Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Wildparkstadion where Karlsruher SC play host to VfL Bochum. A crowd of 15,885 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Karlsruher SC are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while VfL Bochum appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Sammer.
The pitch is in good condition.
Karlsruher SC are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while VfL Bochum appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Sammer.
0.00
0-0Karlsruher SC start the match!
4.36
0-0Craig Gower flicks a high ball forward to Hannes Hitzlsperger who takes it down. Hannes Hitzlsperger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.30
1-0Teddy Butt chips the ball to his team mate, Dmitri Korneev. Dmitri Korneev knocks in a cross ball towards Yuri van Gastel. Yuri van Gastel whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.09
1-0Teddy Butt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frode Riise. Frode Riise shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
21.57
Craig Gower flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Hitzlsperger collects the pass. Hannes Hitzlsperger lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro makes a convincing header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.52
Teddy Butt hits a low pass to Yuri van Gastel. Yuri van Gastel shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.55
2-0Teddy Butt kicks a strong pass forward to Hauke Metzger. Hauke Metzger whips in a cross ball towards Yuri van Gastel. Yuri van Gastel makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
28.37
2-0Nicolas Scholz hacks Craig Gower from behind! The referee calls over Nicolas Scholz and warns him to calm down! Craig Gower stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.50
2-0Iwan Van Halst catches Yuri van Gastel on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Yuri van Gastel grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.01
Iwan Van Halst comes in with a late challenge on Teddy Butt. Iwan Van Halst is given a warning by the referee! Teddy Butt stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.13
Nicolas Scholz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yuri van Gastel. Yuri van Gastel tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
2-0Nicolas Scholz clumsily knocks into Craig Gower. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Gower runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Karlsruher SC appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Bochum also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
VfL Bochum kick off and get the second half underway!
47.24
Martin Ziege makes a simple pass to Alexander Schöll. Alexander Schöll makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hannes Hitzlsperger. Hannes Hitzlsperger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.49
Noah Schneider makes a probing pass to Alexander Schöll. Alexander Schöll decides to run forward with the ball. Alexander Schöll shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Kichiro Miyazaki manages to gather it easily.
51.27
With great vision, Stefan Döring plays the ball forward to Teddy Butt. Teddy Butt knocks the ball to his team mate, Yuri van Gastel. Yuri van Gastel shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
53.44
2-0Oliver Welter threads a neat ball through to Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Hannes Hitzlsperger is offside!
57.56
Craig Gower kicks a strong pass forward to Hannes Hitzlsperger. Hannes Hitzlsperger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.22
Oliver Freund flicks a high ball forward to Teddy Butt who takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, Teddy Butt plays the ball forward to Frode Riise. Frode Riise finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
65.25
Teddy Butt knocks the ball forward to Frode Riise. Frode Riise shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Simon Bartsch has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.43
Nicolas Scholz hits a low pass to Yuri van Gastel. Yuri van Gastel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Simon Bartsch manages to gather it.
73.10
Teddy Butt flicks a high pass forward. Frode Riise collects the pass. Frode Riise knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noah Schneider.
77.34
Teddy Butt runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Teddy Butt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hauke Metzger but the linesman indicates offside!
78.43
Seb Bigné passes the ball forward to Teddy Butt. Teddy Butt flicks a high ball forward to Yuri van Gastel who takes it down. Yuri van Gastel finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
79.38
Stefan Döring pushes mid-way up the pitch. Stefan Döring hits a low pass to Hauke Metzger. Hauke Metzger shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
84.33
Teddy Butt flicks a high pass forward. Yuri van Gastel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yuri van Gastel shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
87.06
Oliver Freund hits a low pass to Teddy Butt. Teddy Butt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frode Riise. Frode Riise sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Simon Bartsch reads it well. Great keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.4%
38.6%
Play Area
22.7%
45.5%
31.8%
Scorers
| Yuri van Gastel 14, 23 Frode Riise 65 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Teddy Butt of Karlsruher SC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kichiro Miyazaki (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jon Nordqvist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Seb Bigné (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oliver Freund (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stefan Döring (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicolas Scholz (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Teddy Butt (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Dmitri Korneev (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hauke Metzger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Frode Riise (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Yuri van Gastel (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Daniel Campos (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ian Brown (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Johan Pitau (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Simon Bartsch (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Martin Ziege (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Noah Schneider (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Iwan Van Halst (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Linus Herzog (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alexander Schöll (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Craig Gower (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Oliver Welter (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hannes Hitzlsperger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 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 | |