Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to VfB Stuttgart. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both VfL Bochum and VfB Stuttgart are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Ziege.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both VfL Bochum and VfB Stuttgart are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Ziege.
0.00
VfB Stuttgart kick off and get the match underway!
2.39
Simão Trejo sees Vadim Shvidenko in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vadim Shvidenko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.47
Craig Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Pim Claes. With a delightful solo run, Pim Claes stretches the opposition's defence. Pim Claes shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
6.45
Christian Hollmer makes a run forward as Moritz Koschmieder takes the throw-in. Christian Hollmer skillfully chests the ball down. Christian Hollmer flicks a high pass forward. Simão Trejo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simão Trejo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Kalac. Michael Kalac knocks in a cross ball towards Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.29
Eric Berg hacks Noah Birkwald from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Noah Birkwald runs off the knock.
12.40
Noah Birkwald flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Schnellinger collects the pass. Lennart Schnellinger plays a one-two with Vadim Shvidenko and advances towards the goal... Lennart Schnellinger takes a shot at goal. Willem Timmer steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
15.26
With great vision, Christian Hollmer plays the ball forward to Noah Birkwald. Noah Birkwald passes the ball forward to Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.08
Eric Berg decides to run forward with the ball. Eric Berg whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Diakite. Steffen Diakite gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
24.57
Robin Knol sees Kevin Kauder in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Kauder finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.02
Arno Thielemann threads a neat ball through to Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Kalac. Michael Kalac heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Willem Timmer. Excellent block.
28.56
Pim Claes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Diakite. Steffen Diakite puts a great ball through. Duncan Scholes runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
30.47
Simão Trejo flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Schnellinger collects the pass. Lennart Schnellinger whips in a cross ball towards Michael Kalac. Michael Kalac powers a header at goal but somehow Alec Mcallister manages to keep it out.
34.28
Robin Knol threads a neat ball through to Duncan Scholes. Duncan Scholes threads a neat ball through to Kevin Kauder. Some good footwork from Kevin Kauder provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
40.34
Simão Trejo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Ferguson.
42.32
Arno Thielemann flicks a high pass forward. Michael Kalac collects the pass. Michael Kalac knocks the ball forward, putting Vadim Shvidenko through on goal. Vadim Shvidenko 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
Noah Birkwald makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lennart Schnellinger. Lennart Schnellinger knocks in a cross ball towards Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Bochum appear unchanged since the first half. VfB Stuttgart also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with VfL Bochum kicking off!
47.01
Simão Trejo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lennart Schnellinger. Lennart Schnellinger cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Lennart Schnellinger provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for VfB Stuttgart!
57.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Willem Timmer plays the ball forward to Eric Berg. Eric Berg sees a break and surges forward. Eric Berg whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Scholes. Christian Hollmer barges into Duncan Scholes. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
59.18
Noah Birkwald flicks a high pass forward. Vadim Shvidenko collects the pass. Vadim Shvidenko whips in a cross ball towards Michael Kalac. Michael Kalac connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Alec Mcallister!
61.05
Christian Hollmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noah Birkwald. Noah Birkwald threads a neat ball through to Michael Kalac. Michael Kalac shoots from outside the area but is denied by Alec Mcallister. Excellent save.
63.46
Simon Ahrens plays the ball forward to Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
67.07
Willem Timmer catches Lennart Schnellinger on the ankles. The referee calls over Willem Timmer and warns him to calm down! Lennart Schnellinger grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.04
Arno Thielemann flicks a high ball forward to Michael Kalac who takes it down. Michael Kalac knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Moutinho.
71.55
Willem Timmer flicks a high pass forward to Tiziano Totti who brings the ball under control. Tiziano Totti flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Scholes collects the pass. Duncan Scholes shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
72.04
Craig Ferguson flicks a high ball forward to Eric Berg who takes it down. Eric Berg kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Diakite. Steffen Diakite tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Massimo Cardoso.
73.58
It's a corner kick. Robin Knol loops the ball in to towards the near post. Eric Berg rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
75.24
Noah Birkwald knocks the ball to his team mate, Vadim Shvidenko. Vadim Shvidenko knocks the ball forward, putting Lennart Schnellinger through on goal. Lennart Schnellinger cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
83.38
Willem Timmer comes in with a late challenge on Michael Kalac. Willem Timmer is given another warning by the referee! Michael Kalac hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.38
Free kick to VfB Stuttgart just outside the area...
86.22
Michael Kalac takes a cautious run up and flicks the ball over the wall. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.22
Willem Timmer makes a probing pass to Tiziano Totti. Showing composure, Tiziano Totti laces a weighted ball forward to Kevin Kauder. Kevin Kauder knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Massimo Cardoso who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Willem Timmer makes a probing pass to Pim Claes. Pim Claes knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Scholes. Duncan Scholes plays a scrappy one-two with Steffen Diakite and stumbles forward towards the goal... Duncan Scholes strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Duncan Scholes scores for VfL Bochum!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
5
Shots on Target
5
10
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
35.5%
43.4%
21.1%
Scorers
| Kevin Kauder 34 Duncan Scholes 90 | Vadim Shvidenko 6, 42 Lennart Schnellinger 47, 75 Michael Kalac 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vadim Shvidenko of VfB Stuttgart |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alec Mcallister (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Craig Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Willem Timmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hugo Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pim Claes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eric Berg (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 7. | Robin Knol (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Tiziano Totti (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Steffen Diakite (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Scholes (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 11. | Kevin Kauder (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 12. | Paul Mckinlay (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lennart Weigel (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Markus Brehme (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Massimo Cardoso (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alexander Ziege (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Moritz Koschmieder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Christian Hollmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arno Thielemann (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Simão Trejo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Noah Birkwald (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Simon Ahrens (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Michael Kalac (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Vadim Shvidenko (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Lennart Schnellinger (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Torsten Lindner (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Santiago Vega (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marc Beckenbauer (DEF) | 0 | |















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