Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to SV Wacker Burghausen. A crowd of 9,332 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SV Wacker Burghausen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Philipp Hoeness.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SV Wacker Burghausen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Philipp Hoeness.
0.00
0-0VfL Bochum kick off and get the first half underway!
2.48
0-0Moritz Maier flicks a high pass forward to Darius Le Saux who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Darius Le Saux stretches the opposition's defence. Darius Le Saux knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samir Hollmer.
12.28
0-0Darius Le Saux plays the ball forward to Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder whips in a cross ball towards Simon Haller. Simon Haller makes a looping header on goal but Adolfo Castro reads it well. Great save!
15.20
Seeing a gap ahead, Darius Le Saux plays the ball forward to Rafael Ferrer. Rafael Ferrer whips in a cross ball towards Simon Haller. Simon Haller connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Adolfo Castro comfortably picks it out of the air!
20.57
0-0Simon Haller hacks Torsten Ahrens from behind! The referee calls over Simon Haller and shows him a yellow card! Torsten Ahrens gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.32
0-0Oliver Hermann flicks a high pass forward. Billy Mcinnes controls it well on his chest. Billy Mcinnes shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
33.54
Billy Young sees space and advances. Billy Young lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Cottee. Richard Cottee jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.01
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
42.24
0-0Eduardo Fernandez makes a beautiful solo run. Eduardo Fernandez makes a probing pass to Don Mcallister. Don Mcallister whips in a cross ball towards Billy Young. Billy Young is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Oliver Nahrstedt is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
44.52
Eduardo Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Hermann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oliver Hermann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Cottee. Richard Cottee shoots from distance but it flies wide!
45.00
With a delightful solo run, Simon Haller stretches the opposition's defence. Simon Haller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Bochum appear unchanged since the first half. SV Wacker Burghausen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
SV Wacker Burghausen kick off and get the second half underway!
51.49
0-0Torsten Ahrens comes in with a late challenge on Simon Haller. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simon Haller runs off the knock.
59.46
Billy Mcinnes barges into Markus Seibert. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Markus Seibert runs off the knock.
60.36
0-0Oliver Nahrstedt flicks a high ball forward to Hannes Klimek who gracefully takes it down. Hannes Klimek flicks a high pass forward to Simon Koschmieder who brings the ball under control. Simon Koschmieder puts a great ball through. Simon Haller runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
65.43
Samir Hollmer flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Hermann collects the pass. Oliver Hermann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Schröder. Jan Schröder shoots from 20 yards. Simon Ziegler gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
72.36
Rafael Ferrer threads the ball through to Simon Haller. Simon Haller shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Adolfo Castro.
73.02
0-0Corner kick to VfL Bochum. Hannes Klimek chips it out wide. Simon Koschmieder takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.28
0-0SV Wacker Burghausen have made a substitution with Kevin Brehme replacing Torsten Ahrens .
79.35
Kevin Brehme kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Mcinnes. Billy Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Hermann. Oliver Hermann controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Billy Mcinnes through on goal. Billy Mcinnes comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is miles over!
81.01
Samir Hollmer flicks a high pass forward. Don Mcallister controls it well on his chest. Don Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Schröder. Jan Schröder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.47
Billy Mcinnes threads the ball through to Don Mcallister. Don Mcallister controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Billy Young through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Billy Young provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
5
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
29.6%
45.7%
24.7%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Fernandez of SV Wacker Burghausen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Simon Ziegler (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Moritz Maier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oliver Nahrstedt (DEF) | 7 | |
| 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) | 8 | |
| 9. | Rafael Ferrer (MID) | 7 | |
| 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 | |
| 1. | Adolfo Castro (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Samir Hollmer (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Eduardo Fernandez (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Torsten Ahrens (DEF) | | 4 |
| 5. | Daniel Morales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Billy Young (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Billy Mcinnes (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Oliver Hermann (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jan Schröder (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Don Mcallister (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Richard Cottee (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Leon Zimmermann (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Brehme (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jan Kuzorra (MID) | 0 | |