Match report

VfB Stuttgart 2–2 Union Berlin: A Thrilling Draw in Bundesliga

VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
2–2
FT
Union Berlin
Union Berlin
May 23, 2019

VfB Stuttgart and Union Berlin played to a thrilling 2-2 draw in the Bundesliga, showcasing the resilience and tactical acumen of both sides. The match saw early goals from Constantin Gentner and Sven Abdullahi, with Marko Gómez extending Stuttgart's lead before Marvin Friedrich equalized for Union Berlin.

Key Facts

  • • VfB Stuttgart: Constantin Gentner (41'), Marko Gómez (51')
  • • Union Berlin: Sven Abdullahi (43'), Marvin Friedrich (68')
  • • Yellow cards: Christopher Trimmel (Union Berlin, 59'), Manuel O. Kempf (Stuttgart, 80'), Fabian Kroos (Union Berlin, 86')

Lineups

VfB Stuttgart

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Ron-Robert Zieler (G)
  • 21 Benjamin Pavard (D)
  • 18 Ozan Kabak (D)
  • 4 Marc-Oliver Kempf (D)
  • 2 Emiliano Insúa (D)
  • 8 Gonzalo Castro (M)
  • 20 Christian Gentner (M)
  • 10 Daniel Didavi (M)
  • 19 Chadrac Akolo (M)
  • 22 Nicolás González (M)
  • 11 Anastasios Donis (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Jens Grahl
  • 24 Borna Sosa
  • 3 Dennis Aogo
  • 28 Holger Badstuber
  • 9 Steven Zuber
  • 14 Alexander Esswein
  • 27 Mario Gómez

Union Berlin

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Rafał Gikiewicz (G)
  • 28 Christopher Trimmel (D)
  • 5 Marvin Friedrich (D)
  • 29 Michael Parensen (D)
  • 14 Ken Reichel (D)
  • 21 Grischa Prömel (M)
  • 24 Manuel Schmiedebach (M)
  • 32 Robert Žulj (M)
  • 20 Suleiman Abdullahi (F)
  • 10 Sebastian Andersson (F)
  • 7 Marcel Hartel (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 Lennart Moser
  • 25 Christopher Lenz
  • 18 Nicolai Rapp
  • 8 Joshua Mees
  • 11 Akaki Gogia
  • 23 Felix Kroos
  • 9 Sebastian Polter

Timeline

  1. VfB Stuttgart
    41' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Gentner · Assist: A. Donis
  2. Union Berlin
    43' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Abdullahi · Assist: S. Andersson
  3. VfB Stuttgart
    46' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Didavi · On: M. Gómez
  4. VfB Stuttgart
    51' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Gómez · Assist: N. Gonzalez
  5. Union Berlin
    59' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    Christopher Trimmel
  6. Union Berlin
    60' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Hartel · On: J. Mees
  7. Union Berlin
    68' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Friedrich · Assist: Christopher Trimmel
  8. VfB Stuttgart
    73' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Akolo · On: S. Zuber
  9. VfB Stuttgart
    80' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    M. O. Kempf
  10. Union Berlin
    80' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Abdullahi · On: Akaki Gogia
  11. VfB Stuttgart
    82' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Gonzalez · On: A. Esswein
  12. Union Berlin
    84' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Manuel Schmiedebach · On: F. Kroos
  13. Union Berlin
    86' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    F. Kroos

Match Stats

Stat VfB Stuttgart Union Berlin
Fouls 14 14
Pass Accuracy 81% 68%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 16
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 477 311
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 5 6
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 61% 39%
Accurate Passes 385 211
Shots Inside Box 8 10
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Union Berlin Equalizes: Sven Abdullahi's goal in the 43rd minute balanced the match after Constantin Gentner's early strike for Stuttgart.
  • ▸ Stuttgart's Second: Marko Gómez doubled the lead for Stuttgart with a goal in the 51st minute, putting pressure on Union Berlin to fight back.
  • ▸ Friedrich's Impact: Marvin Friedrich's goal in the 68th minute leveled the score for Union Berlin, showcasing the team's determination and resilience.