Match Report
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to SpVgg Unterhaching. A crowd of 8,294 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SpVgg Unterhaching appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Schnellinger.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SpVgg Unterhaching appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Schnellinger.
0.00
0-0VfL Bochum kick off!
2.50
0-1Scott Guppy changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Scott Guppy knocks in a cross ball towards James Allman. James Allman flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Simon Ziegler has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.20
0-1Markus Seibert comes in with a very late challenge on Nigel Ball. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Nigel Ball runs off the knock.
12.08
0-1Rafael Ferrer makes a strong solo run forward. Rafael Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Simon Haller collects the pass. Simon Haller shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
18.47
Noah Schnellinger hits a low pass to Kevin Babbel. Kevin Babbel plays a one-two with James Allman and rushes in on goal... Kevin Babbel shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
21.15
0-1Eugenio Soler threads a neat ball through to Noah Rohrschneider. Noah Rohrschneider brings the ball forward. Noah Rohrschneider shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
28.53
Scott Guppy threads a neat ball through to Noah Schnellinger. Noah Schnellinger whips in a cross ball towards Hannes Kohler. Hannes Kohler flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Simon Ziegler. Excellent save.
30.21
Noah Schnellinger flicks a high ball forward to Billy Hendry who takes it down. Billy Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Kohler. Hannes Kohler heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
40.21
0-2Rainer Oswald clumsily knocks into Hannes Kohler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hannes Kohler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Bochum appear unchanged since the first half. SpVgg Unterhaching also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
SpVgg Unterhaching kick off!
47.19
Noah Rohrschneider flicks a high pass forward to Simon Haller who brings the ball under control. Simon Haller lofts in a cross ball towards Hannes Klimek. Hannes Klimek makes a deft header. Uwe Koschmieder manages to gather it.
48.43
0-2Hannes Klimek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Haller. Simon Haller knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Uwe Koschmieder who gathers it comfortably.
59.32
Rainer Oswald breaks forward. Without breaking stride, Rainer Oswald plays the ball forward to Simon Haller. Simon Haller knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dean Ince.
63.50
Dean Ince catches Oliver Nahrstedt on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oliver Nahrstedt runs off the knock.
67.16
0-2Rainer Oswald clumsily knocks into Noah Schnellinger. Rainer Oswald is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Noah Schnellinger runs off the knock.
73.17
Noah Schnellinger sees Nigel Ball in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nigel Ball lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
79.36
With imagination, Noah Schnellinger laces a through ball forward to Nigel Ball. Nigel Ball edges inside the box! Nigel Ball cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Simon Ziegler had no chance!! Goal for SpVgg Unterhaching!
87.51
0-3Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
89.57
Kevin Babbel knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Ball. Nigel Ball flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Carvalho controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Roberto Carvalho rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
2
0
Possession
43.5%
56.5%
Play Area
37.7%
47.8%
14.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Ball of SpVgg Unterhaching |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Simon Ziegler (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Oliver Nahrstedt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Markus Seibert (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 4. | Rainer Oswald (DEF) | | 4 |
| 5. | Eugenio Soler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Hannes Klimek (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Darius Le Saux (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rafael Ferrer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Noah Rohrschneider (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Simon Haller (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Simon Koschmieder (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Noah Helmer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antonio Crespo (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Noah Frieser (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Uwe Koschmieder (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jack Bouma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott Guppy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dean Ince (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Billy Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Noah Schnellinger (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nigel Ball (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Kevin Babbel (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Roberto Carvalho (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | James Allman (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Hannes Kohler (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Alfonso Zanon (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Seeler (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Leon Seifert (GK) | 0 | |