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. A crowd of 20,259 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
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
0-0VfL Bochum start the match!
6.16
0-0Mehdi Zaidi makes a beautiful solo run. Mehdi Zaidi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dehm. Kevin Dehm shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Simão Herrera manages to gather it comfortably.
10.21
0-0Rainer Lindemann sees space and advances. Rainer Lindemann knocks the ball forward to Johan Ceulemans. Johan Ceulemans makes a probing pass to Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
12.01
0-0Marc Degn comes in with a late challenge on Mehdi Zaidi. Marc Degn is warned by the referee! Mehdi Zaidi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.56
0-0Julian Müller comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Faria. Julian Müller is given a warning by the referee! Daniel Faria grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.21
Da Silva Delacruz makes a simple pass to Yuuma Arai. Yuuma Arai threads the ball through to Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Matt Mcallister!
21.38
Lennart Seeler passes the ball forward to Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.07
0-0Lennart Seeler passes 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.
24.55
Da Silva Delacruz threads the ball through to Irving Jimenez. Irving Jimenez flicks the ball to his team mate, Johan Ceulemans. Johan Ceulemans shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
28.51
Irving Jimenez makes a beautiful solo run. Irving Jimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Johan Ceulemans. Johan Ceulemans heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
30.16
Irving Jimenez barges into Gerhard Scheffler. The referee calls over Irving Jimenez and warns him to calm down! Gerhard Scheffler runs off the knock.
32.33
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
33.26
1-0Lennart Seeler makes a simple pass to Kevin Dehm. Kevin Dehm lofts in a cross ball towards Alistair Cooke. Alistair Cooke heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.55
Lennart Seeler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alistair Cooke. Alistair Cooke lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Dehm. Kevin Dehm is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
39.23
1-0Rainer Lindemann barges into Alistair Cooke. Rainer Lindemann is shown the yellow card! Alistair Cooke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.04
Yuuma Arai makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Degn. Marc Degn whips in a cross ball towards Johan Ceulemans. Johan Ceulemans is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
FC Bayern Munich kick off and get the second half underway!
51.31
Rainer Lindemann threads the ball through to Irving Jimenez. Irving Jimenez knocks the ball forward to Johan Ceulemans. Johan Ceulemans knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
53.32
Marc Degn barges into Lennart Overath. Marc Degn is given another warning by the referee! Lennart Overath hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.35
Julian Müller makes a simple pass to Kevin Dehm. Kevin Dehm knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Cooke. Alistair Cooke flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.08
Luca Di Salvatore passes the ball forward to Yuuma Arai. Yuuma Arai advances with the ball. Yuuma Arai goes all the way! Yuuma Arai shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.50
Yuuma Arai kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Degn. Marc Degn shoots from distance but it is miles over!
65.53
Julian Müller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Cooke. Alistair Cooke shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.05
Da Silva Delacruz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Irving Jimenez. Irving Jimenez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah lofts in a cross ball towards Johan Ceulemans. Johan Ceulemans powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Johan Ceulemans!
75.17
Gerhard Scheffler knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dehm. Kevin Dehm knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim flicks the ball with his head but Simão Herrera is on top of it.
85.58
Lennart Seeler knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
26.7%
45.3%
28%
Scorers
| Alistair Cooke 33, 54, 66 | Yuuma Arai 59 Johan Ceulemans 72 |