45^th minute: Stalemate at the half-time break. Jürgen Kramny’s men looked to get amongst the well-drilled Berlin defence, and managed to create a few openings, but unfortunately lacked precision with the final ball. VfB will have to continue to be cautious not to be caught out on the break by the visitors.

51^st minute: Goal for VfB! Serey Dié lets fly from the edge of the penalty area with the outside of his right boot and sinks the ball into the far corner, to make it 1-0 for the Cannstatt Boys. The Ivory Coast international started the move himself, winning back the ball bravely after VfB had given away possession.  

84^th minute: That should be the decided! VfB again put the visitors under pressure and force an error before getting the ball through to Filip Kostic, who converts from point blank range to make it 2-0.

90^th minute: In added time, Martin Harnik is denied by Rune Jarstein. Shortly after, the final whistle is blown on the Cannstatt Boys fifth consecutive Bundesliga victory.

Summary

This game was further proof as to just how stable VfB are at the moment. In the first half, the Cannstatt Boys were confronted by a defensive opponent, who closed down the spaces cleverly, although the hosts did manage to create a number of openings. Having then taken the lead, Daniel Schwaab & Co. were solid in the challenges against an ever more courageous opponent and allowed very little through at the back. At the other end, VfB continued to create chances and, in spite of having to deal with a number of disputed situations, rose to the challenge and decided the tie in their favour.