Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to DSC Arminia Bielefeld. A crowd of 20,993 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Cziommer.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Cziommer.
0.00
0-0VfB Stuttgart start the match!
2.41
0-0Noah Birkwald brings the ball forward. Noah Birkwald knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Markus Schöll who gathers it comfortably.
3.34
Alexander Ziege deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noah Birkwald. Noah Birkwald flicks a high pass forward. Santiago Vega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Santiago Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.06
0-0Martin Macchi runs forward with the ball. Martin Macchi brings the ball forward. Martin Macchi whips in a cross ball towards Don Hutchison. Don Hutchison directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
8.24
Noah Birkwald makes a probing pass to Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oliver Schneider.
10.43
1-0Showing wonderful composure, Simon Ahrens plays the ball forward to Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland knocks in a cross ball towards Torsten Lindner. Torsten Lindner gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.40
Arno Thielemann knocks the ball forward to Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega runs straight at the defence! Santiago Vega cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.21
2-0Simon Ahrens comes in with a late challenge on Malte Welke. Simon Ahrens is shown the yellow card! Malte Welke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.43
Simão Trejo passes the ball forward to Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nwankwo Murrin.
22.17
2-0Alexander Ziege flicks a high pass forward. Simon Ahrens holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Ahrens passes the ball forward to Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland edges inside the box! Sven Wieland looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Markus Schöll is on top of it.
24.19
Malte Welke flicks a high pass forward. Dietmar Jung collects the pass. Dietmar Jung shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
28.04
Arno Thielemann flicks a high pass forward to Santiago Vega who brings the ball under control. Santiago Vega controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.19
Simon Ahrens flicks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Lindner. Torsten Lindner knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Markus Schöll.
33.10
2-0Noah Birkwald takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Moritz Koschmieder. Moritz Koschmieder makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.28
Nwankwo Murrin advances with the ball. Nwankwo Murrin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Hutchison. Don Hutchison finds some space and shoots from distance but Massimo Cardoso is on top of it.
39.13
Medhi Deroff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Thielemann. Arno Thielemann flicks a high pass forward. Santiago Vega controls it well on his chest. Santiago Vega finds some space and shoots from distance. Markus Schöll gets down and covers it.
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. DSC Arminia Bielefeld also appear unchanged since the first half. The DSC Arminia Bielefeld players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and DSC Arminia Bielefeld kick off!
47.21
Simão Trejo hits a low pass to Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland plays a scrappy one-two with Torsten Lindner and advances towards the goal... Sven Wieland takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.52
Moritz Koschmieder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simão Trejo. Simão Trejo flicks a high pass forward. Sven Wieland controls it well on his chest. Sven Wieland whips in a cross ball towards Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
54.36
Alexander Ziege kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Thielemann. Arno Thielemann kicks a strong pass forward to Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Wieland. With a superhuman jump, Sven Wieland connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Markus Schöll.
55.22
3-0Corner kick to VfB Stuttgart. Noah Birkwald chips it out wide. Martin Macchi chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
59.01
Malte Welke flicks the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Jung. Dietmar Jung knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.38
3-0DSC Arminia Bielefeld have made 3 substitutions with Moritz Koschmieder replacing Hannes Engels, Yazid Wimbee replacing Malte Welke and Florian Marasco replacing Nwankwo Murrin .
63.26
Noah Birkwald flicks a high pass forward. Sven Wieland collects the pass. Sven Wieland tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.08
Alexander Ziege flicks a high pass forward to Arno Thielemann who brings the ball under control. Arno Thielemann makes a simple pass to Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Markus Schöll smothers it!
69.05
Florian Marasco advances with the ball. Florian Marasco flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Mendez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards Don Hutchison. Don Hutchison connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.02
Arno Thielemann kicks a strong pass forward to Torsten Lindner. Torsten Lindner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.40
3-0Arno Thielemann passes the ball forward to Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland makes a pass forward but Torsten Lindner makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
83.08
Simon Ahrens flicks a high ball forward to Santiago Vega who takes it down. Santiago Vega sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Santiago Vega scores for VfB Stuttgart!!
87.04
Medhi Deroff flicks a high ball forward to Simão Trejo who takes it down. Simão Trejo flicks a high pass forward. Sven Wieland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sven Wieland lofts in a cross ball towards Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
10
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.4%
34.6%
Play Area
19.2%
43.6%
37.2%
Scorers
| Torsten Lindner 10 Santiago Vega 15, 83 Sven Wieland 47 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Santiago Vega of VfB Stuttgart |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Massimo Cardoso (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alexander Ziege (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Moritz Koschmieder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Medhi Deroff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arno Thielemann (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Simão Trejo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Noah Birkwald (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Simon Ahrens (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Torsten Lindner (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Sven Wieland (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Santiago Vega (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Michael Kalac (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lennart Schnellinger (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marc Beckenbauer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Markus Schöll (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Hannes Schneider (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martin Macchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nwankwo Murrin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Oliver Schneider (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Malte Welke (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matt Booth (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dietmar Jung (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan-Carlos Mendez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hannes Engels (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Don Hutchison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Moritz Koschmieder (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Yazid Wimbee (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Florian Marasco (MID) | 6 | |