Match Report


Borussia Mönchengladbach Borussia Mönchengladbach      VfL BochumVfL Bochum
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Johann BagayokoJ. Bagayoko65
G
1
G
66Simon ZieglerS. Ziegler
Eduardo RomeroE. Romero69
D
2
D
70Moritz MaierM. Maier
Geoffroy MercierG. Mercier67
D
3
D
65Oliver NahrstedtO. Nahrstedt
Rainer SeelerR. Seeler67
D
4
D
63Markus SeibertM. Seibert
Nils WielandN. Wieland76
M
5
D
63Nicolas TöpferN. Töpfer
Ricardo HerreroR. Herrero67
M
captain6
M
59Noel ParkerN. Parker
Jan NetzerJ. Netzer62
M
7
M
55Hannes KlimekH. Klimek
Colin HigginbothamC. Higginbotham62
M
8
M
53Rafael FerrerR. Ferrer
Martin BierhoffM. Bierhoff67
A
9captain
M
50Joe KingJ. King
Martin GarciaM. Garcia58
A
10
A
64Simon KoschmiederS. Koschmieder
Bakary KaiserB. Kaiser53
A
11
A
62Simon HallerS. Haller
 
Paul FrieserP. Frieser61
D
12
D
62Martin GondetM. Gondet
Noah AugsteinN. Augstein54
M
13
D
61Noah HelmerN. Helmer
Torsten JahnT. Jahn51
M
14
A
61Linus NahrstedtL. Nahrstedt

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadion im Borussia-Park where Borussia Mönchengladbach play host to VfL Bochum. A crowd of 8,529 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfL Bochum appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Klinsmann.


0.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off and get the match underway!
6.45
Moritz Maier plays a long ball forward. Simon Haller knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Romero.
14.57
Geoffroy Mercier makes a simple pass to Nils Wieland. Nils Wieland flicks a high ball forward to Martin Garcia who takes it down. Martin Garcia flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Netzer. Jan Netzer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Simon Ziegler reads it well. Nice keeping!
16.49
Simon Haller laces a through ball forward to Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
20.25
Colin Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to Bakary Kaiser. Bakary Kaiser shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
21.53
Nicolas Töpfer hits a low pass to Hannes Klimek. Hannes Klimek passes the ball forward to Joe King. Joe King knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Johann Bagayoko.
24.36
Oliver Nahrstedt barges into Jan Netzer. Oliver Nahrstedt is warned by the referee! Jan Netzer runs off the knock.
26.33
Rainer Seeler knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Netzer. Jan Netzer picks a pass forward to Colin Higginbotham. Colin Higginbotham shoots from distance. Simon Ziegler gets down and covers it.
30.29
Geoffroy Mercier hacks Hannes Klimek from behind! The referee brings Geoffroy Mercier to one side and gives him a warning! Hannes Klimek runs off the knock.
32.44
With vision, Ricardo Herrero laces a through ball forward to Jan Netzer. Jan Netzer shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
34.31
Martin Garcia threads a neat ball through to Bakary Kaiser. Bakary Kaiser sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.36
Hannes Klimek catches Bakary Kaiser on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bakary Kaiser stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.08
Noel Parker chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Haller. Simon Haller knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder whips the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
40.34
With imagination, Colin Higginbotham laces a through ball forward to Bakary Kaiser. Bakary Kaiser shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Markus Seibert flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Ferrer who gracefully takes it down. Rafael Ferrer laces a through ball forward to Joe King. Joe King shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Borussia Mönchengladbach appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Bochum also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
VfL Bochum kick off the second half!
48.26
Oliver Nahrstedt threads a neat ball through to Simon Haller. Simon Haller whips in a cross ball towards Joe King. Joe King directs the ball goalwards with his head. Johann Bagayoko gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
51.57
Simon Haller barges into Rainer Seeler. Simon Haller is shown the yellow card! Rainer Seeler gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.21
Moritz Maier makes a strong solo run forward. Moritz Maier runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Moritz Maier lofts in a cross ball towards Hannes Klimek. Hannes Klimek is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.39
Ricardo Herrero flicks a high pass forward to Martin Garcia who brings the ball under control. Martin Garcia shoots from distance but Simon Ziegler is on top of it.
65.24
Rainer Seeler flicks a high pass forward to Nils Wieland who brings the ball under control. Nils Wieland knocks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Kaiser. Bakary Kaiser deftly passes the ball to Martin Garcia, releasing him through on goal. Martin Garcia cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.35
Moritz Maier advances with the ball. Moritz Maier flicks a high ball forward to Simon Koschmieder who takes it down. Simon Koschmieder shoots from 25 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Johann Bagayoko with no chance!! Goal for VfL Bochum!
69.47
Noel Parker runs straight at the opposition's defence. Noel Parker shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
71.10
Geoffroy Mercier makes a beautiful solo run. Geoffroy Mercier makes a simple pass to Bakary Kaiser. Bakary Kaiser whips in a cross ball towards Martin Garcia. Martin Garcia is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball strikes Markus Seibert's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
72.33
Corner kick to Borussia Mönchengladbach . Colin Higginbotham chips it out wide. Markus Seibert jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
73.46
Jan Netzer threads a neat ball through to Martin Garcia. Martin Garcia lofts in a cross ball towards Bakary Kaiser. Moritz Maier hacks Bakary Kaiser from behind! That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
73.46
The referee points to the spot..
74.24
Martin Bierhoff takes a long run up. It's there!! Simon Ziegler has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.43
Geoffroy Mercier decides to run forward with the ball. Geoffroy Mercier kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Herrero. Ricardo Herrero finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Simon Ziegler manages to gather it.
77.12
Borussia Mönchengladbach have made a substitution with Paul Frieser replacing Rainer Seeler .
78.22
Paul Frieser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Higginbotham. Colin Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Kaiser collects the pass. Bakary Kaiser knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Martin Garcia is offside!
87.48
Joe King flicks a high pass forward. Simon Koschmieder holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Koschmieder lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Haller. Simon Haller makes a convincing header. Fantastic reaction save from Johann Bagayoko!
89.11
Bakary Kaiser hacks Noel Parker from behind! Bakary Kaiser is given a warning by the referee! Noel Parker stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Borussia Mönchengladbach

VfL Bochum
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
28.9%
42.2%
28.9%

Scorers
Martin Bierhoff 74 (p)
Hannes Klimek 53
Simon Koschmieder 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Moritz Maier of VfL Bochum

Match Ratings
1.Johann Bagayoko (GK)
7
2.Eduardo Romero (DEF)
6
3.Geoffroy Mercier (DEF)
7
4.Rainer Seeler (DEF)
7
5.Nils Wieland (MID)
6
6.Ricardo Herrero (MID)
7
7.Jan Netzer (MID)
7
8.Colin Higginbotham (MID)
6
9.Martin Bierhoff (ATT)goal scored
6
10.Martin Garcia (ATT)
6
11.Bakary Kaiser (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Frieser (DEF)
6
13.Noah Augstein (MID)
0
14.Torsten Jahn (MID)
0

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