Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor where SV Darmstadt 98 play host to VfL Bochum. A crowd of 17,968 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
SV Darmstadt 98 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while VfL Bochum appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
VfL Bochum kick off and get the first half underway!
10.46
David Costa clumsily knocks into Mehdi Zaidi. David Costa is given a warning by the referee! Mehdi Zaidi stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.12
Richard Mckinlay flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Möller. Nico Möller shoots from 25 yards but somehow Matt Mcallister manages to keep it out.
18.31
Lennart Seeler decides to run forward with the ball. Lennart Seeler whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Hauke Jaschke manages to keep it out.
22.40
Oliver Köller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Costa. David Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.14
Matthias Hitzlsperger knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Möller. Nico Möller knocks in a cross ball towards David Costa. David Costa is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Matt Mcallister!
34.24
Nikolas Oswald makes a probing pass to Oliver Köller. Oliver Köller takes it forward alone. Oliver Köller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.00
Gerhard Scheffler comes in with a late challenge on Kai Helmer. Gerhard Scheffler is shown the yellow card! Kai Helmer runs off the knock.
39.52
Gerhard Scheffler threads the ball through to Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Dehm. Kevin Dehm is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.37
Kai Helmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Costa. David Costa shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Mehdi Zaidi chips the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Scheffler. Gerhard Scheffler makes a probing pass to Alistair Cooke. Alistair Cooke knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
SV Darmstadt 98 kick off and get the second half underway!
47.55
Gerhard Scheffler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Cooke. Alistair Cooke flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.32
Manuel Vazquez passes the ball forward to Oliver Köller. Oliver Köller knocks the ball forward to Nico Möller. Nico Möller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.31
Lennart Seeler makes a simple pass to Kevin Dehm. Kevin Dehm knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.21
Lennart Seeler threads the ball through to Kevin Dehm. Kevin Dehm shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Hauke Jaschke!
59.50
Mehdi Zaidi makes a beautiful solo run. Mehdi Zaidi makes a simple pass to Kevin Dehm. Kevin Dehm shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Hauke Jaschke manages to gather it comfortably.
66.48
Manuel Vazquez chips the ball to his team mate, Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer makes a probing pass to David Costa. David Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Möller. Nico Möller connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
72.30
Julian Müller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Dehm. Kevin Dehm knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuel Vazquez.
73.39
Julian Müller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Dehm. Kevin Dehm goes all the way! Kevin Dehm tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.10
Richard Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Nico Möller. Nico Möller knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
84.25
Samir Neuhaus chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Müller. Julian Müller makes a probing pass to Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Hauke Jaschke manages to keep it out.
85.17
Lennart Seeler flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Cooke. Alistair Cooke lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.41
Kevin Gemmill makes a probing pass to Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer makes a simple pass to David Costa. David Costa plays a perfect one-two with Nico Möller and rushes in on goal... David Costa shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Matt Mcallister manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Dehm of VfL Bochum
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
27.4%
46.6%
26%