Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to Stuttgarter Kickers. A crowd of 8,592 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stuttgarter Kickers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Schnoor.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stuttgarter Kickers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Schnoor.
0.00
0-0VfL Wolfsburg kick off and get the match underway!
2.17
1-0Jonas Helmer knocks the ball forward to Fritz Bérenguer. Fritz Bérenguer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Fritz Bérenguer plays a quick one-two with Kai Klimek and rushes in on goal... Fritz Bérenguer cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Kai Gleisenstein is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.49
1-0Nico Hollmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lars Thielemann. Lars Thielemann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.40
1-0Eric Köller comes in with a late challenge on Lars Thielemann. The referee calls over Eric Köller and shows him a yellow card! Lars Thielemann stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.37
1-0Lars Morlock changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Lars Morlock knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Leon Breyer is offside!
20.32
Matt Morton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Mccall. Paul Mccall threads a neat ball through to Lars Thielemann. Lars Thielemann makes a great pass forward. Gavin Davidson runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
21.15
1-0Paul Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kai Klimek. Kai Klimek runs straight at the defence! Kai Klimek cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
24.30
1-0Paul Mccall sees space and advances. Paul Mccall threads a neat, attacking ball through to Kai Klimek. Matthias Stiepermann barges into Kai Klimek. Kai Klimek appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
26.18
Paul Mccall hits a low pass to Kai Klimek. Kai Klimek knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gavin Davidson is offside!
30.21
Billy Mccall threads a neat ball through to Kai Klimek. Kai Klimek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.29
1-0Billy Mccall threads the ball through to Lars Thielemann. Lars Thielemann knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Klimek. Kai Klimek directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Matthias Stiepermann happens to be in the right place to block it.
38.11
1-0Billy Mccall comes in with a late challenge on Craig Keegan. Billy Mccall is warned by the referee! Craig Keegan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
39.46
Billy Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Kai Klimek. Kai Klimek tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.49
2-0Paul Mccall surges forward with the ball. Paul Mccall rushes past Matthias Stiepermann! Paul Mccall rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
44.53
Eric Nijkamp passes the ball forward to Fritz Bérenguer. Fritz Bérenguer threads a neat ball through to Kai Klimek. Kai Klimek plays a one-two with Gavin Davidson and advances towards the goal... Kai Klimek comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it rises well off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Wolfsburg appear unchanged since the first half. Stuttgarter Kickers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stuttgarter Kickers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Stuttgarter Kickers kick off!
48.46
Paul Mccall changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paul Mccall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.09
Nico Hollmer flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Davidson controls it well on his chest. Gavin Davidson shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.18
Jonas Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Nico Hollmer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With some swift thinking, Nico Hollmer plays the ball forward to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson rushes past Matthias Stiepermann! Gavin Davidson tries a spectacular strike but it rises well off target!
57.41
Paul Mccall hacks Craig Keegan from behind! The referee calls over Paul Mccall and shows him a yellow card! Craig Keegan runs off the knock.
60.07
Torsten Streich catches Fritz Bérenguer on the ankles. The referee calls over Torsten Streich and shows him a yellow card! Fritz Bérenguer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.36
Fritz Bérenguer knocks the ball forward to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson plays a quick one-two with Kai Klimek and rushes in on goal... Gavin Davidson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
69.37
Fritz Bérenguer flicks the ball to his team mate, Kai Klimek. Kai Klimek threads a neat, attacking ball through to Lars Thielemann. Some silky footwork from Lars Thielemann provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Kai Gleisenstein.
70.53
2-0Paul Mccall takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Nico Hollmer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.03
Paul Mccall knocks the ball forward to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson plays a scrappy one-two with Lars Thielemann and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Gavin Davidson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.35
With some swift thinking, Lars Morlock plays the ball forward to Sven Müller. Sven Müller controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.49
2-0Paul Mccall clumsily knocks into Malte Walter. Paul Mccall is warned by the referee! Malte Walter runs off the knock.
81.11
Nico Hollmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Lars Thielemann. Lars Thielemann plays a one-two with Gavin Davidson and advances towards the goal... Lars Thielemann muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.05
Linus Koschmieder hacks Lars Thielemann from behind! Linus Koschmieder is shown the yellow card! Lars Thielemann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.22
Eric Nijkamp comes in with a late challenge on Sven Müller. The referee calls over Eric Nijkamp and shows him a yellow card! Sven Müller stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
8
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
2
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
71.2%
28.8%
Play Area
16.4%
50.7%
32.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kai Klimek of VfL Wolfsburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Roberto Chiesa (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Matt Morton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eric Nijkamp (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Jonas Helmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nico Hollmer (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Mccall (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Billy Mccall (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Fritz Bérenguer (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Gavin Davidson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Lars Thielemann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kai Klimek (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Ivan Lopez (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Condé (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pascal Turek (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kai Gleisenstein (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Linus Koschmieder (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Kai Ahrens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matthias Stiepermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eric Köller (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Lars Morlock (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Torsten Streich (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Craig Keegan (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Malte Walter (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Leon Breyer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sven Müller (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Saul Calaiò (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Ziege (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sven Neudecker (ATT) | 0 | |