Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Generali-Sportpark where SpVgg Unterhaching play host to VfL Bochum. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
SpVgg Unterhaching are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while VfL Bochum appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Brehme.


0.00
The first half starts with VfL Bochum kicking off!
3.45
Without breaking stride, Kevin Pfeiffer plays the ball forward to Linus Lensing. Linus Lensing threads the ball through into the box. Simon Röhlig side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Bakary Bräutigam gets down and covers it.
4.05
Kevin Pfeiffer comes in with a late challenge on Fritz Gomis. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fritz Gomis gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.27
Lennart Cziommer chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Pfeiffer. Kevin Pfeiffer threads a neat ball through to Jan Röhner. Jan Röhner whips in a cross ball towards Gerhard Witte. Gerhard Witte jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Bakary Bräutigam reads it well. Good save!
12.33
Steffen Berg plays the ball forward to Eric Weigel. Eric Weigel knocks the ball forward to Florian Frieser. Florian Frieser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Ribeiro but he's offside!
14.40
Stephen Hendry threads a neat ball through to David Neuhaus. David Neuhaus shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.04
Kevin Pfeiffer chips the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Witte. Gerhard Witte knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Röhner. Jan Röhner makes a looping header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.03
Stephen Hendry makes a probing pass to David Neuhaus. David Neuhaus flicks a high pass forward. Florian Frieser controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Florian Frieser takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Barry Schulpen.
17.07
Corner kick to VfL Bochum. Eric Weigel plays it to the far post. Barry Schulpen drops low and scoops up the ball.
20.14
Stefan Stiepermann flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Ribeiro controls it well on his chest. Jorge Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Florian Frieser. Florian Frieser flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Barry Schulpen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.18
Stefan Stiepermann sees Florian Frieser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Florian Frieser knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastian Helmer.
32.37
Sebastian Helmer lofts the ball long. Gerhard Witte knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Röhner. Jan Röhner heads the ball goalwards. Bakary Bräutigam easily picks it out of the air!
38.46
Kevin Pfeiffer passes the ball forward to Linus Lensing. Linus Lensing shoots from long range. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
44.23
Stephen Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florian Frieser. Florian Frieser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Barry Schulpen who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. SpVgg Unterhaching have changed their lineup with Simon Schöll replacing Kevin Pfeiffer, Juan-Carlos Cortes replacing Lennart Cziommer and Franco Flachi replacing Gerhard Witte. VfL Bochum appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and SpVgg Unterhaching kick off!
47.40
Noah Francke flicks a high ball forward to David Neuhaus who takes it down. David Neuhaus makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jorge Ribeiro. Jorge Ribeiro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
49.27
David Brady flicks a high ball forward to Linus Lensing who takes it down. Linus Lensing advances inside the box! Linus Lensing cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Bakary Bräutigam.
55.51
Martin Kohler barges into Eric Weigel. The referee brings Martin Kohler to one side and gives him a warning! Eric Weigel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.54
Felipe Saez threads a neat ball through to Noah Francke. Noah Francke makes an attacking run forward. Noah Francke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.53
Fritz Gomis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Weigel. Eric Weigel flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Ribeiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jorge Ribeiro plays a sublime one-two with David Neuhaus and races in on goal... Jorge Ribeiro takes a shot at goal. Barry Schulpen easily gets down and covers it.
65.37
Stephen Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, David Neuhaus. David Neuhaus skips past Juan-Carlos Cortes! David Neuhaus looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Barry Schulpen with no chance!! Goal for VfL Bochum!
73.34
Fritz Gomis flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Hendry collects the pass. Stephen Hendry flicks a high ball forward to David Neuhaus who takes it down. David Neuhaus knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Ribeiro. Jorge Ribeiro shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Barry Schulpen as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
74.08
Eric Weigel takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Martin Kohler gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
75.35
Eric Weigel threads the ball through to Jorge Ribeiro. Jorge Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Frieser. Florian Frieser heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
77.11
VfL Bochum have made a substitution with Armin Gerlach replacing Stephen Hendry .
81.24
Fritz Gomis flicks a high pass forward. Armin Gerlach controls it well on his chest. Armin Gerlach chips the ball to his team mate, David Neuhaus. David Neuhaus knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Frieser. Florian Frieser rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
85.06
Armin Gerlach runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Armin Gerlach cuts inside the box! Armin Gerlach cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.01
Juan-Carlos Cortes flicks a high ball forward to David Brady who takes it down. David Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Röhlig. Simon Röhlig lofts in a cross ball towards Franco Flachi. Franco Flachi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
25%
75%
Play Area
34.2%
40.8%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Neuhaus of VfL Bochum

Match Ratings
1.Barry Schulpen (GK)
8
2.Sebastian Helmer (DEF)
6
3.Lennart Cziommer (DEF)
6
4.Martin Kohler (DEF)
6
5.Nicolas Welke (DEF)
6
6.David Brady (MID)
6
7.Kevin Pfeiffer (MID)yellow card
6
8.Jan Röhner (ATT)
6
9.Simon Röhlig (ATT)
6
10.Linus Lensing (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Gerhard Witte (ATT)
6
 
12.Juan-Carlos Cortes (GK)
6
13.Simon Schöll (MID)
6
14.Franco Flachi (DEF)
6

1.Bakary Bräutigam (GK)
7
2.Felipe Saez (DEF)
6
3.Fritz Gomis (DEF)
7
4.Steffen Berg (DEF)
7
5.Stefan Stiepermann (MID)
6
6.Eric Weigel (MID)
7
7.Stephen Hendry (MID)
7
8.Noah Francke (MID)
7
9.Florian Frieser (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Jorge Ribeiro (ATT)
8
11.David Neuhaus (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Torsten Möller (ATT)
0
13.Armin Gerlach (DEF)
7
14.Abel Quaresma (GK)
0