon Thielemann brings the ball forward. Simon Thielemann threads the ball through to Oliver Will. Oliver Will knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Lima who gathers it comfortably.
77.08
Noah Gelb flicks a high ball forward to Tommy Bower who takes it down. Tommy Bower flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Brehme controls it well on his chest. Hannes Brehme finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
81.47
Tommy Bower flicks a high pass forward. Celestine Aliyu controls it well on his chest. Celestine Aliyu threads the ball through to Steffen Kirschner. Steffen Kirschner runs straight at the defence! Steffen Kirschner takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
83.59
Celestine Aliyu advances with the ball. Celestine Aliyu shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
84.00
Alexander Hanke runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alexander Hanke knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Will. Oliver Will rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Peter Keegan clears it off the line with his head!
85.18
Noah Gelb flicks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Brehme. Hannes Brehme whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Kirschner. Steffen Kirschner makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Vinicio E. Zanon makes a probing pass to Alexander Hanke. Alexander Hanke whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Wieland. With a superhuman jump, Sebastian Wieland connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

VfB Stuttgart

SpVgg Unterhaching
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
9
6
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
24.7%
49.3%
26%

Scorers
George Eadie 22 (p)
Hannes Brehme 49
Steffen Kirschner 59, 85
Isaiah Campbell 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steffen Kirschner of VfB Stuttgart

Match Ratings
1.Pedro Lima (GK)
7
2.Peter Keegan (DEF)
6
3.Noah Gelb (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Paul Brown (DEF)
6
5.Pegguy Luccin (DEF)
6
6.Celestine Aliyu (MID)
7
7.Tommy Bower (MID)
8
8.Isaiah Campbell (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Hannes Brehme (ATT)goal scored
8
10.George Eadie (ATT)goal scored
6
11.Steffen Kirschner (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.David Lindner (MID)
0
13.Albrecht Klimek (ATT)
0
14.Helder Almeida (MID)
0

1.Moritz Döring (GK)
6
2.Nikolas Ziegler (DEF)
6
3.Anton Matthäus (DEF)
6
4.Sebastian Schröder (DEF)
6
5.Simon Thielemann (DEF)
7
6.Armin Schacht (MID)
6
7.Alexander Hanke (MID)
6
8.Vinicio E. Zanon (MID)
6
9.Samir Raff (MID)
6
10.Oliver Will (ATT)
6
11.Sebastian Wieland (ATT)
6
 
12.Rainer Busse (ATT)
0
13.Florian Engels (GK)
0
14.Rodolphe Karembeu (ATT)
0