Match Report


VfL BochumVfL Bochum     SpVgg Greuther FürthSpVgg Greuther Fürth
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Pascal BabbelP. Babbel64
G
1
G
61Linus KlimekL. Klimek
Martin ZiegeM. Ziege74
D
2
D
75Jakob PalumboJ. Palumbo
Oliver RichterO. Richter70
D
captain3
D
72Jakob NordwaldJ. Nordwald
Markus LensingM. Lensing69
D
4
D
66Vincenzo TurekV. Turek
Alexander SchöllA. Schöll68
M
5
D
64Francis ColeF. Cole
Craig GowerC. Gower67
M
6captain
M
74Lamberto RadiceL. Radice
Oliver WelterO. Welter66
M
7
M
73Pascal KohlerP. Kohler
Markus NordwaldM. Nordwald63
M
8
M
71Simon HässlerS. Hässler
Hannes HitzlspergerH. Hitzlsperger70
A
9
M
63Moritz BackesM. Backes
Sergio MonteiroS. Monteiro64
A
10
A
77Martin KühnM. Kühn
Oliver VöllerO. Völler61
A
11
A
71Marcel StiepermannM. Stiepermann
 
Noah SchneiderN. Schneider64
D
12
A
68Markus BartschM. Bartsch
Stefan BreyerS. Breyer61
M
13
A
67Markus NeudeckerM. Neudecker
Yuri ScarlatoY. Scarlato61
G
14
M
62Colin HopkinC. Hopkin

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to SpVgg Greuther Fürth. A crowd of 18,769 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Netzer.


0.00
The whistle blows and SpVgg Greuther Fürth kick off!
8.22
Simon Hässler decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Hässler whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Stiepermann. Marcel Stiepermann powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.54
Pascal Kohler laces a weighted ball forward to Marcel Stiepermann. Marcel Stiepermann finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Pascal Babbel manages to keep it out.
10.08
Oliver Welter flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Monteiro controls it well on his chest. Sergio Monteiro knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Hitzlsperger. Hannes Hitzlsperger outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
12.06
Marcel Stiepermann clumsily knocks into Oliver Richter. Marcel Stiepermann is shown the yellow card! Oliver Richter stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.42
Vincenzo Turek threads a neat ball through to Moritz Backes. Moritz Backes makes a simple pass to Marcel Stiepermann. Marcel Stiepermann tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
18.22
Marcel Stiepermann barges into Markus Lensing. The referee warns Marcel Stiepermann to calm down! Markus Lensing stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.37
Craig Gower controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hannes Hitzlsperger. Hannes Hitzlsperger makes a simple pass, allowing Sergio Monteiro to run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Sergio Monteiro provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
33.53
Martin Ziege flicks a high pass forward. Craig Gower collects the pass. Craig Gower flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francis Cole.
36.52
Jakob Nordwald lofts the ball long. Martin Kühn plays a one-two with Marcel Stiepermann and advances towards the goal... Martin Kühn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Pascal Babbel comfortably gets down and covers it.
39.56
Showing fabulous composure, Jakob Nordwald laces a weighted ball forward to Pascal Kohler. Pascal Kohler knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Stiepermann. Marcel Stiepermann shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
42.06
Pascal Kohler hacks Oliver Welter from behind! The referee brings Pascal Kohler to one side and gives him a warning! Oliver Welter gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.49
Vincenzo Turek barges into Oliver Völler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oliver Völler runs off the knock.
45.00
Moritz Backes sees Marcel Stiepermann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcel Stiepermann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
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. SpVgg Greuther Fürth also appear unchanged since the first half. The SpVgg Greuther Fürth players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The second half starts with VfL Bochum kicking off!
49.23
Vincenzo Turek flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Backes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Moritz Backes passes the ball forward to Martin Kühn. Martin Kühn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.38
Vincenzo Turek flicks a high pass forward to Moritz Backes who brings the ball under control. Moritz Backes knocks the ball forward to Marcel Stiepermann. Marcel Stiepermann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.52
Simon Hässler flicks a high pass forward. Martin Kühn controls it well on his chest. Martin Kühn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pascal Babbel who gathers it comfortably.
57.53
Moritz Backes makes a probing pass to Martin Kühn. Martin Kühn threads the ball through into the box. Marcel Stiepermann shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Pascal Babbel has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
63.07
Oliver Richter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Welter. Oliver Welter makes a probing pass to Hannes Hitzlsperger. Hannes Hitzlsperger plays a one-two with Sergio Monteiro and advances towards the goal... Hannes Hitzlsperger muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
65.23
Moritz Backes knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Kühn. Martin Kühn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.26
Jakob Palumbo flicks a high ball forward to Pascal Kohler who takes it down. Pascal Kohler threads a neat ball through to Martin Kühn. Martin Kühn tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Pascal Babbel manages to keep it out.
78.57
Alexander Schöll passes the ball forward to Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Linus Klimek comfortably picks it out of the air!
79.10
Oliver Welter darts forward. Oliver Welter threads the ball through to Oliver Völler but he's offside!
84.31
Showing great composure, Simon Hässler laces a through ball forward to Marcel Stiepermann. Marcel Stiepermann shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
87.58
Markus Nordwald chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Oliver Welter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

VfL Bochum

SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.6%
56.4%
Play Area
26.9%
47.4%
25.6%

Scorers
Marcel Stiepermann 58

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pascal Babbel of VfL Bochum

Match Ratings
1.Pascal Babbel (GK)
9
2.Martin Ziege (DEF)
6
3.Oliver Richter (DEF)
6
4.Markus Lensing (DEF)
6
5.Alexander Schöll (MID)
7
6.Craig Gower (MID)
6
7.Oliver Welter (MID)
7
8.Markus Nordwald (MID)
6
9.Hannes Hitzlsperger (ATT)
7
10.Sergio Monteiro (ATT)
6
11.Oliver Völler (ATT)
6
 
12.Noah Schneider (DEF)
0
13.Stefan Breyer (MID)
0
14.Yuri Scarlato (GK)
0

1.Linus Klimek (GK)
7
2.Jakob Palumbo (DEF)
6
3.Jakob Nordwald (DEF)
7
4.Vincenzo Turek (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Francis Cole (DEF)
6
6.Lamberto Radice (MID)
6
7.Pascal Kohler (MID)
6
8.Simon Hässler (MID)
7
9.Moritz Backes (MID)
8
10.Martin Kühn (ATT)
8
11.Marcel Stiepermann (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
 
12.Markus Bartsch (ATT)
0
13.Markus Neudecker (ATT)
0
14.Colin Hopkin (MID)
0