Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to SV Eintracht Trier 05. A crowd of 9,535 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Eintracht Trier 05 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Diakite.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SV Eintracht Trier 05 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Diakite.
0.00
0-0VfL Bochum start the match!
2.21
0-0Markus Nordwald threads a neat ball through to Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.36
Spencer Howey sees Craig Gower in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Gower flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Monteiro controls it well on his chest. Sergio Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.39
0-0Billy Burley comes in with a late challenge on Oliver Völler. Billy Burley is given a warning by the referee! Oliver Völler runs off the knock.
14.07
0-0Paul Van Der Meyde sees space and advances. Paul Van Der Meyde plays the ball forward to Simon Spengler who has made a great run into the box. Simon Spengler shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
15.41
0-0Paul Van Der Meyde makes a simple pass to Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler knocks the ball forward to Simon Spengler but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.10
Kevin Matthäus passes the ball forward to Paul Van Der Meyde. Paul Van Der Meyde flicks a high pass forward. Simon Spengler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Spengler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.03
0-0Paul Van Der Meyde knocks the ball forward to Simon Spengler. Simon Spengler finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Pascal Babbel manages to gather it.
21.48
0-0Markus Nordwald clumsily knocks into Dominic Telfer. The referee calls over Markus Nordwald and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Telfer runs off the knock.
24.27
0-0Markus Nordwald catches Florian Herzog on the ankles. The referee brings Markus Nordwald to one side and gives him a warning! Florian Herzog gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.27
Markus Nordwald knocks the ball forward to Hannes Hitzlsperger. Hannes Hitzlsperger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gerhard Hanssen.
27.01
Markus Nordwald makes a simple pass to Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
28.10
Spencer Howey makes a simple pass to Oliver Welter. Oliver Welter flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Hitzlsperger controls it well on his chest. Hannes Hitzlsperger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.33
Spencer Howey knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Gower. Showing composure, Craig Gower picks a pass forward to Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
44.36
0-1Florian Herzog deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Spengler. Simon Spengler skips past Spencer Howey! Simon Spengler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Pascal Babbel is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Bochum appear unchanged since the first half. SV Eintracht Trier 05 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
SV Eintracht Trier 05 start the second half!
47.32
Paul Van Der Meyde changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paul Van Der Meyde deftly passes the ball to Uwe Hässler, releasing him through on goal. Uwe Hässler muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
48.05
Alexander Schöll flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Monteiro collects the pass. Sergio Monteiro plays a one-two with Hannes Hitzlsperger and advances towards the goal... Sergio Monteiro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper, Gianfranco Medri, sees it late!! Goal for VfL Bochum!
51.05
Gerhard Hanssen makes a probing pass to Florian Herzog. Florian Herzog deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Spengler. Simon Spengler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
53.33
Hannes Szepan flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Hässler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Uwe Hässler whips in a cross ball towards Simon Spengler. Simon Spengler knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.30
With a delightful solo run, Paul Van Der Meyde stretches the opposition's defence. Paul Van Der Meyde shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
63.06
Florian Herzog hits a low pass to Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler plays a one-two with Simon Spengler and rushes in on goal... Uwe Hässler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
73.04
Alexander Schöll comes in with a late challenge on Hannes Szepan. The referee calls over Alexander Schöll and shows him a yellow card! Hannes Szepan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.20
Paul Van Der Meyde makes a probing pass to Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler knocks the ball forward to Simon Spengler but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
81.03
Sergio Monteiro barges into Billy Burley. The referee calls over Sergio Monteiro and warns him to calm down! Billy Burley runs off the knock.
85.49
Craig Gower controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hannes Hitzlsperger. Hannes Hitzlsperger tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.17
Dominic Telfer makes an attacking run forward. Dominic Telfer plays a one-two with Uwe Hässler and advances towards the goal... Dominic Telfer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Pascal Babbel gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
32.5%
47%
20.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Simon Spengler of SV Eintracht Trier 05 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pascal Babbel (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nikolas Overath (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oliver Kuzorra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Spencer Howey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexander Schöll (MID) |  | 6 |
| 6. | Craig Gower (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Oliver Welter (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Markus Nordwald (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Hannes Hitzlsperger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sergio Monteiro (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Oliver Völler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Yuri Scarlato (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stefan Breyer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Simon Wilke (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gianfranco Medri (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tobias Welter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Matthäus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gerhard Hanssen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Burley (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Dominic Telfer (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Florian Herzog (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paul Van Der Meyde (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Hannes Szepan (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Uwe Hässler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Simon Spengler (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Juan-Carlos Romero (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Morgan Galli (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eric Lensing (ATT) | 0 | |