Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to Borussia Mönchengladbach . A crowd of 8,123 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Lawton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Borussia Mönchengladbach appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Lawton.
0.00
0-0Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off the first half!
2.51
0-0Nils Wieland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Higginbotham. Colin Higginbotham shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
4.48
0-0Eric Kühn comes in with a late challenge on Colin Higginbotham. Eric Kühn is shown the yellow card! Colin Higginbotham stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.55
Martin Garcia takes it forward alone. Martin Garcia tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
21.14
0-0Borussia Mönchengladbach are dictating the run of play here today.
24.36
Leon Zimmermann hits a low pass to Eric Kühn. Eric Kühn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
26.50
0-0Paul Frieser clumsily knocks into Noel Parker. The referee brings Paul Frieser to one side and gives him a warning! Noel Parker runs off the knock.
28.18
Hannes Klimek sees Leon Zimmermann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Zimmermann lofts in a cross ball towards Noel Parker. Noel Parker finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
32.13
0-1Colin Higginbotham threads a neat ball through to Martin Bierhoff. Martin Bierhoff plays a one-two with Tomas Fernandes and rushes in on goal... Martin Bierhoff rockets a shot on goal. Martin Bierhoff scores for Borussia Mönchengladbach !!
38.10
Eduardo Romero sees Paul Frieser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Frieser threads the ball through to Martin Garcia. Martin Garcia finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
39.55
Geoffroy Mercier hits a low pass to Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes threads the ball through to Martin Bierhoff. Martin Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Garcia. Martin Garcia connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
42.55
Colin Higginbotham threads a neat ball through to Martin Garcia. Martin Garcia shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Bochum appear unchanged since the first half. Borussia Mönchengladbach also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
VfL Bochum start the second half!
47.14
0-1Linus Nahrstedt knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Kühn. Eric Kühn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Romero.
53.40
Colin Higginbotham advances with the ball. Colin Higginbotham shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.15
Geoffroy Mercier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.35
Leon Zimmermann catches Paul Frieser on the ankles. The referee warns Leon Zimmermann to calm down! Paul Frieser runs off the knock.
77.27
0-1Borussia Mönchengladbach have made a substitution with Jonas Breitner replacing Paul Frieser .
78.32
Martin Gondet barges into Martin Garcia. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Garcia stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.06
Martin Gondet passes the ball forward to Linus Nahrstedt. Linus Nahrstedt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.35
Noel Parker catches Colin Higginbotham on the ankles. The referee calls over Noel Parker and shows him a yellow card! Colin Higginbotham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Leon Zimmermann chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Parker. Noel Parker chips the ball to his team mate, Hannes Klimek. Hannes Klimek muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Hannes Klimek!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.5%
54.5%
Play Area
30.3%
51.5%
18.2%
Scorers
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) | 6 | |
| 4. | Noah Helmer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Martin Gondet (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Noel Parker (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Leon Zimmermann (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Hannes Klimek (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Darius Le Saux (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Linus Nahrstedt (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Eric Kühn (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Nicolas Töpfer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rafael Ferrer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oscar Fernandez (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Johann Bagayoko (GK) | 6 | |
| 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) | 7 | |
| 8. | Torsten Jahn (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Martin Bierhoff (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Tomas Fernandes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Martin Garcia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jonas Breitner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nico Nordwald (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ricardo Alonso (ATT) | 0 | |