Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to RB Leipzig. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RB Leipzig appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and RB Leipzig kick off!
4.50
Malte Fromm threads the ball through to Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker brings the ball forward. Arno Neudecker plays a perfect one-two with Jose José Mari and rushes in on goal... Arno Neudecker cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.35
Steffen Brehme makes a probing pass to Alistair Cooke. Alistair Cooke finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Richard Sullivan!
15.55
Jose José Mari clumsily knocks into Stefan Schönenborn. The referee calls over Jose José Mari and warns him to calm down! Stefan Schönenborn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.56
Omer Patterson hacks Francisco Jardim from behind! Omer Patterson is shown the yellow card! Francisco Jardim runs off the knock.
21.24
Julian Müller makes a simple pass to Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.03
Callum Bremner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Quim Jesus. Quim Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
28.16
Uwe Masur kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Bremner. Callum Bremner makes a simple pass to Quim Jesus. Quim Jesus makes a simple pass to Alexander Friedmann. Alexander Friedmann tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.21
Julian Müller makes a simple pass to Alistair Cooke. Alistair Cooke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Malte Fromm.
34.24
Julian Müller chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dehm. Kevin Dehm makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Cooke but he's offside!
39.13
Stefan Schönenborn comes in with a late challenge on Quim Jesus. The referee calls over Stefan Schönenborn and warns him to calm down! Quim Jesus gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
40.58
Arno Neudecker decides to run forward with the ball. Arno Neudecker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Vreven.
45.00
Stefan Schönenborn makes a probing pass to Steffen Brehme. Steffen Brehme chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The whistle blows and VfL Bochum get the second half underway!
48.41
Steffen Brehme makes a probing pass to Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim lofts in a cross ball towards Alistair Cooke. Alistair Cooke directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.05
Stefan Schönenborn knocks the ball forward to Lennart Seeler. Lennart Seeler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Dehm. Kevin Dehm knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.17
Stefan Schönenborn passes the ball forward to Steffen Brehme. Steffen Brehme chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Dehm. Kevin Dehm heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
61.10
Lennart Seeler clumsily knocks into Callum Bremner. Lennart Seeler is warned by the referee! Callum Bremner stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.40
Stefan Schönenborn knocks the ball forward to Julian Müller. Julian Müller makes a simple pass to Alistair Cooke. Alistair Cooke shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.44
Callum Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Friedmann. Alexander Friedmann whips in a cross ball towards Quim Jesus. Quim Jesus flicks the ball with his head. Matt Mcallister easily picks it out of the air!
78.54
Uwe Masur makes a probing pass to Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Quim Jesus. Quim Jesus shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.51
Sherif Delmotte knocks the ball forward to Julian Müller. Julian Müller threads the ball through to Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim plays a perfect one-two with Kevin Dehm and rushes in on goal... Francisco Jardim cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Richard Sullivan easily smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Friedmann of RB Leipzig
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
31.6%
41.8%
26.6%