Match Report


VfL BochumVfL Bochum     VfB StuttgartVfB Stuttgart
Computer Player Computer Player Robert Mcfadyen Robert Mcfadyen
Alec McallisterA. Mcallister66
G
1captain
G
83Massimo CardosoM. Cardoso
Seyni CyganS. Cygan73
D
2
D
78Alexander ZiegeA. Ziege
Craig FergusonC. Ferguson69
D
3
D
75Moritz KoschmiederM. Koschmieder
Willem TimmerW. Timmer64
D
4
D
72Christian HollmerC. Hollmer
Pim ClaesP. Claes77
M
5
M
83Arno ThielemannA. Thielemann
Robin KnolR. Knol67
M
6
M
77Sebastian OverathS. Overath
Tiziano TottiT. Totti66
M
7
M
80Noah BirkwaldN. Birkwald
Paul MckinlayP. Mckinlay63
M
8
M
83Simon AhrensS. Ahrens
Steffen DiakiteS. Diakite73
A
9
A
78Julian OswaldJ. Oswald
Ian GrotI. Grot72
A
10
A
79Torsten LindnerT. Lindner
Duncan ScholesD. Scholes69
A
captain11
A
77Santiago VegaS. Vega
 
Pascal FranckeP. Francke62
A
12
A
82Vadim ShvidenkoV. Shvidenko
Hugo MoutinhoH. Moutinho60
D
13
A
82Lennart SchnellingerL. Schnellinger
Markus BrehmeM. Brehme59
M
14
D
69Marc BeckenbauerM. Beckenbauer

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to VfB Stuttgart. A crowd of 20,336 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both VfL Bochum and VfB Stuttgart are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gerhard Ouindi.


0.00
The whistle blows and VfL Bochum get the match underway!
3.29
Robin Knol passes the ball forward to Duncan Scholes. Duncan Scholes plays a quick one-two with Ian Grot and rushes in on goal... Duncan Scholes takes a shot at goal but somehow Christian Hollmer happens to be in the right place to block it.
4.51
Noah Birkwald flicks a high pass forward. Santiago Vega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Santiago Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Torsten Lindner. Torsten Lindner connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
8.20
Tiziano Totti brings the ball forward. Tiziano Totti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Massimo Cardoso who gathers it comfortably.
15.50
Christian Hollmer flicks a high pass forward to Noah Birkwald who brings the ball under control. Noah Birkwald threads the ball through to Torsten Lindner. Torsten Lindner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.32
Craig Ferguson flicks a high pass forward to Robin Knol who brings the ball under control. Robin Knol flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Grot. Ian Grot threads the ball through to Steffen Diakite but he's offside!
20.50
Sebastian Overath sees Torsten Lindner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Torsten Lindner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Ferguson.
22.36
Sebastian Overath flicks a high pass forward. Torsten Lindner controls it well on his chest. Torsten Lindner knocks in a cross ball towards Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is deflected wide by Willem Timmer.
23.54
It's a corner kick. Noah Birkwald loops the ball over to the far post. Alec Mcallister drops low and scoops up the ball.
26.43
Christian Hollmer makes a beautiful solo run. Christian Hollmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Oswald. Julian Oswald deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Torsten Lindner but the linesman indicates offside!
34.48
Sebastian Overath flicks a high pass forward. Julian Oswald collects the pass. Julian Oswald knocks in a cross ball towards Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega whips the ball goalwards with his head. Alec Mcallister didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
39.09
Arno Thielemann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega whips in a cross ball towards Torsten Lindner. Torsten Lindner makes a deft header. Craig Ferguson steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
42.29
Sebastian Overath clumsily knocks into Tiziano Totti. Sebastian Overath is given a warning by the referee! Tiziano Totti runs off the knock.
44.41
Christian Hollmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noah Birkwald. Noah Birkwald hits a low pass to Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega makes a probing pass to Torsten Lindner but he's offside!
45.00
Tiziano Totti makes an attacking run forward. Tiziano Totti tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Bochum appear unchanged since the first half. VfB Stuttgart also appear unchanged since the first half. The VfB Stuttgart players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and VfB Stuttgart get the second half underway!
47.48
Alexander Ziege flicks a high pass forward. Noah Birkwald holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Noah Birkwald knocks the ball to his team mate, Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega skips past Willem Timmer! Santiago Vega comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Alec Mcallister reads it well. Superb keeping!
48.26
Noah Birkwald kicks a strong pass forward to Santiago Vega. Santiago Vega makes a pass forward but Torsten Lindner makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
49.56
With some swift thinking, Simon Ahrens plays the ball forward to Julian Oswald. Julian Oswald shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.53
With some swift thinking, Tiziano Totti plays the ball forward to Steffen Diakite. Steffen Diakite lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Grot. Ian Grot powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.23
Craig Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Pim Claes collects the pass. Pim Claes makes a beautiful solo run. Pim Claes plays a one-two with Ian Grot and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Pim Claes provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Christian Hollmer!
60.40
VfB Stuttgart have made a substitution with Vadim Shvidenko replacing Simon Ahrens and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.49
Christian Hollmer hits a low pass to Noah Birkwald. Noah Birkwald passes the ball forward to Julian Oswald. Julian Oswald shoots from distance but somehow Alec Mcallister manages to keep it out.
77.19
Willem Timmer knocks the ball forward to Paul Mckinlay. Paul Mckinlay sees Steffen Diakite in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steffen Diakite plays a one-two with Duncan Scholes and advances towards the goal... Steffen Diakite cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Christian Hollmer's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
78.03
It's a corner kick. Tiziano Totti kicks a low ball out wide. Pim Claes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Alexander Ziege sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
79.08
Seyni Cygan darts forward. Seyni Cygan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Diakite. Steffen Diakite shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.33
Noah Birkwald clumsily knocks into Robin Knol. Noah Birkwald is warned by the referee! Robin Knol hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.46
Tiziano Totti plays the ball forward to Ian Grot. Ian Grot threads a neat ball through to Duncan Scholes. Duncan Scholes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Massimo Cardoso!
89.37
Seyni Cygan threads the ball through to Paul Mckinlay. Paul Mckinlay flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Scholes who takes it down. Duncan Scholes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christian Hollmer.
90.00
Noah Birkwald knocks the ball to his team mate, Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko knocks in a cross ball towards Santiago Vega. Willem Timmer hacks Santiago Vega from behind! Santiago Vega appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

VfL Bochum

VfB Stuttgart
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
28.7%
43.8%
27.5%

Scorers
Ian Grot 56
Steffen Diakite 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steffen Diakite of VfL Bochum

Match Ratings
1.Alec Mcallister (GK)
8
2.Seyni Cygan (DEF)
7
3.Craig Ferguson (DEF)
7
4.Willem Timmer (DEF)
6
5.Pim Claes (MID)
7
6.Robin Knol (MID)
6
7.Tiziano Totti (MID)
7
8.Paul Mckinlay (MID)
7
9.Steffen Diakite (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Ian Grot (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Duncan Scholes (ATT)
6
 
12.Pascal Francke (ATT)
0
13.Hugo Moutinho (DEF)
0
14.Markus Brehme (MID)
0

1.Massimo Cardoso (GK)
6
2.Alexander Ziege (DEF)
6
3.Moritz Koschmieder (DEF)
6
4.Christian Hollmer (DEF)
8
5.Arno Thielemann (MID)
6
6.Sebastian Overath (MID)
6
7.Noah Birkwald (MID)
7
8.Simon Ahrens (MID)
6
9.Julian Oswald (ATT)
6
10.Torsten Lindner (ATT)
6
11.Santiago Vega (ATT)
7
 
12.Vadim Shvidenko (ATT)
6
13.Lennart Schnellinger (ATT)
0
14.Marc Beckenbauer (DEF)
0