Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Niederrheinstadion where Rot-Weiss Oberhausen play host to VfL Wolfsburg. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rot-Weiss Oberhausen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while VfL Wolfsburg appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Lorenz.


0.00
The whistle blows and VfL Wolfsburg get the match underway!
2.21
Ross Watson flicks a high pass forward to Linus Rahn who brings the ball neatly under control. Linus Rahn threads the ball through into the box. Ross Watson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
6.21
Uwe Herzog takes the throw-in. Seeing a gap ahead, David Zick plays the ball forward to Manuel Oliveira. Manuel Oliveira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Felipe Diaz.
8.11
Matthias Bischoff decides to run forward with the ball. Matthias Bischoff runs straight at the opposition's defence. Matthias Bischoff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.28
Billy Vickers flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Dehm controls it well on his chest. Thomas Dehm plays a scrappy one-two with Ross Watson and advances towards the goal... Thomas Dehm shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but is blocked by Sebastian Klimek.
24.13
Daniel Navarro flicks the ball to his team mate, Linus Rahn. Linus Rahn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Schumacher who gathers it comfortably.
27.24
Hauke Borchard passes the ball forward to David Zick. David Zick kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Koschmieder. Nicolas Koschmieder knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Seyni Mermet.
32.18
Miguel Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Kühn. Oliver Kühn plays the ball forward to Linus Rahn. Linus Rahn plays a one-two with Billy Vickers and rushes in on goal... Linus Rahn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.26
Matthias Bischoff flicks a high ball forward to Leon Boateng who takes it down. Leon Boateng threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Koschmieder. Nicolas Koschmieder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.47
Seyni Mermet barges into Hauke Rahn. Seyni Mermet is shown the yellow card! Hauke Rahn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rot-Weiss Oberhausen appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Wolfsburg also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Rot-Weiss Oberhausen start the second half!
48.55
Uwe Herzog sees Manuel Oliveira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuel Oliveira shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.58
David Zick threads a neat ball through to Uwe Herzog. Uwe Herzog knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Sanchez who gathers it comfortably.
54.20
Nicolas Koschmieder flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Oliveira collects the pass. Manuel Oliveira lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Koschmieder. Nicolas Koschmieder heads the ball goalwards. Ivan Sanchez gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
57.20
Miguel Jardim knocks the ball forward to Oliver Kühn. Oliver Kühn flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Dehm who takes it down. Thomas Dehm knocks in a cross ball towards Linus Rahn. Linus Rahn makes a deft header. Linus Rahn scores for VfL Wolfsburg!!
60.41
VfL Wolfsburg have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Heiser replacing Renato Panarelli and Oleg Dean replacing Thomas Dehm .
63.48
Miguel Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Linus Rahn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Linus Rahn flicks a high pass forward. Ross Watson controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Ross Watson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Simon Schumacher is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.14
Daniel Navarro passes the ball forward to Ross Watson. Ross Watson shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
77.46
VfL Wolfsburg have made a substitution with Frank Jess replacing Linus Rahn .
84.42
Daniel Navarro darts forward. Daniel Navarro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Simon Schumacher manages to gather it.
85.37
Seeing a gap ahead, David Zick plays the ball forward to Manuel Oliveira. Manuel Oliveira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Jardim.
89.54
Felipe Diaz threads a neat ball through to Billy Vickers. Billy Vickers plays the ball forward to Ross Watson. Ross Watson shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.3%
51.7%
Play Area
26.7%
46.7%
26.7%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ross Watson of VfL Wolfsburg

Match Ratings
1.Simon Schumacher (GK)
6
2.David Weigel (DEF)
6
3.Matthias Bischoff (DEF)
6
4.Hauke Borchard (DEF)
6
5.Sebastian Klimek (DEF)
6
6.Hauke Rahn (MID)
6
7.Uwe Herzog (MID)
6
8.David Zick (MID)
6
9.Leon Boateng (MID)
6
10.Manuel Oliveira (ATT)
6
11.Nicolas Koschmieder (ATT)
6
 
12.Tobias Metzler (ATT)
0
13.Eric Müller (MID)
0
14.Victor Martinez (ATT)
0

1.Ivan Sanchez (GK)
6
2.Felipe Diaz (DEF)
6
3.Renato Panarelli (DEF)
6
4.Miguel Jardim (DEF)
6
5.Seyni Mermet (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Oliver Kühn (MID)
6
7.Daniel Navarro (MID)
7
8.Billy Vickers (MID)
6
9.Thomas Dehm (ATT)
6
10.Linus Rahn (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Ross Watson (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Kevin Heiser (DEF)
6
13.Oleg Dean (ATT)
6
14.Frank Jess (ATT)
6