Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to SSV Reutlingen. A crowd of 9,256 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both VfL Bochum and SSV Reutlingen are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Dörner.


0.00
VfL Bochum kick off!
2.05
Rafael Ferrer barges into Alec Johnstone. The referee calls over Rafael Ferrer and shows him a yellow card! Alec Johnstone runs off the knock.
9.57
Christian Littbarski makes a probing pass to Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.27
Oliver Nahrstedt hacks Jeroen Neeskens from behind! Oliver Nahrstedt is warned by the referee! Jeroen Neeskens hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.51
Alec Johnstone makes a simple pass to Hannes Raff. Hannes Raff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.21
Rafael Ferrer hits a low pass to Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
26.23
Darius Le Saux controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe King. Joe King knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.00
Philipp Jentsch makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Littbarski. Christian Littbarski darts forward. Christian Littbarski knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Ziegler who gathers it comfortably.
32.45
Lars Jung hits a low pass to Christian Littbarski. Christian Littbarski flicks a high ball forward to Hannes Raff who takes it down. Hannes Raff knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Ziegler who gathers it comfortably.
33.41
Simon Haller plays the ball forward to Darius Le Saux. Darius Le Saux knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.56
Joe King makes an attacking run forward. Joe King plays a quick one-two with Simon Haller and rushes in on goal... Joe King shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Joe King!
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. SSV Reutlingen also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with SSV Reutlingen kicking off!
49.11
Rafael Ferrer sees space and advances. Rafael Ferrer flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Haller. Simon Haller looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
54.58
Philipp Welter flicks a high pass forward to Christian Littbarski who brings the ball under control. Christian Littbarski runs straight at the opposition's defence. Christian Littbarski makes a probing pass to Jeroen Neeskens but he's offside!
55.50
Marc Ziegler hits a low pass to Jeroen Neeskens. Jeroen Neeskens knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Markus Seibert.
57.10
Darius Le Saux makes a probing pass to Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Haller. Simon Haller heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Sebastian Cziommer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.41
Moritz Maier advances with the ball. Moritz Maier advances with the ball. Moritz Maier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
61.21
With imagination, Oliver Wendel laces a through ball forward to Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alec Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.21
Markus Seibert makes a simple pass to Simon Haller. Simon Haller flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Ferrer. Rafael Ferrer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
66.15
Lars Jung deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone advances with the ball. Alec Johnstone plays a one-two with Jeroen Neeskens and rushes in on goal... Alec Johnstone strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Markus Seibert steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
67.34
Nicolas Töpfer brings the ball forward. Nicolas Töpfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.34
Christian Littbarski sees a break and surges forward. Christian Littbarski knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alec Johnstone is offside!
78.22
Lars Jung makes a strong solo run forward. Lars Jung makes a probing pass to Hannes Raff. Hannes Raff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.23
Alec Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Raff holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hannes Raff shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
84.28
Oliver Nahrstedt flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Haller. Simon Haller lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Simon Koschmieder scores for VfL Bochum!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
28%
46.7%
25.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simon Haller of VfL Bochum

Match Ratings
1.Simon Ziegler (GK)
6
2.Moritz Maier (DEF)
7
3.Oliver Nahrstedt (DEF)
6
4.Markus Seibert (DEF)
6
5.Nicolas Töpfer (DEF)
6
6.Hannes Klimek (MID)
6
7.Darius Le Saux (MID)
6
8.Rafael Ferrer (MID)yellow card
6
9.Joe King (MID)goal scored
8
10.Simon Koschmieder (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Simon Haller (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Martin Gondet (DEF)
0
13.Noah Helmer (DEF)
0
14.Linus Nahrstedt (ATT)
0

1.Sebastian Cziommer (GK)
6
2.Oliver Wendel (DEF)
6
3.Lars Jung (DEF)
7
4.Philipp Jentsch (DEF)
6
5.Eric Hanke (DEF)
6
6.Marc Ziegler (MID)
6
7.Christian Littbarski (MID)
7
8.Alec Johnstone (MID)
7
9.Philipp Welter (MID)
6
10.Hannes Raff (ATT)
6
11.Jeroen Neeskens (ATT)
6
 
12.Callum Dickov (GK)
0
13.Alje Fabrie (ATT)
0
14.Malte Ahrens (DEF)
0