Match Report
Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to FC Bayern Munich. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Bayern Munich appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Torsten Eilts.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Bayern Munich appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Torsten Eilts.
0.00
0-0FC Bayern Munich start the match!
4.12
1-0Sho Ishigawa makes a beautiful solo run. Sho Ishigawa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Sho Ishigawa scores for VfB Stuttgart!!
8.54
1-0Nicholas Richards darts forward. Nicholas Richards knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Pichichi who gathers it comfortably.
10.20
Alec Ferguson flicks a high pass forward to Johan Benon who brings the ball under control. Johan Benon threads a neat ball through to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.29
2-0Alec Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Antonio Garrido is on top of it.
15.01
2-0Ásmundur Thórhallsson threads the ball through to Nikolas Kauder. Nikolas Kauder whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Winkler. Alec Ferguson catches Oliver Winkler on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
18.24
Simon Neuhaus threads a neat ball through to Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri whips in a cross ball towards Johan Benon. Johan Benon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Antonio Garrido had no chance!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
21.32
Dean Woodcock makes a probing pass to Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri knocks in a cross ball towards Johan Benon. With a superhuman jump, Johan Benon connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Antonio Garrido gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
22.08
3-0Dean Woodcock flicks a high pass forward to Jakob Gravesen who brings the ball under control. Jakob Gravesen knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass heads the ball goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
24.15
Simon Neuhaus flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Woodcock. Dean Woodcock threads a neat ball through to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen whips in a cross ball towards Vincent Gohouri. Oliver Sachs comes in with a late challenge on Vincent Gohouri. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
28.54
Bakary Klimek flicks a high pass forward. Johan Benon controls it well on his chest. Johan Benon shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Antonio Garrido.
30.53
3-0Johan Benon takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Matt Naysmith gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
36.49
Simon Neuhaus sees Johan Benon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Johan Benon passes the ball forward to Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri 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!
38.11
Sho Ishigawa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Garrido who gathers it comfortably.
40.28
3-0Martin Flores hits a low pass to Nicholas Richards. Nicholas Richards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Flores but he's offside!
45.00
Johan Benon knocks the ball forward to Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek knocks in a cross ball towards Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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. FC Bayern Munich also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Bayern Munich players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
VfB Stuttgart kick off!
47.35
Dean Woodcock chips the ball to his team mate, Vincent Gohouri. Vincent Gohouri whips in a cross ball towards Johan Benon. Johan Benon flicks the ball with his head but Antonio Garrido is on top of it.
48.43
Simon Neuhaus flicks a high pass forward. Johan Benon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Johan Benon flicks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
53.23
Matt Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Schönenborn. Marc Schönenborn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nikolas Kauder. Nikolas Kauder lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Flores. Martin Flores rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Pedro Pichichi gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
55.28
Ásmundur Thórhallsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florin Stinga. Florin Stinga knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Neuhaus.
60.01
4-0FC Bayern Munich have made 3 substitutions with Rainer Masur replacing Matt Naysmith, Stefan Vogel replacing Nicholas Richards and Julian Nahrstedt replacing Florin Stinga .
61.07
Simon Neuhaus hits a low pass to Dean Woodcock. Dean Woodcock flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Gravesen controls it well on his chest. Jakob Gravesen shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
66.28
Martin Flores flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Winkler. Oliver Winkler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.02
Martin Flores runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Martin Flores skips past Sho Ishigawa! Martin Flores cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Pedro Pichichi manages to gather it.
75.07
Stefan Vogel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Nahrstedt. Julian Nahrstedt whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Winkler. Oliver Winkler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
77.35
Seeing a gap ahead, Laurent Sibierski plays the ball forward to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen knocks in a cross ball towards Johan Benon. Johan Benon powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.30
Simon Neuhaus plays the ball forward to Bakary Klimek. Showing composure, Bakary Klimek laces a weighted ball forward to Johan Benon. Johan Benon whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
83.14
Stefan Vogel kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Flores. Martin Flores advances inside the box! Martin Flores shoots from just inside the box. Pedro Pichichi gets down and covers it.
85.30
With a delightful solo run, Bakary Klimek stretches the opposition's defence. Bakary Klimek shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Antonio Garrido!
89.34
Bakary Klimek brings the ball forward. Bakary Klimek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Pedro Pichichi (GK)
7
2. Sho Ishigawa (DEF)
8
3. Simon Neuhaus (DEF)
7
4. Alec Ferguson (DEF)
6
5. Laurent Sibierski (DEF)
6
6. Bakary Klimek (MID)
8
7. Dean Woodcock (MID)
7
8. Johan Benon (MID)
9
9. Dominic Glass (ATT)
7
10. Jakob Gravesen (ATT)
7
11. Vincent Gohouri (ATT)
9
12. Moritz Sammer (MID)
0
13. Lars El-Fakiri (ATT)
0
14. Rafael Arias (MID)
0
1. Antonio Garrido (GK)
8
2. Paul White (DEF)
6
3. Matt Naysmith (DEF)
6
4. Oliver Sachs (DEF)
6
5. Ásmundur Thórhallsson (MID)
6
6. Nicholas Richards (MID)
6
7. Martin Flores (MID)
8
8. Marc Schönenborn (MID)
6
9. Florin Stinga (ATT)
6
10. Oliver Winkler (ATT)
6
11. Nikolas Kauder (ATT)
6
12. Rainer Masur (ATT)
6
13. Stefan Vogel (DEF)
6
14. Julian Nahrstedt (DEF)
6