Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play Southend United in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Linus Richter.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Linus Richter.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Southend United kick off!
2.13
0-0Marek Rzasa kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
3.18
Samuel Ramos threads a neat ball through to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares edges inside the box! Hugo Tavares rockets a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
6.19
0-0Marek Rzasa surges forward with the ball. Marek Rzasa knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Paulo Ferreira is offside!
8.27
Miguel Monteiro chips the ball to his team mate, Bakary Götz. Bakary Götz knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Kneissl. Marc Kneissl makes a deft header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.36
Marek Rzasa decides to run forward with the ball. Marek Rzasa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
12.18
0-0Daniel Viana knocks the ball forward to Marc Kneissl. Marc Kneissl knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.34
Julian Böhm hits a low pass to Miguel Monteiro. Miguel Monteiro chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Kneissl. Marc Kneissl knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Schramm. Martin Schramm gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.25
0-0Miguel Monteiro hacks Ross Mike from behind! Miguel Monteiro is shown the yellow card! Ross Mike runs off the knock.
24.56
Marc Kneissl flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Chadwick controls it well on his chest. Mervin Chadwick knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Filipe Carvalho.
26.55
Mervin Chadwick flicks a high pass forward. Marc Kneissl controls it well on his chest. Marc Kneissl knocks the ball forward, putting Mervin Chadwick through on goal. Some good footwork from Mervin Chadwick provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
27.55
0-0Miguel Monteiro clumsily knocks into Hugo Tavares. The referee brings Miguel Monteiro to one side and gives him a warning! Hugo Tavares hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.23
Mervin Chadwick threads a neat ball through to Miguel Monteiro. Miguel Monteiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Kneissl. Marc Kneissl knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giannis Kamaras.
32.32
Giannis Kamaras threads a neat ball through to Ross Mike. Ross Mike flicks the ball to his team mate, Rabiu Nwakire. Rabiu Nwakire knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Böhm.
36.09
1-0Mervin Chadwick advances with the ball. Mervin Chadwick edges inside the box! Mervin Chadwick side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Mervin Chadwick scores for VfL Wolfsburg!!
44.35
Marek Rzasa flicks a high pass forward. Ross Mike controls it well on his chest. Ross Mike knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Paulo Ferreira is offside!
45.00
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
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. Southend United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
VfL Wolfsburg kick off the second half!
47.17
Miguel Monteiro flicks a high pass forward to Mervin Chadwick who brings the ball under control. Mervin Chadwick controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.30
Martin Schramm kicks a strong pass forward to Renzo Vicari. Renzo Vicari shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.40
Filipe Carvalho knocks the ball forward to Marek Rzasa. Marek Rzasa flicks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Ferreira. Paulo Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Ross Mike. Ross Mike rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
57.24
Miguel Monteiro threads a neat ball through to Julian Böhm. Julian Böhm hits a low pass to Renzo Vicari. Renzo Vicari whips in a cross ball towards Bakary Götz. Bakary Götz directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
59.51
Petri van den Heuvel flicks a high pass forward to Martin Schramm who brings the ball under control. Martin Schramm plays the ball forward to Marc Kneissl. Marc Kneissl knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.03
Renzo Vicari sees a break and surges forward. Renzo Vicari shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
61.25
Giannis Kamaras hacks Martin Schramm from behind! Giannis Kamaras is shown the yellow card! Martin Schramm stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.26
1-0Mervin Chadwick chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Kneissl. Marc Kneissl shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Teddy Ferron smothers it!
66.33
Petri van den Heuvel sees Mervin Chadwick in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mervin Chadwick flicks a high pass forward. Marc Kneissl collects the pass. Marc Kneissl knocks in a cross ball towards Bakary Götz. Bakary Götz flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Bakary Götz!
71.21
Philipp Wieland barges into Marek Rzasa. The referee calls over Philipp Wieland and warns him to calm down! Marek Rzasa runs off the knock.
72.44
2-0With vision, Julian Böhm laces a through ball forward to Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana flicks a high pass forward. Renzo Vicari collects the pass. Renzo Vicari whips in a cross ball towards Bakary Götz. Bakary Götz makes a looping header on goal. The ball strikes Giannis Kamaras's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
73.21
2-0Miguel Monteiro takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Daniel Viana provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.35
Regis Kanoute knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Ramos. Samuel Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Ferreira. Paulo Ferreira gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it misses the target by a large margin!
79.42
Daniel Viana runs straight at the opposition's defence. Daniel Viana whips in a cross ball towards Renzo Vicari. Renzo Vicari finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.35
With a delightful solo run, Julian Böhm stretches the opposition's defence. Julian Böhm knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Filipe Carvalho.
85.15
Giannis Kamaras sees a break and surges forward. Giannis Kamaras flicks a high ball forward to Rabiu Nwakire who gracefully takes it down. Rabiu Nwakire advances inside the box! Rabiu Nwakire comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it's a woeful effort!
87.38
Paul Hermann threads the ball through to Paulo Ferreira. Paulo Ferreira shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
89.48
Regis Kanoute surges forward with the ball. Regis Kanoute deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Hugo Tavares provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Ross Mike takes a quick throw-in. Marek Rzasa flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Ferreira controls it well on his chest. Paulo Ferreira plays a scrappy one-two with Samuel Ramos and advances towards the goal... Paulo Ferreira shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
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 Mervin Chadwick of VfL Wolfsburg |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Linus Möller (GK)
6
2. Julian Böhm (DEF)
7
3. Petri van den Heuvel (DEF)
6
4. Philipp Wieland (DEF)
5
5. Miguel Monteiro (MID)
6
6. Mervin Chadwick (MID)
9
7. Martin Schramm (MID)
6
8. Daniel Viana (MID)
7
9. Bakary Götz (ATT)
8
10. Marc Kneissl (ATT)
7
11. Renzo Vicari (ATT)
8
12. Ted Audard (ATT)
0
13. Kevin Gerlach (ATT)
0
14. Gabriele Marino (ATT)
0
1. Teddy Ferron (GK)
6
2. Paul Hermann (DEF)
6
3. Giannis Kamaras (DEF)
7
4. Regis Kanoute (DEF)
6
5. Filipe Carvalho (DEF)
6
6. Marek Rzasa (MID)
7
7. Samuel Ramos (MID)
6
8. Ross Mike (MID)
6
9. Hugo Tavares (ATT)
7
10. Rabiu Nwakire (ATT)
6
11. Paulo Ferreira (ATT)
8
12. Malcolm Greaves (ATT)
0
13. Colin Morris (DEF)
0
14. Vasco Andrade (DEF)
0