Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to Bayer Leverkusen. A crowd of 20,482 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0VfL Bochum get the match underway!
3.46
0-0Gunther Oliveira makes a simple pass to David Mason. David Mason finds some space and shoots from distance. Matt Mcallister easily smothers it.
4.42
0-0Sebastián Ramírez kicks a strong pass forward to David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.46
Julian Müller makes a simple pass to Kevin Dehm. Kevin Dehm shoots from outside the area but somehow Lars Zick manages to keep it out.
8.31
Max Burgess makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Cooke. Alistair Cooke knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lars Zick who gathers it comfortably.
9.29
0-1Hermanni Annala makes a beautiful solo run. Hermanni Annala threads the ball through to David Mason. David Mason rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
16.53
Max Burgess threads the ball through to Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nico Klimek.
22.32
0-1Lennart Seeler chips the ball to his team mate, Alistair Cooke. Alistair Cooke shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
24.39
Lennart Seeler threads the ball through to Kevin Dehm. Kevin Dehm shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.17
Lennart Seeler passes the ball forward to Alistair Cooke. Alistair Cooke plays a perfect one-two with Francisco Jardim and rushes in on goal... Alistair Cooke makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.33
Julian Müller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alistair Cooke. Alistair Cooke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.05
2-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
36.01
Gunther Oliveira threads the ball through to David Mason. David Mason goes all the way! David Mason makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.09
Hermanni Annala flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samir Neuhaus.
44.08
Julian Müller takes it forward alone. Julian Müller whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Bayer Leverkusen kick off!
47.47
Bernardo Scarponi surges forward with the ball. Bernardo Scarponi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.25
3-1Sebastián Ramírez comes in with a late challenge on Max Burgess. Sebastián Ramírez is warned by the referee! Max Burgess runs off the knock.
53.50
Julian Müller makes a simple pass to Kevin Dehm. Kevin Dehm lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
54.23
Nico Klimek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastián Ramírez. Sebastián Ramírez kicks a strong pass forward to David Mason. David Mason shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.24
Hermanni Annala makes a simple pass to Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Matt Mcallister manages to gather it comfortably.
59.32
Stefan Schönenborn chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Müller. Julian Müller takes it forward alone. Julian Müller knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Cooke. Alistair Cooke connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.18
Lennart Seeler sees a break and surges forward. Lennart Seeler shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
65.57
Lennart Seeler comes in with a late challenge on Gunther Oliveira. Lennart Seeler is given a warning by the referee! Gunther Oliveira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.22
Sebastián Ramírez threads the ball through to Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
78.14
Gunther Oliveira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Mason. David Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.51
Anton Diakite makes a beautiful solo run. Anton Diakite sees space and advances. Anton Diakite shoots from distance but it is miles over!
84.46
Sebastián Ramírez makes a probing pass to Manuel Acosta. Manuel Acosta goes all the way! Manuel Acosta rockets a shot on goal. Matt Mcallister is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.46
Mehdi Zaidi kicks a strong pass forward to Max Burgess. Max Burgess sees space and advances. Max Burgess knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.5%
53.5%
Play Area
23.3%
48.8%
27.9%
Scorers
| Kevin Dehm 24 Alistair Cooke 28 Francisco Jardim 44 | David Mason 9, 54 Manuel Acosta 84 |