Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at MSV Arena where MSV Duisburg play host to VfL Wolfsburg. A crowd of 18,083 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
MSV Duisburg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfL Wolfsburg appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Netzer.
The pitch is in good condition.
MSV Duisburg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfL Wolfsburg appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Netzer.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and VfL Wolfsburg kick off!
2.25
0-0Markus Helmer knocks the ball forward to Dave Brand. Dave Brand advances inside the box! Dave Brand comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's well over the bar!
12.11
0-1Marcel Berg passes the ball forward to Teddy Herve. Teddy Herve plays a one-two with Don Ferguson and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Teddy Herve provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for VfL Wolfsburg!
18.57
Gianmarco Colucci sees Gialuca Castiglione in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gialuca Castiglione runs straight at the defence! Gialuca Castiglione side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for MSV Duisburg!
22.12
1-1Said Ben Haddou barges into Gialuca Castiglione. The referee warns Said Ben Haddou to calm down! Gialuca Castiglione runs off the knock.
24.38
Markus Rösler catches Marcel Berg on the ankles. The referee warns Markus Rösler to calm down! Marcel Berg stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.39
Carlos Leon threads a neat ball through to Marcel Berg. Marcel Berg flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Herve controls it well on his chest. Teddy Herve rushes past Ighli De Cesare! Teddy Herve rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.57
1-2Markus Helmer decides to run forward with the ball. Markus Helmer edges inside the box! Markus Helmer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Samuel Quaresma gets down and covers it.
32.58
1-2Marcel Berg advances with the ball. Marcel Berg threads the ball through to Rainer Ziege but he's offside!
33.54
Cosimo Bertani flicks a high pass forward. Markus Helmer collects the pass. Markus Helmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Brand. Dave Brand shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
39.35
Gianmarco Colucci makes a simple pass to Dave Brand. Dave Brand controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
42.35
2-2Marcel Berg plays the ball forward to Teddy Herve. Teddy Herve knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cosimo Bertani.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. MSV Duisburg appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Wolfsburg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and MSV Duisburg get the second half underway!
47.21
Armin Hanssen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Berg. Marcel Berg makes a simple pass to Teddy Herve. Teddy Herve lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Ziege. Rainer Ziege makes a convincing header. Alejandro Menendez manages to gather it.
48.00
Markus Rösler hits a low pass to Haoulid Barul. Haoulid Barul whips in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
49.34
Marcel Berg makes a probing pass to Rainer Ziege. Rainer Ziege shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
51.18
Marcel Berg sees Paul Spengler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Spengler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alejandro Menendez who gathers it comfortably.
53.07
David Rohrschneider flicks a high pass forward. Gianmarco Colucci holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianmarco Colucci deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Brand. Dave Brand rushes past Said Ben Haddou! Dave Brand tries a spectacular strike but it's a lousy effort!
54.45
Carlos Leon decides to run forward with the ball. Carlos Leon flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Spengler. Paul Spengler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
55.33
Gianmarco Colucci hits a low pass to Dave Brand. Dave Brand whips in a cross ball towards Haoulid Barul. Haoulid Barul makes a looping header on goal. It's miles wide!
57.58
2-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
59.22
Cosimo Bertani threads the ball through to Gianmarco Colucci. Gianmarco Colucci deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gialuca Castiglione. Gialuca Castiglione knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Armin Hanssen.
67.25
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
71.14
Vincenzo Frieser takes the throw-in. Marcel Berg chips the ball to his team mate, Don Ferguson. Don Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Herve. Teddy Herve connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Alejandro Menendez.
72.22
2-2Corner kick to VfL Wolfsburg. Marcel Berg chips it to the near post. Vincenzo Frieser muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
83.45
Dave Brand hacks Said Ben Haddou from behind! The referee calls over Dave Brand and warns him to calm down! Said Ben Haddou runs off the knock.
90.00
Gianmarco Colucci makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gialuca Castiglione. Gialuca Castiglione puts a great ball through. Haoulid Barul runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gialuca Castiglione 19 Dave Brand 39 | Teddy Herve 12, 27 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alejandro Menendez (GK)
6
2. Paul Birkwald (DEF)
6
3. Cosimo Bertani (DEF)
6
4. Ighli De Cesare (DEF)
6
5. David Rohrschneider (DEF)
6
6. Markus Rösler (MID)
6
7. Markus Helmer (MID)
7
8. Gianmarco Colucci (MID)
8
9. Haoulid Barul (ATT)
6
10. Gialuca Castiglione (ATT)
7
11. Dave Brand (ATT)
8
12. Philipp Sparwasser (GK)
0
13. Steffen Hamann (MID)
0
14. Uwe Wilke (ATT)
0
1. Samuel Quaresma (GK)
6
2. Said Ben Haddou (DEF)
5
3. Armin Hanssen (DEF)
6
4. Carlos Leon (DEF)
6
5. Malcolm Heskey (DEF)
6
6. Vincenzo Frieser (MID)
6
7. Marcel Berg (MID)
8
8. Teddy Herve (ATT)
9
9. Don Ferguson (ATT)
6
10. Rainer Ziege (ATT)
6
11. Paul Spengler (ATT)
6
12. Kevin Nordwald (MID)
0
13. Nikolas Freund (MID)
0
14. Jonas Neudecker (DEF)
0