Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Niederrheinstadion where Rot-Weiss Oberhausen play host to VfL Bochum. A crowd of 8,690 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rot-Weiss Oberhausen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfL Bochum appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Angelo Ganci.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rot-Weiss Oberhausen are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfL Bochum appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Angelo Ganci.
0.00
0-0Rot-Weiss Oberhausen start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.38
0-0Erik Van Gobbel changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Erik Van Gobbel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
4.44
0-0Simon Haller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Le Saux. Darius Le Saux knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arno Schrader.
14.27
Simon Babbel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Wallwork. Eddie Wallwork threads a neat ball through to Kevin Beck. Kevin Beck knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oliver Nahrstedt.
15.28
Rafael Ferrer threads the ball through to Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincenzo Jahn who gathers it comfortably.
21.42
0-0Simon Haller makes an attacking run forward. Simon Haller plays a one-two with Simon Koschmieder and advances towards the goal... Simon Haller looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
22.29
0-0Joe King catches Noah Helmer on the ankles. The referee calls over Joe King and shows him a yellow card! Noah Helmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.25
1-0Arno Schrader makes a probing pass to Noah Helmer. Noah Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Beck. Kevin Beck jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Simon Ziegler has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.43
Noah Helmer flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Beck who brings the ball under control. Kevin Beck knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.48
Anthony Fuchs threads a neat ball through to Kevin Beck. Kevin Beck knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oliver Nahrstedt.
36.08
Erik Van Gobbel darts forward. Erik Van Gobbel knocks in a cross ball towards Noah Helmer. Noah Helmer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Simon Ziegler!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rot-Weiss Oberhausen have changed their lineup with Gavin Gemmell replacing Anthony Fuchs and Thomas Dittrich replacing Eddie Wallwork. VfL Bochum appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and VfL Bochum get the second half underway!
53.29
1-0Joe King hacks David Nordwald from behind! The referee calls over Joe King and warns him to calm down! David Nordwald stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.37
Simon Babbel flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Dittrich who brings the ball under control. Thomas Dittrich knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Ziegler who gathers it comfortably.
65.29
Gavin Gemmell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Beck. Kevin Beck shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.15
Erik Van Gobbel hits a low pass to Noah Helmer. Noah Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Dittrich. Thomas Dittrich heads the ball goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.10
Bakary Francke takes it forward alone. Bakary Francke runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Bakary Francke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.28
With imagination, Bakary Francke plays the ball forward to Noah Helmer. Noah Helmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Beck. Kevin Beck shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
84.13
Simon Koschmieder sees Simon Haller in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Haller plays a one-two with Simon Koschmieder and rushes in on goal... Simon Haller muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
87.28
Rafael Ferrer takes a short throw-in bringing Darius Le Saux into play. Darius Le Saux makes a probing pass to Rafael Ferrer. Rafael Ferrer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Nordwald.
90.00
Darius Le Saux threads a neat ball through to Joe King. Joe King shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
31.9%
43.5%
24.6%
Scorers
| Kevin Beck 24, 65 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Beck of Rot-Weiss Oberhausen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vincenzo Jahn (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Nordwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicola C. Serao (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bakary Francke (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Arno Schrader (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Anthony Fuchs (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Erik Van Gobbel (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Simon Babbel (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eddie Wallwork (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Noah Helmer (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Kevin Beck (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Torsten Matthäus (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gavin Gemmell (GK) | 7 | |
| 14. | Thomas Dittrich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Simon Ziegler (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Moritz Maier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 9. | Joe King (MID) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Simon Koschmieder (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Simon Haller (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Martin Gondet (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Noah Helmer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Linus Nahrstedt (ATT) | 0 | |