Match Report


SV Werder BremenSV Werder Bremen     VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart
Jade PhillipsJade Phillips Robert Mcfadyen Robert Mcfadyen
Francisco MartínezF. Martínez76
G
1
G
83Massimo CardosoM. Cardoso
Marcello FalconeM. Falcone74
D
2
D
72Steffen SchefflerS. Scheffler
Paolo PaganiP. Pagani74
D
3
D
72Christian HollmerC. Hollmer
Julian SchefflerJ. Scheffler68
D
captain4
D
74Medhi DeroffM. Deroff
Hoalid SahnounH. Sahnoun64
D
5
M
80Moritz SchneiderM. Schneider
Oleg BastinO. Bastin73
M
6
M
78Sebastian OverathS. Overath
Wladimiro BanchelliW. Banchelli69
M
7
M
74Eric FriedmannE. Friedmann
Isaiah HoweyI. Howey67
M
8
M
83Simon AhrensS. Ahrens
Nicolas MüllerN. Müller73
A
9
A
80Torsten LindnerT. Lindner
Nico LangeN. Lange66
A
10captain
A
74Sven WielandS. Wieland
Philipp BergP. Berg65
A
11
A
78Santiago VegaS. Vega
 
Pablo AlonsoP. Alonso67
M
12
A
81Michael KalacM. Kalac
Sebastian TurekS. Turek67
G
13
A
82Lennart SchnellingerL. Schnellinger
Arthur BouldA. Bould63
G
14
D
69Marc BeckenbauerM. Beckenbauer
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play host to VfB Stuttgart. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
SV Werder Bremen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Babbel.


0.00
SV Werder Bremen start the match!
2.07
Medhi Deroff barges into Nico Lange. The referee brings Medhi Deroff to one side and gives him a warning! Nico Lange runs off the knock.
3.28
Isaiah Howey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Lange. Nico Lange knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.09
Wladimiro Banchelli threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Müller. Nicolas Müller knocks in a cross ball towards Philipp Berg. Philipp Berg makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.51
Wladimiro Banchelli threads a neat ball through to Nico Lange. Nico Lange finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
10.51
Eric Friedmann makes an attacking run forward. Eric Friedmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Martínez who gathers it comfortably.
12.16
Steffen Scheffler advances with the ball. Steffen Scheffler sees Sven Wieland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sven Wieland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julian Scheffler.
15.42
Paolo Pagani comes in with a late challenge on Torsten Lindner. The referee warns Paolo Pagani to calm down! Torsten Lindner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.42
Free kick to VfB Stuttgart just outside the area...
16.21
Torsten Lindner takes a cautious run up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
20.41
Oleg Bastin makes a probing pass to Nico Lange. Nico Lange shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
21.42
Eric Friedmann threads the ball through to Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Francisco Martínez!
24.26
Nico Lange clumsily knocks into Medhi Deroff. The referee warns Nico Lange to calm down! Medhi Deroff stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.53
Eric Friedmann hits a low pass to Torsten Lindner. Torsten Lindner lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.11
Medhi Deroff sees Eric Friedmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Friedmann makes a simple pass to Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland shoots from distance but it is miles over!
38.53
Medhi Deroff decides to run forward with the ball. Medhi Deroff plays the ball forward to Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland makes a great pass forward. Torsten Lindner runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
39.57
Steffen Scheffler flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Overath holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastian Overath makes a beautiful solo run. Sebastian Overath deftly passes the ball to Sven Wieland, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Sven Wieland provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Francisco Martínez is on top of it.
45.00
Medhi Deroff kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Ahrens. Simon Ahrens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland plays a one-two with Torsten Lindner and rushes in on goal... Julian Scheffler hacks Sven Wieland from behind! Sven Wieland appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Werder Bremen appear unchanged since the first half. VfB Stuttgart also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and VfB Stuttgart get the second half underway!
48.01
Steffen Scheffler flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Friedmann. Eric Friedmann threads the ball through to Torsten Lindner. Torsten Lindner lofts in a cross ball towards Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega connects with a diving header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
49.57
Wladimiro Banchelli threads the ball through to Nicolas Müller. Nicolas Müller knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Medhi Deroff.
55.51
Hoalid Sahnoun makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oleg Bastin. Oleg Bastin chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Müller. Nicolas Müller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christian Hollmer.
60.30
Steffen Scheffler kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Friedmann. Eric Friedmann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega shoots from outside the area but somehow Francisco Martínez manages to keep it out.
63.54
Steffen Scheffler flicks a high ball forward to Eric Friedmann who takes it down. Eric Friedmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Francisco Martínez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
73.10
Oleg Bastin takes it forward alone. Oleg Bastin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Massimo Cardoso who gathers it comfortably.
75.07
Marcello Falcone advances with the ball. Marcello Falcone sees Philipp Berg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Philipp Berg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.55
Sebastian Overath threads the ball through to Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Scheffler.
78.19
Christian Hollmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Friedmann. Eric Friedmann chips the ball to his team mate, Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
79.12
Steffen Scheffler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Friedmann. Eric Friedmann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Torsten Lindner. Torsten Lindner knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland beats his man to it with a header but it is miles over!
84.42
Eric Friedmann makes a simple pass to Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega whips in a cross ball towards Torsten Lindner. Torsten Lindner beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.33
Sebastian Overath flicks the ball to his team mate, Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

SV Werder Bremen

VfB Stuttgart
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
7
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.8%
64.2%
Play Area
30.9%
40.7%
28.4%

Scorers
Sven Wieland 33
Torsten Lindner 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Torsten Lindner of VfB Stuttgart

Match Ratings