Match Report
| FC Köln | FC Köln |  |  | VfL Bochum | VfL Bochum | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Samir Röhlig | S. Röhlig |  | 79 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Alec Mcallister | A. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Anton Levchenko | A. Levchenko |  | 76 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 |  | Seyni Cygan | S. Cygan | |||||||||
| Giorgio Coco | G. Coco |  | 71 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Craig Ferguson | C. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Frank Van Der Meer | F. Van Der Meer |  | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 | | Willem Timmer | W. Timmer | |||||||||
| Saul Fuser | S. Fuser | | 70 | A | | 5 | | M | 77 | | Pim Claes | P. Claes | |||||||||
| Billy Rae | B. Rae | | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Tiziano Totti | T. Totti | |||||||||
| Oliver Wallner | O. Wallner | | 71 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 63 | | Paul Mckinlay | P. Mckinlay | ||||||||
| Nils Dörner | N. Dörner | | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Markus Brehme | M. Brehme | |||||||||
| Umberto Alfieri | U. Alfieri | | 76 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Steffen Diakite | S. Diakite | |||||||||
| Albrecht Borchard | A. Borchard | | 46 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 | | Ian Grot | I. Grot | |||||||||
| Carl Grantt | C. Grantt |  | 63 | A | | 11 | | | A | 69 | | Duncan Scholes | D. Scholes | ||||||||
| Moreno Tedesco | M. Tedesco | | 73 | A | | 12 | | A | 62 | | Pascal Francke | P. Francke | |||||||||
| Uwe Thiele | U. Thiele | | 71 | M | | 13 | | D | 60 |  | Hugo Moutinho | H. Moutinho | |||||||||
| Mario Barros | M. Barros | | 58 | M | | 14 | | D | 58 | | Noah Behrens | N. Behrens | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play host to VfL Bochum. A crowd of 20,362 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfL Bochum appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Cziommer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfL Bochum appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Cziommer.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Köln kick off!
6.24
0-0Paul Mckinlay kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Scholes. Duncan Scholes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Grot but the linesman indicates offside!
8.21
Tiziano Totti makes a simple pass to Steffen Diakite. Steffen Diakite makes a great pass forward. Duncan Scholes runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
10.44
0-0Pim Claes flicks a high pass forward. Ian Grot controls it well on his chest. Ian Grot passes the ball forward to Steffen Diakite. Some silky footwork from Steffen Diakite provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Samir Röhlig smothers it!
21.07
0-1Showing composure, Willem Timmer picks a pass forward to Paul Mckinlay. Paul Mckinlay makes a simple pass to Steffen Diakite. Steffen Diakite lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Grot. Ian Grot rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.49
0-1Oliver Wallner flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Borchard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albrecht Borchard shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
27.06
Paul Mckinlay 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!
32.26
Oliver Wallner runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Oliver Wallner makes a probing pass to Carl Grantt but he's offside!
34.08
With vision, Giorgio Coco plays the ball forward to Nils Dörner. Nils Dörner laces a weighted ball forward to Umberto Alfieri. Umberto Alfieri runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Umberto Alfieri provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Alec Mcallister.
35.02
Corner kick to FC Köln. Oliver Wallner plays it short to Carl Grantt. Some good footwork from Carl Grantt provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Alec Mcallister has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.19
1-1Saul Fuser flicks a high pass forward to Nils Dörner who brings the ball under control. Nils Dörner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Grantt. Carl Grantt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Willem Timmer.
39.43
Willem Timmer makes a probing pass to Tiziano Totti. Tiziano Totti threads the ball through to Steffen Diakite. Steffen Diakite skips past Saul Fuser! Steffen Diakite tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
42.54
1-1Billy Rae makes a probing pass to Albrecht Borchard. Albrecht Borchard whips in a cross ball towards Umberto Alfieri. Umberto Alfieri makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but Seyni Cygan is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
44.29
Nils Dörner takes it forward alone. Nils Dörner shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
45.00
1-1Paul Mckinlay makes a simple pass to Steffen Diakite. Steffen Diakite cuts inside the box! Frank Van Der Meer clumsily knocks into Steffen Diakite. Steffen Diakite appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Köln appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Bochum also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and VfL Bochum kick off!
47.31
Nils Dörner plays the ball forward to Umberto Alfieri. Umberto Alfieri whips in a cross ball towards Albrecht Borchard. Albrecht Borchard makes a looping header on goal. Alec Mcallister punches it away to safety.
49.19
Tiziano Totti sees Steffen Diakite in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steffen Diakite puts a great ball through but Ian Grot is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
53.17
Billy Rae makes a simple pass to Carl Grantt. Carl Grantt shoots from distance. Alec Mcallister gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
57.13
Craig Ferguson takes it forward alone. Craig Ferguson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Craig Ferguson cuts inside the box! Craig Ferguson strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
60.57
Anton Levchenko flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Rae. Billy Rae flicks a high pass forward. Carl Grantt controls it well on his chest. Carl Grantt whips in a cross ball towards Umberto Alfieri. Seyni Cygan clumsily knocks into Umberto Alfieri. Umberto Alfieri appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
66.05
Pim Claes hits a low pass to Ian Grot. Ian Grot plays a one-two with Steffen Diakite and advances towards the goal... Ian Grot side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
67.42
Anton Levchenko picks a pass forward to Nils Dörner. Nils Dörner flicks a high ball forward to Umberto Alfieri who takes it down. Umberto Alfieri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alec Mcallister!
69.27
Craig Ferguson passes the ball forward to Tiziano Totti. Tiziano Totti brings the ball forward. Tiziano Totti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
71.27
Billy Rae controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albrecht Borchard. Albrecht Borchard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Seyni Cygan.
72.44
With some swift thinking, Markus Brehme plays the ball forward to Duncan Scholes. Duncan Scholes knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Diakite. Steffen Diakite flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Samir Röhlig has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.10
1-3FC Köln have made 3 substitutions with Moreno Tedesco replacing Saul Fuser, Uwe Thiele replacing Nils Dörner and Mario Barros replacing Albrecht Borchard .
78.14
Markus Brehme makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Diakite. Steffen Diakite plays a scrappy one-two with Ian Grot and stumbles forward towards the goal... Steffen Diakite shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
79.12
1-3Moreno Tedesco barges into Duncan Scholes. Moreno Tedesco is given a warning by the referee! Duncan Scholes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.09
With a delightful solo run, Billy Rae stretches the opposition's defence. Billy Rae tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Alec Mcallister manages to gather it comfortably.
83.09
Paul Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Scholes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Scholes runs straight at the defence! Duncan Scholes rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Samir Röhlig had no chance!! Goal for VfL Bochum!
87.36
Markus Brehme threads a neat ball through to Duncan Scholes. Duncan Scholes makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Steffen Diakite. Steffen Diakite comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
8
7
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.9%
59.1%
Play Area
33%
39.8%
27.3%
Scorers
| Carl Grantt 35 | Ian Grot 21 Craig Ferguson 57 Steffen Diakite 72, 87 Duncan Scholes 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Steffen Diakite of VfL Bochum |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Samir Röhlig (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Anton Levchenko (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Giorgio Coco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Frank Van Der Meer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Saul Fuser (ATT) | 6 | |
| 6. | Billy Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Oliver Wallner (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nils Dörner (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Umberto Alfieri (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Albrecht Borchard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Carl Grantt (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Moreno Tedesco (ATT) | 5 | |
| 13. | Uwe Thiele (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Mario Barros (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Alec Mcallister (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Seyni Cygan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Ferguson (DEF) | | 8 |
| 4. | Willem Timmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pim Claes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tiziano Totti (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Paul Mckinlay (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Markus Brehme (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Steffen Diakite (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Ian Grot (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Duncan Scholes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Pascal Francke (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hugo Moutinho (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Noah Behrens (DEF) | 0 | |