Match Report


SSV ReutlingenSSV Reutlingen     VfL BochumVfL Bochum
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Duncan McgrealD. Mcgreal59
G
captain1
G
64Pascal BabbelP. Babbel
Christian KurthC. Kurth65
D
2
D
74Nikolas OverathN. Overath
Steffen LittbarskiS. Littbarski58
D
3captain
D
69Oliver KuzorraO. Kuzorra
Simon ZickS. Zick56
D
4
D
62Spencer HoweyS. Howey
Simon WesselmannS. Wesselmann56
D
5
M
68Alexander SchöllA. Schöll
Arno EngelsA. Engels66
M
6
M
67Craig GowerC. Gower
Duncan MorrisonD. Morrison64
M
7
M
66Oliver WelterO. Welter
Christian PoschnerC. Poschner60
M
8
M
63Markus NordwaldM. Nordwald
Vitor SoaresV. Soares57
M
9
A
70Hannes HitzlspergerH. Hitzlsperger
David HallerD. Haller61
A
10
A
64Sergio MonteiroS. Monteiro
Marc ZickM. Zick60
A
11
A
61Oliver VöllerO. Völler
 
Tobias BrehmeT. Brehme55
G
12
G
61Yuri ScarlatoY. Scarlato
Hauke WallnerH. Wallner54
D
13
M
61Stefan BreyerS. Breyer
Noah RummeniggeN. Rummenigge53
A
14
G
60Simon WilkeS. Wilke

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Kreuzeiche Stadion where SSV Reutlingen play host to VfL Bochum. A crowd of 8,863 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
SSV Reutlingen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while VfL Bochum appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Diakite.


0.00
VfL Bochum start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.46
Markus Nordwald knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.23
Craig Gower brings the ball forward. Craig Gower plays a one-two with Oliver Völler and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Craig Gower provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.12
Christian Poschner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Haller. David Haller finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.21
Simon Wesselmann threads a neat ball through to Duncan Morrison. Duncan Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Haller. David Haller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.32
Hannes Hitzlsperger catches Christian Kurth on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Christian Kurth stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.26
Nikolas Overath threads the ball through to Markus Nordwald. Markus Nordwald decides to run forward with the ball. Markus Nordwald knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler makes a convincing header but somehow Duncan Mcgreal manages to keep it out.
22.41
Oliver Welter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler makes a great pass forward. Hannes Hitzlsperger runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
28.22
Craig Gower flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Monteiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Monteiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steffen Littbarski.
34.19
Craig Gower hits a low pass to Hannes Hitzlsperger. Hannes Hitzlsperger makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Duncan Mcgreal. Excellent save.
38.05
Spencer Howey hits a low pass to Craig Gower. Craig Gower passes the ball forward to Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro cuts inside the box! Sergio Monteiro comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Duncan Mcgreal!
39.50
Markus Nordwald changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Markus Nordwald shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. SSV Reutlingen appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Bochum also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
SSV Reutlingen kick off and get the second half underway!
57.47
Craig Gower kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Hitzlsperger. Hannes Hitzlsperger finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Duncan Mcgreal is on top of it.
63.24
Alexander Schöll kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.07
Markus Nordwald sees a break and surges forward. Markus Nordwald shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
67.17
Oliver Welter takes it forward alone. Oliver Welter shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
71.13
Oliver Welter knocks the ball forward to Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steffen Littbarski.
73.34
VfL Bochum are dictating the run of play here today.
75.06
Oliver Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward. Craig Gower collects the pass. With a delightful solo run, Craig Gower stretches the opposition's defence. Craig Gower whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Monteiro. Simon Wesselmann catches Sergio Monteiro on the ankles. Penalty for VfL Bochum!!
75.06
The referee points to the spot..
76.43
Hannes Hitzlsperger takes a stuttering run up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
78.35
Alexander Schöll makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.03
Oliver Welter threads the ball through to Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro finds some space and shoots from distance. Duncan Mcgreal is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.06
Spencer Howey plays the ball forward to Craig Gower. Craig Gower makes a probing pass to Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler plays a quick one-two with Sergio Monteiro and rushes in on goal... Oliver Völler rockets a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

SSV Reutlingen

VfL Bochum
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
0
8
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.8%
63.2%
Play Area
39.1%
44.8%
16.1%

Scorers
Oliver Völler 63
Hannes Hitzlsperger 76 (p)
Sergio Monteiro 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sergio Monteiro of VfL Bochum

Match Ratings
1.Duncan Mcgreal (GK)
8
2.Christian Kurth (DEF)
6
3.Steffen Littbarski (DEF)
6
4.Simon Zick (DEF)
6
5.Simon Wesselmann (DEF)
6
6.Arno Engels (MID)
6
7.Duncan Morrison (MID)
6
8.Christian Poschner (MID)
6
9.Vitor Soares (MID)
6
10.David Haller (ATT)
6
11.Marc Zick (ATT)
6
 
12.Tobias Brehme (GK)
0
13.Hauke Wallner (DEF)
0
14.Noah Rummenigge (ATT)
0

1.Pascal Babbel (GK)
6
2.Nikolas Overath (DEF)
6
3.Oliver Kuzorra (DEF)
6
4.Spencer Howey (DEF)
6
5.Alexander Schöll (MID)
7
6.Craig Gower (MID)
8
7.Oliver Welter (MID)
8
8.Markus Nordwald (MID)
8
9.Hannes Hitzlsperger (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
6
10.Sergio Monteiro (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Oliver Völler (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Yuri Scarlato (GK)
0
13.Stefan Breyer (MID)
0
14.Simon Wilke (GK)
0