Match Report


VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart     Rot-Weiss AhlenRot-Weiss Ahlen
Robert McfadyenRobert Mcfadyen Computer Player Computer Player
Eric LangeE. Lange71
G
1
G
62Fabio SartorF. Sartor
Steffen SchefflerS. Scheffler72
D
2
D
71Nenad UrsuleN. Ursule
Christian HollmerC. Hollmer72
D
3
D
62Craig SullivanC. Sullivan
Lennart KuzorraL. Kuzorra74
D
4
D
59Kevin DalglishK. Dalglish
Lennart SchneiderL. Schneider67
M
5
D
55Tommy RoyceT. Royce
Sebastian OverathS. Overath78
M
6
M
70Scott McStayS. McStay
Eric FriedmannE. Friedmann74
M
7
M
68Armin MeidtA. Meidt
Moritz SchneiderM. Schneider81
M
8
M
67Cristiano RibeiroC. Ribeiro
Torsten LindnerT. Lindner80
A
9
A
65Tobias BartschT. Bartsch
Sven WielandS. Wieland74
A
captain10captain
A
56Rainer RitzingerR. Ritzinger
Markus KöpkeM. Köpke77
A
11
A
55Martin WestwoodM. Westwood
 
Michael KalacM. Kalac81
A
12
M
67Nico HerzogN. Herzog
Santiago VegaS. Vega78
A
13
M
63Christian WinklerC. Winkler
Marc BeckenbauerM. Beckenbauer69
D
14
M
62Paolo ZiniP. Zini

Team Photoshop
today's match is sponsored by Team Photoshop
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to Rot-Weiss Ahlen. A crowd of 20,662 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rot-Weiss Ahlen appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Schnoor.


0.00
Rot-Weiss Ahlen kick off and get the match underway!
2.50
Kevin Dalglish threads the ball through to Cristiano Ribeiro. Cristiano Ribeiro flicks a high ball forward to Martin Westwood who takes it down. Martin Westwood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
3.15
Eric Friedmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Markus Köpke. Markus Köpke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.26
Steffen Scheffler knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Friedmann. Eric Friedmann sees Torsten Lindner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Torsten Lindner whips in a cross ball towards Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland powers a header at goal. Fabio Sartor didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
10.50
Craig Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Cristiano Ribeiro. Cristiano Ribeiro flicks a high ball forward to Rainer Ritzinger who takes it down. Rainer Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Hollmer.
12.02
Lennart Kuzorra breaks forward. Showing composure, Lennart Kuzorra plays the ball forward to Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Fabio Sartor!
22.06
Armin Meidt makes an attacking run forward. Armin Meidt shoots from distance. Eric Lange is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.33
With great vision, Sebastian Overath plays the ball forward to Markus Köpke. Markus Köpke plays a quick one-two with Torsten Lindner and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Markus Köpke provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Fabio Sartor!
32.23
With some swift thinking, Eric Friedmann plays the ball forward to Markus Köpke. Markus Köpke shoots from long range. Fabio Sartor comfortably gets down and covers it.
33.52
Craig Sullivan passes the ball forward to Cristiano Ribeiro. Cristiano Ribeiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Westwood. Martin Westwood knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Lange who gathers it comfortably.
38.44
Steffen Scheffler hits a low pass to Eric Friedmann. Eric Friedmann threads a neat ball through to Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
39.31
Scott McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Westwood. Martin Westwood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
40.16
Scott McStay threads a neat ball through to Martin Westwood. Martin Westwood shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Lennart Schneider makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Torsten Lindner. Torsten Lindner tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Fabio Sartor!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. Rot-Weiss Ahlen also appear unchanged since the first half. The VfB Stuttgart players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
VfB Stuttgart kick off the second half!
48.04
Lennart Schneider chips the ball to his team mate, Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland lofts in a cross ball towards Torsten Lindner. Torsten Lindner rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Fabio Sartor had no chance!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
51.41
Armin Meidt darts forward. Armin Meidt shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.43
Christian Hollmer breaks forward. Christian Hollmer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Christian Hollmer shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.51
Christian Hollmer sees Lennart Schneider in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lennart Schneider threads a neat ball through to Torsten Lindner. Torsten Lindner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.13
With vision, Sebastian Overath laces a through ball forward to Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland knocks in a cross ball towards Torsten Lindner. With a superhuman jump, Torsten Lindner connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Fabio Sartor is on top of it.
60.58
Rot-Weiss Ahlen have made a substitution with Paolo Zini replacing Scott McStay .
61.62
Steffen Scheffler flicks a high pass forward. Eric Friedmann controls it well on his chest. Eric Friedmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Lindner. Torsten Lindner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.00
Armin Meidt makes a beautiful solo run. Armin Meidt finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
67.25
Eric Friedmann flicks a high pass forward. Sven Wieland controls it well on his chest. Sven Wieland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fabio Sartor who gathers it comfortably.
71.39
Rainer Ritzinger clumsily knocks into Christian Hollmer. The referee warns Rainer Ritzinger to calm down! Christian Hollmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.11
Kevin Dalglish comes in with a late challenge on Lennart Schneider. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lennart Schneider gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.23
Armin Meidt hacks Eric Friedmann from behind! The referee warns Armin Meidt to calm down! Eric Friedmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.14
Sebastian Overath flicks a high pass forward. Torsten Lindner comfortably collects the pass. Torsten Lindner whips in a cross ball towards Markus Köpke. Markus Köpke directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Markus Köpke!
81.12
Cristiano Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Martin Westwood collects the pass. Martin Westwood tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
84.02
Paolo Zini hits a low pass to Tobias Bartsch. Tobias Bartsch shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.44
Sebastian Overath deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sven Wieland. Sven Wieland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Dalglish.
89.30
Paolo Zini threads the ball through to Rainer Ritzinger. Rainer Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball towards Tobias Bartsch. Tobias Bartsch powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Lennart Kuzorra chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Friedmann. Eric Friedmann decides to run forward with the ball. Eric Friedmann lofts in a cross ball towards Markus Köpke. Markus Köpke directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

VfB Stuttgart

Rot-Weiss Ahlen
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64%
36%
Play Area
24.4%
44.2%
31.4%

Scorers
Torsten Lindner 48
Markus Köpke 78
Armin Meidt 22

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

Match Ratings
1.Eric Lange (GK)
6
2.Steffen Scheffler (DEF)
6
3.Christian Hollmer (DEF)
7
4.Lennart Kuzorra (DEF)
6
5.Lennart Schneider (MID)
7
6.Sebastian Overath (MID)
7
7.Eric Friedmann (MID)
7
8.Moritz Schneider (MID)
6
9.Torsten Lindner (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Sven Wieland (ATT)
7
11.Markus Köpke (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Michael Kalac (ATT)
0
13.Santiago Vega (ATT)
0
14.Marc Beckenbauer (DEF)
0

1.Fabio Sartor (GK)
8
2.Nenad Ursule (DEF)
6
3.Craig Sullivan (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Dalglish (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Tommy Royce (DEF)
6
6.Scott McStay (MID)
6
7.Armin Meidt (MID)goal scored
8
8.Cristiano Ribeiro (MID)
6
9.Tobias Bartsch (ATT)
6
10.Rainer Ritzinger (ATT)
6
11.Martin Westwood (ATT)
6
 
12.Nico Herzog (MID)
0
13.Christian Winkler (MID)
0
14.Paolo Zini (MID)
6