Stuttgart
2 - 2 Arminia Bielefeld
10' [0 - 1] R. Tesche
75' [1 - 1] M. Gomez (pen.)
85' [2 - 1] M. Fischer
87' [2 - 2] C. Eigler
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VfB Stuttgart 2 Arminia Bielefeld 2
Despite only drawing, Bielefeld secured their top flight status courtesy of Nürnberg’s loss to Schalke. The point for Stuttgart however was not enough to secure one of the Uefa Cup berths and the Swabians finish 6th.
Bielefeld took the lead on 10 minutes through Robert Tesche. A free kick from Marx sailed goal wards were Bollmann first got his head to the ball. The ball fell invitingly to Tesche, who poked home from close range to give them the ideal start.
The nerves amongst the Bielefeld fans were put back on edge though on 75 minutes when Mario Gomez fired home from the penalty spot. Mijatovic was penalised for the use of an elbow on Fischer and the referee pointed to the spot. Super Mario stepped up to equalise for the Swabians sending Fernandez the wrong way.
Young striker Manuel Fischer then put the home side in front with just five minutes remaining with a left foot shot after Delpierre had headed on a da Silva corner. However, three minutes from time Bielefeld secured the draw with Eigler putting the finishing touch to a fine move to celebrate the Arminen’s future and deny VfB a Uefa Cup spot.
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