Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to RB Leipzig. A crowd of 20,560 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RB Leipzig appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The whistle blows and RB Leipzig get the match underway!
2.18
Nico Overath knocks the ball forward to Anthony Pearce. Anthony Pearce threads the ball through to Jan Turek. Jan Turek threads the ball through to Francisco Jardim but he's offside!
6.26
Anthony Pearce decides to run forward with the ball. Anthony Pearce shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.39
David Dittrich kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Turek. Jan Turek makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Jan Turek scores for VfL Bochum!!
14.17
David Dittrich makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim plays a perfect one-two with Kevin Dehm and rushes in on goal... Francisco Jardim shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.25
Lars Seibert makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Turek. Jan Turek goes all the way! Jan Turek makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Richard Sullivan easily smothers it!
30.22
Anthony Pearce makes a probing pass to Jan Turek. Jan Turek sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.39
Harris Douglas takes it forward alone. Harris Douglas shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Anton Busse!
40.58
Nigel Fenton chips the ball to his team mate, Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker passes the ball forward to Jakob Augstein. Jakob Augstein knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dennis Brunswijk.
42.19
Harris Douglas chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Scheffler. Steffen Scheffler whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Augstein. Jakob Augstein flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Anton Busse has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Nico Overath knocks the ball forward to Lars Seibert. Lars Seibert flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dehm. Kevin Dehm knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Sullivan who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
VfL Bochum kick off and get the second half underway!
49.10
Miguel Alves makes a beautiful solo run. Miguel Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Augstein. Jakob Augstein is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.56
Stephen Gemmill barges into Jakob Augstein. The referee calls over Stephen Gemmill and warns him to calm down! Jakob Augstein gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.41
Jan Brückner takes it forward alone. Jan Brückner chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim shoots from 20 yards but somehow Richard Sullivan manages to keep it out.
59.27
RB Leipzig are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
71.18
Lars Seibert threads the ball through to Jan Turek. Jan Turek controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.33
Jan Brückner makes a simple pass to Anthony Pearce. Anthony Pearce passes the ball forward to Jan Turek. Jan Turek shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.19
Harris Douglas comes in with a late challenge on David Dittrich. The referee calls over Harris Douglas and warns him to calm down! David Dittrich stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Jan Turek of VfL Bochum
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.1%
38.9%
Play Area
18.1%
50%
31.9%