Match Report


VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart     Karlsruher SC Karlsruher SC
Robert McfadyenRobert Mcfadyen Computer Player Computer Player
Massimo CardosoM. Cardoso83
G
captain1
G
64Eric JungE. Jung
Alexander ZiegeA. Ziege78
D
2
D
69Rafael ReisR. Reis
Moritz KoschmiederM. Koschmieder75
D
3
D
66Alistair LaycockA. Laycock
Christian HollmerC. Hollmer72
D
4
D
63Leon JentschL. Jentsch
Arno ThielemannA. Thielemann83
M
5
M
73Jakob KneisslJ. Kneissl
Sebastian OverathS. Overath77
M
6
M
70Noah HelmerN. Helmer
Noah BirkwaldN. Birkwald80
M
7
M
69Stefan DöringS. Döring
Simon AhrensS. Ahrens83
M
8
M
68Gerhard HässlerG. Hässler
Michael KalacM. Kalac81
A
9captain
A
61Nicolas AugsteinN. Augstein
Vadim ShvidenkoV. Shvidenko82
A
10
A
60Marcel BartschM. Bartsch
Lennart SchnellingerL. Schnellinger82
A
11
A
48Arnauld VignaroliA. Vignaroli
 
Torsten LindnerT. Lindner79
A
12
M
67Torsten HerzogT. Herzog
Santiago VegaS. Vega77
A
13
M
65Simon VogelS. Vogel
Marc BeckenbauerM. Beckenbauer69
D
14
D
62Remi GrondinR. Grondin

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to Karlsruher SC . Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both VfB Stuttgart and Karlsruher SC are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Babbel.


0.00
The first half starts with Karlsruher SC kicking off!
3.02
Sebastian Overath makes a probing pass to Michael Kalac. Michael Kalac hits a low pass to Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eric Jung with no chance!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
6.52
Simon Ahrens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko lofts in a cross ball towards Lennart Schnellinger. Lennart Schnellinger fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Eric Jung. What a great pair of hands!
8.54
Simon Ahrens makes a simple pass to Lennart Schnellinger. Lennart Schnellinger makes a probing pass between the defence to Michael Kalac. Some silky footwork from Michael Kalac provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.04
Alexander Ziege takes a quick throw-in, which Moritz Koschmieder takes on the chest. Moritz Koschmieder controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noah Birkwald. Noah Birkwald hits a low pass to Michael Kalac. Michael Kalac cuts inside the box! Michael Kalac comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eric Jung with no chance!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
20.41
Moritz Koschmieder flicks a high pass forward to Sebastian Overath who brings the ball under control. Sebastian Overath flicks a high pass forward. Vadim Shvidenko controls it well on his chest. Vadim Shvidenko advances inside the box! Alistair Laycock catches Vadim Shvidenko on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
24.22
Christian Hollmer makes a probing pass to Arno Thielemann. Arno Thielemann kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Kalac. Michael Kalac knocks in a cross ball towards Lennart Schnellinger. Lennart Schnellinger jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.35
Alistair Laycock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noah Helmer. Noah Helmer sees Arnauld Vignaroli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arnauld Vignaroli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Massimo Cardoso who gathers it comfortably.
28.08
Stefan Döring catches Sebastian Overath on the ankles. The referee calls over Stefan Döring and shows him a yellow card! Sebastian Overath runs off the knock.
30.59
Stefan Döring flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Augstein who takes it down. Nicolas Augstein finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Massimo Cardoso manages to keep it out.
34.31
Moritz Koschmieder brings the ball forward. Moritz Koschmieder makes a simple pass to Lennart Schnellinger. Lennart Schnellinger whips in a cross ball towards Michael Kalac. Michael Kalac connects with a diving header. Eric Jung manages to gather it.
40.54
Sebastian Overath controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lennart Schnellinger. Lennart Schnellinger tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Eric Jung has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. Karlsruher SC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
VfB Stuttgart start the second half!
48.13
Noah Helmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Vignaroli. Arnauld Vignaroli shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
49.14
Noah Helmer barges into Simon Ahrens. Noah Helmer is given a warning by the referee! Simon Ahrens stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.57
Noah Birkwald makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko plays a scrappy one-two with Lennart Schnellinger and advances towards the goal... Vadim Shvidenko looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
60.08
Noah Birkwald plays the ball forward to Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Kalac. Michael Kalac connects with a diving header. It's there!! Eric Jung has to pick the ball from the back of the net! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
63.10
Moritz Koschmieder chips the ball to his team mate, Noah Birkwald. Noah Birkwald makes a probing pass to Lennart Schnellinger. Lennart Schnellinger lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Kalac. Michael Kalac flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Eric Jung!
67.24
Sebastian Overath threads a neat ball through to Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alistair Laycock.
69.22
Sebastian Overath makes a simple pass to Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
71.58
Moritz Koschmieder knocks the ball forward to Arno Thielemann. Arno Thielemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Schnellinger. Lennart Schnellinger shoots from outside the area but is denied by Eric Jung. Excellent save.
78.08
Moritz Koschmieder makes a probing pass to Noah Birkwald. Noah Birkwald sees Michael Kalac in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michael Kalac knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alistair Laycock.
81.16
Showing composure, Simon Ahrens picks a pass forward to Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.14
Stefan Döring takes it forward alone. Stefan Döring knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Moritz Koschmieder.
85.32
Noah Birkwald chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Kalac. Michael Kalac knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Christian Hollmer passes the ball forward to Noah Birkwald. Noah Birkwald flicks a high ball forward to Vadim Shvidenko who takes it down. Vadim Shvidenko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

VfB Stuttgart

Karlsruher SC
Goals
7
0
Shots on Target
11
1
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
72.6%
27.4%
Play Area
19.2%
42.5%
38.4%

Scorers
Vadim Shvidenko 3, 56
Michael Kalac 9, 12, 60
Lennart Schnellinger 24, 41

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Michael Kalac of VfB Stuttgart

Match Ratings