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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadion im Borussia-Park where Borussia Mönchengladbach play VfL Wolfsburg in this league cup game. A crowd of 17,298 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfL Wolfsburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off and get the first half underway!
4.54
Linus Helmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomás Hernández. Tomás Hernández knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.28
Nico Emmerlich knocks the ball forward to Uwe Gleisenstein. Uwe Gleisenstein finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.36
Nico Emmerlich comes in with a late challenge on Tobias Zick. Nico Emmerlich is shown the yellow card! Tobias Zick stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.26
Christian Rahn barges into Florin Stinga. The referee calls over Christian Rahn and shows him a yellow card! Florin Stinga runs off the knock.
18.12
Sakis Gouzanis decides to run forward with the ball. Sakis Gouzanis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomás Hernández. Tomás Hernández knocks in a cross ball towards Ray Hill. Ray Hill powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.51
Nico Emmerlich makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Bischoff. Arno Bischoff knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florin Stinga.
24.09
Dietmar Schumacher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Maier. Thomas Maier passes the ball forward to Tomás Hernández. Tomás Hernández shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Stefan Winkler manages to gather it comfortably.
27.28
Linus Helmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ray Hill. Ray Hill plays a perfect one-two with Arnar Kristmundsson and rushes in on goal... Ray Hill makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.42
Sakis Gouzanis knocks the ball forward to Thomas Maier. Thomas Maier makes a simple pass to Tomás Hernández. Tomás Hernández makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ray Hill but he's offside!
33.45
Tobias Zick deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomás Hernández. Tomás Hernández goes all the way! Tomás Hernández shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.13
Lennart Matthäus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ray Hill. Ray Hill goes all the way! Ray Hill shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Stefan Winkler manages to gather it comfortably.
44.58
Tobias Zick flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomás Hernández. Tomás Hernández knocks in a cross ball towards Arnar Kristmundsson. Arnar Kristmundsson directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Stefan Winkler!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
VfL Wolfsburg kick off!
47.21
Hauke Pfeiffer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Rahn. Christian Rahn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Florin Stinga.
48.38
Tobias Zick kicks a strong pass forward to Arnar Kristmundsson. Arnar Kristmundsson goes all the way! Arnar Kristmundsson shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.22
Lennart Matthäus flicks the ball to his team mate, Ray Hill. Ray Hill threads the ball through to Arnar Kristmundsson. Arnar Kristmundsson tries a spectacular strike. Stefan Winkler is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
55.14
Uwe Gleisenstein clumsily knocks into Dietmar Schumacher. The referee calls over Uwe Gleisenstein and shows him a yellow card! Dietmar Schumacher runs off the knock.
57.31
Linus Helmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomás Hernández. Tomás Hernández shoots from long range. Stefan Winkler easily smothers it.
59.46
Ray Hill hacks Mauricio Ortiz from behind! Ray Hill is warned by the referee! Mauricio Ortiz stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.46
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
60.54
Lennart Matthäus sees a break and surges forward. Lennart Matthäus shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.56
Martin Schumacher threads the ball through to Uwe Gleisenstein. Uwe Gleisenstein knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Bischoff. Arno Bischoff powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.13
Florian Klimek hacks Tomás Hernández from behind! The referee calls over Florian Klimek and shows him a yellow card! Tomás Hernández runs off the knock.
71.50
Linus Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomás Hernández. Tomás Hernández knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Winkler who gathers it comfortably.
72.36
Hauke Pfeiffer hacks Lennart Matthäus from behind! The referee calls over Hauke Pfeiffer and warns him to calm down! Lennart Matthäus carries on, but is struggling a bit.
78.39
Hauke Pfeiffer clumsily knocks into Florin Stinga. Hauke Pfeiffer is given another warning by the referee! Florin Stinga carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.30
Lennart Matthäus threads the ball through to Ray Hill. Ray Hill plays a perfect one-two with Tomás Hernández and rushes in on goal... Ray Hill shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Stefan Winkler manages to gather it comfortably.
85.09
Lennart Matthäus knocks the ball to his team mate, Arnar Kristmundsson. Arnar Kristmundsson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Winkler who gathers it comfortably.
89.01
Uwe Gleisenstein clumsily knocks into Dietmar Schumacher. The referee calls over Uwe Gleisenstein and warns him to calm down! Dietmar Schumacher grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Arnar Kristmundsson of Borussia Mönchengladbach

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 9 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 7
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 4
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 71.0526315789474 vs 28.9473684210526
Play Area
Home team third: 23.68%, Midfield: 43.42%, Away team third: 32.89%