Match Report


VfL BochumVfL Bochum     FC KölnFC Köln
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Bakary FrieserB. Frieser60
G
1
G
72Torsten KlimekT. Klimek
Moritz MaierM. Maier71
D
2
D
63Nicolas DiakiteN. Diakite
Oliver NahrstedtO. Nahrstedt65
D
3
D
60Bakary WidmannB. Widmann
Noah HelmerN. Helmer63
D
4
D
56Martin SmitheM. Smithe
Martin GondetM. Gondet63
D
5
D
56Sebastian OverathS. Overath
Noel ParkerN. Parker61
M
6
M
64Anselmo SarliA. Sarli
Leon ZimmermannL. Zimmermann57
M
captain7captain
M
62Stefan PolheimS. Polheim
Hannes KlimekH. Klimek56
M
8
M
62Julian BrücknerJ. Brückner
Darius Le SauxD. Le Saux55
M
9
A
61Jan VöllerJ. Völler
Linus NahrstedtL. Nahrstedt62
A
10
A
60Regillio BrunswijkR. Brunswijk
Malte EiltsM. Eilts58
A
11
A
60Bakary PolheimB. Polheim
 
Nicolas TöpferN. Töpfer63
D
12
M
59Paul RizaP. Riza
Rafael FerrerR. Ferrer55
M
13
G
57Jaime AndradeJ. Andrade
Oscar FernandezO. Fernandez54
G
14
M
55Nicolas SchulzeN. Schulze

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to FC Köln. A crowd of 8,843 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Köln appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stefan Brückner.


0.00
VfL Bochum kick off!
2.59
Bakary Widmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Brückner. Julian Brückner hits a low pass to Anselmo Sarli. Anselmo Sarli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Gondet.
6.34
Martin Gondet hits a low pass to Noel Parker. Noel Parker kicks a strong pass forward to Darius Le Saux. Darius Le Saux whips in a cross ball towards Leon Zimmermann. Leon Zimmermann heads the ball goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
14.34
Martin Gondet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malte Eilts. Malte Eilts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Diakite.
15.11
Martin Smithe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Völler. Jan Völler finds some space and shoots from distance but Bakary Frieser is on top of it.
16.45
Jan Völler barges into Noah Helmer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Noah Helmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.41
Darius Le Saux passes the ball forward to Malte Eilts. Malte Eilts shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.16
Sebastian Overath passes the ball forward to Regillio Brunswijk. Regillio Brunswijk takes it forward alone. Regillio Brunswijk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bakary Frieser who gathers it comfortably.
30.18
Martin Smithe breaks forward. Martin Smithe flicks the ball to his team mate, Anselmo Sarli. Anselmo Sarli shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
32.18
Martin Smithe hits a low pass to Anselmo Sarli. Anselmo Sarli flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Polheim controls it well on his chest. Bakary Polheim sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
34.14
Hannes Klimek plays the ball forward to Darius Le Saux. Darius Le Saux knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Torsten Klimek who gathers it comfortably.
38.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Julian Brückner plays the ball forward to Regillio Brunswijk. Regillio Brunswijk shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
42.31
Stefan Polheim knocks the ball forward to Julian Brückner. Julian Brückner shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Bakary Frieser. What a save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
FC Köln kick off the second half!
47.32
Stefan Polheim threads a neat ball through to Regillio Brunswijk. Regillio Brunswijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.40
Martin Smithe hacks Leon Zimmermann from behind! Martin Smithe is shown the yellow card! Leon Zimmermann stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.47
Noel Parker flicks a high pass forward to Leon Zimmermann who brings the ball under control. Leon Zimmermann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Smithe.
57.40
Sebastian Overath flicks a high pass forward to Julian Brückner who brings the ball under control. Julian Brückner flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Völler. Jan Völler puts a great ball through. Julian Brückner runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
59.02
Hannes Klimek knocks the ball forward to Leon Zimmermann. Leon Zimmermann knocks in a cross ball towards Linus Nahrstedt. Linus Nahrstedt finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
66.08
Darius Le Saux barges into Anselmo Sarli. The referee calls over Darius Le Saux and shows him a yellow card! Anselmo Sarli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.05
Bakary Widmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Brückner. Julian Brückner flicks a high pass forward. Jan Völler controls it well on his chest. Jan Völler makes a defence splitting pass to Bakary Polheim. Bakary Polheim cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
72.51
Bakary Widmann knocks the ball forward to Stefan Polheim. Stefan Polheim flicks a high pass forward to Julian Brückner who brings the ball neatly under control. Julian Brückner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oliver Nahrstedt.
73.14
Oliver Nahrstedt runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Oliver Nahrstedt lofts in a cross ball towards Malte Eilts. Malte Eilts makes a looping header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.12
Moritz Maier knocks the ball forward to Leon Zimmermann. Leon Zimmermann shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Torsten Klimek keeps it out!
78.48
Oliver Nahrstedt catches Bakary Polheim on the ankles. Oliver Nahrstedt is given a warning by the referee! Bakary Polheim runs off the knock.
79.23
Bakary Polheim makes a probing pass to Anselmo Sarli. Anselmo Sarli whips in a cross ball towards Bakary Polheim. Bakary Polheim makes a deft header. It's miles wide!
81.23
Noel Parker knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Zimmermann. Leon Zimmermann shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
87.42
Linus Nahrstedt runs straight at the opposition's defence. Linus Nahrstedt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Smithe.
90.00
Noel Parker threads a neat ball through to Linus Nahrstedt. Linus Nahrstedt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

VfL Bochum

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

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
23.8%
48.8%
27.4%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Julian Brückner of FC Köln

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

1.Torsten Klimek (GK)
8
2.Nicolas Diakite (DEF)
6
3.Bakary Widmann (DEF)
8
4.Martin Smithe (DEF)yellow card
7
5.Sebastian Overath (DEF)
7
6.Anselmo Sarli (MID)
7
7.Stefan Polheim (MID)
8
8.Julian Brückner (MID)
9
9.Jan Völler (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Regillio Brunswijk (ATT)
7
11.Bakary Polheim (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Riza (MID)
0
13.Jaime Andrade (GK)
0
14.Nicolas Schulze (MID)
0