Match Report


Borussia Mönchengladbach Borussia Mönchengladbach      VfL BochumVfL Bochum
Steve LowerySteve Lowery Computer Player Computer Player
Leonardo VillegasL. Villegas85
G
captain1
G
68Simon BartschS. Bartsch
Lennart SchumacherL. Schumacher85
D
2
D
74Martin ZiegeM. Ziege
Simon ArendtS. Arendt76
D
3captain
D
65Noah SchneiderN. Schneider
Rafael VegaR. Vega81
D
4
D
64Iwan Van HalstI. Van Halst
Philippe CoqueletP. Coquelet85
M
5
M
73Linus HerzogL. Herzog
Nikolas VöllerN. Völler80
M
6
M
68Alexander SchöllA. Schöll
Taavi RothoviusT. Rothovius83
M
7
M
68Craig GowerC. Gower
Florian HelmerF. Helmer82
M
8
M
66Oliver WelterO. Welter
Rodrigo Da SilvaR. Da Silva77
A
9
A
72Hannes HitzlspergerH. Hitzlsperger
Marc OakesM. Oakes80
A
10
A
64Sergio MonteiroS. Monteiro
Gerhard KaiserG. Kaiser79
A
11
A
62Oliver VöllerO. Völler
 
Nikolas BrücknerN. Brückner65
D
12
M
66Simon SchäferS. Schäfer
Abdelkrim AmzineA. Amzine82
M
13
M
63Markus NordwaldM. Nordwald
Mykhaylo KydalovM. Kydalov74
A
14
M
62Domenico BerniniD. Bernini

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadion im Borussia-Park where Borussia Mönchengladbach play host to VfL Bochum. A crowd of 15,354 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Borussia Mönchengladbach and VfL Bochum are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Walter.


0.00
VfL Bochum start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.43
Simon Arendt brings the ball forward. Simon Arendt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Da Silva. Rodrigo Da Silva tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
8.58
Alexander Schöll flicks a high pass forward to Oliver Völler who brings the ball under control. Oliver Völler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.17
Florian Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Marc Oakes controls it well on his chest. Marc Oakes plays a quick one-two with Gerhard Kaiser and rushes in on goal... Marc Oakes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Simon Bartsch has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.44
Alexander Schöll threads a neat ball through to Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro makes a convincing header but Leonardo Villegas is on top of it.
15.37
Simon Arendt flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Völler controls it well on his chest. Nikolas Völler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerhard Kaiser. Gerhard Kaiser shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.34
Iwan Van Halst makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Linus Herzog. Linus Herzog flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Hitzlsperger controls it well on his chest. Hannes Hitzlsperger sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
21.15
Rafael Vega flicks a high pass forward. Nikolas Völler comfortably collects the pass. Nikolas Völler kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Da Silva. Rodrigo Da Silva shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
24.42
Showing composure, Martin Ziege plays the ball forward to Linus Herzog. Linus Herzog makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
28.11
Seeing a gap ahead, Oliver Welter picks a pass forward to Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a woeful effort!
32.09
Gerhard Kaiser barges into Noah Schneider. The referee calls over Gerhard Kaiser and shows him a yellow card! Noah Schneider runs off the knock.
34.18
Taavi Rothovius threads a neat ball through to Marc Oakes. Marc Oakes knocks in a cross ball towards Gerhard Kaiser. With a superhuman jump, Gerhard Kaiser connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Simon Bartsch. Excellent save.
38.20
With some swift thinking, Rafael Vega plays the ball forward to Taavi Rothovius. Taavi Rothovius kicks a strong pass forward to Gerhard Kaiser. Gerhard Kaiser whips in a cross ball towards Marc Oakes. Marc Oakes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is shockingly off target!
39.32
Alexander Schöll advances with the ball. Alexander Schöll puts a great ball through. Hannes Hitzlsperger runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
40.53
Craig Gower takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Alexander Schöll. Alexander Schöll flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Hitzlsperger controls it well on his chest. Hannes Hitzlsperger lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Völler. Oliver Völler knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Leonardo Villegas gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
42.52
Simon Arendt flicks a high ball forward to Nikolas Völler who takes it down. Nikolas Völler chips the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Kaiser. Gerhard Kaiser whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Da Silva. Rodrigo Da Silva connects with a diving header but Simon Bartsch is on top of it.
44.03
Rafael Vega chips the ball to his team mate, Philippe Coquelet. Without breaking stride, Philippe Coquelet plays the ball forward to Marc Oakes. Marc Oakes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Bartsch who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Rafael Vega makes a probing pass to Nikolas Völler. Nikolas Völler chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Da Silva. Rodrigo Da Silva controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Borussia Mönchengladbach appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Bochum also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off!
47.07
Rafael Vega makes a probing pass to Taavi Rothovius. Taavi Rothovius makes a simple pass to Gerhard Kaiser. Gerhard Kaiser finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Simon Bartsch.
48.10
Taavi Rothovius takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Simon Bartsch jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
49.18
Alexander Schöll makes a beautiful solo run. Alexander Schöll lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Leonardo Villegas. Excellent save.
53.42
Lennart Schumacher flicks a high ball forward to Nikolas Völler who takes it down. Nikolas Völler flicks a high pass forward. Marc Oakes controls it well on his chest. Marc Oakes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Simon Bartsch smothers it!
54.21
Nikolas Völler knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Da Silva. Rodrigo Da Silva shoots from distance. Solid save from Simon Bartsch.
57.43
Iwan Van Halst makes a beautiful solo run. Iwan Van Halst flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Völler controls it well on his chest. Oliver Völler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.15
Philippe Coquelet kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Oakes. Marc Oakes lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Da Silva. Rodrigo Da Silva powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.25
Philippe Coquelet hacks Oliver Welter from behind! Philippe Coquelet is shown the yellow card! Oliver Welter stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.26
Taavi Rothovius threads a neat ball through to Gerhard Kaiser. Gerhard Kaiser runs straight at the defence! Gerhard Kaiser muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Simon Bartsch is on top of it.
69.19
Taavi Rothovius chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Oakes. Marc Oakes shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Simon Bartsch.
72.40
Noah Schneider chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Schöll. Alexander Schöll flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Völler collects the pass. Oliver Völler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Vega.
75.55
Simon Arendt makes a simple pass to Nikolas Völler. Nikolas Völler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerhard Kaiser. Gerhard Kaiser makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Da Silva but he's offside!
77.16
Borussia Mönchengladbach have made 3 substitutions with Nikolas Brückner replacing Simon Arendt, Abdelkrim Amzine replacing Florian Helmer and Mykhaylo Kydalov replacing Rodrigo Da Silva .
78.24
Taavi Rothovius flicks a high pass forward. Mykhaylo Kydalov collects the pass. Mykhaylo Kydalov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.03
Taavi Rothovius flicks a high pass forward. Mykhaylo Kydalov controls it well on his chest. Mykhaylo Kydalov whips in a cross ball towards Marc Oakes. Marc Oakes flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
81.17
Rafael Vega sees space and advances. Rafael Vega flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Kaiser holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gerhard Kaiser knocks in a cross ball towards Mykhaylo Kydalov. Mykhaylo Kydalov makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but Martin Ziege blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
83.17
Taavi Rothovius knocks the ball forward to Marc Oakes. Marc Oakes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.05
Nikolas Brückner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nikolas Völler. Nikolas Völler flicks a high pass forward. Marc Oakes collects the pass. Marc Oakes finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
87.15
Nikolas Völler hits a low pass to Marc Oakes. Marc Oakes shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
89.56
Without breaking stride, Alexander Schöll plays the ball forward to Sergio Monteiro. Sergio Monteiro makes a probing pass to Oliver Völler but he's offside!
90.00
Nikolas Brückner sees Taavi Rothovius in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Taavi Rothovius plays the ball forward to Marc Oakes. Marc Oakes finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Borussia Mönchengladbach

VfL Bochum
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
14
3
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.4%
34.6%
Play Area
26.9%
41.3%
31.7%

Scorers
Marc Oakes 9
Gerhard Kaiser 15
Rodrigo Da Silva 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simon Bartsch of VfL Bochum

Match Ratings