Match Report


VfL BochumVfL Bochum     FC Union BerlinFC Union Berlin
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Bakary FrieserB. Frieser60
G
1
G
54Jaime TavaresJ. Tavares
Moritz MaierM. Maier70
D
2
D
69Nicolas KlimekN. Klimek
Oliver NahrstedtO. Nahrstedt65
D
3captain
D
68Rainer SeelerR. Seeler
Nicolas TöpferN. Töpfer63
D
4
D
61Uwe WallnerU. Wallner
Martin GondetM. Gondet62
D
5
M
57Jochem van den BroekJ. van den Broek
Noel ParkerN. Parker61
M
6
M
57Aaron MooreA. Moore
Leon ZimmermannL. Zimmermann57
M
7
M
55Torsten ZieglerT. Ziegler
Hannes KlimekH. Klimek56
M
8
M
52Linus TurekL. Turek
Rafael FerrerR. Ferrer55
M
captain9
M
51Markus FrommM. Fromm
Linus NahrstedtL. Nahrstedt62
A
10
A
62Jonas WendelJ. Wendel
Malte EiltsM. Eilts58
A
11
A
59Jonas SchulzeJ. Schulze
 
Noah HelmerN. Helmer62
D
12
D
60Markus OswaldM. Oswald
Oscar FernandezO. Fernandez54
G
13
A
59Arno KlimekA. Klimek
Darius Le SauxD. Le Saux54
M
14
D
56Arno ZieglerA. Ziegler

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to FC Union Berlin. A crowd of 9,632 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Union Berlin appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Brückner.


0.00
The first half starts with FC Union Berlin kicking off!
6.41
Oliver Nahrstedt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Linus Nahrstedt. Linus Nahrstedt sees space and advances. Linus Nahrstedt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.39
With great vision, Markus Fromm plays the ball forward to Jonas Wendel. Jonas Wendel edges inside the box! Jonas Wendel side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Bakary Frieser manages to gather it effortlessly.
9.33
Uwe Wallner clumsily knocks into Linus Nahrstedt. The referee warns Uwe Wallner to calm down! Linus Nahrstedt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.59
Oliver Nahrstedt flicks a high ball forward to Hannes Klimek who takes it down. Hannes Klimek runs straight at the opposition's defence. Hannes Klimek sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.32
Leon Zimmermann flicks a high pass forward. Noel Parker controls it well on his chest. Noel Parker whips in a cross ball towards Malte Eilts. Malte Eilts beats his man to it with a header but it's well over the bar!
24.58
Hannes Klimek makes a beautiful solo run. Hannes Klimek runs straight at the defence! Uwe Wallner barges into Hannes Klimek. Hannes Klimek appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
28.40
Rainer Seeler makes a simple pass to Jonas Schulze. Jonas Schulze knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.17
Uwe Wallner makes a probing pass to Rainer Seeler. Rainer Seeler flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Schulze holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonas Schulze knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.42
Hannes Klimek brings the ball forward. Hannes Klimek finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Jaime Tavares smothers it!
36.55
Martin Gondet surges forward with the ball. Martin Gondet flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Ferrer who takes it down. Rafael Ferrer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Klimek.
40.31
Markus Fromm clumsily knocks into Oliver Nahrstedt. The referee calls over Markus Fromm and shows him a yellow card! Oliver Nahrstedt stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.06
Nicolas Töpfer threads the ball through to Hannes Klimek. Hannes Klimek takes it forward alone. Hannes Klimek lofts in a cross ball towards Linus Nahrstedt. Linus Nahrstedt powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Bochum appear unchanged since the first half. FC Union Berlin also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
VfL Bochum start the second half!
54.04
Leon Zimmermann clumsily knocks into Aaron Moore. Leon Zimmermann is warned by the referee! Aaron Moore runs off the knock.
60.18
FC Union Berlin have made a substitution with Arno Ziegler replacing Jonas Schulze .
61.21
Leon Zimmermann clumsily knocks into Linus Turek. The referee calls over Leon Zimmermann again and warns him to calm down! Linus Turek grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.53
Leon Zimmermann makes a probing pass to Linus Nahrstedt. Linus Nahrstedt knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Eilts. Malte Eilts connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.43
Jochem van den Broek hacks Hannes Klimek from behind! The referee calls over Jochem van den Broek and shows him a yellow card! Hannes Klimek stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.51
Linus Turek clumsily knocks into Oliver Nahrstedt. The referee calls over Linus Turek and shows him a yellow card! Oliver Nahrstedt stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.10
Nicolas Töpfer threads the ball through to Noel Parker. Noel Parker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Linus Nahrstedt. Linus Nahrstedt knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Eilts. Malte Eilts makes a convincing header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
78.15
With great vision, Jochem van den Broek plays the ball forward to Jonas Wendel. Jonas Wendel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.53
Nicolas Töpfer kicks a strong pass forward to Moritz Maier. Moritz Maier surges forward with the ball. Moritz Maier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Klimek.
83.21
Torsten Ziegler makes an attacking run forward. Torsten Ziegler plays a one-two with Linus Turek and advances towards the goal... Torsten Ziegler shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Bakary Frieser smothers it!
87.41
Hannes Klimek darts forward. Hannes Klimek knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Eilts. Rainer Seeler catches Malte Eilts on the ankles. Malte Eilts appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
89.38
Hannes Klimek catches Jonas Wendel on the ankles. Hannes Klimek is warned by the referee! Jonas Wendel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

VfL Bochum

FC Union Berlin
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.6%
48.4%
Play Area
28.6%
48.4%
23.1%

Scorers
Hannes Klimek 11

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hannes Klimek of VfL Bochum

Match Ratings
1.Bakary Frieser (GK)
6
2.Moritz Maier (DEF)
6
3.Oliver Nahrstedt (DEF)
7
4.Nicolas Töpfer (DEF)
7
5.Martin Gondet (DEF)
6
6.Noel Parker (MID)
6
7.Leon Zimmermann (MID)
6
8.Hannes Klimek (MID)goal scored
9
9.Rafael Ferrer (MID)
6
10.Linus Nahrstedt (ATT)
6
11.Malte Eilts (ATT)
6
 
12.Noah Helmer (DEF)
0
13.Oscar Fernandez (GK)
0
14.Darius Le Saux (MID)
0

1.Jaime Tavares (GK)
6
2.Nicolas Klimek (DEF)
6
3.Rainer Seeler (DEF)
6
4.Uwe Wallner (DEF)
6
5.Jochem van den Broek (MID)yellow card
5
6.Aaron Moore (MID)
6
7.Torsten Ziegler (MID)
6
8.Linus Turek (MID)yellow card
5
9.Markus Fromm (MID)yellow card
5
10.Jonas Wendel (ATT)
6
11.Jonas Schulze (ATT)
6
 
12.Markus Oswald (DEF)
0
13.Arno Klimek (ATT)
0
14.Arno Ziegler (DEF)
6