Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Waldau-Stadion where Stuttgarter Kickers play host to SpVgg Unterhaching. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stuttgarter Kickers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SpVgg Unterhaching appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Rodriquez.


0.00
The whistle blows and Stuttgarter Kickers get the match underway!
4.19
Linus Spengler kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolphe Sabin. Rodolphe Sabin advances inside the box! Rodolphe Sabin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.20
Torsten Streich deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Breyer. Leon Breyer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Marc-Vivien Eggimann is on top of it.
12.31
Linus Spengler threads a neat ball through to David Nahrstedt. David Nahrstedt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kai Ahrens.
21.42
Noah Polheim makes a strong solo run forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Noah Polheim plays the ball forward to Kevin Völler. Kevin Völler finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Marc-Vivien Eggimann. Excellent save.
22.17
Matthias Zimmermann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Breyer. Leon Breyer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
34.44
Craig Keegan threads the ball through to Kevin Völler. Kevin Völler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
39.06
Scott Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Marc Müller controls it well on his chest. Marc Müller threads a neat ball through to Marc Herzog. Marc Herzog shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.26
Linus Spengler flicks a high ball forward to David Nahrstedt who takes it down. David Nahrstedt finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.40
Damian Aubanel flicks a high pass forward. David Nahrstedt collects the pass. David Nahrstedt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stuttgarter Kickers appear unchanged since the first half. SpVgg Unterhaching also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stuttgarter Kickers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
SpVgg Unterhaching kick off and get the second half underway!
48.05
Lars Morlock passes the ball forward to Leon Breyer. Leon Breyer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Marc-Vivien Eggimann manages to gather it.
54.08
Linus Spengler makes a beautiful solo run. Linus Spengler tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
59.22
Damian Aubanel sees David Nahrstedt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Nahrstedt plays a one-two with Rodolphe Sabin and advances towards the goal... David Nahrstedt strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Martin Paisley gets down and covers it.
60.06
Matthias Zimmermann hacks Linus Spengler from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Linus Spengler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.37
Nils Helmer flicks a high ball forward to Linus Spengler who takes it down. Linus Spengler chips the ball to his team mate, David Nahrstedt. David Nahrstedt shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.23
Linus Spengler darts forward. Linus Spengler edges inside the box! Linus Spengler rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.34
Nils Helmer barges into Kevin Völler. Nils Helmer is warned by the referee! Kevin Völler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.39
Damian Aubanel makes a simple pass to Marc Herzog. Marc Herzog plays a quick one-two with David Nahrstedt and rushes in on goal... Marc Herzog makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Marc Herzog scores for SpVgg Unterhaching!!
87.20
Scott Dalglish threads a neat ball through to Linus Spengler. Linus Spengler darts forward. Linus Spengler lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolphe Sabin. Rodolphe Sabin makes a deft header but it rises well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.5%
56.5%
Play Area
26.1%
44.9%
29%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Linus Spengler of SpVgg Unterhaching

Match Ratings
1.Martin Paisley (GK)
6
2.Linus Koschmieder (DEF)
6
3.Kai Ahrens (DEF)
6
4.Noah Polheim (DEF)
6
5.Matthias Stiepermann (DEF)
6
6.Lars Morlock (MID)
6
7.Torsten Streich (MID)
6
8.Matthias Zimmermann (MID)yellow card
5
9.Craig Keegan (MID)
6
10.Kevin Völler (ATT)
6
11.Leon Breyer (ATT)
7
 
12.David Ziege (ATT)
0
13.Saul Calaiò (ATT)
0
14.Daniel Castro (ATT)
0