VfB Stuttgart 3:1 Everton — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Nikolas Nartey scored once as VfB Stuttgart beat Everton 3-1 in a Club Friendly. The midfielder’s early strike set the tone, and Stuttgart eased through the second half with further goals from Ramon Hendriks and Badredine Bouanani, though Thierno Barry pulled one back for the visitors. With no next fixture listed, this was a straightforward pre-season statement of intent from the Bundesliga side.

The match turned inside the opening quarter-hour when Nartey fired Stuttgart ahead in the 16th minute, giving the hosts a platform they never surrendered. Hendriks doubled the lead on 65 minutes, and though Barry responded for Everton in the 72nd, Bouanani’s stoppage-time effort sealed the result. There were no cards or VAR interventions to disrupt a clean, flowing contest.

On the numbers, Stuttgart controlled the game decisively despite even possession at 50% apiece, racking up eight corners to Everton’s two, which tells the story of sustained pressure and territorial dominance. Nartey was the standout with a 9.9 rating from midfield, his goal the catalyst for everything that followed. No model prediction was issued for this fixture, so no forecast to judge; the performance speaks for itself.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of VfB Stuttgart vs Everton?

VfB Stuttgart 3-1 Everton (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Nikolas Nartey (16') for VfB Stuttgart; Ramon Hendriks (65') for VfB Stuttgart; Thierno Barry (72') for Everton; Badredine Bouanani (90') for VfB Stuttgart.

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