Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Tivoli where Alemannia Aachen play host to VfB Stuttgart. A crowd of 18,502 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Alemannia Aachen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alexander Masur.
The pitch is in good condition.
Alemannia Aachen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alexander Masur.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with VfB Stuttgart kicking off!
2.49
0-1Tommy Bower runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tommy Bower knocks in a cross ball towards Albrecht Klimek. Albrecht Klimek outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.01
0-1Darius Jacobs sees a break and surges forward. Darius Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Lima who gathers it comfortably.
8.40
Alexander Scheffler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Seeler. Stefan Seeler flicks a high ball forward to Matthias Hässler who gracefully takes it down. Matthias Hässler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.51
Pegguy Luccin makes a probing pass to Tommy Bower. Tommy Bower makes a simple pass to George Eadie. George Eadie runs straight at the defence! George Eadie cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.54
0-2Leon Jahn flicks a high pass forward to Ronnie Delaney who brings the ball under control. Ronnie Delaney chips the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Lensing. Albrecht Lensing makes a great pass forward. Giorgios Bourbakis runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
14.11
Tommy Bower knocks the ball to his team mate, Helder Almeida. Helder Almeida chips the ball to his team mate, Hannes Brehme. Hannes Brehme muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.06
0-3Peter Keegan takes it forward alone. Peter Keegan flicks a high pass forward. George Eadie controls it well on his chest. George Eadie edges inside the box! Some world-class footwork from George Eadie provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
20.08
Nicholas Beresford controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronnie Delaney. Ronnie Delaney knocks the ball to his team mate, Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Ronnie Delaney. Ronnie Delaney rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
27.51
Pegguy Luccin receives the ball from a throw-in from Paul Brown. Pegguy Luccin sees a break and surges forward. Pegguy Luccin sees Tommy Bower in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommy Bower makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Almeida but he's offside!
28.12
Stefan Seeler knocks the ball forward to Matthias Hässler. Matthias Hässler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Pedro Lima.
29.04
0-3Corner kick to Alemannia Aachen. Stefan Seeler chips it to the near post. Darius Jacobs side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
33.05
0-3Leon Jahn flicks a high ball forward to Ronnie Delaney who takes it down. Ronnie Delaney flicks a high pass forward to Darius Jacobs who brings the ball under control. Darius Jacobs advances inside the box! Paul Brown clumsily knocks into Darius Jacobs. Penalty not given!!
34.58
With vision, Noah Gelb laces a through ball forward to Helder Almeida. Helder Almeida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Bower. Tommy Bower lofts in a cross ball towards Albrecht Klimek. Albrecht Klimek finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Oscar Redondo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.16
From the throw-in, Ronnie Delaney picks out Julian Bräutigam. Julian Bräutigam makes a probing pass to Matthias Hässler. Matthias Hässler shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Pedro Lima smothers it!
39.36
George Eadie knocks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Brehme. Hannes Brehme whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Bower. Tommy Bower gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Oscar Redondo gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
42.40
Hannes Brehme flicks a high pass forward to Tommy Bower who brings the ball under control. Tommy Bower plays a quick one-two with Steffen Kirschner and rushes in on goal... Tommy Bower side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alemannia Aachen appear unchanged since the first half. VfB Stuttgart have changed their lineup with Isaiah Campbell replacing George Eadie.
45.00
Alemannia Aachen start the second half!
48.09
0-5There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
54.16
0-5Albrecht Lensing comes in with a late challenge on Paul Brown. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Brown gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.18
Pegguy Luccin makes a probing pass to Tommy Bower. Tommy Bower flicks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Campbell. Isaiah Campbell edges inside the box! Isaiah Campbell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Oscar Redondo.
61.12
Peter Keegan hits a low pass to Tommy Bower. Tommy Bower knocks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Kirschner. Steffen Kirschner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Jahn.
67.08
Nicholas Beresford controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.36
0-5Alemannia Aachen have made 2 substitutions with Cyril Dernis replacing Ronnie Delaney and Jonas Breitner replacing Stefan Seeler and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
83.02
0-5Peter Keegan flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Bower comfortably collects the pass. Tommy Bower threads the ball through to Isaiah Campbell. Isaiah Campbell plays a one-two with Albrecht Klimek and advances towards the goal... Isaiah Campbell shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
With vision, Cyril Dernis laces a weighted ball forward to Giorgios Bourbakis. Giorgios Bourbakis plays a scrappy one-two with Matthias Hässler and advances towards the goal... Giorgios Bourbakis takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Pedro Lima had no chance!! Goal for Alemannia Aachen!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.5%
60.5%
Play Area
27.6%
39.5%
32.9%
Scorers
| Giorgios Bourbakis 90 | Albrecht Klimek 2, 35 George Eadie 10 Hannes Brehme 14 Tommy Bower 42 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tommy Bower of VfB Stuttgart |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Oscar Redondo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Julian Bräutigam (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicholas Beresford (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leon Jahn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexander Scheffler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ronnie Delaney (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stefan Seeler (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Darius Jacobs (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Albrecht Lensing (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Matthias Hässler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Giorgios Bourbakis (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Hauke Eilts (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jonas Breitner (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Cyril Dernis (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Pedro Lima (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Peter Keegan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Brown (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pegguy Luccin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Noah Gelb (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Helder Almeida (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Tommy Bower (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | George Eadie (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Albrecht Klimek (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Hannes Brehme (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Steffen Kirschner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Isaiah Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | David Lindner (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oliver Neuhaus (GK) | 0 | |