Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to FC Ingolstadt 04. A crowd of 8,398 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Ingolstadt 04 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
FC Ingolstadt 04 kick off and get the first half underway!
8.04
Matthias Bartsch flicks the ball to his team mate, Armin Schacht. Armin Schacht threads the ball through to Alexander Friedmann. Alexander Friedmann whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Rodriquez. Enrique Rodriquez flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.47
Steffen Hollmer passes the ball forward to Bakary Gleisenstein. Bakary Gleisenstein knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Teddy Lumsdon.
22.37
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
24.25
Jonas Buchwald passes the ball forward to Moritz Sachs. Moritz Sachs lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Rodriquez. Enrique Rodriquez heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.37
Steffen Hollmer makes a simple pass to Bakary Gleisenstein. Bakary Gleisenstein controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Marc Birkwald.
30.42
Abel Postiga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moritz Sachs. Moritz Sachs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.50
Abel Postiga flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Friedmann. Alexander Friedmann shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Alexander Arendt easily smothers it!
33.07
Steffen Hollmer makes a beautiful solo run. Steffen Hollmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.19
Matthias Breitner decides to run forward with the ball. Matthias Breitner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eric Freund.
38.37
Matthias Breitner knocks the ball forward to Goran Sankharé. Goran Sankharé shoots from distance but it is miles over!
42.58
Tobias Jaschke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Veloso. Francisco Veloso makes a probing pass to Goran Sankharé. Goran Sankharé knocks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Gleisenstein. Bakary Gleisenstein takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Marc Birkwald easily smothers it!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
VfL Wolfsburg kick off!
53.28
Teddy Lumsdon surges forward with the ball. Teddy Lumsdon makes a probing pass to Moritz Sachs. Moritz Sachs knocks the ball forward to Enrique Rodriquez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
59.33
Matthias Bartsch kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Kirschner. Christian Kirschner 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 Alexander Arendt who gathers it comfortably.
63.02
Christian Kirschner makes a probing pass to Enrique Rodriquez. Enrique Rodriquez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
65.29
Jonas Buchwald makes a probing pass to Alexander Friedmann. Alexander Friedmann lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Rodriquez. Enrique Rodriquez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Alexander Arendt easily picks it out of the air!
69.13
Armin Schacht kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Friedmann. Alexander Friedmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enrique Rodriquez but he's offside!
71.37
Matthias Bartsch catches Bakary Gleisenstein on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bakary Gleisenstein hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.22
Tobias Jaschke knocks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Hollmer. Steffen Hollmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bakary Gleisenstein. Bakary Gleisenstein knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Birkwald who gathers it comfortably.
77.29
Christian Kirschner flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Friedmann. Alexander Friedmann whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Sachs. Moritz Sachs directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.51
Jonas Buchwald passes the ball forward to Enrique Rodriquez. Enrique Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Sachs. Moritz Sachs flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
84.04
Armin Oswald makes a beautiful solo run. Armin Oswald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bakary Gleisenstein. Bakary Gleisenstein knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthias Bartsch.
90.00
Matthias Breitner sees space and advances. Matthias Breitner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Teddy Lumsdon.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Enrique Rodriquez of VfL Wolfsburg
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
27%
45.9%
27%