Match Report


VfL BochumVfL Bochum     Rot-Weiss AhlenRot-Weiss Ahlen
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Pascal BabbelP. Babbel64
G
1
G
60Kevin PfeifferK. Pfeiffer
Nikolas OverathN. Overath74
D
2
D
68Federico BianconiF. Bianconi
Oliver KuzorraO. Kuzorra69
D
captain3
D
66Steven BoltonS. Bolton
Spencer HoweyS. Howey62
D
4captain
D
57Gerhard WelterG. Welter
Alexander SchöllA. Schöll67
M
5
D
57Torsten NahrstedtT. Nahrstedt
Craig GowerC. Gower67
M
6
M
68Martin KneisslM. Kneissl
Oliver WelterO. Welter66
M
7
M
62Jakob RiemannJ. Riemann
Markus NordwaldM. Nordwald63
M
8
M
59Oliver RitzingerO. Ritzinger
Hannes HitzlspergerH. Hitzlsperger70
A
9
M
59Sven RöhligS. Röhlig
Sergio MonteiroS. Monteiro64
A
10
A
69Marc HässlerM. Hässler
Oliver VöllerO. Völler61
A
11
A
55Arno BirkwaldA. Birkwald
 
Yuri ScarlatoY. Scarlato61
G
12
M
59Roberto ValenteR. Valente
Stefan BreyerS. Breyer61
M
13
M
56Dietmar DöringD. Döring
Simon WilkeS. Wilke60
G
14
D
56Florian PolheimF. Polheim

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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to Rot-Weiss Ahlen. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rot-Weiss Ahlen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dietmar Schnellinger.


0.00
Rot-Weiss Ahlen start the match!
8.48
Steven Bolton threads the ball through to Oliver Ritzinger. Oliver Ritzinger sees Marc Hässler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marc Hässler finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
9.33
Oliver Welter makes a simple pass to Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro shoots from 25 yards. Kevin Pfeiffer gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
18.14
Jakob Riemann catches Markus Nordwald on the ankles. The referee calls over Jakob Riemann and warns him to calm down! Markus Nordwald stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.03
Gerhard Welter pushes up the pitch. Gerhard Welter plays the ball forward to Marc Hässler. Marc Hässler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Spencer Howey.
21.51
Oliver Welter surges forward with the ball. Oliver Welter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.07
Sven Röhlig runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sven Röhlig lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Hässler. Marc Hässler makes a deft header but Pascal Babbel is on top of it.
26.31
Nikolas Overath comes in with a late challenge on Marc Hässler. Nikolas Overath is given a warning by the referee! Marc Hässler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.57
Steven Bolton passes the ball forward to Martin Kneissl. Martin Kneissl flicks the ball to his team mate, Arno Birkwald. Arno Birkwald shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Pascal Babbel manages to gather it.
28.12
Oliver Welter flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Völler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oliver Völler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gerhard Welter.
30.54
Sven Röhlig chips the ball to his team mate, Arno Birkwald. Arno Birkwald knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Hässler. Marc Hässler beats his man to it with a header but somehow Spencer Howey happens to be in the right place to block it.
33.30
Federico Bianconi catches Hannes Hitzlsperger on the ankles. The referee warns Federico Bianconi to calm down! Hannes Hitzlsperger grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.06
Oliver Welter knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Bochum appear unchanged since the first half. Rot-Weiss Ahlen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
VfL Bochum kick off the second half!
47.44
Alexander Schöll flicks a high pass forward to Hannes Hitzlsperger who brings the ball under control. Hannes Hitzlsperger plays a quick one-two with Oliver Völler and rushes in on goal... Hannes Hitzlsperger takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Kevin Pfeiffer!
48.28
Craig Gower threads a neat ball through to Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
51.24
Jakob Riemann threads a neat ball through to Marc Hässler. Marc Hässler knocks in a cross ball towards Arno Birkwald. Arno Birkwald outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Arno Birkwald!
54.49
Steven Bolton makes a strong solo run forward. Steven Bolton threads a neat ball through to Marc Hässler. Marc Hässler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oliver Kuzorra.
60.43
Martin Kneissl decides to run forward with the ball. Martin Kneissl lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Birkwald. Arno Birkwald makes a looping header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.26
Rot-Weiss Ahlen are dictating the run of play here today.
66.15
Nikolas Overath flicks a high pass forward to Craig Gower who brings the ball under control. Craig Gower passes the ball forward to Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro plays a one-two with Oliver Völler and rushes in on goal... Sergio Monteiro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Kevin Pfeiffer manages to gather it comfortably.
71.47
Without breaking stride, Nikolas Overath plays the ball forward to Markus Nordwald. Markus Nordwald makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hannes Hitzlsperger. Hannes Hitzlsperger whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro makes a deft header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.43
Oliver Kuzorra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Gower. Craig Gower chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler lofts in a cross ball towards Hannes Hitzlsperger. Hannes Hitzlsperger makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.30
Gerhard Welter flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Ritzinger controls it well on his chest. Oliver Ritzinger threads a neat ball through to Marc Hässler. Marc Hässler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Birkwald but the linesman indicates offside!
83.50
Jakob Riemann makes a simple pass to Arno Birkwald. Arno Birkwald puts a great ball through but Marc Hässler is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
84.14
Martin Kneissl darts forward. Martin Kneissl knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

VfL Bochum

Rot-Weiss Ahlen
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
26.7%
45.3%
28%

Scorers
Hannes Hitzlsperger 73
Arno Birkwald 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hannes Hitzlsperger of VfL Bochum

Match Ratings