Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . A crowd of 18,406 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Mönchengladbach are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Gerlach.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Mönchengladbach are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Gerlach.
0.00
0-0Borussia Mönchengladbach start the match!
4.21
0-0Helder Almeida flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Petrescu who brings the ball under control. Daniel Petrescu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.55
Helder Almeida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Eadie. George Eadie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.55
0-1Bakary Scheffler threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Bierhoff. Vincenzo Bierhoff controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Julian Herrera through on goal. Julian Herrera strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.40
0-1Helder Almeida threads a neat ball through to George Eadie. George Eadie shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
18.30
Sebastian Götz makes an attacking run forward. Sebastian Götz whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Bierhoff. Vincenzo Bierhoff whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
21.11
Helder Almeida changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Helder Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards George Eadie. George Eadie connects with a diving header but it flies well off target!
24.56
0-2With vision, Pegguy Luccin laces a through ball forward to Peter Keegan. Peter Keegan threads a neat ball through to Henry Martins. Henry Martins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oleg Murphy but the linesman indicates offside!
26.22
0-2Kubilay Türkyilmaz gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. George Eadie whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Petrescu. Lee Mapp comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Petrescu. Penalty not given!!
27.44
Kubilay Türkyilmaz flicks a high pass forward. Guy Coppens controls it well on his chest. Guy Coppens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henry Martins. Henry Martins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lee Mapp.
28.18
0-2Moritz Ouindi takes it forward alone. Moritz Ouindi threads the ball through into the box. Pegguy Luccin catches Vincenzo Bierhoff on the ankles. Vincenzo Bierhoff appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
30.33
Kubilay Türkyilmaz makes a beautiful solo run. Kubilay Türkyilmaz sees George Eadie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. George Eadie whips in a cross ball towards Guy Coppens. Guy Coppens jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
32.34
0-2Lee Mapp flicks a high pass forward. Julian Herrera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Herrera makes a probing pass to Moritz Ouindi. Moritz Ouindi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Pedro Lima. Excellent save.
33.04
Julian Herrera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bakary Scheffler. Bakary Scheffler lofts in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Bierhoff. With a superhuman jump, Vincenzo Bierhoff connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.30
Julian Herrera flicks a high pass forward to Moritz Ouindi who brings the ball under control. Moritz Ouindi finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Pedro Lima!
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. Borussia Mönchengladbach also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
VfB Stuttgart kick off!
49.00
Kubilay Türkyilmaz hits a low pass to Guy Coppens. Guy Coppens passes the ball forward to Henry Martins. Henry Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noah Ritzinger.
54.29
0-3Sebastian Götz comes in with a late challenge on Helder Almeida. Sebastian Götz is warned by the referee! Helder Almeida runs off the knock.
57.42
Helder Almeida knocks the ball forward to Daniel Petrescu. Daniel Petrescu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.13
Julian Herrera passes the ball forward to Moritz Ouindi. Moritz Ouindi shoots from long range. Pedro Lima gets down and covers it.
60.16
Oleg Murphy catches Julian Herrera on the ankles. Oleg Murphy is warned by the referee! Julian Herrera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.44
0-3Lee Mapp hacks Oleg Murphy from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oleg Murphy carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.25
Noah Ritzinger knocks the ball forward to Julian Herrera. Julian Herrera shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
77.22
0-3VfB Stuttgart have made a substitution with Paul Brown replacing George Eadie .
81.35
Guy Coppens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oleg Murphy. Oleg Murphy whips in a cross ball towards Paul Brown. Paul Brown fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Lari Salminen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.24
Sebastian Götz hacks Helder Almeida from behind! Sebastian Götz is warned by the referee again! Helder Almeida stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.10
Sebastian Götz barges into Helder Almeida. Sebastian Götz is warned by the referee yet again! Helder Almeida stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.10
1-3VfB Stuttgart are keeping most of the possession.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Paul Brown 81 | Julian Herrera 11 Vincenzo Bierhoff 18, 33 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vincenzo Bierhoff of Borussia Mönchengladbach |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Pedro Lima (GK)
7
2. Peter Keegan (DEF)
6
3. Pegguy Luccin (DEF)
6
4. Kubilay Türkyilmaz (DEF)
7
5. Muzzy Sükür (DEF)
6
6. Oleg Murphy (MID)
6
7. Guy Coppens (MID)
6
8. Helder Almeida (MID)
7
9. Henry Martins (ATT)
6
10. George Eadie (ATT)
6
11. Daniel Petrescu (ATT)
6
12. Paul Brown (DEF)
7
13. Jonathan Rufus (MID)
0
14. Steffen Kirschner (ATT)
0
1. Lari Salminen (GK)
6
2. Noah Ritzinger (DEF)
6
3. Lee Mapp (DEF)
5
4. Daniel Allman (DEF)
6
5. Tommy Mason (DEF)
6
6. Sebastian Götz (MID)
6
7. Bakary Scheffler (MID)
6
8. Julian Herrera (MID)
8
9. Bruno Moutinho (ATT)
6
10. Vincenzo Bierhoff (ATT)
9
11. Moritz Ouindi (ATT)
7
12. Francis Carlton (ATT)
0
13. Christian Beckenbauer (MID)
0
14. Martin Kirschner (DEF)
0