Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . A crowd of 9,107 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both VfL Wolfsburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kai Janes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both VfL Wolfsburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kai Janes.
0.00
0-0Borussia Mönchengladbach get the match underway!
2.52
0-0Martin Bierhoff threads the ball through to Noah Kneissl. Noah Kneissl makes a great pass forward. Martin Bierhoff runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
4.19
0-0Bakary Kaiser flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Herrero who brings the ball under control. Ricardo Herrero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Lange who gathers it comfortably.
8.06
0-0Lars Scheffler knocks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Nils Lorenz through on goal. Nils Lorenz shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
10.28
0-0Jo Sluiter darts forward. Jo Sluiter flicks a high pass forward. Cedric Lurling holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cedric Lurling tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
14.43
Lars Scheffler threads a neat ball through to Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Littbarski.
18.26
Lars Scheffler flicks a high pass forward to Youssouf Fournier who brings the ball under control. Youssouf Fournier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
21.46
0-0Kevin Sparwasser comes in with a late challenge on Nils Lorenz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nils Lorenz runs off the knock.
26.14
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.19
Ricardo Herrero hacks Jo Sluiter from behind! The referee calls over Ricardo Herrero and shows him a yellow card! Jo Sluiter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.55
Kevin Sparwasser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noah Kneissl. Noah Kneissl shoots from distance. Solid save from Paul Lange.
33.50
Colin Higginbotham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Bierhoff. Martin Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Lange who gathers it comfortably.
38.14
Lars Scheffler makes a simple pass to Torsten Neuhaus. Torsten Neuhaus sees Cedric Lurling in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cedric Lurling whips in a cross ball towards Nils Lorenz. Nils Lorenz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Eric Zimmermann. What a save!
40.50
Martin Bierhoff barges into Torsten Neuhaus. Martin Bierhoff is shown the yellow card! Torsten Neuhaus stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Wolfsburg have changed their lineup with Barket Chanelet replacing Cedric Lurling. Borussia Mönchengladbach appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
VfL Wolfsburg kick off and get the second half underway!
47.27
David Littbarski knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Herrero. Ricardo Herrero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ricardo Herrero passes the ball forward but Bakary Kaiser is offside!
48.20
Sebastian Nordwald threads a neat ball through to Bakary Kaiser. Bakary Kaiser changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Bakary Kaiser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Lange who gathers it comfortably.
49.45
Torsten Neuhaus knocks the ball to his team mate, Anton Netzer. Anton Netzer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Anton Netzer tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
51.57
Simon Walter flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Herrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ricardo Herrero advances with the ball. Ricardo Herrero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Paul Lange comfortably gets down and covers it.
53.44
Sebastian Nordwald chips the ball to his team mate, Nils Wieland. Nils Wieland threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Herrero. Ricardo Herrero shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Paul Lange.
55.39
Torsten Neuhaus flicks a high pass forward to Youssouf Fournier who brings the ball under control. Youssouf Fournier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
59.45
Kevin Sparwasser flicks a high pass forward. Noah Kneissl collects the pass. Noah Kneissl flicks a high ball forward to Bakary Kaiser who takes it down. Bakary Kaiser shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.58
0-0VfL Wolfsburg have made a substitution with Ivan Marin replacing Lars Scheffler .
61.67
0-0David Littbarski makes a simple pass to Colin Higginbotham. Seeing a gap ahead, Colin Higginbotham plays the ball forward to Noah Kneissl. Noah Kneissl knocks in a cross ball towards Bakary Kaiser. Torsten Neuhaus clumsily knocks into Bakary Kaiser. Penalty not given!!
66.08
Ricardo Herrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nils Wieland. Nils Wieland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
67.12
Nicolas Buchwald laces a weighted ball forward to Ivan Marin. Ivan Marin threads the ball through to Nils Lorenz. Nils Lorenz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Zimmermann who gathers it comfortably.
71.58
Jo Sluiter sees Ivan Marin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Marin passes the ball forward to Barket Chanelet. Barket Chanelet whips in a cross ball towards Youssouf Fournier. Youssouf Fournier directs the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
72.20
Nils Wieland hacks Torsten Neuhaus from behind! The referee calls over Nils Wieland and shows him a yellow card! Torsten Neuhaus stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.47
Simon Walter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nils Wieland. Nils Wieland shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
75.27
Ricardo Herrero passes the ball forward to Colin Higginbotham. Colin Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.35
VfL Wolfsburg have made a substitution with Kevin Spengler replacing Jo Sluiter .Borussia Mönchengladbach have made a substitution with Matthias Seeler replacing Simon Walter .
85.14
David Littbarski kicks a strong pass forward to Nils Wieland. Nils Wieland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Paul Lange is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Paul Lange (GK)
9
2. Adolfo Iglesias (DEF)
6
3. Jo Sluiter (DEF)
9
4. Nicolas Buchwald (DEF)
6
5. Billy Hopkin (DEF)
7
6. Anton Netzer (MID)
7
7. Lars Scheffler (MID)
8
8. Torsten Neuhaus (MID)
8
9. Nils Lorenz (ATT)
6
10. Youssouf Fournier (ATT)
6
11. Cedric Lurling (ATT)
7
12. Kevin Spengler (DEF)
6
13. Ivan Marin (MID)
6
14. Barket Chanelet (ATT)
6
1. Eric Zimmermann (GK)
7
2. Sebastian Nordwald (DEF)
6
3. David Littbarski (DEF)
7
4. Simon Walter (DEF)
6
5. Kevin Sparwasser (DEF)
6
6. Nils Wieland (MID)
5
7. Ricardo Herrero (MID)
8
8. Colin Higginbotham (MID)
7
9. Martin Bierhoff (ATT)
5
10. Bakary Kaiser (ATT)
7
11. Noah Kneissl (ATT)
7
12. Matthias Seeler (MID)
6
13. Pascal Wieland (GK)
0
14. Torsten Jahn (MID)
0