Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to FC Energie Cottbus. A crowd of 8,739 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0FC Energie Cottbus kick off and get the first half underway!
4.44
0-0Teddy Lumsdon makes a simple pass to Armin Schacht. Armin Schacht deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Rodriquez. Enrique Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Friedmann. Alexander Friedmann directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.11
0-0Bakary Beck takes it forward alone. Bakary Beck shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Marc Birkwald easily smothers it!
21.14
1-0Teddy Lumsdon threads the ball through to Armin Schacht. Armin Schacht controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Rodriquez. Enrique Rodriquez shoots from long range. Stefan Backes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.12
1-0Eric Freund knocks the ball forward to Jonas Buchwald. Jonas Buchwald makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Friedmann. Alexander Friedmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.35
Jakob Dehm controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bakary Beck. Bakary Beck deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Suarez. Claudio Suarez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthias Bartsch.
32.53
Christian Lorenz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Suarez. Claudio Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Teddy Lumsdon.
36.37
Nico Gelb knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Jaschke. Sebastian Jaschke kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Haller. Arno Haller knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Birkwald who gathers it comfortably.
38.39
Abel Postiga advances with the ball. Abel Postiga lofts in a cross ball towards Cesar Campos. Cesar Campos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Stefan Backes manages to gather it comfortably.
40.58
Matthias Bartsch brings the ball forward. Matthias Bartsch threads the ball through to Alexander Friedmann. Alexander Friedmann knocks in a cross ball towards Cesar Campos. Cesar Campos directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Cesar Campos!
44.41
2-0Claudio Suarez barges into Teddy Lumsdon. The referee calls over Claudio Suarez and warns him to calm down! Teddy Lumsdon runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
VfL Wolfsburg kick off!
49.01
Nico Gelb kicks a strong pass forward to Fabrizio Mazzocchi. Fabrizio Mazzocchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arno Haller. Arno Haller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.03
Abel Postiga makes a probing pass to Alexander Friedmann. Alexander Friedmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.11
Armin Schacht chips the ball to his team mate, Cesar Campos. Cesar Campos whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Rodriquez. Enrique Rodriquez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Stefan Backes manages to keep it out.
59.35
Armin Schacht makes a probing pass to Enrique Rodriquez. Enrique Rodriquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.23
Jakob Dehm makes a simple pass to Bakary Beck. Bakary Beck deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Haller. Arno Haller knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eric Freund.
63.08
2-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
67.52
Eric Freund flicks the ball to his team mate, Armin Schacht. Armin Schacht chips the ball to his team mate, Cesar Campos. Cesar Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florian Netzer.
69.52
Eric Freund chips the ball to his team mate, Armin Schacht. Armin Schacht deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cesar Campos. Cesar Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Rodriquez. Enrique Rodriquez heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.09
Sebastian Jaschke threads the ball through to Claudio Suarez. Claudio Suarez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Marc Birkwald is on top of it.
73.26
Jonas Buchwald makes a probing pass to Enrique Rodriquez. Enrique Rodriquez plays a perfect one-two with Alexander Friedmann and rushes in on goal... Enrique Rodriquez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Stefan Backes manages to gather it comfortably.
79.08
Christian Lorenz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Haller. Arno Haller passes the ball forward to Claudio Suarez. Claudio Suarez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Marc Birkwald has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
85.43
Christian Lorenz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arno Haller. Arno Haller lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Suarez. Claudio Suarez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
28.4%
46.9%
24.7%
Scorers
| Enrique Rodriquez 21 Cesar Campos 41 | Claudio Suarez 79, 85 |