Match Report


VfB Stuttgart     F.C. Hansa Rostock
Computer Player Computer Player
A. PolheimG1GF. Bobson
M. ThieleD2DR. Backes
J. KistnerD3captainDM. Szepan
P. PasanenD4DM. Bierhoff
A. OswaldD5DN. Meidt
G. CarriéreM6MS. Wieczorek
V. OuindiM7MS. Höfer
S. RothA8MM. Höfer
M. BouchibaA9AU. Müller
L. KurthA10AL. Widmann
T. JaschkeAcaptain11AN. Gleisenstein
 
F. SchöllM12MJ. Piquionne
N. SchefflerD13GR. Hermann
T. Van Den BergD14GJ. Sparwasser

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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play host to F.C. Hansa Rostock. A crowd of 16,044 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfB Stuttgart are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while F.C. Hansa Rostock appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dietmar Haller.


0.00
The first half starts with F.C. Hansa Rostock kicking off!
3.56
Uwe Müller catches Jan Kistner on the ankles. The referee calls over Uwe Müller and shows him a yellow card! Jan Kistner stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.19
Moustapha Bouchiba catches Matthias Szepan on the ankles. Moustapha Bouchiba is shown the yellow card! Matthias Szepan grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
6.58
Stefan Wieczorek chips the ball to his team mate, Lars Widmann. Lars Widmann plays a one-two with Uwe Müller and advances towards the goal... Lars Widmann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
8.28
Vincenzo Ouindi threads a neat ball through to Stefan Roth. Stefan Roth lofts in a cross ball towards Moustapha Bouchiba. Moustapha Bouchiba gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Frits Bobson manages to keep it out.
9.25
Jan Kistner passes the ball forward to Vincenzo Ouindi. Vincenzo Ouindi flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Roth who takes it down. Stefan Roth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Bierhoff.
10.25
Matthias Szepan flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Wieczorek controls it well on his chest. Stefan Wieczorek knocks the ball forward to Nikolas Gleisenstein. Nikolas Gleisenstein controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Albrecht Polheim manages to gather it.
14.28
Gilles Carriére flicks a high pass forward. Linus Kurth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Linus Kurth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.11
Simon Höfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Lars Widmann. Lars Widmann edges inside the box! Lars Widmann cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Jan Kistner steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
26.48
Martin Bierhoff pushes mid-way up the pitch. With some swift thinking, Martin Bierhoff plays the ball forward to Nikolas Gleisenstein. Nikolas Gleisenstein plays a one-two with Lars Widmann and advances towards the goal... Nikolas Gleisenstein rockets a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
27.01
Gilles Carriére chips the ball to his team mate, Moustapha Bouchiba. Moustapha Bouchiba sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Frits Bobson.
30.57
Gilles Carriére controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moustapha Bouchiba. Moustapha Bouchiba advances inside the box! Moustapha Bouchiba rockets a shot on goal. Frits Bobson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.27
Moritz Höfer flicks a high pass forward to Lars Widmann who brings the ball under control. Lars Widmann lofts in a cross ball towards Nikolas Gleisenstein. Nikolas Gleisenstein directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Albrecht Polheim!
45.00
Gilles Carriére chips the ball to his team mate, Linus Kurth. Linus Kurth knocks in a cross ball towards Torsten Jaschke. Torsten Jaschke finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfB Stuttgart appear unchanged since the first half. F.C. Hansa Rostock also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
VfB Stuttgart start the second half!
49.42
Gilles Carriére controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moustapha Bouchiba. Moustapha Bouchiba knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nico Meidt.
54.52
Martin Bierhoff flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Höfer. Simon Höfer changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Simon Höfer shoots from 25 yards but somehow Albrecht Polheim manages to keep it out.
59.04
Simon Höfer threads a neat ball through to Nikolas Gleisenstein. Nikolas Gleisenstein knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Thiele.
69.58
Nico Meidt punts the ball hopefully upfield. Nikolas Gleisenstein plays a one-two with Uwe Müller and advances towards the goal... Nikolas Gleisenstein shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
71.52
Vincenzo Ouindi kicks a strong pass forward to Linus Kurth. Linus Kurth knocks in a cross ball towards Torsten Jaschke. Torsten Jaschke outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it misses the target by a large margin!
72.05
Vincenzo Ouindi catches Stefan Wieczorek on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefan Wieczorek hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.09
Without breaking stride, Vincenzo Ouindi plays the ball forward to Stefan Roth. Stefan Roth lofts in a cross ball towards Torsten Jaschke. Torsten Jaschke whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
78.38
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
81.33
Nico Meidt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Höfer. Simon Höfer threads a neat ball through to Nikolas Gleisenstein. Nikolas Gleisenstein knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albrecht Oswald.
90.00
With some swift thinking, Moritz Höfer plays the ball forward to Nikolas Gleisenstein. Nikolas Gleisenstein advances inside the box! Martin Thiele clumsily knocks into Nikolas Gleisenstein. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
 

VfB Stuttgart

F.C. Hansa Rostock
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 38.2352941176471 vs 61.7647058823529
Play Area
Home team third: 20.59%, Midfield: 50.00%, Away team third: 29.41%

Scorers
Moustapha Bouchiba 31

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Moustapha Bouchiba of VfB Stuttgart

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Albrecht Polheim (GK)
7
2. Martin Thiele (DEF)
6
3. Jan Kistner (DEF)
6
4. Pius Pasanen (DEF)
6
5. Albrecht Oswald (DEF)
6
6. Gilles Carriére (MID)
8
7. Vincenzo Ouindi (MID)
6
8. Stefan Roth (ATT)
6
9. Moustapha Bouchiba (ATT)
9
10. Linus Kurth (ATT)
6
11. Torsten Jaschke (ATT)
6

12. Florian Schöll (MID)
0
13. Nico Scheffler (DEF)
0
14. Tony Van Den Berg (DEF)
0

1. Frits Bobson (GK)
7
2. Rainer Backes (DEF)
6
3. Matthias Szepan (DEF)
6
4. Martin Bierhoff (DEF)
7
5. Nico Meidt (DEF)
6
6. Stefan Wieczorek (MID)
6
7. Simon Höfer (MID)
7
8. Moritz Höfer (MID)
6
9. Uwe Müller (ATT)
5
10. Lars Widmann (ATT)
7
11. Nikolas Gleisenstein (ATT)
8

12. Jaouad Piquionne (MID)
0
13. Rainer Hermann (GK)
0
14. Jan Sparwasser (GK)
0