Match Report


VfL BochumVfL Bochum     Borussia Mönchengladbach Borussia Mönchengladbach
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Simon ZieglerS. Ziegler66
G
1
G
65Johann BagayokoJ. Bagayoko
Moritz MaierM. Maier69
D
2
D
69Eduardo RomeroE. Romero
Oliver NahrstedtO. Nahrstedt65
D
3
D
67Geoffroy MercierG. Mercier
Markus SeibertM. Seibert63
D
4
D
67Rainer SeelerR. Seeler
Nicolas TöpferN. Töpfer63
D
5
M
76Nils WielandN. Wieland
Hannes KlimekH. Klimek55
M
6captain
M
67Ricardo HerreroR. Herrero
Darius Le SauxD. Le Saux54
M
7
M
62Colin HigginbothamC. Higginbotham
Rafael FerrerR. Ferrer53
M
8
M
61Jan NetzerJ. Netzer
Joe KingJ. King50
M
9
A
66Martin BierhoffM. Bierhoff
Simon KoschmiederS. Koschmieder64
A
10
A
57Martin GarciaM. Garcia
Simon HallerS. Haller62
A
captain11
A
53Bakary KaiserB. Kaiser
 
Martin GondetM. Gondet62
D
12
D
61Paul FrieserP. Frieser
Noah HelmerN. Helmer61
D
13
M
54Noah AugsteinN. Augstein
Linus NahrstedtL. Nahrstedt61
A
14
M
51Torsten JahnT. Jahn

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . A crowd of 9,685 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Schnellinger.


0.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.54
Eduardo Romero makes a simple pass to Ricardo Herrero. Ricardo Herrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Garcia. Martin Garcia shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.16
Markus Seibert flicks a high ball forward to Darius Le Saux who takes it down. Darius Le Saux flicks a high pass forward to Simon Haller who brings the ball under control. Simon Haller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.29
Ricardo Herrero threads a neat ball through to Martin Garcia. Martin Garcia tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
22.44
Moritz Maier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Töpfer. Nicolas Töpfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joe King. Joe King knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Haller. Simon Haller flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
26.51
Rafael Ferrer comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Romero. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eduardo Romero runs off the knock.
26.51
Borussia Mönchengladbach are dictating the run of play here today.
28.37
Joe King brings the ball forward. Joe King knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Romero.
34.29
Darius Le Saux flicks a high ball forward to Simon Koschmieder who takes it down. Simon Koschmieder knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Geoffroy Mercier.
38.33
Hannes Klimek runs straight at the opposition's defence. Hannes Klimek lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Haller. Simon Haller rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Johann Bagayoko.
40.43
Rafael Ferrer comes in with a late challenge on Nils Wieland. Rafael Ferrer is warned by the referee! Nils Wieland runs off the knock.
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. Borussia Mönchengladbach also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
VfL Bochum start the second half!
47.12
Darius Le Saux clumsily knocks into Colin Higginbotham. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Higginbotham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.35
Eduardo Romero knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Herrero. With a delightful solo run, Ricardo Herrero stretches the opposition's defence. Ricardo Herrero threads a neat, attacking ball through to Martin Bierhoff. Martin Bierhoff shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.40
Darius Le Saux sees Simon Koschmieder in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Koschmieder lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Ferrer. Rafael Ferrer makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
54.10
Darius Le Saux darts forward. Darius Le Saux knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.15
Showing composure, Colin Higginbotham plays the ball forward to Nils Wieland. Nils Wieland whips in a cross ball towards Martin Bierhoff. Martin Bierhoff makes a deft header. Simon Ziegler didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
61.25
Rafael Ferrer makes a simple pass to Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder whips in a cross ball towards Darius Le Saux. Darius Le Saux makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for VfL Bochum!
65.27
Nils Wieland makes a simple pass to Bakary Kaiser. Bakary Kaiser shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Simon Ziegler.
66.02
It's a corner kick. Jan Netzer kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Martin Garcia shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
67.38
Rainer Seeler chips the ball to his team mate, Nils Wieland. Nils Wieland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Netzer. Jan Netzer shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.57
Rainer Seeler threads the ball through to Jan Netzer. Jan Netzer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
71.56
Darius Le Saux flicks a high pass forward. Joe King holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe King knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Haller. Simon Haller makes a looping header on goal but it flies well off target!
75.23
Darius Le Saux clumsily knocks into Rainer Seeler. The referee calls over Darius Le Saux and warns him to calm down! Rainer Seeler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.42
Borussia Mönchengladbach have made a substitution with Paul Frieser replacing Rainer Seeler .
81.16
Nicolas Töpfer clumsily knocks into Martin Garcia. The referee calls over Nicolas Töpfer and shows him a yellow card! Martin Garcia runs off the knock.
90.00
Moritz Maier kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Ferrer. Rafael Ferrer sees Joe King in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joe King whips in a cross ball towards Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

VfL Bochum

Borussia Mönchengladbach
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
5
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
23.1%
49.2%
27.7%

Scorers
Darius Le Saux 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Darius Le Saux of VfL Bochum

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

1.Johann Bagayoko (GK)
6
2.Eduardo Romero (DEF)
7
3.Geoffroy Mercier (DEF)
6
4.Rainer Seeler (DEF)
7
5.Nils Wieland (MID)
6
6.Ricardo Herrero (MID)
7
7.Colin Higginbotham (MID)
6
8.Jan Netzer (MID)
6
9.Martin Bierhoff (ATT)
6
10.Martin Garcia (ATT)
6
11.Bakary Kaiser (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Frieser (DEF)
6
13.Noah Augstein (MID)
0
14.Torsten Jahn (MID)
0