VFB Stuttgart VfB Stuttgart - KOE Cologne Cologne
- J. Vagnoman 90'
- 81' R. Hendriks
- E. Demirović 75'
- G. Prömel 60'
- B. El Khannouss 39'
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Full-time: VfB Stuttgart 4-1 Cologne
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Full-time
90'
+ 2
Substitution
A fantastic fourth from Vagnoman!
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Goal probability 
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
90'
Substitution
89'
We'll see more of Moore
Shots
5
2
Dženan Pejčinović Mikey Moore
87'
Jeltsch aims for a fourth
Vagnoman finds Jeltsch with a short pass, and the midfielder's drive forces a strong save from Schwäbe.
85'
Cologne pressing
The visitors look ready to throw caution to the wind as they commit men forward and hunt a second goal.
81'
Some hope for Cologne!
The visitors get the goal they have surely deserved with their strong second-half showing. Heskey and Moore combine, before the English loan signing gets to the byline and cuts it across for Bülter, while Hendriks turns it into his own net. If Cologne can grab another goal, we could be in for a very nervy end...
79'
Heskey hoists shot wide
Just minutes after coming on, Heskey collects a pass from Bülter but sends his powerful shot wide to the left.
78'
Two more changes for the hosts
There is a Stuttgart debut for 20-year-old Leo Sauer, who was signed from Feyenoord in the summer.
78'
Substitution
78'
Substitution
Demirović makes it three!
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Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
75'
Substitution
75'
Substitution
74'
Two further switches for Cologne
We now have all three English youngsters on the field with the introduction of Reigan Heskey.
72'
Pair of chances for Stuttgart
Pejčinović has a shot turned behind for a corner, from which Jeff Chabot has a mighty header saved, as the hosts threaten to further extend their lead.
70'
Two changes for Stuttgart
Sebastian Hoeneß makes his first substitutions by shuffling his attacking pack ahead of the final 20 minutes.
70'
Substitution
70'
Substitution
67'
Jeltsch heads wide
It is the hosts who are attacking for now, however. Mittelstädt swings in a corner from the left, and Jeltsch meets it with his head, but his glancing effort sails wide to the right.
65'
Cologne still have hope
Goal attempts
9off target
3on target
9off target
3on target
Prömel punishes Cologne!
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Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
59'
Krauß wide
Cologne are creating chances almost by the minute now as the midfielder steers wide from inside the area.
56'
Moore once more!
Following a neat passing combination involving Jóhannesson, Krauß, and Ache, Moore bursts through again and sees his effort kept out by Bredlow, before Ache's effort on the rebound is stopped by Vagnoman. Cologne are really pressing for a leveller!
53'
Moore has a go
Mikey Moore looks lively again, collecting Maina's pass and firing from the left side of the box with his right. Bredlow gets down well to deny him.
51'
Mittelstädt booked
Maximilian Mittelstädt trips Ísak Jóhannesson and gets the second yellow card of the evening.
49'
Cologne step up the pace
The visitors win a flurry of four corners in the opening minutes of the second period as they pen Stuttgart back in their best spell of the match so far.
47'
Bredlow stops Skhiri's header
Prömel blocks Mensah's shot, then Skhiri tries his luck with a header. Bredlow is equal to it, making the save.
46'
Moore on for Cologne
Cologne make a pair of substitutions as Mikey Moore comes on for Jan Thielmann - and the young English loan signing immediately charges down the pitch to win a corner. Skhiri also replaces Okon-Engstler.
46'
Off we go again
Can Cologne find a way back into this game at an impressive Stuttgart side?
Kick-off!
Half-time: VfB Stuttgart 1-0 Cologne
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45'
+ 1
Substitution
45'
+ 1
Substitution
Half-time
45'
Into stoppage time
One additional minute is indicated at the end of this energetic first half.
43'
Thielmann's effort drifts wide
Cologne look to strike back as Castro-Montes swings in a corner from the right. Thielmann connects with his right boot, but sends his shot wide to the right.
42'
Simpson-Pusey cautioned
The referee shows Jahmai Simpson-Pusey a yellow card for a foul.
Brilliant from El Khannouss!
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Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
35'
Slight slowdown
The pattern of play hasn't changed, with Stuttgart combining effectively and Cologne mostly sitting back, but the visitors are looking a bit more comfortable in defence for now.
30'
Stuttgart still on top
Goal attempts
6off target
1on target
2off target
0on target
26'
Cologne threaten again
Jeltsch has to intercept a fabulous pass forward as the visitors show they have the potential to trouble Stuttgart.
22'
Lochoshvili denies Vagnoman
Stiller finds Führich, who sets up Vagnoman, but Lochoshvili blocks the attempt. Stuttgart keep on coming...
19'
Schwäbe stops Undav
Führich finds Undav with a short pass, but the striker's chipped effort is comfortably saved by Schwäbe.
19'
Mensah fires over
Castro-Montes swings in a corner from the right, and Mensah's shot flies over the crossbar for Cologne. It was nowhere near the target, but at least the visitors have been able to break Stuttgart's sustained pressure.
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11'
Strong start for Stuttgart
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
0
0.71
0.03
0
Goals
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Vagnoman rattles the woodwork
6'
Jeltsch blocks Maina's effort
Schwäbe launches a long pass forward, and Maina gets a shot away, but Jeltsch steps in to block it before it can trouble his goalkeeper.
4'
El Khannouss blasts over
After some sharp build-up play that Undav is at the centre of, El Khannouss lets fly with a shot from the edge of the box that zips over the crossbar.
1'
Führich flies forward
Chris Führich sends a testing cross in towards the near post from the left, which is cleared behind for a corner as the hosts begin on the front foot.
1'
Off we go!
Cologne get Matchday 2 underway under the watchful eye of Germany national team coach Jürgen Klopp in Stuttgart.
Kick-off!
Slight delay
The referee is waiting for some smoke to clear before starting proceedings.
Big buzz at the MHPArena
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Watch: Stuttgart take to the field
Home comforts
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More on that Cologne team
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More on that Stuttgart team
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Starting line-up: VfB Stuttgart
Formation:4-4-2
Starting line-up: 1. FC Köln
Formation:4-3-3
Sebastian Hoeneß on facing Cologne
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René Wagner on facing Stuttgart
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Slow starters
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Double Dutch delight
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