Match Report


VfL BochumVfL Bochum     FSV Mainz 05FSV Mainz 05
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Pascal BabbelP. Babbel64
G
1
G
55Martin GeisM. Geis
Nikolas OverathN. Overath74
D
2
D
72Paul FriedmannP. Friedmann
Oliver KuzorraO. Kuzorra69
D
captain3
D
60Rainer WilkeR. Wilke
Spencer HoweyS. Howey62
D
4
D
57Steffen VogelS. Vogel
Alexander SchöllA. Schöll68
M
5
D
55Kai EmmerlichK. Emmerlich
Craig GowerC. Gower67
M
6
M
59Matthias HitzlspergerM. Hitzlsperger
Oliver WelterO. Welter66
M
7
M
57Lars KohlerL. Kohler
Markus NordwaldM. Nordwald63
M
8
M
56Malte WidmannM. Widmann
Hannes HitzlspergerH. Hitzlsperger70
A
9
M
55Nils EmmerlichN. Emmerlich
Sergio MonteiroS. Monteiro64
A
10captain
A
65Sven BabbelS. Babbel
Oliver VöllerO. Völler61
A
11
A
63Sven WieczorekS. Wieczorek
 
Yuri ScarlatoY. Scarlato61
G
12
A
54Colin CollinsC. Collins
Stefan BreyerS. Breyer61
M
13
A
53Stuart NaysmithS. Naysmith
Simon WilkeS. Wilke60
G
14
G
52Scott LockleyS. Lockley

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 9,257 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FSV Mainz 05 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Brehme.


0.00
The first half starts with FSV Mainz 05 kicking off!
3.31
Malte Widmann threads a neat ball through to Sven Wieczorek. Sven Wieczorek advances inside the box! Sven Wieczorek shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Pascal Babbel!
6.20
Paul Friedmann barges into Hannes Hitzlsperger. The referee calls over Paul Friedmann and shows him a yellow card! Hannes Hitzlsperger carries on, but is struggling a bit.
8.30
Nikolas Overath catches Sven Wieczorek on the ankles. Nikolas Overath is shown the yellow card! Sven Wieczorek hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.01
Markus Nordwald threads the ball through to Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Geis who gathers it comfortably.
12.33
Nikolas Overath sees Markus Nordwald in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Markus Nordwald flicks a high pass forward to Sergio Monteiro who brings the ball under control. Sergio Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
15.25
Craig Gower threads the ball through to Hannes Hitzlsperger. Hannes Hitzlsperger makes a great pass forward. Sergio Monteiro runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
21.02
Spencer Howey comes in with a late challenge on Sven Babbel. Spencer Howey is shown the yellow card! Sven Babbel stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.30
Paul Friedmann hits a low pass to Nils Emmerlich. Nils Emmerlich makes a probing pass to Sven Wieczorek. Sven Wieczorek shoots from long range but Pascal Babbel reads it well. Fabulous stop!
34.19
Oliver Welter kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.35
Sergio Monteiro hacks Rainer Wilke from behind! Sergio Monteiro is shown the yellow card! Rainer Wilke stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Malte Widmann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sven Babbel. Sven Babbel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pascal Babbel who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Bochum appear unchanged since the first half. FSV Mainz 05 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
VfL Bochum start the second half!
47.00
Spencer Howey makes a probing pass to Craig Gower. Craig Gower flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Monteiro controls it well on his chest. Sergio Monteiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kai Emmerlich.
51.25
Without breaking stride, Matthias Hitzlsperger plays the ball forward to Sven Wieczorek. Sven Wieczorek knocks the ball forward to Sven Babbel but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.50
FSV Mainz 05 have made 2 substitutions with Stuart Naysmith replacing Lars Kohler and Colin Collins replacing Sven Babbel .
61.53
Rainer Wilke barges into Hannes Hitzlsperger. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hannes Hitzlsperger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.53
Free kick to VfL Bochum just outside the area...
63.08
Hannes Hitzlsperger steps up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
67.37
Rainer Wilke hacks Oliver Völler from behind! Rainer Wilke is given a warning by the referee! Oliver Völler grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.08
Rainer Wilke pushes up the pitch. Rainer Wilke picks a pass forward to Colin Collins. Colin Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Spencer Howey.
77.34
FSV Mainz 05 have made a substitution with Scott Lockley replacing Steffen Vogel .
81.33
Kai Emmerlich hacks Alexander Schöll from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexander Schöll hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.57
Craig Gower sees Hannes Hitzlsperger in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hannes Hitzlsperger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rainer Wilke.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

VfL Bochum

FSV Mainz 05
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
0
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
3
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
20%
48.6%
31.4%

Scorers
Oliver Völler 12

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Völler of VfL Bochum

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

1.Martin Geis (GK)
6
2.Paul Friedmann (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Rainer Wilke (DEF)yellow card
7
4.Steffen Vogel (DEF)
6
5.Kai Emmerlich (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Matthias Hitzlsperger (MID)
6
7.Lars Kohler (MID)
6
8.Malte Widmann (MID)
7
9.Nils Emmerlich (MID)
6
10.Sven Babbel (ATT)
6
11.Sven Wieczorek (ATT)
7
 
12.Colin Collins (ATT)
6
13.Stuart Naysmith (ATT)
6
14.Scott Lockley (GK)
6