Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to FC Nürnberg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both VfB Stuttgart and FC Nürnberg are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Philipp Widmann.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both VfB Stuttgart and FC Nürnberg are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Philipp Widmann.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with VfB Stuttgart kicking off!
2.51
0-0Nils Bartsch chips the ball to his team mate, Sven Busse. Sven Busse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.11
0-0Albrecht Weigel flicks a high ball forward to Bakary Klimek who takes it down. Bakary Klimek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lars El-Fakiri but he's offside!
14.23
0-0Sven Busse hacks Sho Ishigawa from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sho Ishigawa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.29
0-0Sho Ishigawa flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Arias who brings the ball under control. Rafael Arias laces a weighted ball forward to Bakary Klimek. Bakary Klimek shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.48
Lars El-Fakiri hits a low pass to Eugenio Andres. Eugenio Andres knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anton Müller.
33.07
0-0Linus Schramm deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Schäfer. Paul Schäfer advances inside the box! Paul Schäfer shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Pedro Pichichi. Excellent save.
38.11
Anton Kaiser flicks a high ball forward to Sven Busse who takes it down. Sven Busse lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Schäfer. Paul Schäfer heads the ball goalwards but somehow Pedro Pichichi manages to keep it out.
39.38
Kevin Schröder catches Stefan Breitner on the ankles. The referee calls over Kevin Schröder and shows him a yellow card! Stefan Breitner runs off the knock.
40.21
Nils Bartsch flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Breitner controls it well on his chest. Stefan Breitner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.38
0-0Gerhard Hollmer catches Lars El-Fakiri on the ankles. Gerhard Hollmer is warned by the referee! Lars El-Fakiri runs off the knock.
44.49
1-0Dean Woodcock threads a neat ball through to Lars El-Fakiri. Lars El-Fakiri plays a one-two with Dominic Glass and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Lars El-Fakiri provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nürnberg also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Nürnberg players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Nürnberg kick off!
47.20
Albrecht Weigel sees space and advances. Albrecht Weigel flicks a high ball forward to Lars El-Fakiri who takes it down. Lars El-Fakiri plays a one-two with Dominic Glass and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Lars El-Fakiri provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
49.12
Gerhard Hollmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rainer Masur. Rainer Masur makes an attacking run forward. Rainer Masur whips in a cross ball towards Sven Busse. Sven Busse gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Pedro Pichichi had no chance!! Goal for FC Nürnberg!
53.25
Dean Woodcock sees space and advances. Dean Woodcock shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
57.34
Gerhard Hollmer passes the ball forward to Anton Kaiser. Anton Kaiser surges forward with the ball. Anton Kaiser whips in a cross ball towards Paul Schäfer. Paul Schäfer flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Pedro Pichichi.
58.52
It's a corner kick. Anton Kaiser loops the ball over to the far post. Pedro Pichichi drops low and scoops up the ball.
60.49
1-1FC Nürnberg have made 2 substitutions with Pascal Birkwald replacing Anton Kaiser and Kevin Lindemann replacing Paul Schäfer .
61.59
Pascal Birkwald controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner whips in a cross ball towards Linus Schramm. Linus Schramm whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Pedro Pichichi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
63.59
VfB Stuttgart have made a substitution with Ignacio Bravo replacing Rafael Arias and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
65.22
Linus Schramm makes a probing pass to Pascal Birkwald. Pascal Birkwald finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
66.37
Linus Schramm kicks a strong pass forward to Nils Bartsch. Nils Bartsch shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Pedro Pichichi!
67.27
Without breaking stride, Bakary Klimek plays the ball forward to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Ignacio Bravo. Ignacio Bravo heads the ball goalwards but Vincenzo Haller is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
69.03
Ignacio Bravo passes the ball forward to Eugenio Andres. Eugenio Andres shoots from outside the area but Vincenzo Haller is on top of it.
77.29
1-2Bakary Klimek hacks Linus Schramm from behind! Bakary Klimek is given a warning by the referee! Linus Schramm carries on, but is struggling a bit.
78.21
Rainer Masur flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Lindemann who takes it down. Kevin Lindemann passes the ball forward to Stefan Breitner. Stefan Breitner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Pichichi who gathers it comfortably.
81.51
Vinicio E. Lopez takes it forward alone. Vinicio E. Lopez threads a neat ball through to Lars El-Fakiri. Lars El-Fakiri knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Andres. Eugenio Andres jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
84.50
Maximilian Niedermayr clumsily knocks into Vinicio E. Lopez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vinicio E. Lopez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.11
Dominic Glass clumsily knocks into Nils Bartsch. Dominic Glass is shown the yellow card! Nils Bartsch runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lars El-Fakiri of VfB Stuttgart |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Pedro Pichichi (GK)
8
2. Albrecht Weigel (DEF)
6
3. Sho Ishigawa (DEF)
6
4. Kevin Schröder (DEF)
6
5. Vinicio E. Lopez (DEF)
6
6. Dean Woodcock (MID)
7
7. Bakary Klimek (MID)
6
8. Rafael Arias (MID)
6
9. Eugenio Andres (ATT)
6
10. Dominic Glass (ATT)
6
11. Lars El-Fakiri (ATT)
9
12. Ignacio Bravo (ATT)
6
13. Moritz Sammer (MID)
0
14. Nicola Teodorani (DEF)
0
1. Vincenzo Haller (GK)
7
2. Maximilian Niedermayr (DEF)
5
3. Anton Müller (DEF)
6
4. Gerhard Hollmer (DEF)
6
5. Rainer Masur (DEF)
8
6. Linus Schramm (MID)
9
7. Nils Bartsch (MID)
7
8. Anton Kaiser (MID)
7
9. Stefan Breitner (ATT)
7
10. Sven Busse (ATT)
7
11. Paul Schäfer (ATT)
7
12. Nicolas Buchwald (DEF)
0
13. Pascal Birkwald (MID)
6
14. Kevin Lindemann (ATT)
6