Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to VfB Lübeck. A crowd of 18,401 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfB Lübeck appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The first half starts with VfL Bochum kicking off!
2.59
Simon Metzger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Schacht. Eric Schacht kicks a strong pass forward to Philipp Röhner. Philipp Röhner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jan Babbel.
4.00
Oliver Littbarski knocks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Herzog. Lennart Herzog makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Röhner. Simon Röhner whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Soares. Guilherme Soares is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.11
Eric Schacht flicks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Röhner. Philipp Röhner whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Kuzorra. Kevin Kuzorra directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kevin Kuzorra!
18.02
Hannes Sachs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Markus Vogel. Markus Vogel kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Basler. Oliver Basler shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.27
Sven Brehme clumsily knocks into Lennart Herzog. Sven Brehme is warned by the referee! Lennart Herzog gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.39
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
24.42
Eric Schacht knocks the ball forward to Oliver Basler. Oliver Basler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Röhner. Philipp Röhner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Tobias Winkler manages to keep it out.
27.32
Lennart Herzog knocks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Witte. Steffen Witte lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Röhner. Simon Röhner heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.28
Sven Brehme kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Kuzorra. Kevin Kuzorra tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.25
Jan Babbel kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Santos. Diogo Santos decides to run forward with the ball. Diogo Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Witte. Steffen Witte directs the ball goalwards with his head. Marcel Babbel manages to gather it comfortably.
36.32
Jan Babbel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lennart Herzog. Lennart Herzog makes a simple pass to Simon Röhner. Simon Röhner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pascal Morlock.
40.47
Eric Schacht barges into Nico Gleisenstein. Eric Schacht is given a warning by the referee! Nico Gleisenstein hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.47
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
42.54
Oliver Littbarski surges forward with the ball. Oliver Littbarski knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Soares. Guilherme Soares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pascal Morlock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The second half starts with VfB Lübeck kicking off!
48.45
Diogo Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Witte. Steffen Witte knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcel Babbel who gathers it comfortably.
49.39
Hannes Sachs kicks a strong pass forward to Sven Brehme. Sven Brehme advances with the ball. Sven Brehme lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Basler. Oliver Basler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
51.44
Lennart Herzog kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Witte. Steffen Witte knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcel Babbel who gathers it comfortably.
55.50
Diogo Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Soares. Guilherme Soares whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Witte. Steffen Witte is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Marcel Babbel easily picks it out of the air!
60.30
Eric Schacht threads the ball through to Kevin Kuzorra. Kevin Kuzorra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Nahrstedt.
61.33
Hannes Sachs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Schacht. Eric Schacht kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Kuzorra. Kevin Kuzorra makes a simple pass to Oliver Basler. Oliver Basler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Tobias Winkler has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
67.39
Diogo Santos advances with the ball. Diogo Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Witte. Steffen Witte connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Marcel Babbel is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.17
Diogo Santos threads the ball through to Steffen Witte. Steffen Witte sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
77.04
Eric Schacht comes in with a late challenge on Diogo Santos. Eric Schacht is warned by the referee again! Diogo Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.55
Eric Schacht advances with the ball. Eric Schacht plays a perfect one-two with Kevin Kuzorra and rushes in on goal... Eric Schacht takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
83.37
Nico Gleisenstein makes a simple pass to Simon Röhner. Simon Röhner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pascal Morlock.
84.47
Paul Nahrstedt kicks a strong pass forward to Lennart Herzog. Lennart Herzog controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Witte. Steffen Witte shoots from distance but somehow Marcel Babbel manages to keep it out.
85.40
Diogo Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Witte. Steffen Witte knocks the ball forward to Simon Röhner. Simon Röhner rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Simon Röhner of VfL Bochum
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.4%
43.6%
Play Area
26.9%
44.9%
28.2%