Match Report
| VfL Wolfsburg | VfL Wolfsburg |  |  | MSV Duisburg | MSV Duisburg | ||||||||||||||||
| Zeljko Klepacek | Zeljko Klepacek | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adelmajid Koné | A. Koné |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 77 |  | Simon Gleisenstein | S. Gleisenstein | |||||||||
| Everett Sesay | E. Sesay |  | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 79 | | Alex Asuar | A. Asuar | |||||||||
| Jonas Hermann | J. Hermann | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 71 | | Hauke Widmann | H. Widmann | |||||||||
| Malte Birkwald | M. Birkwald | | 65 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 |  | Gavin Rae | G. Rae | |||||||||
| Nils Nahrstedt | N. Nahrstedt | | 48 | M | | 5 | | D | 68 |  | Antonio Cruz | A. Cruz | |||||||||
| Jose Fortes Cortes | J. Cortes | | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 65 | | Lars Krüger | L. Krüger | |||||||||
| Jody Owen | J. Owen |  | 70 | M | | 7 | | M | 65 | | Frederico Cortes | F. Cortes | |||||||||
| Torsten Richter | T. Richter | | 43 | M | | 8 | | M | 64 | | Torsten Augstein | T. Augstein | |||||||||
| Gary Davies | G. Davies | | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 64 |  | Gennaro Servidei | G. Servidei | |||||||||
| Marcel Wieland | M. Wieland | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Samir Nahrstedt | S. Nahrstedt | |||||||||
| Marc Severs | M. Severs |  | 73 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Kevin Streich | K. Streich | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to MSV Duisburg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while MSV Duisburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while MSV Duisburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0MSV Duisburg kick off and get the first half underway!
2.06
0-0Everett Sesay makes a probing pass to Nils Nahrstedt. Nils Nahrstedt takes it forward alone. Nils Nahrstedt shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
4.44
1-0Malte Birkwald knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Cortes. Jose Fortes Cortes passes the ball forward to Gary Davies. Gary Davies plays a perfect one-two with Marcel Wieland and rushes in on goal... Gary Davies shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
8.21
1-0Gary Davies catches Gavin Rae on the ankles. Gary Davies is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Rae carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.24
Nils Nahrstedt makes a probing pass to Gary Davies. Gary Davies whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Wieland. Marcel Wieland is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.55
1-0Jose Fortes Cortes sees a break and surges forward. Jose Fortes Cortes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Severs but he's offside!
12.32
1-0Torsten Augstein comes in with a late challenge on Jose Fortes Cortes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Fortes Cortes stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.08
1-0Lars Krüger comes in with a late challenge on Torsten Richter. The referee calls over Lars Krüger and warns him to calm down! Torsten Richter stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.37
Lars Krüger makes a beautiful solo run. Lars Krüger tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
22.09
Gavin Rae clumsily knocks into Gary Davies. The referee calls over Gavin Rae and warns him to calm down! Gary Davies stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.22
1-0Nils Nahrstedt knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Severs. Marc Severs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.48
Jonas Hermann makes a simple pass to Jody Owen. Jody Owen threads the ball through to Gary Davies. Gary Davies controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.31
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
32.14
Gennaro Servidei hacks Everett Sesay from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Everett Sesay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.52
1-0Torsten Augstein passes the ball forward to Kevin Streich. Kevin Streich shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Adelmajid Koné manages to gather it comfortably.
34.09
Jose Fortes Cortes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Davies. Gary Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.49
Nils Nahrstedt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Severs. Marc Severs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hauke Widmann.
42.48
Gavin Rae hoofs the ball up the pitch. Samir Nahrstedt knocks in a cross ball towards Gennaro Servidei. Gennaro Servidei flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
VfL Wolfsburg start the second half!
49.41
Frederico Cortes barges into Jose Fortes Cortes. Frederico Cortes is given a warning by the referee! Jose Fortes Cortes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.57
Nils Nahrstedt knocks the ball forward to Gary Davies. Gary Davies shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.55
Gavin Rae chips the ball to his team mate, Torsten Augstein. Torsten Augstein makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samir Nahrstedt. Samir Nahrstedt shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Adelmajid Koné easily smothers it!
60.45
Malte Birkwald flicks the ball to his team mate, Nils Nahrstedt. Nils Nahrstedt knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Davies. Gary Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Severs. Marc Severs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Simon Gleisenstein had no chance!! Goal for VfL Wolfsburg!
63.16
Lars Krüger makes a simple pass to Kevin Streich. Kevin Streich knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Everett Sesay.
69.00
Jonas Hermann knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Cortes. Jose Fortes Cortes makes a simple pass to Marcel Wieland. Marcel Wieland shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Simon Gleisenstein!
72.06
Frederico Cortes barges into Jose Fortes Cortes. Frederico Cortes is warned by the referee again! Jose Fortes Cortes stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.01
Lars Krüger flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Streich. Kevin Streich shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.40
Everett Sesay knocks the ball to his team mate, Nils Nahrstedt. Nils Nahrstedt brings the ball forward. Nils Nahrstedt whips in a cross ball towards Gary Davies. Gary Davies heads the ball goalwards. Simon Gleisenstein manages to gather it comfortably.
84.06
Frederico Cortes comes in with a late challenge on Jody Owen. Frederico Cortes is shown the yellow card! Jody Owen runs off the knock.
90.00
VfL Wolfsburg are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
7
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.7%
31.3%
Play Area
23.9%
47.8%
28.4%
Scorers
| Gary Davies 4, 52 Marc Severs 60 | Gennaro Servidei 42 |