Match Report
| VfL Bochum | VfL Bochum |  |  | FC Kaiserslautern | FC Kaiserslautern | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Bakary Frieser | B. Frieser |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 72 |  | Matt McStay | M. McStay | ||||||||
| Moritz Maier | M. Maier | | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | Arturo Navarro | A. Navarro | |||||||||
| Oliver Nahrstedt | O. Nahrstedt | | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 |  | Frederico Viana | F. Viana | |||||||||
| Noah Helmer | N. Helmer | | 63 | D | | 4 | | D | 68 |  | Wilfred Bomers | W. Bomers | |||||||||
| Martin Gondet | M. Gondet |  | 63 | D | | 5 | | D | 67 | | Samir Kuzorra | S. Kuzorra | |||||||||
| Noel Parker | N. Parker |  | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 | | Simon Geis | S. Geis | |||||||||
| Leon Zimmermann | L. Zimmermann | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 71 | | Omer Lampard | O. Lampard | |||||||||
| Hannes Klimek | H. Klimek | | 56 | M | | | 8 | | A | 73 | | Jacob Davies | J. Davies | ||||||||
| Darius Le Saux | D. Le Saux | | 55 | M | | 9 | | A | 69 | | Robin Bot | R. Bot | |||||||||
| Linus Nahrstedt | L. Nahrstedt | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Marc Meidt | M. Meidt | |||||||||
| Malte Eilts | M. Eilts | | 58 | A | | 11 | | A | 63 | | Arturo Perez | A. Perez | |||||||||
| Nicolas Töpfer | N. Töpfer | | 63 | D | | 12 | | M | 70 | | Jose Fortes Gainza | J. Gainza | |||||||||
| Rafael Ferrer | R. Ferrer | | 55 | M | | 13 | | M | 70 | | Ricardo Suarez | R. Suarez | |||||||||
| Oscar Fernandez | O. Fernandez | | 54 | G | | 14 | | M | 70 | | Seth Smith | S. Smith | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to FC Kaiserslautern. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Schrader.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Kaiserslautern appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Marcel Schrader.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Kaiserslautern get the match underway!
2.37
0-1Samir Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Navarro collects the pass. Arturo Navarro makes an attacking run forward. Arturo Navarro whips in a cross ball towards Simon Geis. Simon Geis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.56
0-1Wilfred Bomers makes a probing pass to Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.27
0-1Omer Lampard threads the ball through to Arturo Perez. Arturo Perez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.27
0-1Frederico Viana pushes up the pitch. Frederico Viana passes the ball forward to Arturo Perez. Arturo Perez puts a great ball through but Jacob Davies is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
20.09
Omer Lampard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Perez. Arturo Perez whips in a cross ball towards Simon Geis. Simon Geis makes a looping header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.01
Omer Lampard sees a break and surges forward. Omer Lampard knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Geis. Simon Geis connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.27
0-2Martin Gondet comes in with a late challenge on Marc Meidt. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marc Meidt stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.01
Wilfred Bomers brings the ball forward. Wilfred Bomers plays the ball forward to Robin Bot. Robin Bot kicks a strong pass forward to Omer Lampard but the referee indicates it's offside!
44.48
Simon Geis plays the ball forward to Arturo Perez. Arturo Perez knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marc Meidt!
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 Kaiserslautern also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and VfL Bochum get the second half underway!
47.19
Darius Le Saux catches Simon Geis on the ankles. Darius Le Saux is shown the yellow card! Simon Geis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.02
Wilfred Bomers knocks the ball forward to Simon Geis. Simon Geis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Kaiserslautern are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
59.56
0-3Omer Lampard kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Meidt. Marc Meidt lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Perez. With a superhuman jump, Arturo Perez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Noah Helmer steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
60.01
Showing composure, Omer Lampard picks a pass forward to Arturo Perez. Arturo Perez whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
63.39
Omer Lampard knocks the ball to his team mate, Robin Bot. Robin Bot knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bakary Frieser who gathers it comfortably.
77.21
Noah Helmer sees Darius Le Saux in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darius Le Saux lofts in a cross ball towards Linus Nahrstedt. Linus Nahrstedt jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
78.47
0-3With some swift thinking, Omer Lampard plays the ball forward to Simon Geis. Simon Geis finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Bakary Frieser smothers it!
87.34
Leon Zimmermann darts forward. Leon Zimmermann shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
25.4%
74.6%
Play Area
28.8%
50.8%
20.3%
Scorers
| Simon Geis 2, 22 Marc Meidt 44 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Simon Geis of FC Kaiserslautern |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bakary Frieser (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Moritz Maier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oliver Nahrstedt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Noah Helmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Martin Gondet (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Noel Parker (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Leon Zimmermann (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Hannes Klimek (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Darius Le Saux (MID) | | 5 |
| 10. | Linus Nahrstedt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Malte Eilts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicolas Töpfer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rafael Ferrer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oscar Fernandez (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Matt McStay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arturo Navarro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Frederico Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Wilfred Bomers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Samir Kuzorra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Simon Geis (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Omer Lampard (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jacob Davies (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Robin Bot (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marc Meidt (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Arturo Perez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jose Fortes Gainza (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Suarez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Seth Smith (MID) | 0 | |