Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to VfL Wolfsburg. A crowd of 19,560 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfL Wolfsburg appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Richard McIlroy.
The pitch is in good condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfL Wolfsburg appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Richard McIlroy.
0.00
0-0VfL Wolfsburg start the match!
2.44
0-0Iwan Van Halst threads the ball through to Oliver Welter. Oliver Welter flicks a high pass forward to Hannes Hitzlsperger who brings the ball under control. Hannes Hitzlsperger lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
6.44
Craig Gower knocks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Hitzlsperger. Hannes Hitzlsperger shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
8.55
Iwan Van Halst makes a probing pass to Linus Herzog. Linus Herzog makes a probing pass to Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.11
0-0Linus Herzog hits a low pass to Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
10.34
0-0Marcel Berg catches Linus Herzog on the ankles. Marcel Berg is shown the yellow card! Linus Herzog runs off the knock.
18.20
0-0Marcel Berg passes the ball forward to Harvey Deane. Harvey Deane plays the ball forward to Martin Overath who has made a great run into the box. Martin Ziege clumsily knocks into Martin Overath. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
24.17
0-0Martin Ziege barges into Teddy Herve. Martin Ziege is warned by the referee! Teddy Herve stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.41
Martin Ziege knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Welter. Oliver Welter plays the ball forward to Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Samuel Quaresma reads it well. Good keeping!
38.22
0-1Marcel Berg flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Herve. Teddy Herve runs straight at the defence! Teddy Herve makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.04
Craig Gower surges forward with the ball. Craig Gower lofts in a cross ball towards Hannes Hitzlsperger. Hannes Hitzlsperger directs the ball goalwards with his head. Hannes Hitzlsperger scores for VfL Bochum!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Bochum appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Wolfsburg also appear unchanged since the first half. The VfL Wolfsburg players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
VfL Bochum kick off!
54.50
Malcolm Heskey threads the ball through to Marcel Berg. Marcel Berg threads a neat ball through to Martin Overath. Martin Overath cuts inside the box! Martin Overath strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Martin Overath scores for VfL Wolfsburg!!
60.44
Vincenzo Frieser barges into Craig Gower. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Gower hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.22
Armin Hanssen flicks a high pass forward to Marcel Berg who brings the ball under control. Marcel Berg sees space and advances. Marcel Berg threads a neat, attacking ball through to Martin Overath. Martin Overath muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
63.40
Vincenzo Frieser comes in with a late challenge on Linus Herzog. The referee calls over Vincenzo Frieser and warns him to calm down! Linus Herzog hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.02
1-2Oliver Welter flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Monteiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Völler. Armin Hanssen barges into Oliver Völler. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
72.00
Marcel Berg takes a quick throw-in. Vincenzo Frieser makes a beautiful solo run. Vincenzo Frieser knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Ziege. Rainer Ziege jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Simon Bartsch!
78.56
Marcel Berg flicks a high ball forward to Rainer Ziege who takes it down. Rainer Ziege knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Overath. Martin Overath makes a deft header but somehow Simon Bartsch manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.1%
36.9%
Play Area
26.2%
46.2%
27.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Teddy Herve of VfL Wolfsburg |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Simon Bartsch (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Martin Ziege (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Noah Schneider (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Iwan Van Halst (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Linus Herzog (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alexander Schöll (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Craig Gower (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Oliver Welter (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hannes Hitzlsperger (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Sergio Monteiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Oliver Völler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Simon Schäfer (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Markus Nordwald (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Domenico Bernini (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Samuel Quaresma (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Said Ben Haddou (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Armin Hanssen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Malcolm Heskey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jonas Neudecker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vincenzo Frieser (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Marcel Berg (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Teddy Herve (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Rainer Ziege (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Harvey Deane (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Martin Overath (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Kevin Nordwald (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nikolas Freund (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kevin Hässler (MID) | 0 | |