Match Report


VfL BochumVfL Bochum     Eintracht FrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alec McallisterA. Mcallister67
G
1
G
64Christian BierhoffC. Bierhoff
Craig FergusonC. Ferguson70
D
2
D
64Uwe WelkeU. Welke
Willem TimmerW. Timmer64
D
3
D
63Adrian KingA. King
Hugo MoutinhoH. Moutinho60
D
4captain
D
61Marcel JahnM. Jahn
Pim ClaesP. Claes78
M
5
D
60Samir BreitnerS. Breitner
Eric BergE. Berg70
M
6
M
70Eusebio SereniE. Sereni
Robin KnolR. Knol68
M
7
M
64Federico BianconeF. Biancone
Tiziano TottiT. Totti66
M
8
M
60Malte SchneiderM. Schneider
Steffen DiakiteS. Diakite74
A
9
A
61Kai SchäferK. Schäfer
Duncan ScholesD. Scholes69
A
10
A
60Marcel ArendtM. Arendt
Kevin KauderK. Kauder59
A
captain11
A
60Oliver PfeifferO. Pfeiffer
 
Paul MckinlayP. Mckinlay63
M
12
G
62Hauke EngelsH. Engels
Lennart WeigelL. Weigel59
G
13
D
60Alex NivenA. Niven
Markus BrehmeM. Brehme59
M
14
M
58Noah PolheimN. Polheim

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to Eintracht Frankfurt. A crowd of 18,894 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Eintracht Frankfurt appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Helmer.


0.00
VfL Bochum start the match!
2.26
Adrian King flicks the ball to his team mate, Federico Biancone. Federico Biancone flicks a high pass forward. Kai Schäfer controls it well on his chest. Kai Schäfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Pfeiffer. Willem Timmer catches Oliver Pfeiffer on the ankles. Oliver Pfeiffer appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
8.39
Hugo Moutinho flicks the ball to his team mate, Pim Claes. Pim Claes 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 shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Christian Bierhoff manages to gather it easily.
14.55
Craig Ferguson makes a simple pass to Tiziano Totti. Tiziano Totti knocks the ball forward to Kevin Kauder. Kevin Kauder knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adrian King.
15.52
Pim Claes makes a probing pass to Duncan Scholes. Duncan Scholes rushes past Adrian King! Duncan Scholes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
16.33
Malte Schneider sees Marcel Arendt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcel Arendt shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
20.43
Uwe Welke threads a neat ball through to Eusebio Sereni. Eusebio Sereni makes a probing pass to Oliver Pfeiffer. Oliver Pfeiffer advances inside the box! Oliver Pfeiffer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.57
Malte Schneider hacks Pim Claes from behind! Malte Schneider is warned by the referee! Pim Claes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.28
Robin Knol flicks a high ball forward to Steffen Diakite who takes it down. Steffen Diakite edges inside the box! Marcel Jahn catches Steffen Diakite on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
36.30
Eric Berg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Diakite. Steffen Diakite skips past Uwe Welke! Steffen Diakite shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
38.45
Federico Biancone surges forward with the ball. Federico Biancone whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Arendt. Marcel Arendt directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.46
Hugo Moutinho sees space and advances. Hugo Moutinho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Kauder. Kevin Kauder plays a one-two with Steffen Diakite and advances towards the goal... Kevin Kauder cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.32
Without breaking stride, Robin Knol plays the ball forward to Duncan Scholes. Duncan Scholes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Christian Bierhoff is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Bochum appear unchanged since the first half. Eintracht Frankfurt also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Eintracht Frankfurt kick off the second half!
47.54
Willem Timmer lofts the ball long. Kevin Kauder passes the ball forward but Steffen Diakite is offside!
49.17
Pim Claes darts forward. Pim Claes plays a quick one-two with Steffen Diakite and rushes in on goal... Pim Claes shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pim Claes!
59.55
Pim Claes takes it forward alone. Pim Claes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
60.10
Oliver Pfeiffer clumsily knocks into Craig Ferguson. Oliver Pfeiffer is warned by the referee! Craig Ferguson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
61.49
Adrian King clumsily knocks into Steffen Diakite. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steffen Diakite hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.41
Malte Schneider flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Arendt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcel Arendt knocks the ball forward to Oliver Pfeiffer but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
66.56
Eusebio Sereni flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Pfeiffer who takes it down. Oliver Pfeiffer shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
67.20
Willem Timmer threads a neat ball through to Pim Claes. Pim Claes knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Kauder. Kevin Kauder flicks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Diakite. Steffen Diakite makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
69.42
Pim Claes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pim Claes shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
79.58
Hugo Moutinho hits a low pass to Eric Berg. Eric Berg knocks the ball forward to Steffen Diakite. Steffen Diakite lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Kauder. Kevin Kauder heads the ball goalwards. Fantastic reactions from Adrian King blocks the shot!
83.55
VfL Bochum are in full control of this game.
87.10
Willem Timmer flicks a high pass forward to Tiziano Totti who brings the ball under control. Tiziano Totti passes the ball forward to Kevin Kauder. Kevin Kauder shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

VfL Bochum

Eintracht Frankfurt
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
72.2%
27.8%
Play Area
27.8%
41.8%
30.4%

Scorers
Kevin Kauder 39
Duncan Scholes 42
Pim Claes 49
Oliver Pfeiffer 20

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pim Claes of VfL Bochum

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

1.Christian Bierhoff (GK)
7
2.Uwe Welke (DEF)
6
3.Adrian King (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Marcel Jahn (DEF)
6
5.Samir Breitner (DEF)
6
6.Eusebio Sereni (MID)
6
7.Federico Biancone (MID)
6
8.Malte Schneider (MID)
6
9.Kai Schäfer (ATT)
6
10.Marcel Arendt (ATT)
6
11.Oliver Pfeiffer (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Hauke Engels (GK)
0
13.Alex Niven (DEF)
0
14.Noah Polheim (MID)
0