FT VfB Stuttgart 2 - 0
Mainz 05
Commentary:
90+4' Silas Katompa Mvumpa from VfB Stuttgart is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+4' VfB Stuttgart with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 53%, Mainz 05: 47%.
90+4' Marc-Oliver Kempf relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+4' Kevin Stoeger from Mainz 05 swings in the corner from the left.
90+4' Adam Szalai from Mainz 05 passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+3' Jean-Paul Boetius puts in a cross...
90+3' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' The ref blows his whistle. Marc-Oliver Kempf charged Jonathan Burkardt from behind and it's a free-kick
90+3' Goal kick for VfB Stuttgart.
90+2' Wataru Endo relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' A player from Mainz 05 takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
90+2' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
90+2' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
90+2' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+1' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 54%, Mainz 05: 46%.
90' Reckless challenge there. Jonathan Burkardt commits a rough foul on Waldemar Anton
90' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90' The game is restarted.
90' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
89' Safe hands from Gregor Kobel as he comes out and claims the ball
89' Adam Szalai from Mainz 05 passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
89' Dominik Kohr from Mainz 05 directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
89' Levin Mete Oztunali puts in a cross...
89' Levin Mete Oztunali from Mainz 05 passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
88' Jonathan Burkardt from Mainz 05 passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
88' Sasa Kalajdzic relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Kevin Stoeger from Mainz 05 swings in the corner from the right.
88' Levin Mete Oztunali from Mainz 05 tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
88' Levin Mete Oztunali from Mainz 05 takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
87' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
87' Atakan Karazor relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Kevin Stoeger swings in a cross from the free kick.
87' Wataru Endo is penalised for pushing Jean-Paul Boetius.
86' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
86' Tanguy Coulibaly from VfB Stuttgart crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
86' Goal kick for VfB Stuttgart.
86' Dominik Kohr fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
85' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
85' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 54%, Mainz 05: 46%.
85' Mainz 05 are in control of the ball.
85' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
85' Adam Szalai from Mainz 05 tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
85' A player from Mainz 05 takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
84' The game is restarted.
84' Silas Katompa Mvumpa is leaving the field to be replaced by Tanguy Coulibaly in a tactical substitution.
84' Konstantinos Mavropanos is leaving the field to be replaced by Atakan Karazor in a tactical substitution.
84' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
83' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
83' Reckless challenge there. Adam Szalai commits a rough foul on Wataru Endo
82' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
82' Mainz 05 are in control of the ball.
81' Yellow card for Dominik Kohr.
81' The ref blows his whistle. Dominik Kohr charged Nicolas Gonzalez from behind and it's a free-kick
80' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 54%, Mainz 05: 46%.
80' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' Roberto Massimo relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Danny da Costa puts in a cross...
80' Silas Katompa Mvumpa from VfB Stuttgart is ruled offside.
79' Goal kick for VfB Stuttgart.
79' Jean-Paul Boetius of Mainz 05 passes the ball to a team mate.
79' Konstantinos Mavropanos relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' Kevin Stoeger puts in a cross...
79' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
78' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
78' Mainz 05 are in control of the ball.
77' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
77' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
76' The referee signals a free kick as Levin Mete Oztunali from Mainz 05 trips Silas Katompa Mvumpa
76' Good effort by Levin Mete Oztunali as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
75' Mainz 05 with a potentially dangerous attack.
75' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 54%, Mainz 05: 46%.
75' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Karim Onisiwo is leaving the field to be replaced by Adam Szalai in a tactical substitution.
75' Stefan Bell is leaving the field to be replaced by Jean-Paul Boetius in a tactical substitution.
74' Waldemar Anton relieves the pressure with a clearance
74' Kevin Stoeger swings in a cross from the free kick.
74' Orel Mangala is penalised for pushing Dominik Kohr.
73' A fantastic individual effort by Silas Katompa Mvumpa!
72' G O O O A A A L - Silas Katompa Mvumpa scores!72' Silas Katompa Mvumpa from VfB Stuttgart takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
72' A shot by Levin Mete Oztunali is blocked.
72' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
72' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71' Mainz 05 are in control of the ball.
71' Safe hands from Gregor Kobel as he comes out and claims the ball
71' Levin Mete Oztunali from Mainz 05 directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
71' Kevin Stoeger of Mainz 05 passes the ball to a team mate.
71' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71' Wataru Endo relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Danny da Costa puts in a cross...
70' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 55%, Mainz 05: 45%.
70' Reckless challenge there. Nicolas Gonzalez commits a rough foul on Jerry St. Juste
70' Mainz 05 are in control of the ball.
69' Mainz 05 are in control of the ball.
69' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
68' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
68' A shot by Roberto Massimo is blocked.
68' Great skill from Roberto Massimo as he dribbles past his opponents
68' Safe hands from Gregor Kobel as he comes out and claims the ball
68' Jonathan Burkardt from Mainz 05 had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
68' Levin Mete Oztunali of Mainz 05 passes the ball to a team mate.
67' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
67' Levin Mete Oztunali puts in a cross...
67' Mainz 05 are in control of the ball.
66' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
66' Mainz 05 are in control of the ball.
65' Goal kick for VfB Stuttgart.
65' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 55%, Mainz 05: 45%.
65' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
64' Jonathan Burkardt from Mainz 05 sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
63' Mainz 05 with a potentially dangerous attack.
63' Nicolas Gonzalez shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
63' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
63' A chance presents itself to Sasa Kalajdzic from VfB Stuttgart but his header goes wide
63' Philipp Foerster swings in a cross from the free kick.
62' The referee signals a free kick as Levin Mete Oztunali from Mainz 05 trips Silas Katompa Mvumpa
62' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
62' Danny Latza is leaving the field to be replaced by Kevin Stoeger in a tactical substitution.
62' Edimilson Fernandes is leaving the field to be replaced by Levin Mete Oztunali in a tactical substitution.
61' Safe hands from Gregor Kobel as he comes out and claims the ball
61' CROSSBAR! A header from Karim Onisiwo hits the crossbar!
61' Danny Latza swings in a cross from the free kick.
60' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 54%, Mainz 05: 46%.
60' Reckless challenge there. Marc-Oliver Kempf commits a rough foul on Karim Onisiwo
60' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
59' A chance presents itself to Nicolas Gonzalez from VfB Stuttgart but his header goes wide
59' Philipp Foerster from VfB Stuttgart swings in the corner from the right.
58' Jerry St. Juste clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
58' Could be a good chance here as Nicolas Gonzalez from VfB Stuttgart cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
58' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
58' Goal kick for VfB Stuttgart.
58' Borna Sosa is injured and is replaced by Roberto Massimo.
57' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
57' Goal kick for VfB Stuttgart.
57' Borna Sosa is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
56' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 56%, Mainz 05: 44%.
55' Borna Sosa provided the assist for the goal.
55' G O O O A A A L - Sasa Kalajdzic from VfB Stuttgart heads the ball home!55' Borna Sosa puts in a cross...
54' The referee signals a free kick as Stefan Bell from Mainz 05 trips Nicolas Gonzalez
54' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
54' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
53' The referee signals a free kick as Karim Onisiwo from Mainz 05 trips Marc-Oliver Kempf
52' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
52' The game is restarted.
52' Gregor Kobel is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
51' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
50' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 55%, Mainz 05: 45%.
50' Gregor Kobel relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' Danny Latza swings in a cross from the free kick.
50' Reckless challenge there. Philipp Foerster commits a rough foul on Philipp Mwene
49' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
49' Karim Onisiwo hand-balls.
49' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' Goal kick for VfB Stuttgart.
48' The game is restarted.
48' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
47' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
47' Nicolas Gonzalez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
46' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
46' Mainz 05 are in control of the ball.
46' Jonathan Burkardt from Mainz 05 passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 54%, Mainz 05: 46%.
45+2' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Yellow card for Karim Onisiwo.
45+1' Reckless challenge there. Karim Onisiwo commits a rough foul on Gregor Kobel
45+1' Safe hands from Gregor Kobel as he comes out and claims the ball
45+1' Danny da Costa puts in a cross...
45' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 55%, Mainz 05: 45%.
45' Danny da Costa is penalised for pushing Orel Mangala.
44' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
44' Mainz 05 are in control of the ball.
44' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
43' Yellow card for Stefan Bell.
43' Reckless challenge there. Stefan Bell commits a rough foul on Nicolas Gonzalez
42' Waldemar Anton relieves the pressure with a clearance
42' Philipp Mwene heads the ball back across goal...
42' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
41' Borna Sosa relieves the pressure with a clearance
41' Danny Latza from Mainz 05 swings in the corner from the left.
41' Philipp Mwene from Mainz 05 tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
41' Waldemar Anton relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 55%, Mainz 05: 45%.
40' Danny da Costa puts in a cross...
40' Philipp Foerster is penalised for pushing Edimilson Fernandes.
39' Safe hands from Robin Zentner as he comes out and claims the ball
39' Danger averted there as Stefan Bell from Mainz 05 clears the danger with a good tackle
39' Philipp Foerster from VfB Stuttgart takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
39' Moussa Niakhate could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
39' Safe hands from Robin Zentner as he comes out and claims the ball
39' Philipp Foerster of VfB Stuttgart passes the ball to a team mate.
38' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
38' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
37' Danny Latza from Mainz 05 directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
37' Danny da Costa from Mainz 05 directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
37' Waldemar Anton relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Philipp Mwene puts in a cross...
37' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Wataru Endo relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' A player from Mainz 05 takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
35' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 56%, Mainz 05: 44%.
35' Stefan Bell from Mainz 05 crosses the ball, but it goes out for a throw-in.
35' Borna Sosa relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' A player from Mainz 05 takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
35' Mainz 05 are in control of the ball.
34' Silas Katompa Mvumpa from VfB Stuttgart directs a ball squarely in the box, but Robin Zentner runs out to collect the ball
34' Philipp Mwene is penalised for pushing Silas Katompa Mvumpa.
33' Yellow card for Philipp Foerster.
32' Reckless challenge there. Philipp Foerster commits a rough foul on Moussa Niakhate
32' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
32' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
31' A chance presents itself to Nicolas Gonzalez from VfB Stuttgart but his header goes wide
31' Borna Sosa puts in a cross...
31' Stefan Bell could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
31' Safe hands from Robin Zentner as he comes out and claims the ball
31' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
30' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 58%, Mainz 05: 42%.
30' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
29' Mainz 05 are in control of the ball.
29' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' Goal kick for VfB Stuttgart.
29' Edimilson Fernandes fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
28' Wataru Endo relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' Edimilson Fernandes puts in a cross...
28' Dominik Kohr from Mainz 05 passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
28' Orel Mangala could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
28' Edimilson Fernandes from Mainz 05 sends an effort wide of target
28' Borna Sosa relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' A player from Mainz 05 takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
27' Safe hands from Robin Zentner as he comes out and claims the ball
27' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart swings in the corner from the right.
27' Robin Quaison is injured and is replaced by Jonathan Burkardt.
26' Gonzalo Castro is injured and is replaced by Philipp Foerster.
26' Moussa Niakhate clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
26' Great skill from Silas Katompa Mvumpa as he dribbles past his opponents
25' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 63%, Mainz 05: 37%.
25' Safe hands from Gregor Kobel as he comes out and claims the ball
25' Danny da Costa puts in a cross...
25' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
25' Safe hands from Robin Zentner as he comes out and claims the ball
25' Poor play by Stefan Bell as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
25' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart directs a ball squarely in the box.
24' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
24' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
24' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
24' The game is restarted.
24' Gonzalo Castro is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
24' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
23' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
23' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
22' Philipp Mwene relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' A shot by Konstantinos Mavropanos is blocked.
22' Jerry St. Juste relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Gonzalo Castro swings in a cross from the free kick.
21' After a tactical foul, Moussa Niakhate sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
21' Obstruction as Moussa Niakhate cuts off the run of Silas Katompa Mvumpa. A free-kick is awarded.
20' Orel Mangala from VfB Stuttgart directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
20' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 63%, Mainz 05: 37%.
20' The referee signals a free kick as Stefan Bell from Mainz 05 trips Gonzalo Castro
20' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19' Borna Sosa puts in a cross...
19' Gonzalo Castro from VfB Stuttgart directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
19' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
19' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
18' VfB Stuttgart are trying to create something here.
17' Robin Quaison hand-balls.
17' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' Danny Latza from Mainz 05 swings in the corner from the right.
16' Jerry St. Juste from Mainz 05 tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
16' Robin Quaison comes back onto the field.
16' The game is restarted.
15' Robin Quaison is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
15' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 62%, Mainz 05: 38%.
15' Robin Quaison is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
14' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
14' Silas Katompa Mvumpa from VfB Stuttgart is ruled offside.
14' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
14' Robin Quaison shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
13' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
13' Nicolas Gonzalez from VfB Stuttgart sends an effort wide of target
13' Jerry St. Juste relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Gonzalo Castro swings in a cross from the free kick.
13' The referee signals a free kick as Dominik Kohr from Mainz 05 trips Nicolas Gonzalez
12' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' Goal kick for VfB Stuttgart.
11' Edimilson Fernandes fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
11' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
11' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11' The game is restarted.
11' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
10' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 58%, Mainz 05: 42%.
10' Stefan Bell relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' The referee signals a free kick as Dominik Kohr from Mainz 05 trips Wataru Endo
9' Mainz 05 are in control of the ball.
9' The ref blows his whistle. Silas Katompa Mvumpa charged Danny Latza from behind and it's a free-kick
9' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Safe hands from Robin Zentner as he comes out and claims the ball
8' Borna Sosa puts in a cross...
7' The ref blows his whistle. Dominik Kohr charged Nicolas Gonzalez from behind and it's a free-kick
6' A shot by Dominik Kohr is blocked.
6' Borna Sosa relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' A player from Mainz 05 takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
6' Karim Onisiwo from Mainz 05 directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
5' Ball possession: VfB Stuttgart: 57%, Mainz 05: 43%.
5' Mainz 05 are in control of the ball.
5' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' VfB Stuttgart take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' The referee signals a free kick as Moussa Niakhate from Mainz 05 trips Nicolas Gonzalez
4' That looked a fine chance. Robin Quaison from Mainz 05 directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
4' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
3' Reckless challenge there. Robin Quaison commits a rough foul on Gregor Kobel
3' A player from Mainz 05 takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
3' Konstantinos Mavropanos relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' Edimilson Fernandes puts in a cross...
2' Mainz 05 are in control of the ball.
2' Borna Sosa from VfB Stuttgart is ruled offside.
1' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
1' VfB Stuttgart are in control of the ball.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' VfB Stuttgart kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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