Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Borussia Mönchengladbach start the match!
2.47
0-1Jan Birkwald makes a simple pass to Antonio Montes. Antonio Montes shoots from 25 yards. Antonio Montes scores for Borussia Mönchengladbach !!
12.51
0-1Florin Stinga chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Maier. Thomas Maier makes a beautiful solo run. Thomas Maier knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Montes. Antonio Montes powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.43
0-1Stephan Edusei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joseph Nkono. Joseph Nkono knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.12
Ken Kimura controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Oakley. Tommy Oakley knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ricardo Carvalho!
20.04
1-1Bojan Alexandersson barges into Ryuunosuke Nanami. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ryuunosuke Nanami stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.18
Joseph Nkono threads the ball through to Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho plays a perfect one-two with Julian Kiko and rushes in on goal... Ricardo Carvalho tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.39
Ken Kimura makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Kiko. Julian Kiko knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
27.45
1-1Mehamha Bourakba hacks Thomas Maier from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Thomas Maier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.16
Bojan Alexandersson knocks the ball forward to Joseph Nkono. Joseph Nkono passes the ball forward to Tommy Oakley. Tommy Oakley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dietmar Schumacher.
34.47
Bojan Alexandersson takes it forward alone. Bojan Alexandersson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Oakley. Tommy Oakley powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
40.44
Matthias Kohler surges forward with the ball. Matthias Kohler makes a probing pass to Ray Hill. Ray Hill cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
VfB Stuttgart kick off and get the second half underway!
47.53
Bojan Alexandersson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ken Kimura. Ken Kimura passes the ball forward to Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.24
2-2Ryozo Nanami makes a simple pass to Ken Kimura. Ken Kimura makes a probing pass to Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Oakley. Tommy Oakley heads the ball goalwards but Logan Butler is on top of it.
49.56
Matthias Kohler kicks a strong pass forward to Ryuunosuke Nanami. Ryuunosuke Nanami knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Malte Overath.
53.23
2-2Bojan Alexandersson comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Montes. The referee calls over Bojan Alexandersson and warns him to calm down! Antonio Montes stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.38
Sakis Gouzanis knocks the ball forward to Matthias Kohler. Matthias Kohler threads the ball through to Antonio Montes. Antonio Montes goes all the way! Antonio Montes tries a spectacular strike. Peter Eneberg easily smothers it.
55.32
Sakis Gouzanis makes a simple pass to Matthias Kohler. Matthias Kohler flicks the ball to his team mate, Ryuunosuke Nanami. Ryuunosuke Nanami knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Montes. Antonio Montes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Peter Eneberg easily smothers it.
59.32
Matthias Kohler makes a simple pass to Ryuunosuke Nanami. Ryuunosuke Nanami shoots from 20 yards. Peter Eneberg is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
65.00
2-3Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate VfB Stuttgart's defence.
66.29
Julian Kiko threads the ball through to Tommy Oakley. Tommy Oakley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dietmar Schumacher.
67.04
Ken Kimura passes the ball forward to Tommy Oakley. Tommy Oakley lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ricardo Carvalho!
71.41
Ken Kimura knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho plays a perfect one-two with Tommy Oakley and rushes in on goal... Ricardo Carvalho rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Logan Butler has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.48
Ricardo Carvalho barges into Florin Stinga. The referee calls over Ricardo Carvalho and warns him to calm down! Florin Stinga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.50
Dietmar Schumacher makes a simple pass to Jan Birkwald. Jan Birkwald chips the ball to his team mate, Ryuunosuke Nanami. Ryuunosuke Nanami flicks the ball to his team mate, Ray Hill. Ray Hill shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Peter Eneberg.
79.31
Jan Birkwald brings the ball forward. Jan Birkwald goes all the way! Jan Birkwald cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Peter Eneberg manages to gather it comfortably.
83.06
Matthias Kohler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Montes. Antonio Montes whips in a cross ball towards Ryuunosuke Nanami. Ryuunosuke Nanami heads the ball goalwards but somehow Peter Eneberg manages to keep it out.
84.37
Julian Kiko chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Oakley. Tommy Oakley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Ryozo Nanami brings the ball forward. Ryozo Nanami knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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
| Ricardo Carvalho 16, 67, 71, 91 Tommy Oakley 34 | Antonio Montes 2 Ray Hill 40 Ryuunosuke Nanami 59 |