Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to Rot-Weiss Ahlen. A crowd of 9,609 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both VfB Stuttgart and Rot-Weiss Ahlen are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both VfB Stuttgart and Rot-Weiss Ahlen are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0VfB Stuttgart kick off and get the match underway!
2.38
0-0Alexander Hoeness flicks the ball to his team mate, Uwe Lensing. Uwe Lensing brings the ball forward. Uwe Lensing knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Wieland. Paul Wieland powers a header at goal. Torsten Babbel easily smothers it.
6.51
0-0Anton Beckenbauer threads the ball through to Paul Wieland. Paul Wieland kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Birnbaum but the referee indicates it's offside!
12.54
Dietmar Dörner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthias Höfer. Matthias Höfer lofts in a cross ball towards Markus Wilke. Markus Wilke connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
14.16
0-0Uwe Lensing knocks the ball forward to Marc Birnbaum. Marc Birnbaum shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
18.10
Dietmar Neudecker makes a simple pass to Uwe Lensing. Uwe Lensing makes a beautiful solo run. Uwe Lensing plays a perfect one-two with Marc Birnbaum and rushes in on goal... Uwe Lensing shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.21
Markus Herzog passes the ball forward to Marc Birnbaum. Marc Birnbaum shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
26.13
0-0Anton Beckenbauer chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Wieland. Paul Wieland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Torsten Babbel who gathers it comfortably.
28.56
Paul Schönenborn brings the ball forward. Paul Schönenborn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Markus Wilke. Markus Wilke shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Raynald Peyrelade.
30.58
Nicolas Nordwald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Schönenborn. Paul Schönenborn kicks a strong pass forward to Matthias Höfer. Matthias Höfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.44
Fausto Bianconi sees space and advances. Fausto Bianconi whips in a cross ball towards Marc Birnbaum. Marc Birnbaum flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Torsten Babbel.
40.18
0-1Uwe Lensing makes a beautiful solo run. Uwe Lensing plays a perfect one-two with Marc Birnbaum and rushes in on goal... Uwe Lensing tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Dietmar Dörner passes the ball forward to Markus Wilke. Markus Wilke whips in a cross ball towards Matthias Höfer. Matthias Höfer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Rot-Weiss Ahlen kick off and get the second half underway!
47.29
Jonas Lensing flicks the ball to his team mate, Anton Beckenbauer. Anton Beckenbauer advances with the ball. Anton Beckenbauer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.03
Paul Schönenborn makes a simple pass to Markus Wilke. Markus Wilke knocks in a cross ball towards Matthias Höfer. Matthias Höfer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
51.53
Uwe Lensing brings the ball forward. Uwe Lensing goes all the way! Uwe Lensing cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Torsten Babbel has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.34
Aron Brunswijk surges forward with the ball. Aron Brunswijk shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.07
Uwe Birkwald deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Dörner. Dietmar Dörner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthias Höfer. Matthias Höfer goes all the way! Matthias Höfer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
66.08
Aron Brunswijk kicks a strong pass forward to Markus Wilke. Markus Wilke goes all the way! Markus Wilke takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Raynald Peyrelade manages to gather it comfortably.
67.23
0-2VfB Stuttgart are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Rot-Weiss Ahlen's defence.
69.58
Fausto Bianconi passes the ball forward to Marc Birnbaum. Marc Birnbaum knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Uwe Birkwald.
71.20
Dietmar Neudecker knocks the ball to his team mate, Anton Beckenbauer. Anton Beckenbauer surges forward with the ball. Anton Beckenbauer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Birnbaum but the linesman indicates offside!
77.51
Paul Schönenborn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthias Höfer. Matthias Höfer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonas Lensing.
78.56
Jonas Lensing flicks the ball to his team mate, Fausto Bianconi. Fausto Bianconi kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Birnbaum. Marc Birnbaum goes all the way! Marc Birnbaum shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Torsten Babbel!
83.37
Aron Brunswijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthias Höfer. Matthias Höfer knocks in a cross ball towards Markus Wilke. Markus Wilke is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Raynald Peyrelade had no chance!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
28.4%
46.9%
24.7%
Scorers
| Markus Wilke 83 | Uwe Lensing 40, 52 |