Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to Hamburger SV. A crowd of 8,536 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hamburger SV appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hamburger SV appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Hamburger SV kicking off!
2.20
0-0Matthias Bartsch clumsily knocks into Steffen Kuzorra. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steffen Kuzorra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.48
0-1Gerhard Roth makes a simple pass to Nico Augstein. Nico Augstein decides to run forward with the ball. Nico Augstein shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
16.39
Christian Kirschner passes the ball forward to Enrique Rodriquez. Enrique Rodriquez lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Schrader. Simon Schrader powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Alexander Helmer had no chance!! Goal for VfL Wolfsburg!
20.07
1-1Abel Postiga knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Schrader. Simon Schrader knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.03
Gerhard Roth boots it upfield. Steffen Kuzorra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jakob Kurth.
27.06
Abel Postiga makes a probing pass to Enrique Rodriquez. Enrique Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.08
1-1Christian Kirschner sees a break and surges forward. Christian Kirschner whips in a cross ball towards Simon Schrader. Simon Schrader is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.13
Winston Westerveld chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Kuzorra. Steffen Kuzorra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.04
Teddy Lumsdon makes a simple pass to Jonas Buchwald. Jonas Buchwald knocks the ball forward to Enrique Rodriquez. Enrique Rodriquez goes all the way! Enrique Rodriquez rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.53
Gerhard Roth clumsily knocks into Noah Köller. Gerhard Roth is shown the yellow card! Noah Köller hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
VfL Wolfsburg kick off the second half!
49.30
2-1Jonas Buchwald deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Schrader. Simon Schrader knocks the ball forward to Alexander Friedmann but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
51.50
Simon Schröder kicks a strong pass forward to Uwe Behrens. Uwe Behrens whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Kuzorra. Steffen Kuzorra is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.50
Winston Westerveld surges forward with the ball. Winston Westerveld shoots from distance but it is miles over!
57.36
2-2Noah Köller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Friedmann. Alexander Friedmann finds some space and shoots from distance but Alexander Helmer is on top of it.
63.41
Jakob Kurth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abel Postiga. Abel Postiga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Schrader. Simon Schrader knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Helmer who gathers it comfortably.
65.55
Nico Augstein controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Uwe Behrens. Uwe Behrens whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Kuzorra. Steffen Kuzorra is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.51
Nico Augstein brings the ball forward. Nico Augstein plays a perfect one-two with Steffen Kuzorra and rushes in on goal... Nico Augstein cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
67.40
Markus Witte threads the ball through to Uwe Behrens. Uwe Behrens plays a perfect one-two with Steffen Kuzorra and rushes in on goal... Uwe Behrens tries a spectacular strike but somehow Marc Birkwald manages to keep it out.
71.39
Martin Kauder kicks a strong pass forward to Markus Witte. Markus Witte controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Kuzorra. Steffen Kuzorra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Birkwald who gathers it comfortably.
73.30
Jakob Kurth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noah Köller. Noah Köller passes the ball forward to Enrique Rodriquez. Enrique Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Janes.
77.07
Matthias Bartsch knocks the ball to his team mate, Noah Köller. Noah Köller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Schrader. Simon Schrader goes all the way! Simon Schrader makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.04
Abel Postiga flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Rodriquez. Enrique Rodriquez goes all the way! Enrique Rodriquez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Alexander Helmer is on top of it.
81.04
Simon Schröder flicks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Kuzorra. Steffen Kuzorra shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.37
Winston Westerveld knocks the ball forward to Uwe Behrens. Uwe Behrens knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Birkwald who gathers it comfortably.
87.21
Teddy Lumsdon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Postiga. Abel Postiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Friedmann. Alexander Friedmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Helmer who gathers it comfortably.
89.13
Jakob Kurth kicks a strong pass forward to Abel Postiga. Abel Postiga sees space and advances. Abel Postiga shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
33.3%
42.9%
23.8%
Scorers