Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Allianz Arena where FC Bayern Munich play host to VfB Stuttgart. A crowd of 20,285 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Bayern Munich are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jan Schilder.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Bayern Munich are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jan Schilder.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Bayern Munich kick off!
2.09
0-0Roberto Gomes flicks a high pass forward to Helder Lopes who brings the ball under control. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Vitor Alves. Vitor Alves flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
3.56
0-0Roberto Gomes barges into Helder Almeida. Roberto Gomes is warned by the referee! Helder Almeida runs off the knock.
4.49
0-0Peter Keegan flicks a high pass forward to Celestine Aliyu who brings the ball under control. Celestine Aliyu flicks a high ball forward to Steffen Kirschner who takes it down. Steffen Kirschner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Thomas Konsel who gathers it comfortably.
8.36
0-1Peter Keegan knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Rufus. Jonathan Rufus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Kirschner. Steffen Kirschner lofts in a cross ball towards George Eadie. George Eadie flicks the ball with his head. Thomas Konsel is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.51
Roberto Gomes threads a neat ball through to Luis Almeida. Luis Almeida shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
15.02
0-1Roberto Gomes comes in with a late challenge on Celestine Aliyu. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Celestine Aliyu stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.33
Helder Almeida flicks the ball to his team mate, George Eadie. George Eadie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albrecht Döring.
22.59
0-1Daniel Saucedo passes the ball forward to Roberto Gomes. With a delightful solo run, Roberto Gomes stretches the opposition's defence. Roberto Gomes shoots from long range. Pedro Lima gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
26.40
Pegguy Luccin kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Rufus. Jonathan Rufus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Eadie. George Eadie knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Kirschner. Steffen Kirschner gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Thomas Konsel is on top of his game. Good keeping!
27.31
Helder Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Kirschner controls it well on his chest. Steffen Kirschner knocks the ball forward, putting George Eadie through on goal. Some silky footwork from George Eadie provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Thomas Konsel is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.51
Linus Metzler threads a neat ball through to Roberto Gomes. Roberto Gomes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Almeida. Luis Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
34.42
Celestine Aliyu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luigi Léonard. Luigi Léonard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Thomas Konsel who gathers it comfortably.
36.28
Without breaking stride, Guy Coppens plays the ball forward to Helder Almeida. Helder Almeida whips in a cross ball towards George Eadie. George Eadie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! That's his third!
42.08
Pegguy Luccin threads a neat ball through to Steffen Kirschner. Steffen Kirschner knocks the ball forward, putting George Eadie through on goal. George Eadie looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Roberto Gomes surges forward with the ball. Roberto Gomes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bautista Calvo. Bautista Calvo shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Pedro Lima.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Roberto Gomes kicks a low ball out wide. Some awkward footwork from Edwin Altidore provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Edwin Altidore!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Bayern Munich appear unchanged since the first half. VfB Stuttgart also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and VfB Stuttgart get the second half underway!
47.20
Celestine Aliyu passes the ball forward to Jonathan Rufus. Jonathan Rufus knocks in a cross ball towards George Eadie. George Eadie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Thomas Konsel keeps it out!
49.32
1-4Roberto Gomes flicks a high ball forward to Bautista Calvo who takes it down. Bautista Calvo knocks in a cross ball towards Bram Van Ankeren. Bram Van Ankeren flicks the ball with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Peter Keegan. That should have been a goal!
51.02
Celestine Aliyu threads a neat ball through to Steffen Kirschner. Steffen Kirschner plays a scrappy one-two with George Eadie and advances towards the goal... Steffen Kirschner takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
53.48
Celestine Aliyu passes the ball forward to Steffen Kirschner. Steffen Kirschner chips the ball to his team mate, George Eadie. George Eadie side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Thomas Konsel smothers it!
55.05
Bautista Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Gomes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Gomes knocks the ball forward to Bram Van Ankeren. Bram Van Ankeren knocks in a cross ball towards Vitor Alves. With a superhuman jump, Vitor Alves connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Pedro Lima gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
57.20
Roberto Gomes flicks a high ball forward to Helder Lopes who takes it down. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Gomes. Roberto Gomes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Pedro Lima easily punches it away to safety.
60.55
Paul Brown knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Rufus. Jonathan Rufus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Thomas Konsel who gathers it comfortably.
61.04
1-4Helder Lopes makes a simple pass to Vitor Alves. Vitor Alves threads the ball through to Helder Lopes but he's offside!
63.45
Roberto Gomes threads a neat ball through to Bram Van Ankeren. Bram Van Ankeren shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
65.33
Roberto Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Alves controls it well on his chest. Vitor Alves whips in a cross ball towards Bram Van Ankeren. Bram Van Ankeren powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
66.53
Celestine Aliyu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Kirschner. Steffen Kirschner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Thomas Konsel who gathers it comfortably.
67.19
Celestine Aliyu threads a neat ball through to Steffen Kirschner. Steffen Kirschner knocks in a cross ball towards Guy Coppens. Guy Coppens heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
72.42
1-4Bautista Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Luis Almeida easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Gomes. Peter Keegan comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Gomes. Roberto Gomes appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
78.31
Celestine Aliyu flicks a high ball forward to Steffen Kirschner who takes it down. Steffen Kirschner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.39
1-4Bram Van Ankeren clumsily knocks into Peter Keegan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Peter Keegan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.08
Roberto Gomes makes a probing pass to Bautista Calvo. Bautista Calvo threads a neat ball through to Vitor Alves. Vitor Alves passes the ball forward to Luis Almeida. Luis Almeida takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
85.44
Jonathan Rufus chips the ball to his team mate, Luigi Léonard. Luigi Léonard shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Thomas Konsel smothers it!
90.00
Without breaking stride, Roberto Gomes plays the ball forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Gomes. Roberto Gomes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Edwin Altidore 45 | George Eadie 8, 27, 36, 42 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Thomas Konsel (GK)
6
2. Albrecht Döring (DEF)
6
3. Edwin Altidore (DEF)
6
4. Daniel Saucedo (DEF)
6
5. Linus Metzler (DEF)
6
6. Bautista Calvo (MID)
6
7. Roberto Gomes (MID)
7
8. Vitor Alves (ATT)
6
9. Bram Van Ankeren (ATT)
5
10. Luis Almeida (ATT)
6
11. Helder Lopes (ATT)
6
12. Aldo Romo (GK)
0
13. Paul Hulme (DEF)
0
14. Jan Jentsch (ATT)
0
1. Pedro Lima (GK)
7
2. Peter Keegan (DEF)
6
3. Paul Brown (DEF)
6
4. Pegguy Luccin (DEF)
6
5. Jonathan Rufus (MID)
6
6. Celestine Aliyu (MID)
7
7. Helder Almeida (MID)
6
8. Guy Coppens (MID)
6
9. Steffen Kirschner (ATT)
7
10. Luigi Léonard (ATT)
6
11. George Eadie (ATT)
9
12. Olaf Jansen (MID)
0
13. Samuel Ipoua (MID)
0
14. Antoine Kante (ATT)
0