Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Schuco-Arena where DSC Arminia Bielefeld play host to VfL Bochum. A crowd of 20,756 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
DSC Arminia Bielefeld are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while VfL Bochum appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Ziege.
The pitch is in good condition.
DSC Arminia Bielefeld are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while VfL Bochum appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Ziege.
0.00
0-0DSC Arminia Bielefeld kick off and get the first half underway!
3.25
0-0Ian Grot barges into Martin Macchi. The referee calls over Ian Grot and shows him a yellow card! Martin Macchi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
6.44
0-0Paul Mckinlay threads a neat ball through to Ian Grot. Ian Grot controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
8.26
0-1Robin Knol sees Steffen Diakite in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steffen Diakite edges inside the box! Steffen Diakite shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Markus Schöll had no chance!! Goal for VfL Bochum!
15.42
0-1Matt Booth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hannes Engels. Hannes Engels lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Mendez. Juan-Carlos Mendez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Alec Mcallister. Excellent save.
16.48
0-1Nwankwo Murrin clumsily knocks into Duncan Scholes. The referee calls over Nwankwo Murrin and shows him a yellow card! Duncan Scholes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.17
Willem Timmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Pim Claes. Pim Claes flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Diakite holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steffen Diakite shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
27.23
0-1Matt Booth makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Booth cuts inside the box! Willem Timmer clumsily knocks into Matt Booth. Matt Booth appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
28.01
Matt Booth makes a probing pass to Don Hutchison. Don Hutchison plays a one-two with Dietmar Jung and rushes in on goal... Don Hutchison shoots from just inside the box. Alec Mcallister gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
32.33
0-1Malte Welke hits a low pass to Hannes Engels. Hannes Engels knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Willem Timmer.
34.37
0-1Tiziano Totti flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Scholes who brings the ball under control. Duncan Scholes passes the ball forward but Ian Grot is offside!
36.07
Matt Booth flicks a high ball forward to Dietmar Jung who takes it down. Dietmar Jung lofts in a cross ball towards Hannes Engels. Hannes Engels makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Alec Mcallister has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.16
Malte Welke laces a weighted ball forward to Hannes Engels. Hannes Engels runs straight at the defence! Hannes Engels rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Bochum also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
VfL Bochum start the second half!
49.54
Fabian Natale Lamacchi barges into Duncan Scholes. The referee calls over Fabian Natale Lamacchi and shows him a yellow card! Duncan Scholes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.50
Willem Timmer runs up as Craig Ferguson takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Willem Timmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Totti. Showing composure, Tiziano Totti picks a pass forward to Duncan Scholes. Duncan Scholes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.22
Craig Ferguson passes the ball forward to Tiziano Totti. Tiziano Totti makes a probing pass to Steffen Diakite. Steffen Diakite knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.09
Robin Knol kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Scholes. Duncan Scholes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.33
Matt Booth takes a quick throw-in. Malte Welke flicks a high pass forward to Juan-Carlos Mendez who brings the ball neatly under control. Juan-Carlos Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.06
With vision, Malte Welke laces a weighted ball forward to Dietmar Jung. Dietmar Jung lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Mendez. Seyni Cygan catches Juan-Carlos Mendez on the ankles. Juan-Carlos Mendez appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
59.48
Willem Timmer passes the ball forward to Pim Claes. Pim Claes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Scholes. Duncan Scholes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
60.59
2-1DSC Arminia Bielefeld have made 3 substitutions with Moritz Koschmieder replacing Hannes Engels, Gavin Niven replacing Malte Welke and Yazid Wimbee replacing Martin Macchi .
66.55
Juan-Carlos Mendez comes in with a late challenge on Craig Ferguson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Ferguson runs off the knock.
67.35
Robin Knol makes a simple pass to Ian Grot. Ian Grot knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Scholes. Duncan Scholes directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Duncan Scholes!
72.15
2-2Hannes Schneider comes in with a late challenge on Ian Grot. Hannes Schneider is warned by the referee! Ian Grot stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.44
Pim Claes flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Scholes who brings the ball under control. Duncan Scholes lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Diakite. Steffen Diakite outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
75.18
Gavin Niven brings the ball forward. Gavin Niven whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Koschmieder. Moritz Koschmieder makes a convincing header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.42
Matt Booth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Hutchison. Don Hutchison knocks in a cross ball towards Dietmar Jung. Dietmar Jung rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Dietmar Jung scores for DSC Arminia Bielefeld!!
84.13
Gavin Niven flicks a high pass forward to Juan-Carlos Mendez who brings the ball under control. Juan-Carlos Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.01
Robin Knol makes a simple pass to Ian Grot. Ian Grot makes a great pass forward. Duncan Scholes runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
89.26
Fabian Natale Lamacchi makes a strong solo run forward. Fabian Natale Lamacchi flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Mendez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Mendez whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Koschmieder. Moritz Koschmieder connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.3%
61.7%
Play Area
28.4%
45.7%
25.9%
Scorers
| Hannes Engels 36, 42 Dietmar Jung 79 | Steffen Diakite 8 Duncan Scholes 67 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hannes Engels of DSC Arminia Bielefeld |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Markus Schöll (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fabian Natale Lamacchi (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Hannes Schneider (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Martin Macchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nwankwo Murrin (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Malte Welke (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Matt Booth (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dietmar Jung (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Juan-Carlos Mendez (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Hannes Engels (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Don Hutchison (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Moritz Koschmieder (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gavin Niven (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Yazid Wimbee (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Alec Mcallister (GK) | 6 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 9. | Steffen Diakite (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Ian Grot (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Duncan Scholes (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Pascal Francke (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hugo Moutinho (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Markus Brehme (MID) | 0 | |