Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Millerntor-Stadion where FC St. Pauli play host to VfL Bochum. A crowd of 7,795 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC St. Pauli and VfL Bochum are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Frieser.


0.00
FC St. Pauli get the match underway!
2.49
Lars Thiele passes the ball forward to Philipp Raff. Philipp Raff shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
3.40
Anthony Greaves makes a simple pass to Philipp Raff. Philipp Raff knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Ziegler who gathers it comfortably.
4.00
Philipp Raff makes a simple pass to Ian Shilton. Ian Shilton puts a great ball through. Anthony Greaves runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
6.31
Simon Haller flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
15.17
Oliver Nahrstedt threads a neat ball through to Simon Haller. Simon Haller lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Kai Zimmermann is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
18.26
From the throw-in, Eduardo Vieira picks out Paul Heiser. Paul Heiser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Shilton. Ian Shilton knocks the ball forward to Anthony Greaves but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
24.11
Paul Heiser advances with the ball. Paul Heiser shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Simon Ziegler. Excellent save.
27.27
Kai Zimmermann knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Greaves. Anthony Greaves flicks a high pass forward to Philipp Raff who brings the ball under control. Philipp Raff knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Markus Seibert.
36.14
Marcel Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Julian Birnbaum collects the pass. Julian Birnbaum flicks a high ball forward to Ian Shilton who takes it down. Ian Shilton shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
39.07
Darius Le Saux flicks a high pass forward to Noel Parker who brings the ball under control. Noel Parker chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.50
Kai Zimmermann passes the ball forward to Paul Heiser. Paul Heiser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philipp Raff. Philipp Raff whips in a cross ball towards Julian Birnbaum. Julian Birnbaum is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC St. Pauli appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Bochum also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and VfL Bochum get the second half underway!
49.13
Oliver Nahrstedt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noel Parker. Noel Parker flicks a high pass forward. Simon Haller collects the pass. Simon Haller shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.33
Marcel Schrader passes the ball forward to Paul Raff. Paul Raff makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philipp Raff. Philipp Raff whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Vieira. Eduardo Vieira makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
59.45
Anthony Greaves makes a simple pass to Ian Shilton. Ian Shilton skips past Oliver Nahrstedt! Ian Shilton shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
60.47
Paul Heiser flicks a high pass forward. Ian Shilton comfortably collects the pass. Ian Shilton lofts in a cross ball towards Philipp Raff. Philipp Raff is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
61.36
Eduardo Vieira threads a neat ball through to Ian Shilton. Ian Shilton plays a scrappy one-two with Philipp Raff and advances towards the goal... Ian Shilton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Simon Ziegler reads it well. Good keeping!
63.57
Anthony Greaves catches Oliver Nahrstedt on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oliver Nahrstedt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.09
Paul Heiser takes it forward alone. Paul Heiser shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
77.15
Markus Seibert makes a probing pass to Hannes Klimek. Hannes Klimek flicks a high pass forward to Simon Haller who brings the ball under control. Simon Haller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.07
Eduardo Vieira hits a low pass to Ian Shilton. Ian Shilton lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Birnbaum. Julian Birnbaum shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Simon Ziegler is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
85.38
Paul Heiser threads the ball through to Anthony Greaves. Anthony Greaves shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69.6%
30.4%
Play Area
17.7%
48.1%
34.2%
 

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

Match Ratings
1.Richard Oakley (GK)
6
2.Marcel Schrader (DEF)
7
3.Kai Zimmermann (DEF)
7
4.Lars Thiele (DEF)
6
5.Paul Raff (DEF)
7
6.Eduardo Vieira (MID)
7
7.Paul Heiser (MID)
8
8.Anthony Greaves (MID)yellow card
6
9.Julian Birnbaum (MID)
6
10.Ian Shilton (ATT)
8
11.Philipp Raff (ATT)
8
 
12.Alberto Marques (GK)
0
13.Vasco Pinheiro (ATT)
0
14.Albrecht Breitner (ATT)
0

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