Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to Rot-Weiss Oberhausen. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rot-Weiss Oberhausen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Babbel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rot-Weiss Oberhausen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Babbel.
0.00
0-0Rot-Weiss Oberhausen kick off and get the match underway!
4.36
0-0Hannes Klimek decides to run forward with the ball. Hannes Klimek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.46
0-0Moritz Maier flicks a high pass forward. Simon Koschmieder collects the pass. Simon Koschmieder sees space and advances. Simon Koschmieder plays a one-two with Hannes Klimek and rushes in on goal... Simon Koschmieder takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
18.06
0-0Simon Koschmieder decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Koschmieder cuts inside the box! Simon Koschmieder shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.05
Uwe Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward. Noah Helmer collects the pass. Noah Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.20
Simon Koschmieder plays the ball forward to Darius Le Saux. Darius Le Saux knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Haller. Simon Haller beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
30.36
0-1Nicola C. Serao threads a neat ball through to Anthony Fuchs. Anthony Fuchs kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Beck. Kevin Beck lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Wallwork. With a superhuman jump, Eddie Wallwork connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eddie Wallwork!
34.50
Nicolas Töpfer makes a probing pass to Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder flicks a high pass forward. Simon Haller collects the pass. Simon Haller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.05
0-1Oliver Nahrstedt hacks Noah Helmer from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Noah Helmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Bochum appear unchanged since the first half. Rot-Weiss Oberhausen have changed their lineup with Torsten Matthäus replacing Anthony Fuchs and Gavin Gemmell replacing Eddie Wallwork.
45.00
The whistle blows and VfL Bochum kick off!
47.29
Showing composure, Hannes Klimek laces a weighted ball forward to Rafael Ferrer. Rafael Ferrer whips in a cross ball towards Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
49.40
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
59.38
Darius Le Saux flicks a high pass forward. Simon Koschmieder collects the pass. Simon Koschmieder tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
60.40
Seeing a gap ahead, David Nordwald plays the ball forward to Erik Van Gobbel. Erik Van Gobbel threads a neat ball through to Kevin Beck. Kevin Beck plays a one-two with Uwe Kuzorra and advances towards the goal... Kevin Beck makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.11
0-1Hannes Klimek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Ferrer. Rafael Ferrer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Haller but the linesman indicates offside!
73.03
Nicolas Töpfer flicks a high ball forward to Simon Haller who takes it down. Simon Haller flicks a high pass forward. Simon Koschmieder 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.
75.18
Nicolas Töpfer passes the ball forward to Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.25
VfL Bochum are keeping most of the possession.
84.09
Moritz Maier gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Simon Haller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicola C. Serao.
89.23
0-1Kevin Beck clumsily knocks into Darius Le Saux. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Darius Le Saux carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.8%
31.2%
Play Area
25%
46.9%
28.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Simon Koschmieder of VfL Bochum |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Simon Ziegler (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Moritz Maier (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Oliver Nahrstedt (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Markus Seibert (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Nicolas Töpfer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Noel Parker (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Hannes Klimek (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Darius Le Saux (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rafael Ferrer (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Simon Koschmieder (ATT) | 9 | |
| 11. | Simon Haller (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Martin Gondet (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Noah Helmer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Linus Nahrstedt (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Vincenzo Jahn (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | David Nordwald (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicola C. Serao (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bakary Francke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arno Schrader (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Anthony Fuchs (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Uwe Kuzorra (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Erik Van Gobbel (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eddie Wallwork (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Noah Helmer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kevin Beck (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Simon Babbel (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Torsten Matthäus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gavin Gemmell (GK) | 6 | |