Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 7,800 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
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 FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Arno Babbel.
0.00
0-0VfL Bochum kick off and get the first half underway!
6.19
0-0Torsten Ziegler flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Wendel controls it well on his chest. Jonas Wendel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.17
1-0Hannes Klimek makes an attacking run forward. Hannes Klimek makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Simon Koschmieder scores for VfL Bochum!!
22.14
1-0Markus Seibert threads a neat ball through to Hannes Klimek. Hannes Klimek threads a neat ball through to Simon Haller. Simon Haller knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder flicks the ball with his head. Samir Wieland gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
24.26
Aaron Moore passes the ball forward to Vincenzo Arendt. Vincenzo Arendt runs straight at the defence! Vincenzo Arendt takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
28.06
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Aaron Moore plays the ball forward to Vincenzo Arendt. Vincenzo Arendt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.37
With imagination, Hannes Klimek plays the ball forward to Joe King. Joe King controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Samir Wieland is on top of it.
34.21
Noel Parker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Haller. Simon Haller knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
36.39
Torsten Ziegler flicks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Arendt. Vincenzo Arendt rushes past Joe King! Vincenzo Arendt tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vincenzo Arendt!
42.51
Torsten Ziegler threads a neat ball through to Anton Welke. Anton Welke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Simon Ziegler manages to gather it.
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. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Union Berlin kick off the second half!
49.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Oliver Nahrstedt picks a pass forward to Simon Koschmieder. Seeing a gap ahead, Simon Koschmieder plays the ball forward to Hannes Klimek. Hannes Klimek knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
51.24
Jonas Wendel makes a simple pass to Jochem van den Broek. Jochem van den Broek knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Töpfer.
53.03
Markus Seibert runs forward with the ball. Markus Seibert passes the ball forward to Simon Haller. Simon Haller knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Uwe Wallner.
60.23
1-1FC Union Berlin have made a substitution with Arno Ziegler replacing Jonas Wendel .
71.27
Oliver Nahrstedt sees Simon Koschmieder in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Koschmieder knocks in a cross ball towards Noel Parker. Noel Parker heads the ball goalwards. Samir Wieland comfortably picks it out of the air!
72.26
Simon Haller flicks a high pass forward to Hannes Klimek who brings the ball under control. Hannes Klimek finds some space and shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Samir Wieland. What a save!
73.01
1-1Noel Parker catches Linus Turek on the ankles. The referee calls over Noel Parker and warns him to calm down! Linus Turek hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.23
Rainer Seeler catches Simon Koschmieder on the ankles. Rainer Seeler is given a warning by the referee! Simon Koschmieder stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.1%
43.9%
Play Area
31.6%
47.4%
21.1%
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) | 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) | 8 | |
| 8. | Rafael Ferrer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Joe King (MID) | 6 | |
| 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. | Samir Wieland (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Klimek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rainer Seeler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Uwe Wallner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Aaron Moore (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jochem van den Broek (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Torsten Ziegler (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Anton Welke (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Linus Turek (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Vincenzo Arendt (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Jonas Wendel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matt Kahn (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jonas Schulze (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arno Ziegler (DEF) | 6 | |