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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to TSV 1860 München. A crowd of 18,635 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both VfL Wolfsburg and TSV 1860 München are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Torsten Eilts.


0.00
The whistle blows and VfL Wolfsburg get the match underway!
8.57
Anton Netzer knocks the ball forward to Youssouf Fournier. Youssouf Fournier finds some space and shoots from distance. Oliver Rahn gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
9.56
Federico Cassetti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lars Scheffler. Lars Scheffler shoots from outside the area but Oliver Rahn is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
16.36
Lars Scheffler flicks the ball to his team mate, Youssouf Fournier. Youssouf Fournier edges inside the box! Gianfranco Pantanelli hacks Youssouf Fournier from behind! Youssouf Fournier appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
18.25
Anton Netzer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Gough. John Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Netzer. Anton Netzer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
20.49
Mauricio Rey sees Jose Javier Calvo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Javier Calvo whips in a cross ball towards Lars Lindemann. Lars Lindemann directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
21.47
Federico Cassetti comes in with a late challenge on Jose Javier Calvo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Javier Calvo stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.42
Without breaking stride, Ivan Marin plays the ball forward to Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Oliver Rahn manages to gather it effortlessly.
27.28
Guillermo Castillo knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Marin. Ivan Marin threads the ball through to Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.20
Matthias Engels threads the ball through to Steve Gray. Steve Gray deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Jardim. Samuel Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Fabian Zuidam. Fabian Zuidam knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Paul Lange reads it well. Great keeping!
30.19
Adolfo Iglesias flicks a high pass forward. Youssouf Fournier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Youssouf Fournier threads a neat ball through to John Gough. John Gough whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Marin. Ivan Marin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.02
John Gough makes an attacking run forward. John Gough sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Oliver Rahn manages to gather it.
36.43
Lars Scheffler sees a break and surges forward. Lars Scheffler knocks in a cross ball towards John Gough. John Gough heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.22
Lars Scheffler comes in with a late challenge on Mauricio Rey. Lars Scheffler is warned by the referee! Mauricio Rey gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.55
Kevin Spengler flicks a high pass forward. Billy Hopkin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Youssouf Fournier. Youssouf Fournier lofts in a cross ball towards Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Oliver Rahn.
45.00
Fabian Zuidam passes the ball forward to Jose Javier Calvo. Jose Javier Calvo flicks a high ball forward to Fabian Zuidam who takes it down. Fabian Zuidam knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Spengler.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Wolfsburg appear unchanged since the first half. TSV 1860 München also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and TSV 1860 München get the second half underway!
47.03
Kevin Spengler makes a simple pass to Anton Netzer. Anton Netzer passes the ball forward to Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
49.34
Ivan Marin threads a neat ball through to Youssouf Fournier. Youssouf Fournier threads the ball through to Anton Netzer but he's offside!
53.30
Samir Seeler makes a probing pass to Lars Lindemann. Lars Lindemann whips in a cross ball towards Steve Gray. Steve Gray whips the ball goalwards with his head. Paul Lange manages to gather it easily.
59.01
Jose Javier Calvo knocks the ball forward to Steve Gray. Steve Gray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.44
Steve Gray chips the ball to his team mate, Samir Seeler. Samir Seeler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adolfo Iglesias.
63.13
Ivan Marin clumsily knocks into Jose Javier Calvo. The referee calls over Ivan Marin and shows him a yellow card! Jose Javier Calvo runs off the knock.
65.52
Fabian Zuidam knocks the ball to his team mate, Lars Lindemann. Lars Lindemann rushes past Adolfo Iglesias! Lars Lindemann side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
67.38
Billy Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Iglesias. Adolfo Iglesias flicks a high pass forward. Lars Scheffler controls it well on his chest. Lars Scheffler shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.37
Guillermo Castillo kicks a strong pass forward to Lars Scheffler. Lars Scheffler flicks a high pass forward. Youssouf Fournier collects the pass. Youssouf Fournier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Oliver Rahn effortlessly gets down and covers it.
75.02
Gianfranco Pantanelli threads a neat ball through to Steve Gray. Steve Gray passes the ball forward to Samir Seeler. Samir Seeler lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Gray. Steve Gray finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Paul Lange gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
78.06
Anton Netzer threads a neat ball through to John Gough. John Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Federico Cassetti. Federico Cassetti jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
81.39
Billy Hopkin threads a neat ball through to John Gough. John Gough plays a one-two with Lars Scheffler and rushes in on goal... John Gough strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Stefan Ax.
82.48
Anton Netzer takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Oliver Rahn scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 58.974358974359 vs 41.025641025641
Play Area
Home team third: 24.36%, Midfield: 46.15%, Away team third: 29.49%
 

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Rahn of TSV 1860 München

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Paul Lange (GK)
8
2. Billy Hopkin (DEF)
7
6
6
6. Anton Netzer (MID)
7
7
8. Ivan Marin (MID)
6
9. John Gough (ATT)
8

12. Richard Mccall (MID)
0
14. Vasco Ribeiro (ATT)
0

1. Oliver Rahn (GK)
9
2. Stefan Ax (DEF)
6
4. Mauricio Rey (DEF)
7
6
7. Steve Gray (MID)
7
8. Fabian Zuidam (MID)
7
9. Samuel Jardim (ATT)
6
10. Samir Seeler (ATT)
6
11. Lars Lindemann (ATT)
7

12. Phil Draper (GK)
0
13. Tobias Prantl (MID)
0
14. Jonas Wieland (DEF)
0