Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadion im Borussia-Park where Borussia Mönchengladbach play host to VfL Bochum. A crowd of 8,995 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfL Bochum appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Klinsmann.
The pitch is in good condition.
Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfL Bochum appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Klinsmann.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Borussia Mönchengladbach kicking off!
4.05
0-0Colin Higginbotham flicks a high ball forward to Martin Garcia who takes it down. Martin Garcia finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.57
0-0Oliver Nahrstedt hits a low pass to Leon Zimmermann. Seeing a gap ahead, Leon Zimmermann plays the ball forward to Noel Parker. Noel Parker shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
10.39
0-0Noel Parker flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Klimek comfortably collects the pass. Hannes Klimek knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Frieser.
15.47
Torsten Jahn plays the ball forward to Martin Garcia. Martin Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Bierhoff. With a superhuman jump, Martin Bierhoff connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Bakary Frieser.
16.33
0-0Torsten Jahn takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Nils Wieland. Nils Wieland cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.21
0-0Colin Higginbotham makes a simple pass to Martin Bierhoff. Martin Bierhoff makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nils Wieland but he's offside!
21.37
0-1With imagination, Rafael Ferrer laces a weighted ball forward to Noel Parker. Noel Parker whips in a cross ball towards Linus Nahrstedt. Linus Nahrstedt gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Johann Bagayoko had no chance!! Goal for VfL Bochum!
30.38
Torsten Jahn advances with the ball. Torsten Jahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Higginbotham but he's offside!
33.16
Leon Zimmermann kicks a strong pass forward to Malte Eilts. Malte Eilts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Romero.
38.43
Eduardo Romero chips the ball to his team mate, Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.06
Rafael Ferrer hits a low pass to Hannes Klimek. Hannes Klimek lofts in a cross ball towards Linus Nahrstedt. Linus Nahrstedt beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Noel Parker makes a simple pass to Nicolas Töpfer. Nicolas Töpfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Malte Eilts. Malte Eilts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Romero.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
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
VfL Bochum start the second half!
47.57
0-2Martin Gondet flicks the ball to his team mate, Linus Nahrstedt. Linus Nahrstedt whips in a cross ball towards Malte Eilts. Malte Eilts finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Eduardo Romero clears it off the line with his head!
48.56
Paul Frieser runs forward with the ball. Paul Frieser sees Tomas Fernandes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tomas Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.23
Rafael Ferrer sees a break and surges forward. Rafael Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards Linus Nahrstedt. Linus Nahrstedt heads the ball goalwards. Fantastic reaction save from Johann Bagayoko!
55.49
Without breaking stride, Leon Zimmermann plays the ball forward to Linus Nahrstedt. Linus Nahrstedt whips in a cross ball towards Hannes Klimek. Hannes Klimek beats his man to it with a header but it's drastically wayward!
67.34
Nicolas Töpfer darts forward. Nicolas Töpfer knocks the ball forward to Leon Zimmermann. Leon Zimmermann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Frieser.
71.51
Martin Bierhoff passes the ball forward to Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Moritz Maier.
72.58
Torsten Jahn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Bierhoff. Martin Bierhoff directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.24
Hannes Klimek runs forward with the ball. Hannes Klimek makes a simple pass to Malte Eilts. Malte Eilts lofts in a cross ball towards Linus Nahrstedt. Linus Nahrstedt gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.30
1-2Borussia Mönchengladbach have made a substitution with Jonas Breitner replacing Paul Frieser .
78.33
Hannes Klimek runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Hannes Klimek flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Ferrer. Some silky footwork from Rafael Ferrer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Johann Bagayoko smothers it!
81.43
Hannes Klimek receives the ball from a throw-in from Rafael Ferrer. Hannes Klimek knocks the ball to his team mate, Linus Nahrstedt. Linus Nahrstedt shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
85.54
Geoffroy Mercier flicks a high ball forward to Jan Netzer who takes it down. Jan Netzer knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Higginbotham. Colin Higginbotham shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
87.14
Leon Zimmermann threads a neat ball through to Malte Eilts. Malte Eilts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Leon Zimmermann flicks the ball to his team mate, Linus Nahrstedt. Linus Nahrstedt chips the ball to his team mate, Hannes Klimek. Hannes Klimek knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Ferrer. Rafael Ferrer beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.3%
57.7%
Play Area
26.9%
47.4%
25.6%
Scorers
| Martin Bierhoff 73 | Linus Nahrstedt 21, 42 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Linus Nahrstedt of VfL Bochum |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Johann Bagayoko (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Eduardo Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Geoffroy Mercier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paul Frieser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nils Wieland (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jan Netzer (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Colin Higginbotham (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Torsten Jahn (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Martin Bierhoff (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Tomas Fernandes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Martin Garcia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jonas Breitner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nico Nordwald (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ricardo Alonso (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Bakary Frieser (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Moritz Maier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oliver Nahrstedt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicolas Töpfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Martin Gondet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Noel Parker (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Leon Zimmermann (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Hannes Klimek (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Rafael Ferrer (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Linus Nahrstedt (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Malte Eilts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Noah Helmer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oscar Fernandez (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Darius Le Saux (MID) | 0 | |