Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to VfB Lübeck. A crowd of 9,936 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both VfL Bochum and VfB Lübeck are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Lawton.


0.00
VfL Bochum get the match underway!
3.17
Rafael Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Simon Koschmieder easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Koschmieder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.50
With a delightful solo run, Darius Le Saux stretches the opposition's defence. Darius Le Saux lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Simon Koschmieder!
14.28
Julian Wallner comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Ferrer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Ferrer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.58
Francisco Campos threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Gonzalez. Gregorio Gonzalez threads a neat ball through to Julian Erler. Julian Erler knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Jesus. Alberto Jesus is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for VfB Lübeck!
26.21
Markus Seibert makes a simple pass to Simon Haller. Simon Haller knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder makes a deft header but it is deflected wide by Stefan Behrens.
27.55
Rafael Ferrer takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Markus Seibert muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
30.09
Noel Parker flicks a high ball forward to Simon Haller who takes it down. Simon Haller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.30
Oliver Nahrstedt advances with the ball. Oliver Nahrstedt flicks a high ball forward to Simon Koschmieder who takes it down. Simon Koschmieder advances inside the box! Simon Koschmieder shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.18
Rafael Ferrer darts forward. Rafael Ferrer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.52
Nicolas Töpfer kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Haller. Simon Haller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Campos.
42.25
Markus Seibert breaks forward. Markus Seibert chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lennart Spengler.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Bochum appear unchanged since the first half. VfB Lübeck also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
VfB Lübeck kick off!
53.43
Alberto Jesus threads the ball through to Julian Erler. Julian Erler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.24
Darius Le Saux catches Gregorio Gonzalez on the ankles. Darius Le Saux is shown the yellow card! Gregorio Gonzalez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.51
Hannes Klimek sweeps the ball long. Simon Koschmieder knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Behrens.
57.42
Gregorio Gonzalez flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Jesus. Alberto Jesus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.59
Darius Le Saux sees space and advances. Darius Le Saux flicks a high pass forward. Simon Haller collects the pass. Simon Haller finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
63.00
Lennart Spengler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Campos. Francisco Campos hits a low pass to Julian Erler. Julian Erler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Jesus but the linesman indicates offside!
71.14
Lennart Spengler flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Emmerlich collects the pass. Sebastian Emmerlich shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Simon Ziegler.
72.21
Eric Poschner takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Sebastian Emmerlich tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.44
Lennart Spengler threads the ball through to Philipp Metzger. Philipp Metzger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Erler. Julian Erler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oliver Nahrstedt.
77.25
Gregorio Gonzalez threads a neat ball through to Eric Poschner. Eric Poschner flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Jesus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Jesus shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
81.33
Stefan Behrens threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Gonzalez. With some swift thinking, Gregorio Gonzalez plays the ball forward to Alberto Jesus. Alberto Jesus shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
84.50
Noel Parker makes an attacking run forward. Noel Parker shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
89.26
Philipp Metzger knocks the ball forward to Julian Erler. Julian Erler shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Simon Ziegler easily smothers it!
90.00
Lennart Spengler gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Alberto Jesus shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
52.8%
47.2%
Play Area
27.8%
40.3%
31.9%


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

Match Ratings