That's the end. Match concluded - VfB Stuttgart 2, Holstein Kiel 1.

The second half concludes with VfB Stuttgart leading 2-1 against Holstein Kiel.

Corner kick awarded to Holstein Kiel. The opportunity arises due to a defensive action by Maximilian Mittelstädt.

Nicolai Remberg from Holstein Kiel successfully secured a defensive free kick.

Ermedin Demirovic of VfB Stuttgart commits a foul.

Marko Ivezic commits a foul - representing Holstein Kiel.

Ermedin Demirovic of VfB Stuttgart has earned a free kick on the left flank.

Opportunity squandered. Shuto Machino from Holstein Kiel narrowly misses a header from the middle of the box, the ball veering to the left. The assist came from a cross by Tymoteusz Puchacz.

Armin Gigovic commits a foul - Holstein Kiel.

Ermedin Demirovic of VfB Stuttgart has secured a defensive free kick.

The referee on the sidelines has declared an additional 5 minutes to be played.

Corner kick awarded to Holstein Kiel, courtesy of a deflection off Ramon Hendriks.

Opportunity squandered. Ermedin Demirovic of VfB Stuttgart narrowly misses the goal with a header from the middle of the box. The assist was provided by Maximilian Mittelstädt with a cross.

Fiete Arp from Holstein Kiel has just received his second yellow card for committing a foul.

Josha Vagnoman of VfB Stuttgart has successfully earned a free kick on the right flank.

Fiete Arp commits a foul - Holstein Kiel.

Player change - VfB Stuttgart. Ramon Hendriks is coming on to replace Jamie Leweling.

Marko Ivezic of Holstein Kiel commits a foul.

Ermedin Demirovic of VfB Stuttgart has successfully secured a free kick on the left flank.

Goal! VfB Stuttgart 2, Holstein Kiel 1. Armin Gigovic - Holstein Kiel - shot with right foot from the centre of the box to the right corner.

Phil Harres - Holstein Kiel - hits the bar with a shot with the head from the centre of the box.

Pause ended. They are prepared to proceed.

Match holdup - Angelo Stiller of VfB Stuttgart is injured.

Fiete Arp of Holstein Kiel has been shown a yellow card due to a foul he committed.

Fiete Arp commits a foul - Holstein Kiel.

Angelo Stiller of VfB Stuttgart has earned a free kick on the right flank.

Offside called - It's against VfB Stuttgart. Ermedin Demirovic has been caught offside.

Player change - Holstein Kiel. Phil Harres is coming on to replace Max Geschwill.

Max Geschwill of Holstein Kiel has been handed a yellow card due to a foul.

Max Geschwill of Holstein Kiel commits a foul.

Angelo Stiller of VfB Stuttgart has successfully secured a defensive free kick.

Shot blocked. Marko Ivezic - Holstein Kiel - shot with right foot from outside the box is blocked. Assist - Steven Skrzybski.

Opportunity squandered. Patrick Erras of Holstein Kiel attempts a header from the middle of the box, but it veers off to the left. The assist was by Tymoteusz Puchacz, who crossed the ball following a corner kick.

Corner kick awarded to Holstein Kiel. Jamie Leweling is responsible for it.

Max Geschwill of Holstein Kiel commits a foul.

Ermedin Demirovic of VfB Stuttgart successfully earned a defensive free kick.

Armin Gigovic of Holstein Kiel has been issued a yellow card due to a foul.

Maximilian Mittelstädt - VfB Stuttgart - won a free kick in attack.

Fouled by Armin Gigovic - Holstein Kiel

Substitution - VfB Stuttgart. Atakan Karazor for Deniz Undav.

Substitution - VfB Stuttgart. Anthony Rouault for Enzo Millot.

Substitution - Holstein Kiel. Shuto Machino for Marvin Schulz.

Substitution - Holstein Kiel. Tymoteusz Puchacz for Finn Porath.

Fouled by Marvin Schulz - Holstein Kiel

Deniz Undav - VfB Stuttgart - won a free kick on the right wing.

Jamie Leweling - VfB Stuttgart - won a free kick in defence.

Fouled by Finn Porath - Holstein Kiel

Nicolai Remberg - Holstein Kiel - receive yellow card.

Second yellow card to Jeff Chabot - VfB Stuttgart

Maximilian Mittelstädt - VfB Stuttgart - won a free kick in defence.

Fouled by Steven Skrzybski - Holstein Kiel

Missed chance. Anrie Chase - VfB Stuttgart - shot with the head from the centre of the box missed. Assist - Maximilian Mittelstädt with a cross after corner.

Corner - VfB Stuttgart. Conceded by Nicolai Remberg.

New attacking attempt. Nicolai Remberg - Holstein Kiel - shot with left foot from the centre of the box is saved by goalkeeper in the centre of the goal. Assist - Armin Gigovic.

Jeff Chabot - VfB Stuttgart - receive yellow card for a foul.

Nicolai Remberg - Holstein Kiel - won a free kick on the right wing.

Fouled by Jeff Chabot - VfB Stuttgart

Substitution - VfB Stuttgart. Chris Führich for Fabian Rieder.

Substitution - VfB Stuttgart. Ermedin Demirovic for El Bilal Touré.

Goal! VfB Stuttgart 2, Holstein Kiel 0. El Bilal Touré - VfB Stuttgart - shot with right foot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assist - Jeff Chabot with a head.

New attacking attempt. Jamie Leweling - VfB Stuttgart - shot with right foot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assist - Maximilian Mittelstädt.

New attacking attempt. Jamie Leweling - VfB Stuttgart - shot with right foot from outside the box is saved by goalkeeper in the centre of the goal. Assist - Enzo Millot.

New attacking attempt. Marvin Schulz - Holstein Kiel - shot with right foot from outside the box is saved in the left corner.

Player change - Holstein Kiel. Nicolai Remberg is coming on to replace Magnus Knudsen.

Fiete Arp commits a foul against Holstein Kiel.

Anrie Chase - VfB Stuttgart - won a free kick in defence.

Steven Skrzybski of Holstein Kiel has earned a defensive free kick.

Maximilian Mittelstädt of VfB Stuttgart has committed a foul.

Missed chance. Deniz Undav - VfB Stuttgart - shot with left foot from the left side of the box missed to the left. Assist - El Bilal Touré.

Corner kick awarded to VfB Stuttgart. This was due to a deflection by Marko Ivezic.

Offside - It's Holstein Kiel. Fiete Arp is caught offside.

Steven Skrzybski of Holstein Kiel has earned a defensive free kick.

Fabian Rieder of VfB Stuttgart has committed a foul.

Josha Vagnoman of VfB Stuttgart has been handed a yellow card for committing a foul.

Josha Vagnoman commits a foul - representing VfB Stuttgart.

Armin Gigovic of Holstein Kiel has successfully secured a defensive free kick.

Maximilian Mittelstädt of VfB Stuttgart has successfully earned a free kick on the left flank.

Steven Skrzybski commits a foul - against Holstein Kiel.

Player swap for Holstein Kiel. Steven Skrzybski is coming on to replace Benedikt Pichler.

The second half of the match commences with VfB Stuttgart leading 1-0 against Holstein Kiel.

The first half concludes with VfB Stuttgart leading 1-0 against Holstein Kiel.

Corner - VfB Stuttgart. Conceded by Benedikt Pichler.

Missed chance. Jeff Chabot - VfB Stuttgart - shot with the head from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assist - Enzo Millot with a cross after corner.

Corner kick awarded to VfB Stuttgart, due to a deflection off Timo Becker.

The fourth referee has declared an additional 1 minute of stoppage time.

Corner kick awarded to VfB Stuttgart, thanks to a deflection off Max Geschwill.

Missed chance. Angelo Stiller - VfB Stuttgart - shot with left foot from the centre of the box is close, but missed. Assist - Maximilian Mittelstädt.

Corner kick awarded to VfB Stuttgart, courtesy of a deflection off Patrick Erras.

El Bilal Touré's attempt at goal is thwarted. His right-footed shot from outside the box for VfB Stuttgart is intercepted. The assist came from Enzo Millot.

Attempt thwarted. Patrick Erras of Holstein Kiel's header from the middle of the penalty area is prevented. Marvin Schulz provided the assist with a cross.

Corner kick awarded to Holstein Kiel. The opportunity arises due to a defensive action by Maximilian Mittelstädt.

Shot blocked. Benedikt Pichler - Holstein Kiel - shot with left foot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assist - Fiete Arp.

Corner kick awarded to VfB Stuttgart. This is due to a defensive action by Timon Weiner.

Another offensive effort. Fabian Rieder of VfB Stuttgart takes a shot with his left foot from the right side of the box, but it's saved in the left corner. The assist was by Angelo Stiller.

Opportunity squandered. Jamie Leweling of VfB Stuttgart takes a shot with his left foot from a challenging spot on the left, but it sails high and wide to the left. The assist was provided by Angelo Stiller.

Fiete Arp commits a foul - Holstein Kiel.

Angelo Stiller of VfB Stuttgart has been awarded an offensive free kick.

Marvin Schulz of Holstein Kiel has been handed a yellow card for committing a foul.

Missed chance. El Bilal Touré - VfB Stuttgart - shot with the head from the centre of the box goes high. Assist - Josha Vagnoman with a cross.

Corner kick awarded to Holstein Kiel. Anrie Chase is responsible for the concession.

Offside called - VfB Stuttgart. Deniz Undav has been flagged offside.

Offside - Benedikt Pichler from Holstein Kiel has been flagged for being offside.

Corner kick awarded to VfB Stuttgart. Marko Ivezic is responsible for the concession.

Score! VfB Stuttgart takes the lead, 1-0 against Holstein Kiel. Deniz Undav of VfB Stuttgart strikes with his right foot from the middle of the box, sending the ball to the upper middle of the net. The assist comes from El Bilal Touré with a well-timed through ball during a rapid counter-attack.

Opportunity lost. El Bilal Touré of VfB Stuttgart attempts a header from the middle of the box, but it goes off target, soaring high and veering left. The cross that set up the chance was delivered by Maximilian Mittelstädt.

Marko Ivezic of Holstein Kiel has committed a foul.

Deniz Undav of VfB Stuttgart has secured an attacking free kick.

Corner kick awarded to VfB Stuttgart. This was due to a block by Timon Weiner.

New attacking attempt. Fabian Rieder - VfB Stuttgart - shot with left foot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assist - Josha Vagnoman.

Missed chance. Jamie Leweling - VfB Stuttgart - shot with left foot from the left side of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assist - Deniz Undav following a fast break.

Josha Vagnoman of VfB Stuttgart has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

Benedikt Pichler commits a foul - Holstein Kiel.

Offside - Holstein Kiel. Benedikt Pichler is in offside.

Pause has ended. They are prepared to proceed.

Match pause - Max Geschwill of Holstein Kiel is injured.

Match interruption - Jeff Chabot from VfB Stuttgart is injured.

Max Geschwill of Holstein Kiel has been awarded a defensive free kick.

Jeff Chabot of VfB Stuttgart has committed a foul.

Corner kick awarded to VfB Stuttgart. This was given due to Magnus Knudsen's defensive action.

Fouled by Marko Ivezic - Holstein Kiel

Enzo Millot of VfB Stuttgart has earned a free kick on the left flank.

The opening half commences...