Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to F.C. Hansa Rostock. A crowd of 20,659 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while F.C. Hansa Rostock appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Harry Hitchcock.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while F.C. Hansa Rostock appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Harry Hitchcock.
0.00
0-0VfB Stuttgart kick off and get the match underway!
6.22
0-0Nico Schramm deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Poschner. Alexander Poschner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lennart Döring. Lennart Döring cuts inside the box! Lennart Döring makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Pedro Lima!
8.23
0-0Julian Streich chips the ball to his team mate, Emile Nkono. Emile Nkono skips past Pegguy Luccin! Emile Nkono cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
12.12
Lennart Döring changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Lennart Döring plays a quick one-two with Julian Streich and rushes in on goal... Lennart Döring side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
15.46
Helder Almeida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Eadie. George Eadie knocks in a cross ball towards Guy Coppens. Guy Coppens finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
16.04
0-0Julian Streich deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Poschner. Alexander Poschner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bautista Figueroa.
18.41
Bakary Schrader threads the ball through to Julian Streich. Julian Streich deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emile Nkono. Emile Nkono shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
20.42
0-0Nico Schramm barges into Steffen Kirschner. The referee warns Nico Schramm to calm down! Steffen Kirschner runs off the knock.
22.37
Helder Almeida passes the ball forward to George Eadie. George Eadie shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
26.12
Hauke Knapp flicks a high ball forward to Julian Streich who takes it down. Julian Streich plays a one-two with Emile Nkono and advances towards the goal... Julian Streich side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.35
Guy Coppens flicks a high pass forward. Helder Almeida controls it well on his chest. Helder Almeida controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting George Eadie through on goal. Some good footwork from George Eadie provides some space. He shoots at goal. Superb reactions from Sebastian Arndt. What a save!
34.51
Julian Streich threads a neat ball through to Alexander Poschner. Alexander Poschner knocks in a cross ball towards Hauke Knapp. Hauke Knapp flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
39.22
0-0Peter Keegan sees Guy Coppens in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guy Coppens makes a simple pass to George Eadie. George Eadie puts a great ball through. Helder Almeida runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
Alexander Poschner sees Julian Streich in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Streich shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. F.C. Hansa Rostock also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with F.C. Hansa Rostock kicking off!
54.11
Bautista Figueroa makes a probing pass to Steffen Kirschner. Steffen Kirschner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Eadie. George Eadie plays a quick one-two with Hannes Brehme and rushes in on goal... George Eadie side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
55.52
0-0Helder Almeida hacks Julian Streich from behind! The referee calls over Helder Almeida and shows him a yellow card! Julian Streich runs off the knock.
57.33
Guy Coppens comes in with a late challenge on Jan Prantl. The referee calls over Guy Coppens and warns him to calm down! Jan Prantl stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.21
Helder Almeida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dale Simonsen. Dale Simonsen whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Kirschner. Steffen Kirschner makes a deft header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.14
0-0VfB Stuttgart have made a substitution with Lorenzo Turrini replacing Steffen Kirschner .
61.22
Julian Streich flicks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Döring. Lennart Döring knocks the ball forward, putting Hauke Knapp through on goal. Hauke Knapp side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Pedro Lima manages to gather it.
67.14
Paul Brown kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Almeida. Helder Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Guy Coppens controls it well on his chest. Guy Coppens plays a scrappy one-two with Dale Simonsen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Guy Coppens comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. Solid save from Sebastian Arndt. What a great pair of hands!
71.33
Eric Ziegenhagen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Schramm. Nico Schramm threads a neat ball through to Alexander Poschner. Alexander Poschner tries a spectacular long range effort but Pedro Lima reads it well. Good save!
75.37
Nico Schramm makes a simple pass to Eric Ziegenhagen. Eric Ziegenhagen hits a low pass to Alexander Poschner. Alexander Poschner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.24
Guy Coppens hacks Hauke Knapp from behind! The referee warns Guy Coppens again to calm down! Hauke Knapp runs off the knock.
83.13
Paul Brown hoofs the ball up the pitch. George Eadie shoots from long range but Sebastian Arndt is on top of it.
84.07
Nico Schramm knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Ziegenhagen. With some swift thinking, Eric Ziegenhagen plays the ball forward to Alexander Poschner. Alexander Poschner shoots from outside the area but is denied by Pedro Lima. Excellent save.
85.39
Emile Nkono comes in with a late challenge on Guy Coppens. The referee calls over Emile Nkono and shows him a yellow card! Guy Coppens hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.26
Eric Ziegenhagen knocks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Knapp. Hauke Knapp flicks a high pass forward. Julian Streich collects the pass. Julian Streich rushes past Paul Brown! Some good footwork from Julian Streich provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Pedro Lima. Excellent save.
89.30
Julian Streich clumsily knocks into Peter Keegan. Julian Streich is shown the yellow card! Peter Keegan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Pedro Lima (GK)
9
2. Peter Keegan (DEF)
6
3. Bautista Figueroa (DEF)
6
4. Paul Brown (DEF)
6
5. Pegguy Luccin (DEF)
6
6. Helder Almeida (MID)
6
7. Guy Coppens (MID)
7
8. Dale Simonsen (ATT)
6
9. Steffen Kirschner (ATT)
6
10. George Eadie (ATT)
7
11. Hannes Brehme (ATT)
6
12. Lorenzo Turrini (ATT)
6
13. Samuel Ipoua (MID)
0
14. Celestine Aliyu (MID)
0
1. Sebastian Arndt (GK)
8
2. Bakary Schrader (DEF)
6
3. Eric Ziegenhagen (DEF)
7
4. Nico Schramm (DEF)
7
5. Edgar Marques (MID)
6
6. Hauke Knapp (MID)
7
7. Julian Streich (MID)
7
8. Jan Prantl (MID)
6
9. Alexander Poschner (ATT)
8
10. Lennart Döring (ATT)
8
11. Emile Nkono (ATT)
5
12. Simon Masur (DEF)
0
13. Jonas Brückner (MID)
0
14. Farid Maddour (ATT)
0