Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadion im Borussia-Park where Borussia Mönchengladbach play host to VfL Bochum. A crowd of 11,734 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Borussia Mönchengladbach and VfL Bochum are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eric Riemann.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Borussia Mönchengladbach and VfL Bochum are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eric Riemann.
0.00
0-0Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off!
2.33
0-0Kai Meyer sees Morris Defoe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morris Defoe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.41
Morris Defoe flicks a high ball forward to Kai Meyer who takes it down. Kai Meyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.07
0-0Steven Rascle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Rahn. Julian Rahn threads a neat ball through to Marcel Arnold. Marcel Arnold whips in a cross ball towards Morris Defoe. Morris Defoe connects with a diving header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.41
Marcel Arnold flicks a high ball forward to Kai Meyer who takes it down. Kai Meyer whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Arnold. Marcel Arnold connects with a diving header but it is shockingly off target!
24.56
Kevin Sammer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Arndt. Nico Arndt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oliver Prantl.
34.39
Kevin Sammer flicks a high pass forward to Hauke Breitner who brings the ball under control. Hauke Breitner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominique Valk.
42.44
0-0Simon Turek knocks the ball forward to Julian Rahn. Julian Rahn darts forward. Julian Rahn knocks the ball forward to Morris Defoe but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Borussia Mönchengladbach appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Bochum also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
VfL Bochum kick off and get the second half underway!
54.13
Kai Meyer flicks the ball to his team mate, Morris Defoe. Morris Defoe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Birkwald who gathers it comfortably.
61.08
0-0Mario Cudini sees a break and surges forward. Mario Cudini knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Arndt. Steven Rascle hacks Nico Arndt from behind! Nico Arndt appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
63.18
0-0Julian Rahn flicks a high pass forward to Morris Defoe who brings the ball under control. Morris Defoe tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Stefan Birkwald.
69.01
Marcel Arnold makes a probing pass to Kai Meyer. Kai Meyer plays a quick one-two with Morris Defoe and rushes in on goal... Kai Meyer takes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.33
Morris Defoe flicks a high pass forward. Kai Meyer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kai Meyer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Birkwald who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Anton Welke knocks the ball forward to Kevin Sammer. Kevin Sammer surges forward with the ball. Kevin Sammer shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
0
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.7%
36.2%
Play Area
23.8%
50%
26.2%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Julian Rahn of Borussia Mönchengladbach |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paul Behrens (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Simon Turek (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Gerhard Schöll (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Steven Rascle (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Oliver Prantl (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Bremner (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Julian Rahn (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Marcel Arnold (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Dominique Valk (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Morris Defoe (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Kai Meyer (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Kai Geis (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oliver Polheim (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lennart Schäfer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stefan Birkwald (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jakob Augstein (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anton Welke (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Pedro Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Giulliano Koning (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mario Cudini (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Hauke Breitner (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kevin Sammer (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Thomas Prantl (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nico Arndt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Simon Kirschner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Bakary Schramm (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gerhard Ziegenhagen (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Julian Böhm (GK) | 0 | |