Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to Bayer Leverkusen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Bayer Leverkusen kick off and get the first half underway!
2.46
0-0Yuriy Kopolovets makes a probing pass to Edgar Villarreal. Edgar Villarreal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.34
0-0Edmundo Suarez clumsily knocks into Warren Hughes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Warren Hughes runs off the knock.
9.43
0-0Gianfranco Asta makes a beautiful solo run. Gianfranco Asta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Loic Joseph. Loic Joseph directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Jo Johnsen!
10.18
1-0Nikolas Arendt chips the ball to his team mate, Edgar Villarreal. Edgar Villarreal lofts in a cross ball towards Joseph Mbami. Joseph Mbami flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.54
Ade Okocha controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Loic Joseph. Loic Joseph goes all the way! Loic Joseph tries a spectacular strike. Loic Joseph scores for Bayer Leverkusen!!
18.20
Tomas Annoni makes a simple pass to Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Jo Johnsen!
21.51
Nikolas Arendt kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Elzinger. Robert Elzinger shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Benoit Bigica!
30.54
1-1Felix Fuchs threads the ball through to Nikolas Arendt. Nikolas Arendt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joseph Mbami. Joseph Mbami knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Cherrad.
32.02
Felix Fuchs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Arendt. Nikolas Arendt makes a probing pass to Joseph Mbami. Joseph Mbami knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.33
1-1Julian Seibert deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Westwood. Adam Westwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Loic Joseph. Loic Joseph makes a probing pass to Edmundo Suarez but he's offside!
38.27
Tomas Annoni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Loic Joseph. Loic Joseph connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jo Johnsen easily smothers it.
42.18
Ade Okocha makes a probing pass to Loic Joseph. Loic Joseph knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Tavares. Silvio Tavares powers a header at goal. Jo Johnsen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Nikolas Arendt decides to run forward with the ball. Nikolas Arendt shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
VfL Bochum kick off and get the second half underway!
47.54
John Milosevic makes a probing pass to Stefan Seibert. Stefan Seibert makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Villarreal. Edgar Villarreal lofts in a cross ball towards Joseph Mbami. Joseph Mbami connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.45
Stefan Seibert sees a break and surges forward. Stefan Seibert controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.52
Nikolas Arendt knocks the ball to his team mate, Joseph Mbami. Joseph Mbami knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Villarreal. Edgar Villarreal directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Benoit Bigica had no chance!! Goal for VfL Bochum!
57.55
Felix Fuchs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Seibert. Stefan Seibert brings the ball forward. Stefan Seibert kicks a strong pass forward to Edgar Villarreal but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.10
Adam Westwood knocks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jo Johnsen who gathers it comfortably.
65.46
Stefan Seibert makes a probing pass to Robert Elzinger. Robert Elzinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.02
Stefan Seibert makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joseph Mbami. Joseph Mbami knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.05
3-2Gianfranco Asta clumsily knocks into Edgar Villarreal. Gianfranco Asta is warned by the referee! Edgar Villarreal stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.39
Callum Law makes a probing pass to Adam Westwood. Adam Westwood chips the ball to his team mate, Loic Joseph. Loic Joseph tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
77.20
Nikolas Arendt makes a simple pass to Robert Elzinger. Robert Elzinger lofts in a cross ball towards Joseph Mbami. Joseph Mbami powers a header at goal. Benoit Bigica easily picks it out of the air!
81.35
Yuriy Kopolovets passes the ball forward to Joseph Mbami. Joseph Mbami knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benoit Bigica who gathers it comfortably.
83.07
Warren Hughes takes it forward alone. Warren Hughes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edgar Villarreal. Edgar Villarreal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
85.33
Nikolas Arendt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edgar Villarreal. Edgar Villarreal lofts in a cross ball towards Joseph Mbami. Joseph Mbami is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Benoit Bigica!
87.37
Adam Westwood chips the ball to his team mate, Loic Joseph. Loic Joseph knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felix Fuchs.
89.04
Tomas Annoni hacks John Milosevic from behind! The referee calls over Tomas Annoni and shows him a yellow card! John Milosevic hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.04
3-2Bayer Leverkusen are easily keeping VfL Bochum at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
23.1%
44.9%
32.1%
Scorers
| Joseph Mbami 10, 48 Edgar Villarreal 54 | Loic Joseph 16 Silvio Tavares 42 |