Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to Bayer Leverkusen. A crowd of 13,556 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthias Schrader.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthias Schrader.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with VfL Bochum kicking off!
2.01
1-0Fernando Saez threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Ziegler. Nicolas Ziegler hits a low pass to Leon Streich. Leon Streich knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Ueltschi. Marc Ueltschi heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.59
1-0Samir Maier darts forward. Samir Maier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.20
1-0Leon Streich receives the ball from a throw-in from Fernando Saez. Leon Streich flicks a high pass forward. Marc Ueltschi controls it well on his chest. Marc Ueltschi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.23
1-0Jonathan Wilson barges into Aladino Nappi. The referee calls over Jonathan Wilson and shows him a yellow card! Aladino Nappi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.11
1-0Oliver Wendel flicks a high ball forward to Marc Ueltschi who takes it down. Marc Ueltschi shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
20.28
Samir Maier flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Gento comfortably collects the pass. Alberto Gento shoots from 25 yards but Anton Lorenz is on top of it.
22.57
Fernando Saez makes a probing pass to Oliver Wendel. Oliver Wendel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anton Basler.
28.59
1-0Simion Lacatus knocks the ball forward to Samir Maier. Samir Maier flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Gento collects the pass. Alberto Gento makes a great pass forward. Samir Maier runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
34.14
Lennart Heiser flicks a high ball forward to Jonathan Wilson who takes it down. Jonathan Wilson flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Sachs. Leon Sachs advances inside the box! Leon Sachs takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
38.22
Jonathan Wilson threads a neat ball through to Matjaz Rustico. With some swift thinking, Matjaz Rustico plays the ball forward to Matthias Welter. Matthias Welter knocks in a cross ball towards Matjaz Rustico. Matjaz Rustico rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
39.16
Eduardo Pinto flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Ziegler. Nicolas Ziegler flicks a high pass forward. Marc Ueltschi collects the pass. Marc Ueltschi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.02
Samir Maier clumsily knocks into Leon Streich. The referee calls over Samir Maier and shows him a yellow card! Leon Streich stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Bayer Leverkusen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bayer Leverkusen kick off!
47.00
Fernando Saez decides to run forward with the ball. Fernando Saez plays a scrappy one-two with Oliver Wendel and stumbles forward towards the goal... Fernando Saez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.46
2-0Leon Sachs clumsily knocks into Fernando Saez. The referee calls over Leon Sachs and shows him a yellow card! Fernando Saez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.05
Fernando Saez knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Wendel. Oliver Wendel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.00
2-0Nicolas Ziegler threads a neat ball through to Oliver Wendel. Oliver Wendel plays a one-two with Nicolas Ziegler and advances towards the goal... Simion Lacatus comes in with a late challenge on Oliver Wendel. Oliver Wendel appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
59.13
Leon Sachs sees Alberto Gento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Gento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Anton Lorenz manages to keep it out.
60.51
Leon Sachs sees Martin Behrens in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Behrens takes it forward alone. Martin Behrens controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.47
Oliver Wendel flicks a high pass forward. Marc Ueltschi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marc Ueltschi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simion Lacatus.
63.39
Anton Basler passes the ball forward to Jonathan Wilson. Jonathan Wilson sees Leon Sachs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Sachs lofts in a cross ball towards Matthias Welter. Matthias Welter powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
73.26
2-0Samir Maier hacks Leon Streich from behind! The referee calls over Samir Maier and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Leon Streich stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.17
Aladino Nappi flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Wendel controls it well on his chest. Oliver Wendel whips in a cross ball towards Aladino Nappi. Aladino Nappi flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
78.11
Eduardo Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Leon Streich holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With a delightful solo run, Leon Streich stretches the opposition's defence. Leon Streich shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
81.03
Aladino Nappi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Ueltschi. Marc Ueltschi whips in a cross ball towards Leon Streich. Leon Streich makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
85.01
4-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
55%
45%
Play Area
27.5%
42.5%
30%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leon Streich of VfL Bochum |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Anton Lorenz (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Matthias Turek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Walter Tacchinardi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Danny Wainwright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eduardo Pinto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leon Streich (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Nicolas Ziegler (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Aladino Nappi (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Fernando Saez (MID) | | 8 |
| 10. | Oliver Wendel (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Marc Ueltschi (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Oliver Bischoff (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bakary Kirschner (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Simon Hanke (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Vincenzo Vogel (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lennart Heiser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anton Basler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martin Behrens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simion Lacatus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leon Sachs (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Jonathan Wilson (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Samir Maier (MID) |  | 3 |
| 9. | Alberto Gento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matjaz Rustico (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Matthias Welter (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Lars Dehm (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Dryden (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carl Best (ATT) | 0 | |