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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor where SV Darmstadt 98 play host to VfB Stuttgart. A crowd of 17,597 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
SV Darmstadt 98 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Linus Richter.
The pitch is in good condition.
SV Darmstadt 98 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Linus Richter.
0.00
0-0SV Darmstadt 98 start the match!
6.06
0-0Aniello Taibi passes the ball forward to Gerhard Walter. Gerhard Walter knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pegguy Luccin.
10.49
0-0Aniello Taibi laces a through ball forward to Scott Powell. Scott Powell lofts in a cross ball towards Gerhard Walter. Gerhard Walter directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
14.50
Paul Brown flicks a high pass forward. Dale Simonsen controls it well on his chest. Dale Simonsen sees Steffen Kirschner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steffen Kirschner edges inside the box! Steffen Kirschner rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
16.47
Guy Coppens flicks the ball to his team mate, Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
20.53
Jose Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Aniello Taibi. Aniello Taibi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Lima who gathers it comfortably.
21.58
Richard Britton hits a low pass to Carlos Martin. Carlos Martin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Lima who gathers it comfortably.
24.58
0-0Cameron Perez comes in with a late challenge on Celestine Aliyu. The referee calls over Cameron Perez and warns him to calm down! Celestine Aliyu stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.42
0-0Ernesto Jimenez threads the ball through to Cristián Sáez. Cristián Sáez flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Walter controls it well on his chest. Gerhard Walter knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Powell. Scott Powell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent block by Bautista Figueroa!
32.06
0-0Hannes Brehme flicks a high pass forward to Celestine Aliyu who brings the ball under control. Celestine Aliyu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Darmstadt 98 appear unchanged since the first half. VfB Stuttgart also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
VfB Stuttgart kick off!
48.49
Cristián Sáez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Britton. Richard Britton threads the ball through to Neil Best. Neil Best knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pegguy Luccin.
49.58
0-1Peter Keegan flicks the ball to his team mate, Celestine Aliyu. Celestine Aliyu knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Brehme. Hannes Brehme outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Philipp Raff has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.25
Guy Coppens threads a neat ball through to George Eadie. George Eadie passes the ball forward to Dale Simonsen. Some silky footwork from Dale Simonsen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Philipp Raff effortlessly gets down and covers it.
54.43
Guy Coppens pushes mid-way up the pitch. Guy Coppens picks a pass forward to Celestine Aliyu. Celestine Aliyu shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.18
Ernesto Jimenez hits a low pass to Aniello Taibi. Showing wonderful composure, Aniello Taibi plays the ball forward to Gerhard Walter. Gerhard Walter finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Pedro Lima as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
56.37
Richard Britton takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Pedro Lima drops low and scoops up the ball.
57.35
Paul Brown hits a low pass to Celestine Aliyu. Celestine Aliyu passes the ball forward to Hannes Brehme. Hannes Brehme controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.37
Celestine Aliyu barges into Scott Powell. The referee brings Celestine Aliyu to one side and gives him a warning! Scott Powell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.51
Aniello Taibi flicks a high pass forward to Scott Powell who brings the ball under control. Scott Powell lofts in a cross ball towards Gerhard Walter. Gerhard Walter flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
72.39
Guy Coppens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Eadie. George Eadie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Philipp Raff is on top of it.
73.53
Celestine Aliyu flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Brehme controls it well on his chest. Hannes Brehme plays a one-two with Dale Simonsen and advances towards the goal... Hannes Brehme looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.51
0-1SV Darmstadt 98 have made a substitution with Francisco Ortiz replacing Neil Best .
78.59
Paul Brown flicks a high pass forward. Peter Keegan collects the pass. Peter Keegan passes the ball forward to George Eadie. George Eadie shoots from distance. Philipp Raff gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
90.00
Ernesto Jimenez makes a simple pass to Richard Britton. Richard Britton knocks the ball forward to Francisco Ortiz. Francisco Ortiz shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Pedro Lima comfortably smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Philipp Raff (GK)
8
2. Cameron Perez (DEF)
5
3. Ernesto Jimenez (DEF)
7
4. Cristián Sáez (DEF)
6
5. Carlos Martin (MID)
6
6. Aniello Taibi (MID)
7
7. Jose Santos (MID)
6
8. Richard Britton (MID)
6
9. Scott Powell (ATT)
6
10. Gerhard Walter (ATT)
6
11. Neil Best (ATT)
6
12. James Parker (DEF)
0
13. Matthew Edusei (DEF)
0
14. Francisco Ortiz (ATT)
6
1. Pedro Lima (GK)
7
2. Peter Keegan (DEF)
7
3. Bautista Figueroa (DEF)
6
4. Paul Brown (DEF)
7
5. Pegguy Luccin (DEF)
6
6. Celestine Aliyu (MID)
8
7. Guy Coppens (MID)
8
8. Dale Simonsen (ATT)
6
9. Steffen Kirschner (ATT)
6
10. George Eadie (ATT)
7
11. Hannes Brehme (ATT)
9
12. Lorenzo Turrini (ATT)
0
13. Samuel Ipoua (MID)
0
14. Helder Almeida (MID)
0