Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to Rot-Weiss Ahlen. A crowd of 9,716 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rot-Weiss Ahlen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rot-Weiss Ahlen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0VfL Wolfsburg kick off and get the first half underway!
3.33
1-0Armin Schacht knocks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Sachs. Moritz Sachs tries a spectacular long range effort. Raynald Peyrelade is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.13
1-0Dietmar Neudecker sees space and advances. Dietmar Neudecker makes a probing pass to Paul Wieland. Paul Wieland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthias Bartsch.
10.00
1-0Enrique Rodriquez barges into Nils Lindner. Enrique Rodriquez is warned by the referee! Nils Lindner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.11
Paul Wieland hacks Teddy Lumsdon from behind! Paul Wieland is given a warning by the referee! Teddy Lumsdon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.56
1-0Uwe Lensing flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Birnbaum. Marc Birnbaum sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.21
Anton Beckenbauer passes the ball forward to Paul Wieland. Paul Wieland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.33
1-0Uwe Lensing makes a simple pass to Paul Wieland. Paul Wieland goes all the way! Paul Wieland tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Marc Birkwald manages to gather it comfortably.
26.41
Abel Postiga knocks the ball forward to Alexander Friedmann. Alexander Friedmann shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Raynald Peyrelade.
28.10
Abel Postiga makes a simple pass to Enrique Rodriquez. Enrique Rodriquez whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Friedmann. Alexander Friedmann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Raynald Peyrelade is on top of it.
32.41
Matthias Bartsch threads the ball through to Armin Schacht. Armin Schacht kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Rodriquez. Enrique Rodriquez whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Sachs. Moritz Sachs heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.15
Fausto Bianconi knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Wieland. Paul Wieland shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
40.05
1-0Abel Postiga clumsily knocks into Uwe Lensing. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Uwe Lensing gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Rot-Weiss Ahlen start the second half!
51.46
Fausto Bianconi flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Wieland. Paul Wieland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.39
1-0VfL Wolfsburg are easily keeping Rot-Weiss Ahlen at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
57.51
Dietmar Neudecker makes a simple pass to Uwe Lensing. Uwe Lensing advances with the ball. Uwe Lensing whips in a cross ball towards Paul Wieland. Paul Wieland flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
60.22
Christian Kirschner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Rodriquez. Enrique Rodriquez shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
63.56
Jonas Lensing makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anton Beckenbauer. Anton Beckenbauer flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Birnbaum. Marc Birnbaum knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eric Freund.
65.05
Markus Herzog makes a probing pass to Paul Wieland. Paul Wieland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.07
Jonas Buchwald sees space and advances. Jonas Buchwald whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Friedmann. Alexander Friedmann directs the ball goalwards with his head but Raynald Peyrelade is on top of it.
73.53
Armin Schacht chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Friedmann. Alexander Friedmann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dietmar Neudecker.
75.22
Armin Schacht makes a probing pass to Moritz Sachs. Moritz Sachs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonas Lensing.
77.51
Dietmar Neudecker surges forward with the ball. Dietmar Neudecker advances with the ball. Dietmar Neudecker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Birkwald who gathers it comfortably.
78.47
Anton Beckenbauer passes the ball forward to Paul Wieland. Paul Wieland shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
81.48
Abel Postiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Rodriquez. Enrique Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raynald Peyrelade who gathers it comfortably.
87.14
Eric Freund deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armin Schacht. Armin Schacht chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Friedmann. Alexander Friedmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raynald Peyrelade who gathers it comfortably.
89.18
Abel Postiga catches Uwe Lensing on the ankles. The referee calls over Abel Postiga and warns him to calm down! Uwe Lensing stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Markus Herzog kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Birnbaum. Marc Birnbaum knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Wieland. Paul Wieland is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Marc Birkwald manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
24.4%
50%
25.6%
Scorers