Match report

VfB Stuttgart Defeats Würzburger Kickers 4-1 in 2. Bundesliga

VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
4–1
FT
Würzburger Kickers
Würzburger Kickers
May 21, 2017

VfB Stuttgart put in a commanding performance to defeat Würzburger Kickers 4-1 in a crucial 2. Bundesliga match. The home side took an early lead through Matthias Zimmermann, and S. Terodde doubled their advantage before the half. Despite T. Schröck's consolation goal, VfB Stuttgart continued to dominate, with S. Terodde scoring again and D. Ginczek adding the fourth. The victory showcases Stuttgart's strength and consistency in the 2. Bundesliga.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: VfB Stuttgart 4–1 Würzburger Kickers
  • • Matthias Zimmermann scored the opening goal in the 32nd minute
  • • S. Terodde netted twice, in the 59th and 80th minutes
  • • T. Schröck scored for Würzburger Kickers in the 78th minute
  • • D. Ginczek scored in the 89th minute to seal the win for VfB Stuttgart
  • • VfB Stuttgart made three substitutions: J. Brekalo, E. Ofori, and A. Maxim
  • • Würzburger Kickers made three substitutions: J. Karsanidis, Sebastian Ernst, and D. Schmitt

Lineups

VfB Stuttgart

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Langerak (G)
  • 2 E. Insúa (D)
  • 25 M. Zimmermann (M)
  • 35 M. Kamiński (D)
  • 5 T. Baumgartl (D)
  • 21 B. Pavard (D)
  • 20 C. Gentner (M)
  • 10 A. Maxim (M)
  • 9 S. Terodde (F)
  • 33 D. Ginczek (F)
  • 24 J. Brekalo (M)

Substitutes

  • 16 F. Klein
  • 22 E. Ofori
  • 31 B. Özcan
  • 8 A. Grgic
  • 11 T. Asano
  • 32 B. Uphoff
  • 37 J. Green

Würzburger Kickers

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 31 J. Siebenhandl (G)
  • 25 D. Pisot (D)
  • 29 S. Neumann (D)
  • 5 C. Schoppenhauer (D)
  • 16 P. Kurzweg (D)
  • 21 T. Schröck (M)
  • 4 R. Benatelli (M)
  • 17 S. Ernst (M)
  • 8 E. Taffertshofer (M)
  • 14 J. Karsanidis (M)
  • 10 N. Daghfous (M)

Substitutes

  • 24 V. Rama
  • 20 D. Nagy
  • 2 D. Schmitt
  • 1 D. Brunnhübner
  • 6 A. Lagos
  • 15 F. Uzelac
  • 27 M. Königs

Timeline

  1. VfB Stuttgart
    32' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    Matthias Zimmermann · Assist: D. Ginczek
  2. Würzburger Kickers
    37' Würzburger Kickers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Karsanidis · On: V. Rama
  3. Würzburger Kickers
    54' Würzburger Kickers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Sebastian Ernst · On: Dániel Nagy
  4. VfB Stuttgart
    59' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Terodde · Assist: D. Ginczek
  5. VfB Stuttgart
    64' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Brekalo · On: Florian Klein
  6. Würzburger Kickers
    66' Würzburger Kickers Card · Yellow Card
    T. Schröck
  7. VfB Stuttgart
    73' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Matthias Zimmermann · On: E. Ofori
  8. Würzburger Kickers
    76' Würzburger Kickers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Rama · On: D. Schmitt
  9. VfB Stuttgart
    77' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Maxim · On: B. Özcan
  10. Würzburger Kickers
    78' Würzburger Kickers Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Schröck · Assist: R. Benatelli
  11. Würzburger Kickers
    79' Würzburger Kickers Card · Yellow Card
    C. Schoppenhauer
  12. VfB Stuttgart
    80' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Terodde · Assist: D. Ginczek
  13. VfB Stuttgart
    89' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Ginczek · Assist: C. Gentner

Match Stats

Stat VfB Stuttgart Würzburger Kickers
Fouls 15 15
Pass Accuracy 82% 72%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 15 11
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 505 374
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 1 0
Shots on Target 7 5
Shots off Target 7 6
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 412 269
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 6 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Matthias Zimmermann's early goal in the 32nd minute set the tone for Stuttgart's dominant performance
  • ▸ S. Terodde's second goal in the 80th minute effectively sealed the win for VfB Stuttgart, despite Würzburger Kickers' brief rally
  • ▸ The yellow cards issued to T. Schröck and C. Schoppenhauer in the second half further hindered Würzburger Kickers' efforts to stage a comeback