Match Report


VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart     Hannover 96Hannover 96
Robert McfadyenRobert Mcfadyen Computer Player Computer Player
Massimo CardosoM. Cardoso83
G
captain1
G
65Gerard De WindtG. De Windt
Steffen SchefflerS. Scheffler72
D
2
D
69Mitchell OpschoorM. Opschoor
Moritz KoschmiederM. Koschmieder75
D
3
D
68Bakary EderB. Eder
Christian HollmerC. Hollmer72
D
4
D
61Nico HermannN. Hermann
Arno ThielemannA. Thielemann83
M
5
D
62Rodrigo VieiraR. Vieira
Sebastian OverathS. Overath77
M
6captain
M
63Kewullay RuscittiK. Ruscitti
Eric FriedmannE. Friedmann72
M
7
M
61Enrique GarridoE. Garrido
Simon AhrensS. Ahrens83
M
8
A
66Mario NevesM. Neves
Torsten LindnerT. Lindner79
A
9
A
46Niccolo PriorN. Prior
Vadim ShvidenkoV. Shvidenko82
A
10
A
49Hauke KnappH. Knapp
Santiago VegaS. Vega77
A
11
D
69Anton BaslerA. Basler
 
Michael KalacM. Kalac81
A
12
G
70Michele CauetM. Cauet
Lennart SchnellingerL. Schnellinger82
A
13
M
58Dietmar DittrichD. Dittrich
Marc BeckenbauerM. Beckenbauer69
D
14
M
53Juan-Carlos CarrascoJ. Carrasco

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to Hannover 96. A crowd of 20,457 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hannover 96 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Cziommer.


0.00
Hannover 96 start the match!
2.55
Steffen Scheffler breaks forward. Steffen Scheffler knocks the ball forward to Torsten Lindner. Torsten Lindner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Gerard De Windt.
8.35
Arno Thielemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bakary Eder.
10.28
Sebastian Overath flicks a high pass forward. Santiago Vega controls it well on his chest. Santiago Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko directs the ball goalwards with his head but Gerard De Windt is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
12.04
Enrique Garrido controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mario Neves. Mario Neves kicks a strong pass forward to Niccolo Prior but the referee indicates it's offside!
15.30
Enrique Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Prior collects the pass. Niccolo Prior shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
18.46
Enrique Garrido catches Eric Friedmann on the ankles. The referee brings Enrique Garrido to one side and gives him a warning! Eric Friedmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.08
Eric Friedmann makes a beautiful solo run. Eric Friedmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.47
Eric Friedmann plays the ball forward to Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
27.08
VfB Stuttgart are in full control of this game.
28.08
Simon Ahrens plays the ball forward to Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega runs straight at the defence! Santiago Vega makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Santiago Vega!
40.33
Eric Friedmann hits a low pass to Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.56
Arno Thielemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gerard De Windt who gathers it comfortably.
44.11
Arno Thielemann makes a simple pass to Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega knocks the ball forward to Vadim Shvidenko but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
Kewullay Ruscitti passes the ball forward to Niccolo Prior. Niccolo Prior shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. Hannover 96 also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hannover 96 players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
VfB Stuttgart kick off!
48.57
Enrique Garrido clumsily knocks into Eric Friedmann. The referee warns Enrique Garrido again to calm down! Eric Friedmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.25
Sebastian Overath flicks a high pass forward. Torsten Lindner controls it well on his chest. Torsten Lindner knocks in a cross ball towards Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Gerard De Windt manages to gather it.
53.44
Christian Hollmer makes a probing pass to Sebastian Overath. Without breaking stride, Sebastian Overath plays the ball forward to Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko lofts in a cross ball towards Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.16
Christian Hollmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Overath. Sebastian Overath deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nico Hermann.
60.53
Eric Friedmann flicks a high pass forward. Santiago Vega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Santiago Vega plays a quick one-two with Vadim Shvidenko and rushes in on goal... Santiago Vega shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Gerard De Windt. Excellent save.
63.08
Mario Neves clumsily knocks into Steffen Scheffler. The referee warns Mario Neves to calm down! Steffen Scheffler stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.44
Christian Hollmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Friedmann. Eric Friedmann knocks the ball forward to Torsten Lindner. Torsten Lindner whips in a cross ball towards Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko makes a deft header. Magnificent block by Rodrigo Vieira!
69.16
VfB Stuttgart are in full control of this game.
71.23
Kewullay Ruscitti plays the ball forward to Hauke Knapp. Hauke Knapp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.17
Kewullay Ruscitti hacks Simon Ahrens from behind! Kewullay Ruscitti is given a warning by the referee! Simon Ahrens hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.27
Simon Ahrens threads a neat ball through to Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko whips in a cross ball towards Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
78.29
Kewullay Ruscitti comes in with a late challenge on Eric Friedmann. Kewullay Ruscitti is shown the yellow card! Eric Friedmann runs off the knock.
79.52
Enrique Garrido catches Eric Friedmann on the ankles. Enrique Garrido is given yet another warning by the referee! Eric Friedmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.29
Steffen Scheffler plays the ball forward to Eric Friedmann. Eric Friedmann threads the ball through to Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko whips in a cross ball towards Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
84.17
Enrique Garrido flicks a high pass forward to Mario Neves who brings the ball under control. Mario Neves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Simon Ahrens plays the ball forward to Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko lofts in a cross ball towards Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega heads the ball goalwards. Gerard De Windt manages to gather it comfortably.
89.32
Simon Ahrens receives the ball from a throw-in from Eric Friedmann. Simon Ahrens changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Simon Ahrens controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Gerard De Windt gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

VfB Stuttgart

Hannover 96
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
11
0
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
6
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
72.5%
27.5%
Play Area
21.2%
46.2%
32.5%

Scorers
Santiago Vega 28, 53, 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Santiago Vega of VfB Stuttgart

Match Ratings