Match Report
| VfL Bochum | VfL Bochum |  |  | FC Köln | FC Köln | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alec Mcallister | A. Mcallister |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Albrecht Schöll | A. Schöll | |||||||||
| Craig Ferguson | C. Ferguson | | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 | | Steffen Backes | S. Backes | |||||||||
| Willem Timmer | W. Timmer |  | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 |  | Christian Francioso | C. Francioso | |||||||||
| Hugo Moutinho | H. Moutinho |  | 60 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 | | Aaron Melchiot | A. Melchiot | |||||||||
| Pim Claes | P. Claes | | 78 | M | | 5 | | D | 62 | | Leon Sachs | L. Sachs | |||||||||
| Eric Berg | E. Berg | | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 74 | | Oliver Gerlach | O. Gerlach | |||||||||
| Robin Knol | R. Knol | | 68 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 72 | | Oliver Wallner | O. Wallner | ||||||||
| Tiziano Totti | T. Totti | | 66 | M | | 8 | | M | 70 | | Billy Rae | B. Rae | |||||||||
| Steffen Diakite | S. Diakite | | 74 | A | | 9 | | A | 73 | | Moreno Tedesco | M. Tedesco | |||||||||
| Duncan Scholes | D. Scholes |  | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 | | Saul Fuser | S. Fuser | |||||||||
| Kevin Kauder | K. Kauder | | 59 | A | | | 11 | | A | 68 | | Nico Birnbaum | N. Birnbaum | ||||||||
| Paul Mckinlay | P. Mckinlay | | 63 | M | | 12 | | A | 64 | | Carl Grantt | C. Grantt | |||||||||
| Lennart Weigel | L. Weigel | | 59 | G | | 13 | | M | 62 | | Andy Burley | A. Burley | |||||||||
| Markus Brehme | M. Brehme | | 59 | M | | 14 | | D | 61 | | Frank Van Der Meer | F. Van Der Meer | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to FC Köln. A crowd of 19,713 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Poschner.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Poschner.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and VfL Bochum get the match underway!
6.41
0-1Billy Rae sees a break and surges forward. Billy Rae skips past Craig Ferguson! Billy Rae cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.50
0-1Robin Knol knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Kauder. Kevin Kauder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.57
0-1Christian Francioso makes a probing pass to Oliver Gerlach. Oliver Gerlach threads a neat ball through to Moreno Tedesco. Moreno Tedesco shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.36
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Hugo Moutinho plays the ball forward to Robin Knol. Robin Knol knocks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Diakite. Steffen Diakite finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
18.57
Oliver Gerlach makes a beautiful solo run. Oliver Gerlach shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
20.06
Robin Knol runs straight at the opposition's defence. Robin Knol shoots from 20 yards. Albrecht Schöll gets down and covers it.
28.08
Robin Knol sees Steffen Diakite in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steffen Diakite lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Kauder. Kevin Kauder powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
30.18
0-1Robin Knol passes the ball forward to Duncan Scholes. Duncan Scholes knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Kauder. Christian Francioso hacks Kevin Kauder from behind! Kevin Kauder appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
32.56
Pim Claes takes it forward alone. Pim Claes passes the ball forward to Duncan Scholes. Duncan Scholes strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Albrecht Schöll manages to gather it comfortably.
33.53
Oliver Gerlach controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Saul Fuser. Saul Fuser whips in a cross ball towards Moreno Tedesco. Moreno Tedesco connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Alec Mcallister manages to keep it out.
34.01
Oliver Wallner flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Birnbaum. Nico Birnbaum shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
36.06
Aaron Melchiot knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Wallner. Oliver Wallner sees Saul Fuser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Saul Fuser tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
39.52
Eric Berg flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Diakite holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steffen Diakite sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.23
Billy Rae makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moreno Tedesco. Moreno Tedesco tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
42.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Robin Knol plays the ball forward to Kevin Kauder. Kevin Kauder tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
44.13
Eric Berg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Diakite. Steffen Diakite sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Bochum appear unchanged since the first half. FC Köln also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Köln kick off and get the second half underway!
49.37
Aaron Melchiot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Rae. Billy Rae deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moreno Tedesco. Moreno Tedesco finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
53.44
Robin Knol deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Scholes. Duncan Scholes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christian Francioso.
60.41
Eric Berg flicks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Diakite. Steffen Diakite sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Albrecht Schöll gets down and covers it.
69.55
With great vision, Robin Knol plays the ball forward to Duncan Scholes. Duncan Scholes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steffen Backes.
77.37
0-1FC Köln have made 3 substitutions with Carl Grantt replacing Leon Sachs, Andy Burley replacing Billy Rae and Frank Van Der Meer replacing Saul Fuser .
83.40
Tiziano Totti darts forward. Tiziano Totti whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Kauder. Kevin Kauder is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
84.12
Craig Ferguson flicks a high ball forward to Eric Berg who takes it down. Eric Berg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Scholes. Duncan Scholes makes a defence splitting pass to Kevin Kauder. Kevin Kauder makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.40
Aaron Melchiot flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Gerlach. Oliver Gerlach flicks a high pass forward. Nico Birnbaum holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nico Birnbaum lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Van Der Meer. Frank Van Der Meer powers a header at goal but is denied by Alec Mcallister. Excellent save.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.1%
37.9%
Play Area
19.5%
44.8%
35.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Billy Rae of FC Köln |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alec Mcallister (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Craig Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Willem Timmer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Hugo Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pim Claes (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Eric Berg (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Robin Knol (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Tiziano Totti (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Steffen Diakite (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Scholes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Kevin Kauder (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paul Mckinlay (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lennart Weigel (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Markus Brehme (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Albrecht Schöll (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Steffen Backes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Christian Francioso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Aaron Melchiot (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Leon Sachs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oliver Gerlach (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Oliver Wallner (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Billy Rae (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Moreno Tedesco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Saul Fuser (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nico Birnbaum (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Carl Grantt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Andy Burley (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Frank Van Der Meer (DEF) | 6 | |