Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to SV Werder Bremen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both VfL Bochum and SV Werder Bremen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both VfL Bochum and SV Werder Bremen are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and SV Werder Bremen kick off!
6.56
0-0VfL Bochum are easily keeping SV Werder Bremen at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
8.52
1-0Nico Gleisenstein knocks the ball forward to Steffen Witte. Steffen Witte makes a probing pass to Simon Röhner. Simon Röhner takes a shot at goal. Simon Röhner scores for VfL Bochum!!
14.15
1-0Nico Gleisenstein clumsily knocks into Kurt Damman. Nico Gleisenstein is warned by the referee! Kurt Damman stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.44
Juan Correa comes in with a late challenge on Lennart Herzog. Juan Correa is warned by the referee! Lennart Herzog hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.34
1-0Egutu Kanu makes a simple pass to Lucio Ledesma. Lucio Ledesma kicks a strong pass forward to Tsubasa Kimura but the referee indicates it's offside!
24.07
1-0Kai Sachs makes a probing pass to Lennart Herzog. Lennart Herzog passes the ball forward to Simon Röhner. Simon Röhner knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Soares. Guilherme Soares tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
26.51
1-0Diogo Santos makes a simple pass to Steffen Witte. Steffen Witte knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.24
Jan Babbel knocks the ball forward to Lennart Herzog. Lennart Herzog kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Röhner. Simon Röhner plays a perfect one-two with Steffen Witte and rushes in on goal... Simon Röhner shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Marinos Sarakis.
33.29
SV Werder Bremen are easily keeping VfL Bochum at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
34.49
1-0Diogo Santos catches Egutu Kanu on the ankles. Diogo Santos is shown the yellow card! Egutu Kanu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.49
SV Werder Bremen are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate VfL Bochum's defence.
39.32
Jan Babbel knocks the ball forward to Diogo Santos. Diogo Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Röhner. Simon Röhner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.20
Kurt Damman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tsubasa Kimura. Tsubasa Kimura knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.00
Kai Sachs makes a probing pass to Diogo Santos. Diogo Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Röhner. Simon Röhner knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Witte. Steffen Witte connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Artur Fidatof makes a simple pass to Juan Correa. Juan Correa makes a simple pass to Lucio Ledesma. Lucio Ledesma whips in a cross ball towards Farid Bourakba. Farid Bourakba directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
VfL Bochum start the second half!
48.05
2-1Diogo Santos decides to run forward with the ball. Diogo Santos shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
57.18
Kurt Damman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tsubasa Kimura. Tsubasa Kimura whips in a cross ball towards Lucio Ledesma. Lucio Ledesma heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Tobias Winkler.
60.33
Kurt Damman chips the ball to his team mate, Tsubasa Kimura. Tsubasa Kimura knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.00
Juan Correa threads the ball through to Tsubasa Kimura. Tsubasa Kimura shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
63.44
Kurt Damman kicks a strong pass forward to Farid Bourakba. Farid Bourakba knocks in a cross ball towards Lucio Ledesma. Lucio Ledesma directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.05
Kurt Damman makes a simple pass to Lucio Ledesma. Lucio Ledesma goes all the way! Lucio Ledesma takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
71.57
2-2Paul Nahrstedt clumsily knocks into Tsubasa Kimura. Paul Nahrstedt is given a warning by the referee! Tsubasa Kimura gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.06
Zeljko Pennant kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Correa. Juan Correa takes it forward alone. Juan Correa shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.30
Artur Fidatof flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Correa. Juan Correa kicks a strong pass forward to Lucio Ledesma. Lucio Ledesma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tsubasa Kimura but the linesman indicates offside!
83.40
Johann Chevallier makes a simple pass to Kurt Damman. Kurt Damman makes a simple pass to Tsubasa Kimura. Tsubasa Kimura knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tobias Winkler who gathers it comfortably.
89.19
Kai Sachs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diogo Santos. Diogo Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Röhner. Simon Röhner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Juan Correa makes a probing pass to Lucio Ledesma. Lucio Ledesma whips in a cross ball towards Farid Bourakba. Farid Bourakba powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Tobias Winkler.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.3%
62.7%
Play Area
31.3%
48.2%
20.5%
Scorers