Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Mönchengladbach are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Ouindi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Mönchengladbach are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Ouindi.
0.00
0-0VfB Stuttgart start the match!
4.29
0-0Bakary Helmer passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Da Silva. Rodrigo Da Silva shoots from long range. Linus Sammer gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
6.38
0-0Rainer Dittrich threads a neat ball through to Purrel Gentenaar. Purrel Gentenaar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Lightfoot. Julian Lightfoot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.58
Florian Helmer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Florian Helmer hits a low pass to Marc Oakes. Marc Oakes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Linus Sammer. Excellent save.
12.05
Taavi Rothovius passes the ball forward to Marc Oakes. Marc Oakes shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
14.57
Florian Helmer knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Da Silva. Rodrigo Da Silva tries a spectacular long range effort but Linus Sammer reads it well. Good keeping!
16.18
Simon Arendt flicks a high pass forward. Taavi Rothovius holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Taavi Rothovius makes a probing pass to Marc Oakes. Marc Oakes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
18.36
0-0Philippe Coquelet knocks the ball to his team mate, Vadim Logvinenko. Vadim Logvinenko whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Da Silva. Rodrigo Da Silva jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
21.43
David Dittmann flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Ruiz controls it well on his chest. Arturo Ruiz shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Leonardo Villegas!
22.46
0-0Rainer Dittrich pushes mid-way up the pitch. Rainer Dittrich flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Ruiz who brings the ball under control. Arturo Ruiz makes a defence splitting pass to Luis Nieto. Some silky footwork from Luis Nieto provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Simon Arendt. Excellent block.
24.50
Florian Helmer threads the ball through to Marc Oakes. Marc Oakes finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
26.14
0-0Arturo Ruiz hacks Lennart Schumacher from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lennart Schumacher runs off the knock.
28.18
Purrel Gentenaar surges forward with the ball. Purrel Gentenaar sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Leonardo Villegas!
36.37
Philippe Coquelet passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Da Silva. Rodrigo Da Silva shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Linus Sammer manages to gather it.
38.12
Taavi Rothovius passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Da Silva. Rodrigo Da Silva rushes past Christian Widmann! Rodrigo Da Silva shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.03
Florian Helmer threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Da Silva. Rodrigo Da Silva tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Linus Sammer manages to gather it effortlessly.
42.37
David Dittmann threads the ball through to Luis Nieto. Luis Nieto shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.16
Simon Arendt makes a simple pass to Florian Helmer. Florian Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Da Silva controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Da Silva knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Oakes. Marc Oakes whips the ball goalwards with his head. Linus Sammer didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. Borussia Mönchengladbach also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach start the second half!
47.27
David Dittmann advances with the ball. David Dittmann tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
49.18
Rafael Vega knocks the ball forward to Florian Helmer. Florian Helmer flicks a high pass forward to Vadim Logvinenko who brings the ball under control. Vadim Logvinenko finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
53.28
Bakary Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Da Silva controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Da Silva shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.11
David Dittmann kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Ruiz. Arturo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.22
Florian Helmer sees Vadim Logvinenko in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vadim Logvinenko shoots from outside the area but somehow Linus Sammer manages to keep it out.
59.30
David Dittmann flicks a high pass forward. Julian Lightfoot holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Lightfoot sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
63.03
Filipe Barros sees Luis Nieto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Nieto shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
65.26
0-0Florian Helmer barges into David Dittmann. The referee calls over Florian Helmer and warns him to calm down! David Dittmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.33
0-1Rafael Vega passes the ball forward to Florian Helmer. Florian Helmer hits a low pass to Marc Oakes. Marc Oakes controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Vadim Logvinenko through on goal. Vadim Logvinenko rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vadim Logvinenko!
71.57
Philippe Coquelet chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Oakes. Marc Oakes knocks in a cross ball towards Vadim Logvinenko. Vadim Logvinenko is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Linus Sammer didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
77.59
With some swift thinking, Florian Helmer plays the ball forward to Marc Oakes. Marc Oakes edges inside the box! Marc Oakes takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
81.22
Florian Helmer hacks Lennart Busse from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lennart Busse stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.32
Filipe Barros flicks a high pass forward. Luis Nieto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Nieto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Vega.
89.03
Simon Arendt makes a strong solo run forward. Simon Arendt sees Marc Oakes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marc Oakes shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Linus Sammer (GK)
9
2. Christian Widmann (DEF)
6
3. Rainer Dittrich (DEF)
6
4. Rodolphe Tomczyk (DEF)
6
5. Lennart Busse (MID)
6
6. David Dittmann (MID)
7
7. Purrel Gentenaar (MID)
6
8. Filipe Barros (MID)
6
9. Arturo Ruiz (ATT)
5
10. Luis Nieto (ATT)
6
11. Julian Lightfoot (ATT)
6
12. Piet Brunswijk (GK)
0
13. Eddie Waters (GK)
0
14. Vincenzo Hermann (ATT)
0
1. Leonardo Villegas (GK)
7
2. Lennart Schumacher (DEF)
6
3. Simon Arendt (DEF)
7
4. Rafael Vega (DEF)
6
5. Philippe Coquelet (MID)
6
6. Taavi Rothovius (MID)
7
7. Florian Helmer (MID)
7
8. Bakary Helmer (MID)
6
9. Rodrigo Da Silva (ATT)
7
10. Marc Oakes (ATT)
8
11. Vadim Logvinenko (ATT)
8
12. Mast H. West (DEF)
0
13. Abdelkrim Amzine (MID)
0
14. Gerhard Kaiser (ATT)
0