Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to FC St. Pauli. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC St. Pauli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Cziommer.


0.00
FC St. Pauli kick off and get the match underway!
6.17
Gabriele Antonioli kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Bischoff. Eric Bischoff knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Dörner. Paul Dörner finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.31
Pim Claes knocks the ball forward to Ian Grot. Ian Grot knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nico Hermann.
14.16
Willem Timmer passes the ball forward to Pim Claes. Pim Claes threads a neat ball through to Duncan Scholes. Duncan Scholes knocks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Diakite. Some silky footwork from Steffen Diakite provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Vinicio E. Gianello reads it well. Great save!
15.49
Robin Knol controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Diakite. Steffen Diakite shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Vinicio E. Gianello. Excellent save.
21.50
Gabriele Antonioli knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Bischoff. Eric Bischoff makes a pass forward but Jonas Francke makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
22.40
Oliver Linke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonas Francke. Jonas Francke shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.28
Showing composure, Zeljko Sterjovski picks a pass forward to Jonas Francke. Jonas Francke controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
34.22
Tiziano Totti threads a neat ball through to Steffen Diakite. Steffen Diakite knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nico Hermann.
38.57
Zeljko Sterjovski hits a low pass to Eric Bischoff. Eric Bischoff knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Bochum appear unchanged since the first half. FC St. Pauli also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with VfL Bochum kicking off!
49.59
Simon Dörner flicks a high pass forward to Gabriele Antonioli who brings the ball under control. Gabriele Antonioli sees space and advances. Gabriele Antonioli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Dörner but the linesman indicates offside!
57.42
Tiziano Totti sees Ian Grot in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Grot lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Diakite. Steffen Diakite beats his man to it with a header. The keeper, Vinicio E. Gianello, sees it late!! Goal for VfL Bochum!
61.56
Willem Timmer kicks a strong pass forward to Robin Knol. Robin Knol passes the ball forward to Steffen Diakite. Steffen Diakite controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
63.36
Zeljko Sterjovski knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Dörner. Paul Dörner whips in a cross ball towards Eric Bischoff. With a superhuman jump, Eric Bischoff connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Alec Mcallister gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
65.16
Craig Ferguson hits a low pass to Robin Knol. Robin Knol flicks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Diakite. Steffen Diakite whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Scholes. Duncan Scholes beats his man to it with a header but somehow Vinicio E. Gianello manages to keep it out.
71.46
Oliver Linke surges forward with the ball. Oliver Linke shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
72.04
Simon Dörner clumsily knocks into Steffen Diakite. Simon Dörner is shown the yellow card! Steffen Diakite stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.04
Free kick to VfL Bochum just outside the area...
73.35
Duncan Scholes steps up but it's too wide. Goal kick.
78.28
Craig Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Mckinlay. Paul Mckinlay changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paul Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Ian Grot. Ian Grot is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Simon Dörner is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
79.34
Corner kick to VfL Bochum. Pim Claes plays it to the far post. Craig Ferguson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
84.33
Oliver Linke flicks a high ball forward to Paul Dörner who takes it down. Paul Dörner plays a one-two with Eric Bischoff and rushes in on goal... Paul Dörner strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Alec Mcallister gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
87.24
Robin Knol barges into Zeljko Sterjovski. Robin Knol is given a warning by the referee! Zeljko Sterjovski carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.7%
47.3%
Play Area
27%
47.3%
25.7%


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

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