Match Report
| VfL Wolfsburg | VfL Wolfsburg |  |  | FC Energie Cottbus | FC Energie Cottbus | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Roberto Chiesa | R. Chiesa |  | 80 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 67 |  | John Bos | J. Bos | ||||||||
| Matt Morton | M. Morton |  | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 |  | Ashley Davies | A. Davies | |||||||||
| Cesar Varela | C. Varela |  | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 |  | Pascal Kühn | P. Kühn | |||||||||
| Eric Nijkamp | E. Nijkamp | | 68 | D | | 4 | | D | 67 | | Flavio Pedone | F. Pedone | |||||||||
| Nico Hollmer | N. Hollmer | | 70 | M | | 5 | | D | 61 | | Thomas Wendel | T. Wendel | |||||||||
| Paul Mccall | P. Mccall | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Julian Buchwald | J. Buchwald | |||||||||
| Florian Nordwald | F. Nordwald | | 64 | M | | | 7 | | M | 71 | | Del Kerr | D. Kerr | ||||||||
| Billy Mccall | B. Mccall | | 59 | M | | 8 | | A | 71 | | Jose Valente | J. Valente | |||||||||
| Jakob Netzer | J. Netzer | | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 68 | | Malte Behrens | M. Behrens | |||||||||
| Gavin Davidson | G. Davidson | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Guilherme Andrade | G. Andrade | |||||||||
| Lars Thielemann | L. Thielemann | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Neil Burley | N. Burley | |||||||||
| Jonas Helmer | J. Helmer | | 68 | D | | 12 | | M | 68 | | Sol Barmby | S. Barmby | |||||||||
| Gerhard Reimers | G. Reimers | | 67 | D | | 13 | | G | 67 |  | Oscar Medina | O. Medina | |||||||||
| Paul Condé | P. Condé | | 66 | D | | 14 | | M | 65 |  | Tomasz Valéry | T. Valéry | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Volkswagen Arena where VfL Wolfsburg play host to FC Energie Cottbus. A crowd of 20,441 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Babbel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Wolfsburg are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Energie Cottbus appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Babbel.
0.00
0-0FC Energie Cottbus get the match underway!
4.12
0-0Nico Hollmer hits a low pass to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson makes a probing pass to Jakob Netzer but he's offside!
8.01
0-0Florian Nordwald hits a low pass to Jakob Netzer. Jakob Netzer plays a one-two with Lars Thielemann and rushes in on goal... Jakob Netzer cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
10.47
0-0Without breaking stride, Ashley Davies plays the ball forward to Del Kerr. Del Kerr chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.27
Julian Buchwald threads the ball through to Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eric Nijkamp.
16.16
0-0Florian Nordwald barges into Del Kerr. The referee brings Florian Nordwald to one side and gives him a warning! Del Kerr hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.11
Eric Nijkamp hits a low pass to Paul Mccall. Paul Mccall knocks the ball forward to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Flavio Pedone.
22.41
0-0Thomas Wendel threads a neat ball through to Del Kerr. Del Kerr makes a probing pass to Malte Behrens. Malte Behrens whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
24.39
With imagination, Paul Mccall laces a through ball forward to Lars Thielemann. Lars Thielemann finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.29
36.09
Flavio Pedone gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Malte Behrens knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eric Nijkamp.
38.51
Del Kerr hits a low pass to Jose Valente. Jose Valente shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Roberto Chiesa!
44.42
Nico Hollmer makes a simple pass to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson finds some space and shoots from distance. John Bos gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
45.00
Julian Buchwald decides to run forward with the ball. Julian Buchwald flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Burley. Neil Burley shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Roberto Chiesa. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Wolfsburg appear unchanged since the first half. FC Energie Cottbus also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
VfL Wolfsburg kick off!
47.20
0-0Showing fabulous composure, Cesar Varela laces a weighted ball forward to Billy Mccall. Billy Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson rushes past Ashley Davies! Gavin Davidson cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Ashley Davies blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
49.58
Flavio Pedone runs forward with the ball. Flavio Pedone flicks a high pass forward to Malte Behrens who brings the ball under control. Malte Behrens shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
55.57
Florian Nordwald runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Florian Nordwald knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.35
Matt Morton threads a neat ball through to Paul Mccall. Paul Mccall makes a beautiful solo run. Paul Mccall knocks the ball forward to Gavin Davidson but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
66.58
1-0Paul Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to Lars Thielemann. Lars Thielemann plays a one-two with Jakob Netzer and advances towards the goal... Lars Thielemann muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
73.20
Julian Buchwald changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Julian Buchwald lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade makes a looping header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
75.18
Julian Buchwald threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Andrade. Guilherme Andrade controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
84.20
Del Kerr plays the ball forward to Neil Burley. Neil Burley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Roberto Chiesa manages to keep it out.
85.10
Cesar Varela flicks a high pass forward to Nico Hollmer who brings the ball under control. Nico Hollmer threads the ball through to Jakob Netzer. Jakob Netzer knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Thielemann. Lars Thielemann flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lars Thielemann of VfL Wolfsburg |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Roberto Chiesa (GK)
7
2. Matt Morton (DEF)
7
3. Cesar Varela (DEF)
6
4. Eric Nijkamp (DEF)
6
5. Nico Hollmer (MID)
7
6. Paul Mccall (MID)
7
7. Florian Nordwald (MID)
8
8. Billy Mccall (MID)
6
9. Jakob Netzer (ATT)
9
10. Gavin Davidson (ATT)
6
11. Lars Thielemann (ATT)
9
12. Jonas Helmer (DEF)
0
13. Gerhard Reimers (DEF)
0
14. Paul Condé (DEF)
0
1. John Bos (GK)
7
2. Ashley Davies (DEF)
6
3. Pascal Kühn (DEF)
6
4. Flavio Pedone (DEF)
7
5. Thomas Wendel (DEF)
6
6. Julian Buchwald (MID)
8
7. Del Kerr (MID)
7
8. Jose Valente (ATT)
6
9. Malte Behrens (ATT)
6
10. Guilherme Andrade (ATT)
6
11. Neil Burley (ATT)
6
12. Sol Barmby (MID)
0
13. Oscar Medina (GK)
0
14. Tomasz Valéry (MID)
0