Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to SV Darmstadt 98. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both VfB Stuttgart and SV Darmstadt 98 are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both VfB Stuttgart and SV Darmstadt 98 are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0VfB Stuttgart kick off the first half!
2.12
0-0Simon Linke makes a beautiful solo run. Simon Linke tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.10
0-0Ugo Ljungberg sees a break and surges forward. Ugo Ljungberg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joachim Marazzina.
9.33
Francesco Sussi chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Widmann. Nico Widmann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pablo Del Sol.
14.31
0-0Leon Schnellinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by David Dehm!
16.05
Francesco Sussi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moritz Diakite. Moritz Diakite controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.05
Marc Kohler flicks the ball to his team mate, Francesco Sussi. Francesco Sussi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moritz Diakite. Moritz Diakite tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.48
Jerome Caluwé flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Widmann. Nico Widmann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pablo Del Sol.
28.59
Vincenzo Wendel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Klimek. Leon Klimek chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry shoots from distance but it is miles over!
33.40
Ugo Ljungberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Massimo Tricarico. Massimo Tricarico knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.58
0-0Nico Widmann hacks Nikolas Polheim from behind! The referee calls over Nico Widmann and warns him to calm down! Nikolas Polheim runs off the knock.
39.40
Marc Kohler knocks the ball to his team mate, Francesco Sussi. Francesco Sussi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moritz Diakite. Moritz Diakite controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
40.57
Simon Linke chips the ball to his team mate, Massimo Tricarico. Massimo Tricarico shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
42.25
1-0Simon Linke sees space and advances. Simon Linke goes all the way! Simon Linke takes a shot at goal. It's there!! David Dehm has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and SV Darmstadt 98 get the second half underway!
47.02
Leon Klimek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Massimo Tricarico. Massimo Tricarico whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
54.26
Marc Kohler surges forward with the ball. Marc Kohler takes it forward alone. Marc Kohler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pablo Del Sol.
61.27
Simon Hässler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francesco Sussi. Francesco Sussi passes the ball forward to Moritz Diakite. Moritz Diakite shoots from 25 yards but Stephen Strachan is on top of it.
67.24
Scott Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nico Widmann. Nico Widmann shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.29
Ugo Ljungberg hacks Scott Mason from behind! Ugo Ljungberg is warned by the referee! Scott Mason hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.25
Francesco Sussi makes a probing pass to Nico Widmann. Nico Widmann shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
79.11
1-0SV Darmstadt 98 are easily keeping VfB Stuttgart at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
84.09
Francesco Sussi decides to run forward with the ball. Francesco Sussi lofts in a cross ball towards Moritz Diakite. Moritz Diakite heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.09
1-0Massimo Tricarico catches Marc Kohler on the ankles. The referee calls over Massimo Tricarico and shows him a yellow card! Marc Kohler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Marc Kohler chips the ball to his team mate, Francesco Sussi. Francesco Sussi threads the ball through to Nico Widmann. Nico Widmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Strachan who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.8%
59.2%
Play Area
22.5%
52.1%
25.4%
Scorers
| Simon Linke 42 |