Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . A crowd of 18,607 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both VfL Wolfsburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and VfL Wolfsburg get the match underway!
15.46
Craig Dodd threads the ball through to Kevin Arndt. Kevin Arndt shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Hauke Schönenborn.
20.19
Hannes Brehme clumsily knocks into Oliver Heiser. Hannes Brehme is shown the yellow card! Oliver Heiser hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.26
John Morrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Higginbotham. Simon Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincenzo Lindner who gathers it comfortably.
30.57
Paul Meidt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nils Bartsch. Nils Bartsch makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Arndt. Kevin Arndt tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.46
Paul Meidt knocks the ball forward to Craig Dodd. Craig Dodd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malte Ziegler. Malte Ziegler shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
34.36
Benjamin Pelé catches Nils Bartsch on the ankles. Benjamin Pelé is warned by the referee! Nils Bartsch gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.23
Yoshiro Yamazaki passes the ball forward to John Morrison. John Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Higginbotham. Simon Higginbotham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armin Buchwald but the linesman indicates offside!
40.07
Anton Engels threads the ball through to Benjamin Pelé. Benjamin Pelé decides to run forward with the ball. Benjamin Pelé goes all the way! Benjamin Pelé shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
42.16
Yoshiro Yamazaki deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Morrison. John Morrison makes a simple pass to Simon Higginbotham. Simon Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Paul Meidt threads the ball through to Hannes Brehme. Hannes Brehme flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Overath. Julian Overath shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off and get the second half underway!
47.02
Yoshiro Yamazaki makes a simple pass to Oliver Heiser. Oliver Heiser chips the ball to his team mate, Armin Buchwald. Armin Buchwald kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Higginbotham but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.40
Craig Dodd passes the ball forward to Malte Ziegler. Malte Ziegler shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Hauke Schönenborn!
55.43
Armin Buchwald hacks Patricio Serrano from behind! Armin Buchwald is warned by the referee! Patricio Serrano runs off the knock.
59.05
Yoshiro Yamazaki threads the ball through to Oliver Heiser. Oliver Heiser flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Higginbotham. Simon Higginbotham shoots from 20 yards. Vincenzo Lindner easily smothers it.
61.27
Oliver Heiser threads the ball through to Simon Higginbotham. Simon Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincenzo Lindner who gathers it comfortably.
63.31
Paul Meidt knocks the ball forward to Hannes Brehme. Hannes Brehme deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malte Ziegler. Malte Ziegler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.17
Nils Bartsch surges forward with the ball. Nils Bartsch knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hauke Schönenborn who gathers it comfortably.
67.52
Benjamin Pelé clumsily knocks into Nils Bartsch. Benjamin Pelé is shown the yellow card! Nils Bartsch is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
69.54
Benjamin Pelé knocks the ball forward to Simon Higginbotham. Simon Higginbotham shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.41
Malte Ziegler barges into Igor Kanchelskis. Malte Ziegler is shown the yellow card! Igor Kanchelskis stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.17
Yoshiro Yamazaki makes a probing pass to John Morrison. John Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Roth. Thomas Roth finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Vincenzo Lindner manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Oliver Heiser knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Higginbotham. Simon Higginbotham whips in a cross ball towards Armin Buchwald. Armin Buchwald is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Yoshiro Yamazaki of VfL Wolfsburg

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 68.8888888888889 vs 31.1111111111111
Play Area
Home team third: 28.89%, Midfield: 43.33%, Away team third: 27.78%