Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Vitality Stadium where Walsall play VfL Wolfsburg in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Walsall and VfL Wolfsburg are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Walsall and VfL Wolfsburg are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Walsall kick off and get the match underway!
4.58
0-0Thomas Schönenborn threads the ball through to Rainer Ahrens. Rainer Ahrens knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oleg Thirlwell who gathers it comfortably.
10.18
0-0Kelvin Christie brings the ball forward. Kelvin Christie makes a simple pass to Rainer Ahrens. Rainer Ahrens shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.57
Patrick Youds threads the ball through to Darren Hamilton. Darren Hamilton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.12
Ross Laycock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrick Youds. Patrick Youds threads the ball through to Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lennart Lorenz who gathers it comfortably.
27.49
Sieme Broerse deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rainer Ahrens. Rainer Ahrens sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.10
Alfred Andrews flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Finney. Jonathan Finney threads the ball through to Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.04
0-1Moritz Meidt flicks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Ahrens. Rainer Ahrens knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Zimmermann. Rainer Zimmermann directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.07
Moritz Meidt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rainer Zimmermann. Rainer Zimmermann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfred Andrews.
36.35
0-1Jonathan Finney catches Moritz Meidt on the ankles. Jonathan Finney is shown the yellow card! Moritz Meidt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.03
Kelvin Christie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rainer Zimmermann. Rainer Zimmermann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.04
Moritz Meidt decides to run forward with the ball. Moritz Meidt whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Ahrens. Rainer Ahrens powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
VfL Wolfsburg kick off the second half!
48.53
Alberto Hulme hacks Dietmar Lindner from behind! The referee calls over Alberto Hulme and shows him a yellow card! Dietmar Lindner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.33
Ross Laycock kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Youds. Patrick Youds threads the ball through to Darren Hamilton. Darren Hamilton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lennart Lorenz who gathers it comfortably.
51.50
0-2Wes Ince clumsily knocks into Rainer Zimmermann. The referee calls over Wes Ince and shows him a yellow card! Rainer Zimmermann carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.07
Scott Le Saux knocks the ball forward to Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.24
Patrick Youds controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
61.14
Thomas Schönenborn decides to run forward with the ball. Thomas Schönenborn goes all the way! Thomas Schönenborn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.01
Jonathan Finney controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Hamilton. Darren Hamilton shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.41
Darren Hamilton clumsily knocks into Edmundo Montero. The referee calls over Darren Hamilton and shows him a yellow card! Edmundo Montero carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.02
Jonathan Finney chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Hamilton. Darren Hamilton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dietmar Lindner.
84.38
Thomas Schönenborn knocks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Zimmermann. Rainer Zimmermann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
4
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.5%
56.5%
Play Area
27.4%
46.8%
25.8%
Scorers