Match Report


SV Darmstadt 98SV Darmstadt 98     VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart
Rob BakerRob Baker Jamie parr Jamie parr
Philipp RaffP. Raff80
G
1
G
75Pedro LimaP. Lima
Matthew EduseiM. Edusei71
D
2
D
76Peter KeeganP. Keegan
Samuele AnastasiS. Anastasi71
D
3captain
D
69Noah GelbN. Gelb
Ernesto JimenezE. Jimenez73
D
4
D
75Paul BrownP. Brown
Carlos MartinC. Martin80
M
5
D
73Pegguy LuccinP. Luccin
Joe ToddJ. Todd79
M
6
M
75Celestine AliyuC. Aliyu
Armindo OdetA. Odet85
M
captain7
M
73Tommy BowerT. Bower
Jose SantosJ. Santos80
M
8
A
73Isaiah CampbellI. Campbell
Francisco OrtizF. Ortiz71
A
9
A
74Hannes BrehmeH. Brehme
Gerhard WalterG. Walter70
A
10
A
78George EadieG. Eadie
Scott PowellS. Powell75
A
11
A
76Steffen KirschnerS. Kirschner
 
Jose HidalgoJ. Hidalgo74
M
12
M
73David LindnerD. Lindner
Aniello TaibiA. Taibi75
M
13
A
69Albrecht KlimekA. Klimek
Neil BestN. Best73
A
14
M
71Helder AlmeidaH. Almeida

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor where SV Darmstadt 98 play host to VfB Stuttgart. A crowd of 19,378 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
SV Darmstadt 98 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jan Schilder.


0.00
SV Darmstadt 98 kick off and get the match underway!
2.27
Matthew Edusei chips the ball to his team mate, Joe Todd. Joe Todd passes the ball forward to Armindo Odet. Armindo Odet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Lima who gathers it comfortably.
3.46
Matthew Edusei flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Ortiz who gracefully takes it down. Francisco Ortiz finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
10.46
Carlos Martin hits a low pass to Joe Todd. Joe Todd lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Martin. Carlos Martin makes a looping header on goal. The ball strikes Pegguy Luccin's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
14.41
Samuele Anastasi passes the ball forward to Joe Todd. Joe Todd threads the ball through to Armindo Odet. Armindo Odet knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Powell. Scott Powell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Pedro Lima gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
15.56
Tommy Bower sees Isaiah Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Isaiah Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards George Eadie. George Eadie makes a convincing header. Philipp Raff didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
21.48
Celestine Aliyu comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Martin. Celestine Aliyu is given a warning by the referee! Carlos Martin runs off the knock.
26.56
Jose Santos threads a neat ball through to Scott Powell. Scott Powell knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Todd. Joe Todd makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Joe Todd!
30.57
Samuele Anastasi knocks the ball forward to Armindo Odet. Armindo Odet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Celestine Aliyu.
33.29
Ernesto Jimenez makes a simple pass to Armindo Odet. Armindo Odet kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Ortiz. Francisco Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.59
Gerhard Walter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armindo Odet. Armindo Odet threads the ball through to Francisco Ortiz but he's offside!
39.28
Armindo Odet flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Ortiz controls it well on his chest. Francisco Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.29
Armindo Odet sees Scott Powell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Powell lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Martin. Carlos Martin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Darmstadt 98 have changed their lineup with Neil Best replacing Scott Powell. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. The VfB Stuttgart players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and VfB Stuttgart get the second half underway!
47.12
Celestine Aliyu flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Campbell controls it well on his chest. Isaiah Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Brehme. Hannes Brehme gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
48.13
Steffen Kirschner flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Campbell collects the pass. Isaiah Campbell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ernesto Jimenez.
51.43
Celestine Aliyu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Kirschner. Steffen Kirschner plays a one-two with Tommy Bower and advances towards the goal... Steffen Kirschner strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.31
Tommy Bower catches Carlos Martin on the ankles. Tommy Bower is shown the yellow card! Carlos Martin runs off the knock.
54.31
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.09
SV Darmstadt 98 have made 2 substitutions with Jose Hidalgo replacing Jose Santos and Aniello Taibi replacing Joe Todd .VfB Stuttgart have made 2 substitutions with Albrecht Klimek replacing Hannes Brehme and David Lindner replacing Tommy Bower .
71.22
Paul Brown takes it forward alone. Paul Brown sees a break and surges forward. Paul Brown finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
77.05
VfB Stuttgart have made a substitution with Helder Almeida replacing Celestine Aliyu .
78.09
Aniello Taibi chips the ball to his team mate, Armindo Odet. Armindo Odet knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Ortiz. Francisco Ortiz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.55
Aniello Taibi makes a simple pass to Gerhard Walter. Gerhard Walter knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Ortiz. Francisco Ortiz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Pedro Lima is on top of it.
87.44
Francisco Ortiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aniello Taibi. Aniello Taibi lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Best. Neil Best jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

SV Darmstadt 98

VfB Stuttgart
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
70.7%
29.3%
Play Area
20.7%
44.8%
34.5%

Scorers
Joe Todd 27
Francisco Ortiz 78
Neil Best 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Ortiz of SV Darmstadt 98

Match Ratings
1.Philipp Raff (GK)
7
2.Matthew Edusei (DEF)
6
3.Samuele Anastasi (DEF)
6
4.Ernesto Jimenez (DEF)
6
5.Carlos Martin (MID)
6
6.Joe Todd (MID)goal scored
9
7.Armindo Odet (MID)
8
8.Jose Santos (MID)
6
9.Francisco Ortiz (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Gerhard Walter (ATT)
6
11.Scott Powell (ATT)
7
 
12.Jose Hidalgo (MID)
6
13.Aniello Taibi (MID)
7
14.Neil Best (ATT)goal scored
8

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