Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to SV Eintracht Trier 05. A crowd of 8,651 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Eintracht Trier 05 appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Duran.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Eintracht Trier 05 appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Duran.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SV Eintracht Trier 05 kick off!
2.30
1-0Eric Nijkamp surges forward with the ball. Eric Nijkamp threads a neat ball through to Lars Thielemann. Lars Thielemann runs straight at the defence! Lars Thielemann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for VfL Wolfsburg!
8.13
1-0Matt Morton knocks the ball forward to Billy Mccall. Billy Mccall hits a low pass to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. VfL Wolfsburg are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
15.40
1-0With a delightful solo run, Torsten Poschner stretches the opposition's defence. Torsten Poschner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Roberto Chiesa. What a great pair of hands!
16.29
David Matthäus hits a low pass to Stefan Töpfer. Stefan Töpfer threads a neat ball through to Stefan Turek. Stefan Turek lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Sparwasser. Martin Sparwasser rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies well off target!
20.12
1-0Nico Hollmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kai Klimek. Kai Klimek whips in a cross ball towards Lars Thielemann. Lars Thielemann flicks the ball with his head. The ball strikes Alexander Nahrstedt's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
21.29
1-0Nico Hollmer takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. David Matthäus steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
24.09
Jonas Basler makes a probing pass to Martin Sparwasser. Martin Sparwasser tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
26.43
Jan Thielemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Sparwasser. Martin Sparwasser shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
27.25
Seeing a gap ahead, Nils Zick plays the ball forward to Stefan Turek. Stefan Turek controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
30.21
Jan Thielemann makes an attacking run forward. Jan Thielemann shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Roberto Chiesa manages to gather it effortlessly.
38.01
Stefan Töpfer makes a simple pass to Stefan Turek. Stefan Turek shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Roberto Chiesa smothers it!
42.39
1-0Stefan Töpfer flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Turek who takes it down. Stefan Turek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Paul Mccall chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson skips past David Matthäus! Some superb footwork from Gavin Davidson provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent block by David Matthäus!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Wolfsburg appear unchanged since the first half. SV Eintracht Trier 05 also appear unchanged since the first half. The SV Eintracht Trier 05 players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
VfL Wolfsburg start the second half!
47.31
Billy Mccall brings the ball forward. Billy Mccall plays a one-two with Kai Klimek and advances towards the goal... Billy Mccall shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ciro Carnasciali with no chance!! Goal for VfL Wolfsburg!
55.06
Jonas Basler flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Sparwasser. Martin Sparwasser shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Roberto Chiesa manages to gather it.
60.08
Jonas Basler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Sparwasser. Martin Sparwasser sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
66.01
Oliver Kuzorra threads a neat ball through to Torsten Poschner. Torsten Poschner flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Turek controls it well on his chest. Stefan Turek tries a spectacular long range effort. Good keeping from Roberto Chiesa as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
67.09
2-0Corner kick to SV Eintracht Trier 05. Jan Thielemann chips it out wide. Some silky footwork from Stefan Töpfer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.03
Oliver Kuzorra kicks a strong pass forward to Nils Zick. Nils Zick chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Sparwasser. Martin Sparwasser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.40
Alexander Nahrstedt threads a neat ball through to Jonas Basler. Jonas Basler takes it forward alone. Jonas Basler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
75.12
Showing composure, Paul Mccall plays the ball forward to Kai Klimek. Kai Klimek sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Ciro Carnasciali effortlessly smothers it!
79.20
Eric Nijkamp threads a neat ball through to Paul Mccall. Paul Mccall flicks a high pass forward to Lars Thielemann who brings the ball under control. Lars Thielemann whips in a cross ball towards Kai Klimek. Kai Klimek gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.52
Nils Zick flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Turek. Stefan Turek knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Chiesa who gathers it comfortably.
85.17
Jonas Helmer flicks a high pass forward to Paul Mccall who brings the ball under control. Paul Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
89.19
Stefan Töpfer makes a probing pass to Martin Sparwasser. Martin Sparwasser knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonas Helmer.
90.00
Billy Mccall flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Davidson who brings the ball under control. Gavin Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Nahrstedt.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
33.3%
43.2%
23.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Billy Mccall of VfL Wolfsburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Roberto Chiesa (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Matt Morton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eric Nijkamp (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jonas Helmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nico Hollmer (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Billy Mccall (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Fritz Bérenguer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gavin Davidson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Lars Thielemann (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Kai Klimek (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Ivan Lopez (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Condé (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pascal Turek (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ciro Carnasciali (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alexander Nahrstedt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Matthäus (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Oliver Kuzorra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jonas Basler (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Stefan Töpfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jan Thielemann (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nils Zick (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Torsten Poschner (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Martin Sparwasser (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stefan Turek (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paul Backes (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Julian Hanssen (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dietmar Kurth (ATT) | 0 | |