Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . A crowd of 9,701 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and VfB Stuttgart get the match underway!
2.52
0-0Paul Schönenborn catches Gerhard Thielemann on the ankles. The referee calls over Paul Schönenborn and shows him a yellow card! Gerhard Thielemann stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.44
1-0Dietmar Dörner passes the ball forward to Markus Wilke. Markus Wilke lofts in a cross ball towards Matthias Höfer. Matthias Höfer powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
16.42
1-0Torsten Widmann barges into Dietmar Dörner. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dietmar Dörner grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.42
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
22.11
1-0Gerhard Thielemann advances with the ball. Gerhard Thielemann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
24.43
1-0Matthias Höfer catches Uwe Scheffler on the ankles. Matthias Höfer is warned by the referee! Uwe Scheffler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.22
1-0Tony Keane makes a probing pass to Dietmar Dörner. Dietmar Dörner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthias Höfer. Matthias Höfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.37
Torsten Widmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mitchel Schulp. Mitchel Schulp shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
34.32
Uwe Scheffler threads the ball through to Hugo Costa. Hugo Costa makes a simple pass to Mitchel Schulp. Mitchel Schulp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.53
1-0Torsten Widmann threads the ball through to Arno Riemann. Arno Riemann shoots from outside the area but Torsten Babbel is on top of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Borussia Mönchengladbach get the second half underway!
47.59
1-0Noah Richter threads the ball through to Hugo Costa. Hugo Costa makes a simple pass to Joao Monteiro. Joao Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Mitchel Schulp but the referee indicates it's offside!
49.02
Hugo Costa threads the ball through to Mitchel Schulp. Mitchel Schulp passes the ball forward to Arno Riemann. Arno Riemann rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
55.02
Gerhard Thielemann brings the ball forward. Gerhard Thielemann knocks the ball forward to Mitchel Schulp but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
57.12
Hugo Costa threads the ball through to Arno Riemann. Arno Riemann knocks in a cross ball towards Mitchel Schulp. Mitchel Schulp directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.19
Andri Már Skarphédinsson decides to run forward with the ball. Andri Már Skarphédinsson sees space and advances. Andri Már Skarphédinsson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Riemann but the linesman indicates offside!
66.14
Matthias Höfer barges into Pascal Nordwald. Matthias Höfer is given another warning by the referee! Pascal Nordwald stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.10
Hugo Costa hacks Dietmar Dörner from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dietmar Dörner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.34
Tony Keane knocks the ball forward to Aron Brunswijk. Aron Brunswijk advances with the ball. Aron Brunswijk passes the ball forward to Matthias Höfer. Matthias Höfer tries a spectacular strike. Matthias Höfer scores for VfB Stuttgart!!
84.48
Gerhard Thielemann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mitchel Schulp. Mitchel Schulp chips the ball to his team mate, Joao Monteiro. Joao Monteiro shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.57
Paul Schönenborn makes a simple pass to Markus Wilke. Markus Wilke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andri Már Skarphédinsson.
90.00
Dietmar Dörner takes it forward alone. Dietmar Dörner shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dietmar Dörner!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.4%
64.6%
Play Area
29.2%
41.5%
29.2%
Scorers
| Matthias Höfer 3, 79 Dietmar Dörner 90 | Arno Riemann 49 Mitchel Schulp 57 Joao Monteiro 84 |