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• 08/03/25 09:30 |
  Round 25
• Holstein

  Skrzybski S. - 30', 46'
  • 2 : 2
  • Finished
  VfB Stuttgart

  Leweling J. - 15'

  Demirovic E. - 55'

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Statistics

VFB

48 %

Ball possession

52 %

5 (5)

Shots on goal / Shots off goal

4 (1)

12

Total shots

5

• 1.5 1.4 1.8
• Goals scored per match
• 1.8 1.6 1.5

• 2.1 2.5 2.2
• Goals conceded per match
• 1.6 1.3 1.6

• 25' 23.1' 22.5'
• Minutes/Goal scored
• 26.5' 31' 29'

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• Draw
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Line Up

VFB

3-4-1-2 3-4-1-2

Line Up

Starting

1 Weiner

17 Becker 26 Zec 6 Ivezic

23 Rosenboom 22 Remberg 24 Knudsen 3 Komenda

37 Gigovic

7 Skrzybski 18 Machino

33 Nubel

20 Stergiou 3 Hendriks 7 Mittelstadt

18 Leweling 16 Karazor 6 Stiller 27 Fuhrich

8 Millot

26 Undav 11 Woltemade

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Starting

VFB

Weiner T. Goalkeeper Becker T. Defender Zec D. Defender Rosenboom L. Defender Komenda M. 78' Porath F. Gigovic A. 84' Schulz M. Ivezic M. 63' Arp F. Remberg N. Midfielder Knudsen M. 77' Holtby L. Machino S. Forward Skrzybski S. 63' Bernhardsson A.

Nubel A. Goalkeeper Mittelstadt M. Defender Hendriks R. Defender Stergiou L. Defender Fuhrich C. 46' Bruun Larsen J. Leweling J. 90' Stenzel P. Karazor A. Midfielder Stiller A. Midfielder Millot E. 61' Vagnoman J. Undav D. 46' Demirovic E. Woltemade N. 87' Toure E.

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Substitutes

VFB

Dahne T. Goalkeeper Bernhardsson A. 63' Out: Skrzybski S. Johansson C. Defender Javorcek D. Defender Porath F. 78' Out: Komenda M. Kelati A. Midfielder Schulz M. 84' Out: Gigovic A. Holtby L. 77' Out: Knudsen M. Arp F. 63' Out: Ivezic M.

Bredlow F. Goalkeeper Vagnoman J. 61' Out: Millot E. Stenzel P. 90' Out: Leweling J. Rieder F. Midfielder Keitel Y. Midfielder Toure E. 87' Out: Woltemade N. Diehl J. Forward Bruun Larsen J. 46' Out: Fuhrich C. Demirovic E. 46' Out: Undav D.

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Head coach

VFB

Rapp M. Coaches

Hoeness S. Coaches

Match Commentary

Overall Holstein VfB Stuttgart

Only main events

The game is over

On the stadium Holstein-Stadion, the head referee of the meeting blew the final whistle.

90 + 4'

Goal kick

The ball leaves the end line of the field. The defending players did not touch the ball, so VfB Stuttgart will goal kick.

90 + 3'

Coach prepares substitution

Leweling Jamie gives a chance on the field to his teammate - player Stenzel Pascal came out instead of him.

90 + 3'

Offside

The FC footballer Holstein was in an offside position - the referee Dankert Bastian with his whistle, interrupted the attack.

90 + 2'

The yellow card comes on

Leweling Jamie (VfB Stuttgart) makes foul. Referee Dankert Bastian decides to show him a yellow card at the end of the episode.

90 + 1'

Added time

The fourth official raises the sign - in this half more minutes left to play.

87 + 1'

Substitution

VfB Stuttgart makes a substitution - Toure El Bilal appears on the field instead of teammate Woltemade Nick.

90'

Goal kick

The match's referee Dankert Bastian points at the goalmouth, indicating the goalie will take a goal kick.

89'

Throw in

There is a short pause in the game. The ball crosses the sideline - team VfB Stuttgart will have possession.

86'

Corner kick

In this episode, the head referee Dankert Bastian points at the corner arc of the field. Holtby Lewis (Holstein) will be serving the corner kick.

84'

Coach makes sub

Gigovic Armin goes on the bench. His teammate Schulz Marvin subs him on the pitch.

84'

Throw in

There is a short pause in the game. The ball crosses the sideline - team Holstein will have possession.

83'

Free kick

The match referee noticed that the Holstein player committed a foul. Therefore, he assigns a penalty.

83'

Caution

And in the next episode, Remberg Nicolai (Holstein) sees a yellow card, the referee Dankert Bastian shows in front of him.

81'

Goal kick

The match's referee Dankert Bastian points at the goalmouth, indicating the goalie will take a goal kick.

80'

Shot off target

Holstein team made a remarkable attack effort, but Remberg Nicolai (Holstein) turned out to be inaccurate on the last frontier.

79'

Goal kick

A forward player could not keep the ball before the end line. Therefore, VfB Stuttgart takes a goal kick.

78'

Coach makes sub

Komenda Marco gives a chance on the field to his teammate - player Porath Finn came out instead of him.

77'

Substitution

Meantime, we have a substitution - Holtby Lewis subs a fellow member of a team Knudsen Magnus.

77'

Throw in

Throw-in for VfB Stuttgart after the ball has left the pitch.

75'

Corner kick

The defending team player made the last ball touch. The referee of the match appoints a corner kick - VfB Stuttgart will serve.

74'

Goal kick

The attacking players could not make the most of the precarious situation - the referee Dankert Bastian assigns a goal kick.

74'

Shot off target

Arp Fiete (Holstein) shots at the goal, but the shot is inaccurate.

73'

Save

Great game of the goalkeeper - he saves his team VfB Stuttgart in this episode.

73'

Shot on target

Holstein finished its attack with a shot on the plane of the goal.

72'

Throw in

There is a short pause in the game. The ball crosses the sideline - team Holstein will have possession.

71'

Throw in

Throw-in for VfB Stuttgart after the ball has left the pitch.

70'

Throw in

Throw-in for Holstein after the ball has left the pitch.

70'

Player returns to the field after receiving medical attention

Medics provided the necessary assistance to the player, The player Holstein is ready to play again.

70'

Injury

The player Holstein cannot continue playing - he is got an injury at this game moment.

67'

Save

This attack could have ended with a goal – thanks to the VfB Stuttgart goalkeeper's masterful play, there was no goal.

67'

Shot on target

Holstein finished its attack with a shot on the plane of the goal.

66'

Free kick

The referee of this meeting Dankert Bastian called a foul. As a result, VfB Stuttgart is awarded a free kick.

64'

Free kick

The referee blows his whistle, and the foul has been called. As a result, the VfB Stuttgart team will take a free kick.

63'

Free kick

The referee of this meeting Dankert Bastian called a foul. As a result, VfB Stuttgart is awarded a free kick.

63'

Coach makes sub

The referee Dankert Bastian allows making a substitution. In this pause, Bernhardsson Alexander enters the field, substituting partner Skrzybski Steven.

63'

Substitution

Ivezic Marko gives a chance on the field to his teammate - player Arp Fiete came out instead of him.

62'

Throw in

There is a short pause in the game. The ball crosses the sideline - team Holstein will have possession.

61'

Substitution

The referee Dankert Bastian allows making a substitution. In this pause, Vagnoman Josha enters the field, substituting partner Millot Enzo.

61'

Throw in

Holstein player throws the ball in play from the touchline.

59'

Goal kick

The attacking players could not make the most of the precarious situation - the referee Dankert Bastian assigns a goal kick.

59'

Shot off target

After being hit by an attacking player, the ball missed the frame. The score on the scoreboard of the Holstein-Stadion stadium remains the same.

57'

Free kick

The Holstein team player commits a foul. The referee Dankert Bastian stopped the match and gave a spot kick.

55'

Goal

Ball in the net. The author of the goal is Demirovic Ermedin (VfB Stuttgart). Assist made by Woltemade Nick.

54'

Goal kick

The match's referee Dankert Bastian points at the goalmouth, indicating the goalie will take a goal kick.

54'

Shot off target

Holstein team made a remarkable attack effort, but FC player Holstein turned out to be inaccurate on the last frontier.

54'

Save

Great game of the goalkeeper - he saves his team VfB Stuttgart in this episode.

54'

Shot on target

The ball goes on target – Machino Shuto (Holstein) made the shot.

53'

Free kick

The Holstein team player commits a foul. The referee Dankert Bastian stopped the match and gave a spot kick.

52'

Player removal

Team VfB Stuttgart is being outnumbered - the referee Dankert Bastian has shown a red card to Stergiou Leonidas (VfB Stuttgart).

51'

Free kick

The referee blows his whistle, and the foul has been called. As a result, the VfB Stuttgart team will take a free kick.

51'

Throw in

There is a short pause in the game. The ball crosses the sideline - team VfB Stuttgart will have possession.

50'

Throw in

Throw-in for Holstein after the ball has left the pitch.

50'

Offside

The Holstein team went to the attack, but the flag of the assistant referee indicates offside.

49'

Throw in

Holstein player throws the ball in play from the touchline.

49'

Throw in

The linesman indicates by waving the flag that the VfB Stuttgart team has the right to throw in.

46'

Substitution

Fuhrich Chris gives a chance on the field to his teammate - player Bruun Larsen Jacob came out instead of him.

46'

Back of the net

Skrzybski Steven (Holstein) scored a brilliant goal.

The second-half start

The referee Dankert Bastian of this meeting starts the match's second half.

46'

Substitution

Undav Deniz goes on the bench. His teammate Demirovic Ermedin subs him on the pitch.

Players leave the pitch

The match referee blows his whistle in the Holstein-Stadion stadium - The referee Dankert Bastian sends the players to a half-time.

45 + 1'

Extra Time

The meeting referee Dankert Bastian, kept in memory all pauses in the game and added of stoppage time.

45'

Throw in

Throw-in for VfB Stuttgart after the ball has left the pitch.

44'

Throw in

There is a short pause in the game. The ball crosses the sideline - team Holstein will have possession.

44'

Throw in

Throw-in for VfB Stuttgart after the ball has left the pitch.

42'

Throw in

There is a short pause in the game. The ball crosses the sideline - team Holstein will have possession.

41'

Free kick

The Holstein team player commits a foul. The referee Dankert Bastian stopped the match and gave a spot kick.

40'

Save

This attack could have ended with a goal – thanks to the Holstein goalkeeper's masterful play, there was no goal.

40'

Shot on target

The ball hits the target, but the goalie has no weak spots - a good chance missed by the VfB Stuttgart team.

40'

Goal kick

The match's referee Dankert Bastian points at the goalmouth, indicating the goalie will take a goal kick.

40'

Shot off target

Holstein team made a remarkable attack effort, but Machino Shuto (Holstein) turned out to be inaccurate on the last frontier.

36'

Throw in

VfB Stuttgart player throws the ball in play from the touchline.

36'

Throw in

The linesman indicates by waving the flag that the VfB Stuttgart team has the right to throw in.

32'

Goal kick

The ball leaves the end line of the field. The defending players did not touch the ball, so Holstein will goal kick.

32'

Throw in

The linesman indicates by waving the flag that the VfB Stuttgart team has the right to throw in.

30'

Goal

The ball is in the net - Skrzybski Steven (Holstein) entered his name on the scoreboard of the Holstein-Stadion stadium.

30'

Throw in

There is a short pause in the game. The ball crosses the sideline - team Holstein will have possession.

29'

Throw in

The linesman indicates by waving the flag that the VfB Stuttgart team has the right to throw in.

29'

Shot on target

VfB Stuttgart finished its attack with a shot on the plane of the goal.

28'

Throw in

Holstein player throws the ball in play from the touchline.

26'

Free kick

The VfB Stuttgart team player commits a foul. The referee Dankert Bastian stopped the match and gave a spot kick.

25'

Goal kick

The linesman raises the flag parallel to the end line, which means the goalkeeper of the Holstein team will take a goal kick.

25'

Shot off target

FC player VfB Stuttgart made a shot at the goal, but the ball did not hit the net.

24'

Throw in

The linesman indicates by waving the flag that the VfB Stuttgart team has the right to throw in.

24'

Throw in

The linesman indicates by waving the flag that the VfB Stuttgart team has the right to throw in.

22'

Throw in

The linesman indicates by waving the flag that the VfB Stuttgart team has the right to throw in.

22'

Throw in

VfB Stuttgart player throws the ball in play from the touchline.

21'

Offside

Mittelstadt Maximilian (VfB Stuttgart) ran into the attack, but this episode detected the offside.

20'

Goal kick

The attacking players could not make the most of the precarious situation - the referee Dankert Bastian assigns a goal kick.

18'

Goal kick

A forward player could not keep the ball before the end line. Therefore, VfB Stuttgart takes a goal kick.

17'

Throw in

Holstein player throws the ball in play from the touchline.

17'

Throw in

Throw-in for Holstein after the ball has left the pitch.

15'

Goal

Millot Enzo passed to a teammate, and Leweling Jamie (VfB Stuttgart) completed the attack with a goal.

13'

Throw in

Throw-in for Holstein after the ball has left the pitch.

13'

Throw in

The linesman indicates by waving the flag that the VfB Stuttgart team has the right to throw in.

12'

Throw in

The linesman indicates by waving the flag that the Holstein team has the right to throw in.

12'

Throw in

There is a short pause in the game. The ball crosses the sideline - team VfB Stuttgart will have possession.

11'

Throw in

Holstein player throws the ball in play from the touchline.

5'

Corner kick

The football crosses the end line of the field. The referee Dankert Bastian awards a corner kick.

4'

Corner kick

The Holstein players were awarded a corner kick, continuing attack play in the opponent's half of the pitch.

8'

Booking

The referee Dankert Bastian issues the yellow card, Millot Enzo (VfB Stuttgart) violated the rules.

The start whistle was blown

The referee is blown the kick-off whistle - today Holstein and VfB Stuttgart will find out who is stronger.

90 + 3'

Offside

The FC footballer Holstein was in an offside position - the referee Dankert Bastian with his whistle, interrupted the attack.

86'

Corner kick

In this episode, the head referee Dankert Bastian points at the corner arc of the field. Holtby Lewis (Holstein) will be serving the corner kick.

84'

Coach makes sub

Gigovic Armin goes on the bench. His teammate Schulz Marvin subs him on the pitch.

84'

Throw in

There is a short pause in the game. The ball crosses the sideline - team Holstein will have possession.

83'

Free kick

The match referee noticed that the Holstein player committed a foul. Therefore, he assigns a penalty.

83'

Caution

And in the next episode, Remberg Nicolai (Holstein) sees a yellow card, the referee Dankert Bastian shows in front of him.

81'

Goal kick

The match's referee Dankert Bastian points at the goalmouth, indicating the goalie will take a goal kick.

80'

Shot off target

Holstein team made a remarkable attack effort, but Remberg Nicolai (Holstein) turned out to be inaccurate on the last frontier.

78'

Coach makes sub

Komenda Marco gives a chance on the field to his teammate - player Porath Finn came out instead of him.

77'

Substitution

Meantime, we have a substitution - Holtby Lewis subs a fellow member of a team Knudsen Magnus.

74'

Shot off target

Arp Fiete (Holstein) shots at the goal, but the shot is inaccurate.

73'

Shot on target

Holstein finished its attack with a shot on the plane of the goal.

72'

Throw in

There is a short pause in the game. The ball crosses the sideline - team Holstein will have possession.

70'

Throw in

Throw-in for Holstein after the ball has left the pitch.

70'

Player returns to the field after receiving medical attention

Medics provided the necessary assistance to the player, The player Holstein is ready to play again.

70'

Injury

The player Holstein cannot continue playing - he is got an injury at this game moment.

67'

Shot on target

Holstein finished its attack with a shot on the plane of the goal.

63'

Coach makes sub

The referee Dankert Bastian allows making a substitution. In this pause, Bernhardsson Alexander enters the field, substituting partner Skrzybski Steven.

63'

Substitution

Ivezic Marko gives a chance on the field to his teammate - player Arp Fiete came out instead of him.

62'

Throw in

There is a short pause in the game. The ball crosses the sideline - team Holstein will have possession.

61'

Throw in

Holstein player throws the ball in play from the touchline.

59'

Shot off target

After being hit by an attacking player, the ball missed the frame. The score on the scoreboard of the Holstein-Stadion stadium remains the same.

57'

Free kick

The Holstein team player commits a foul. The referee Dankert Bastian stopped the match and gave a spot kick.

54'

Shot off target

Holstein team made a remarkable attack effort, but FC player Holstein turned out to be inaccurate on the last frontier.

54'

Shot on target

The ball goes on target – Machino Shuto (Holstein) made the shot.

53'

Free kick

The Holstein team player commits a foul. The referee Dankert Bastian stopped the match and gave a spot kick.

50'

Throw in

Throw-in for Holstein after the ball has left the pitch.

50'

Offside

The Holstein team went to the attack, but the flag of the assistant referee indicates offside.

49'

Throw in

Holstein player throws the ball in play from the touchline.

46'

Back of the net

Skrzybski Steven (Holstein) scored a brilliant goal.

44'

Throw in

There is a short pause in the game. The ball crosses the sideline - team Holstein will have possession.

42'

Throw in

There is a short pause in the game. The ball crosses the sideline - team Holstein will have possession.

41'

Free kick

The Holstein team player commits a foul. The referee Dankert Bastian stopped the match and gave a spot kick.

40'

Save

This attack could have ended with a goal – thanks to the Holstein goalkeeper's masterful play, there was no goal.

40'

Shot off target

Holstein team made a remarkable attack effort, but Machino Shuto (Holstein) turned out to be inaccurate on the last frontier.

32'

Goal kick

The ball leaves the end line of the field. The defending players did not touch the ball, so Holstein will goal kick.

30'

Goal

The ball is in the net - Skrzybski Steven (Holstein) entered his name on the scoreboard of the Holstein-Stadion stadium.

30'

Throw in

There is a short pause in the game. The ball crosses the sideline - team Holstein will have possession.

28'

Throw in

Holstein player throws the ball in play from the touchline.

25'

Goal kick

The linesman raises the flag parallel to the end line, which means the goalkeeper of the Holstein team will take a goal kick.

17'

Throw in

Holstein player throws the ball in play from the touchline.

17'

Throw in

Throw-in for Holstein after the ball has left the pitch.

13'

Throw in

Throw-in for Holstein after the ball has left the pitch.

12'

Throw in

The linesman indicates by waving the flag that the Holstein team has the right to throw in.

11'

Throw in

Holstein player throws the ball in play from the touchline.

5'

Corner kick

The football crosses the end line of the field. The referee Dankert Bastian awards a corner kick.

4'

Corner kick

The Holstein players were awarded a corner kick, continuing attack play in the opponent's half of the pitch.

90 + 4'

Goal kick

The ball leaves the end line of the field. The defending players did not touch the ball, so VfB Stuttgart will goal kick.

90 + 3'

Coach prepares substitution

Leweling Jamie gives a chance on the field to his teammate - player Stenzel Pascal came out instead of him.

90 + 2'

The yellow card comes on

Leweling Jamie (VfB Stuttgart) makes foul. Referee Dankert Bastian decides to show him a yellow card at the end of the episode.

87 + 1'

Substitution

VfB Stuttgart makes a substitution - Toure El Bilal appears on the field instead of teammate Woltemade Nick.

90'

Goal kick

The match's referee Dankert Bastian points at the goalmouth, indicating the goalie will take a goal kick.

89'

Throw in

There is a short pause in the game. The ball crosses the sideline - team VfB Stuttgart will have possession.

79'

Goal kick

A forward player could not keep the ball before the end line. Therefore, VfB Stuttgart takes a goal kick.

77'

Throw in

Throw-in for VfB Stuttgart after the ball has left the pitch.

75'

Corner kick

The defending team player made the last ball touch. The referee of the match appoints a corner kick - VfB Stuttgart will serve.

74'

Goal kick

The attacking players could not make the most of the precarious situation - the referee Dankert Bastian assigns a goal kick.

73'

Save

Great game of the goalkeeper - he saves his team VfB Stuttgart in this episode.

71'

Throw in

Throw-in for VfB Stuttgart after the ball has left the pitch.

67'

Save

This attack could have ended with a goal – thanks to the VfB Stuttgart goalkeeper's masterful play, there was no goal.

66'

Free kick

The referee of this meeting Dankert Bastian called a foul. As a result, VfB Stuttgart is awarded a free kick.

64'

Free kick

The referee blows his whistle, and the foul has been called. As a result, the VfB Stuttgart team will take a free kick.

63'

Free kick

The referee of this meeting Dankert Bastian called a foul. As a result, VfB Stuttgart is awarded a free kick.

61'

Substitution

The referee Dankert Bastian allows making a substitution. In this pause, Vagnoman Josha enters the field, substituting partner Millot Enzo.

59'

Goal kick

The attacking players could not make the most of the precarious situation - the referee Dankert Bastian assigns a goal kick.

55'

Goal

Ball in the net. The author of the goal is Demirovic Ermedin (VfB Stuttgart). Assist made by Woltemade Nick.

54'

Goal kick

The match's referee Dankert Bastian points at the goalmouth, indicating the goalie will take a goal kick.

54'

Save

Great game of the goalkeeper - he saves his team VfB Stuttgart in this episode.

52'

Player removal

Team VfB Stuttgart is being outnumbered - the referee Dankert Bastian has shown a red card to Stergiou Leonidas (VfB Stuttgart).

51'

Free kick

The referee blows his whistle, and the foul has been called. As a result, the VfB Stuttgart team will take a free kick.

51'

Throw in

There is a short pause in the game. The ball crosses the sideline - team VfB Stuttgart will have possession.

49'

Throw in

The linesman indicates by waving the flag that the VfB Stuttgart team has the right to throw in.

46'

Substitution

Fuhrich Chris gives a chance on the field to his teammate - player Bruun Larsen Jacob came out instead of him.

46'

Substitution

Undav Deniz goes on the bench. His teammate Demirovic Ermedin subs him on the pitch.

45'

Throw in

Throw-in for VfB Stuttgart after the ball has left the pitch.

44'

Throw in

Throw-in for VfB Stuttgart after the ball has left the pitch.

40'

Shot on target

The ball hits the target, but the goalie has no weak spots - a good chance missed by the VfB Stuttgart team.

40'

Goal kick

The match's referee Dankert Bastian points at the goalmouth, indicating the goalie will take a goal kick.

36'

Throw in

VfB Stuttgart player throws the ball in play from the touchline.

36'

Throw in

The linesman indicates by waving the flag that the VfB Stuttgart team has the right to throw in.

32'

Throw in

The linesman indicates by waving the flag that the VfB Stuttgart team has the right to throw in.

29'

Throw in

The linesman indicates by waving the flag that the VfB Stuttgart team has the right to throw in.

29'

Shot on target

VfB Stuttgart finished its attack with a shot on the plane of the goal.

26'

Free kick

The VfB Stuttgart team player commits a foul. The referee Dankert Bastian stopped the match and gave a spot kick.

25'

Shot off target

FC player VfB Stuttgart made a shot at the goal, but the ball did not hit the net.

24'

Throw in

The linesman indicates by waving the flag that the VfB Stuttgart team has the right to throw in.

24'

Throw in

The linesman indicates by waving the flag that the VfB Stuttgart team has the right to throw in.

22'

Throw in

The linesman indicates by waving the flag that the VfB Stuttgart team has the right to throw in.

22'

Throw in

VfB Stuttgart player throws the ball in play from the touchline.

21'

Offside

Mittelstadt Maximilian (VfB Stuttgart) ran into the attack, but this episode detected the offside.

20'

Goal kick

The attacking players could not make the most of the precarious situation - the referee Dankert Bastian assigns a goal kick.

18'

Goal kick

A forward player could not keep the ball before the end line. Therefore, VfB Stuttgart takes a goal kick.

15'

Goal

Millot Enzo passed to a teammate, and Leweling Jamie (VfB Stuttgart) completed the attack with a goal.

13'

Throw in

The linesman indicates by waving the flag that the VfB Stuttgart team has the right to throw in.

12'

Throw in

There is a short pause in the game. The ball crosses the sideline - team VfB Stuttgart will have possession.

8'

Booking

The referee Dankert Bastian issues the yellow card, Millot Enzo (VfB Stuttgart) violated the rules.