Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play Lazio 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 4-3-3 formation while Lazio appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan Zubizarreta.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Lazio appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan Zubizarreta.
0.00
0-0Lazio kick off and get the match underway!
9.15
0-0Joe Banks brings the ball forward. With vision, Joe Banks plays the ball forward to Bruno Jesus. Bruno Jesus shoots from distance. Linus Möller gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
12.29
Miguel Monteiro sees Mervin Chadwick in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mervin Chadwick advances inside the box! Mervin Chadwick strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
16.16
0-0Mervin Chadwick changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mervin Chadwick knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robbie Winterburn.
22.27
Mervin Chadwick flicks the ball to his team mate, Renzo Vicari. Renzo Vicari controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Callum Campbell comfortably smothers it!
26.25
0-0Mervin Chadwick comes in with a late challenge on Ruel Peckham. Mervin Chadwick is shown the yellow card! Ruel Peckham stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.55
1-0With a delightful solo run, Torsten Witte stretches the opposition's defence. Torsten Witte whips in a cross ball towards Bakary Götz. Bakary Götz jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Callum Campbell is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
34.10
Ruel Peckham threads the ball through to Bruno Jesus. Bruno Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Linus Möller who gathers it comfortably.
42.02
Miguel Monteiro sees space and advances. Miguel Monteiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Campbell who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Wolfsburg appear unchanged since the first half. Lazio also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and VfL Wolfsburg kick off!
47.55
Torsten Witte threads a neat ball through to Mervin Chadwick. Mervin Chadwick whips in a cross ball towards Torsten Witte. Torsten Witte shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Callum Campbell!
51.21
Kevin Gerlach hacks Nicola C. Medri from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicola C. Medri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.34
Petri van den Heuvel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Monteiro. Miguel Monteiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Renzo Vicari. Renzo Vicari chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gerlach. Kevin Gerlach shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kevin Gerlach!
60.59
2-0Lazio have made 3 substitutions with Pedro Perez replacing Joe Banks, Wayne Weir replacing Ruel Peckham and Cristian Castelli replacing John Chivu and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
61.63
2-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
63.09
Petri van den Heuvel flicks a high pass forward. Torsten Witte holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With great vision, Torsten Witte plays the ball forward to Mervin Chadwick. Mervin Chadwick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.25
Petri van den Heuvel passes the ball forward to Liam Marcon. Liam Marcon flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Gerlach holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Gerlach shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
66.49
Without breaking stride, Mervin Chadwick plays the ball forward to Renzo Vicari. Renzo Vicari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sindri Thorsteinsson.
69.09
2-0Mervin Chadwick barges into Wayne Weir. The referee brings Mervin Chadwick to one side and gives him a warning! Wayne Weir hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.35
2-0Robbie Winterburn flicks a high ball forward to Wayne Weir who takes it down. Wayne Weir chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Luc Satorra. Jean-Luc Satorra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.49
Torsten Witte makes a beautiful solo run. Torsten Witte whips in a cross ball towards Bakary Götz. Bakary Götz powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.26
Robbie Winterburn hacks Miguel Monteiro from behind! Robbie Winterburn is shown the yellow card! Miguel Monteiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.43
Julian Böhm flicks a high ball forward to Mervin Chadwick who takes it down. Mervin Chadwick sees space and advances. Mervin Chadwick advances inside the box! Mervin Chadwick muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Callum Campbell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Bakary Götz 29, 77 Kevin Gerlach 54 Mervin Chadwick 85 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Linus Möller (GK)
6
2. Liam Marcon (DEF)
6
3. Julian Böhm (DEF)
7
4. Petri van den Heuvel (DEF)
6
5. Philipp Wieland (DEF)
6
6. Torsten Witte (MID)
8
7. Mervin Chadwick (MID)
9
8. Miguel Monteiro (MID)
6
9. Bakary Götz (ATT)
9
10. Renzo Vicari (ATT)
6
11. Kevin Gerlach (ATT)
7
12. Simon Vogel (DEF)
0
13. Daniel Viana (MID)
0
14. Samir Neudecker (GK)
0
1. Callum Campbell (GK)
7
2. Peter Myers (DEF)
6
3. Robbie Winterburn (DEF)
5
4. Joe Banks (DEF)
6
5. Nicola C. Medri (DEF)
6
6. Sindri Thorsteinsson (MID)
6
7. Ruel Peckham (MID)
6
8. Giampaolo Ambrosino (ATT)
6
9. John Chivu (ATT)
6
10. Bruno Jesus (ATT)
6
11. Jean-Luc Satorra (ATT)
6
12. Pedro Perez (DEF)
6
13. Wayne Weir (MID)
6
14. Cristian Castelli (ATT)
6