Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to MSV Duisburg. A crowd of 9,248 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both VfL Bochum and MSV Duisburg are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Schnellinger.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both VfL Bochum and MSV Duisburg are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Schnellinger.
0.00
0-0MSV Duisburg start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.16
0-0Don Morrison passes the ball forward to Martijn Huistra. Martijn Huistra passes the ball forward to Malte Stiepermann. Malte Stiepermann knocks the ball forward into space. Vasco Campos bursts forward onto the loose ball. The linesmans flag is up! A very close offside call!
4.36
0-0Martijn Huistra threads a neat ball through to Simon Rösler. Simon Rösler skips past Oliver Nahrstedt! Some good footwork from Simon Rösler provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
14.03
0-0Malte Eilts hacks Vasco Campos from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vasco Campos gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.29
0-0Martijn Huistra sees Simon Rösler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Rösler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hannes Klimek.
28.45
Oliver Nahrstedt flicks a high pass forward. Leon Zimmermann controls it well on his chest. Leon Zimmermann flicks a high pass forward to Malte Eilts who brings the ball under control. Malte Eilts controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.14
0-0Vasco Campos threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Winkler. Sebastian Winkler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Bakary Frieser manages to gather it comfortably.
38.52
1-0Darius Le Saux sees space and advances. Darius Le Saux whips in a cross ball towards Malte Eilts. Malte Eilts powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
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. MSV Duisburg also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
VfL Bochum kick off!
47.59
Malte Stiepermann hacks Leon Zimmermann from behind! The referee warns Malte Stiepermann to calm down! Leon Zimmermann carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.05
1-0Noah Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Zimmermann. Leon Zimmermann chips the ball to his team mate, Linus Nahrstedt. Linus Nahrstedt lofts in a cross ball towards Malte Eilts. Malte Eilts outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Gareth Johnson. Excellent block.
55.43
With some swift thinking, Hannes Klimek plays the ball forward to Leon Zimmermann. Leon Zimmermann lofts in a cross ball towards Linus Nahrstedt. Linus Nahrstedt connects with a diving header but is denied by Jonas Bierhoff. Excellent save.
59.07
Moritz Maier flicks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Klimek. Hannes Klimek flicks a high ball forward to Linus Nahrstedt who takes it down. Linus Nahrstedt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joos Hesp.
60.08
Matt Collins brings the ball forward. Matt Collins whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Winkler. Sebastian Winkler jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Bakary Frieser didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
66.28
1-0MSV Duisburg are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
73.22
Hannes Klimek hits a low pass to Malte Eilts. Malte Eilts hits a low pass to Hannes Klimek. Hannes Klimek muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
81.47
Without breaking stride, Darius Le Saux plays the ball forward to Linus Nahrstedt. Linus Nahrstedt whips in a cross ball towards Malte Eilts. Malte Eilts jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.18
Noah Helmer sees Hannes Klimek in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hannes Klimek flicks a high ball forward to Linus Nahrstedt who takes it down. Linus Nahrstedt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.30
1-0Martijn Huistra clumsily knocks into Noel Parker. Martijn Huistra is given a warning by the referee! Noel Parker stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
25.7%
51.4%
23%
Scorers
| Malte Eilts 39 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Darius Le Saux of VfL Bochum |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bakary Frieser (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Moritz Maier (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Oliver Nahrstedt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Noah Helmer (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Martin Gondet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Noel Parker (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Leon Zimmermann (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Hannes Klimek (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Darius Le Saux (MID) | 9 | |
| 10. | Linus Nahrstedt (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Malte Eilts (ATT) |   | 9 |
| 12. | Nicolas Töpfer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rafael Ferrer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oscar Fernandez (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jonas Bierhoff (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gareth Johnson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Simon Palumbo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joos Hesp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Don Morrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vasco Campos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Simon Rösler (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Martijn Huistra (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matt Collins (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Sebastian Winkler (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Malte Stiepermann (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Marcel Haller (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Seifert (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Maurizio Di Meglio (DEF) | 0 | |