Match report
Stuttgart Stuns Gladbach 2-1 in Bundesliga
Borussia Mönchengladbach
1–2
FT
VfB Stuttgart
May 15, 2021
VfB Stuttgart pulled off a stunning victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga, scoring two late goals to secure a 2-1 win. Despite L. Stindl's early lead for the hosts, Stuttgart capitalized on their substitutions to dominate the second half and secure all three points.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Borussia Mönchengladbach 1–2 VfB Stuttgart
- • L. Stindl scored for Borussia Mönchengladbach at minute 45
- • W. Endo and S. Kalajdzic scored for VfB Stuttgart at minutes 72 and 77 respectively
- • Multiple substitutions made by both teams in the second half
Lineups
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Y. Sommer (G)
- 18 S. Lainer (D)
- 28 M. Ginter (D)
- 30 N. Elvedi (D)
- 25 R. Bensebaini (D)
- 13 L. Stindl (M)
- 6 C. Kramer (M)
- 23 J. Hofmann (M)
- 32 F. Neuhaus (M)
- 14 A. Plea (F)
- 10 M. Thuram (M)
Substitutes
- 19 V. Lazaro
- 8 D. Zakaria
- 36 B. Embolo
- 11 H. Wolf
- 15 L. Beyer
- 7 P. Herrmann
- 24 T. Jantschke
- 21 T. Sippel
- 17 O. Wendt
VfB Stuttgart
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 G. Kobel (G)
- 4 M. Kempf (D)
- 16 A. Karazor (M)
- 2 W. Anton (D)
- 24 B. Sosa (M)
- 5 K. Mavropanos (D)
- 3 W. Endo (M)
- 11 E. Thommy (F)
- 20 P. Förster (F)
- 30 R. Massimo (M)
- 9 S. Kalajdzic (F)
Substitutes
- 15 P. Stenzel
- 8 G. Castro
- 19 D. Churlinov
- 18 H. Al Ghaddioui
- 10 D. Didavi
- 44 M. Sankoh
- 33 F. Bredlow
- 21 P. Klement
- 36 L. Mack
Timeline
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34' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1Off: Konstantinos Mavropanos · On: Pascal Stenzel
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45' Borussia Mönchengladbach Goal · Normal GoalL. Stindl · Assist: C. Kramer
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63' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Thommy · On: G. Castro
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63' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Sosa · On: D. Churlinov
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64' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow CardP. Forster
Foul
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64' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Hofmann · On: V. Lazaro
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72' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal GoalW. Endo · Assist: P. Forster
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77' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal GoalS. Kalajdzic · Assist: Pascal Stenzel
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78' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Neuhaus · On: Denis Zakaria
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78' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Plea · On: B. Embolo
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83' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Kalajdzic · On: H. Al Ghaddioui
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83' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 5Off: P. Forster · On: D. Didavi
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84' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow CardR. Massimo
Foul
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84' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Kramer · On: H. Wolf
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86' Borussia Mönchengladbach Card · Yellow CardR. Bensebaini
Foul
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89' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow CardG. Castro
Argument
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90' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow CardW. Endo
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Borussia Mönchengladbach | VfB Stuttgart |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 85% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 11 |
| Corners | 2 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 537 | 556 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 6 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 3 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Accurate Passes | 435 | 470 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 7 |
| Saves | 4 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Borussia Mönchengladbach took the lead with a goal from L. Stindl at the half-time mark, boosting their morale
- ▸ VfB Stuttgart's double substitution with E. Thommy and B. Sosa at minute 63 marked the momentum shift, as they scored two quick goals in the second half to turn the game around