Match report

VfB Stuttgart Defeats 1. FC Kaiserslautern 3-1 in DFB Pokal

1. FC Kaiserslautern
1. FC Kaiserslautern
1–3
FT
VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
Oct 25, 2017

VfB Stuttgart managed to turn the tide after conceding an early goal to 1. FC Kaiserslautern's L. Spalvis, scoring three goals to secure a 3-1 victory in the DFB Pokal match. Goals from D. Ginczek, C. Akolo, and S. Terodde were instrumental in Stuttgart's comeback, while the hosts struggled with two yellow cards in the first half.

Key Facts

  • • 1. FC Kaiserslautern's L. Spalvis opened the scoring in the 6th minute
  • • D. Ginczek equalized from the penalty spot in the 21st minute
  • • VfB Stuttgart took the lead with C. Akolo's goal in the 66th minute
  • • S. Terodde sealed the victory with a goal in the 71st minute
  • • 1. FC Kaiserslautern had three yellow cards and VfB Stuttgart two
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions throughout the game

Lineups

1. FC Kaiserslautern

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 32 J. Sievers (G)
  • 5 B. Kessel (D)
  • 29 S. Vucur (D)
  • 21 P. Mwene (M)
  • 6 L. Guwara (D)
  • 3 J. Abu Hanna (D)
  • 18 C. Moritz (M)
  • 23 B. Atik (M)
  • 38 N. Seufert (M)
  • 33 L. Spalvis (F)
  • 37 N. Shipnoski (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 G. Modica
  • 8 G. Fechner
  • 9 S. Andersson
  • 7 B. Borello
  • 24 M. Müller
  • 36 M. Osei-Kwadwo
  • 40 T. Müsel

VfB Stuttgart

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 16 R. Zieler (G)
  • 32 A. Beck (D)
  • 2 E. Insúa (D)
  • 28 H. Badstuber (D)
  • 5 T. Baumgartl (D)
  • 21 B. Pavard (D)
  • 24 D. Burnic (M)
  • 6 S. Ascacíbar (M)
  • 33 D. Ginczek (F)
  • 11 T. Asano (F)
  • 19 C. Akolo (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 S. Terodde
  • 7 J. Brekalo
  • 31 B. Özcan
  • 13 J. Grahl
  • 22 E. Ofori
  • 23 O. Mangala
  • 29 Ailton

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    6' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Spalvis
  2. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    20' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow Card
    J. Abu Hanna
  3. VfB Stuttgart
    21' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Penalty
    D. Ginczek
  4. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    41' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow Card
    N. Seufert
  5. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    46' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Kessel · On: G. Modica
  6. VfB Stuttgart
    57' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Badstuber · On: S. Terodde
  7. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    65' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Seufert · On: G. Fechner
  8. VfB Stuttgart
    66' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Akolo · Assist: Andreas Beck
  9. VfB Stuttgart
    69' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    D. Burnic
  10. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    70' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow Card
    Barış Atik
  11. VfB Stuttgart
    71' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Terodde · Assist: C. Akolo
  12. VfB Stuttgart
    72' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Akolo · On: J. Brekalo
  13. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    75' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Shipnoski · On: S. Andersson
  14. VfB Stuttgart
    79' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    Andreas Beck
  15. VfB Stuttgart
    81' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Ginczek · On: B. Özcan

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Kaiserslautern VfB Stuttgart
Fouls 14 18
Pass Accuracy 62% 84%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 10 15
Corners 2 1
Total Passes 290 645
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 1 0
Shots on Target 3 8
Shots off Target 6 7
Possession 31% 69%
Accurate Passes 179 543
Shots Inside Box 7 11
Saves 5 1
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Ginczek's penalty in the 21st minute marked a turning point, as it tied the game and lifted Stuttgart's morale
  • ▸ Stuttgart's quick response with two goals in quick succession from C. Akolo and S. Terodde in the 66th and 71st minutes, respectively, shifted the momentum decisively in their favor