Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to FC Bayern Munich. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Bayern Munich appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Bayern Munich appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Bayern Munich kicking off!
2.02
0-0Rainer Lindemann comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Dehm. Rainer Lindemann is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Dehm stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.38
0-0Da Silva Delacruz makes a probing pass to Yuuma Arai. Yuuma Arai passes the ball forward to Eugenio Reyes. Eugenio Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Pfeiffer. Eric Pfeiffer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Matt Mcallister!
8.55
0-0Julian Müller chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Dehm. Kevin Dehm is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.49
0-0Yuuma Arai makes a probing pass to Eugenio Reyes. Eugenio Reyes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
14.27
Daniel Faria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Landon Peterson. Landon Peterson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.03
Stefan Schönenborn clumsily knocks into Eric Pfeiffer. Stefan Schönenborn is warned by the referee! Eric Pfeiffer runs off the knock.
18.11
Lennart Seeler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dehm. Kevin Dehm knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luca Di Salvatore.
21.41
Simon Harrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Pfeiffer. Eric Pfeiffer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.13
0-0David Vreven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Müller. Julian Müller knocks the ball forward to Kevin Dehm. Kevin Dehm passes the ball forward but Alistair Cooke is offside!
28.03
Steffen Brehme barges into Simon Harrison. The referee calls over Steffen Brehme and warns him to calm down! Simon Harrison stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.38
0-0Landon Peterson barges into David Vreven. The referee calls over Landon Peterson and shows him a yellow card! David Vreven stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.20
Irving Jimenez knocks the ball forward to Eric Pfeiffer. Eric Pfeiffer goes all the way! Eric Pfeiffer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
VfL Bochum kick off!
49.15
1-0Fernando Lima threads the ball through to Steffen Brehme. Steffen Brehme controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alistair Cooke. Alistair Cooke whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Simão Herrera has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.14
Steffen Brehme controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Alistair Cooke. Alistair Cooke powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
55.40
Da Silva Delacruz makes a probing pass to Irving Jimenez. Irving Jimenez chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Pfeiffer. Eric Pfeiffer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Schönenborn.
57.51
Irving Jimenez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Pfeiffer. Eric Pfeiffer plays a perfect one-two with Landon Peterson and rushes in on goal... Eric Pfeiffer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
59.50
Steffen Brehme knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Cooke. Alistair Cooke goes all the way! Alistair Cooke rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.12
David Vreven chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Brehme. Steffen Brehme knocks the ball forward to Alistair Cooke. Alistair Cooke knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simão Herrera who gathers it comfortably.
69.51
Luca Di Salvatore chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Harrison. Simon Harrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Reyes. Eugenio Reyes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
71.11
Luca Di Salvatore knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Faria. Daniel Faria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugenio Reyes. Eugenio Reyes whips in a cross ball towards Landon Peterson. Landon Peterson powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.23
Irving Jimenez passes the ball forward to Eugenio Reyes. Eugenio Reyes knocks the ball forward to Eric Pfeiffer. Eric Pfeiffer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Matt Mcallister manages to keep it out.
75.45
Irving Jimenez takes it forward alone. Irving Jimenez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Vreven.
79.38
Lennart Seeler makes a simple pass to Alistair Cooke. Alistair Cooke goes all the way! Alistair Cooke makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Simão Herrera manages to keep it out.
81.34
Irving Jimenez chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Reyes. Eugenio Reyes goes all the way! Eugenio Reyes shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Matt Mcallister.
84.45
Yuuma Arai makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Pfeiffer. Eric Pfeiffer knocks in a cross ball towards Landon Peterson. Landon Peterson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.33
Rainer Lindemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Harrison. Simon Harrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Reyes. Eugenio Reyes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Matt Mcallister.
89.55
Kevin Dehm clumsily knocks into Luca Di Salvatore. Kevin Dehm is warned by the referee! Luca Di Salvatore runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.7%
64.3%
Play Area
31%
45.2%
23.8%
Scorers