Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to SV Werder Bremen. A crowd of 16,988 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SV Werder Bremen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0VfL Bochum kick off and get the first half underway!
4.12
0-0Mick Thatcher advances with the ball. Mick Thatcher takes it forward alone. Mick Thatcher shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
8.29
Arturo Vega passes the ball forward to Dennis Rodgers. Dennis Rodgers knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Dyer. Alfred Dyer heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.40
Arturo Vega makes a beautiful solo run. Arturo Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Dyer. Alfred Dyer heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.48
0-0Neil Mckinlay brings the ball forward. Neil Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Dyer. Alfred Dyer shoots from long range but somehow Yevhen Logvinenko manages to keep it out.
18.16
0-0Anton Bogdanov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Ziege. Thomas Ziege deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacek Lato but the linesman indicates offside!
22.41
0-0Neil Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Vega. Arturo Vega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dennis Rodgers. Dennis Rodgers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Takis Andriopoulos.
28.06
Youssouf Maoulida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Rodgers. Dennis Rodgers lofts in a cross ball towards Alfred Dyer. Alfred Dyer flicks the ball with his head. Yevhen Logvinenko easily smothers it.
32.38
0-0Richard Farnerud catches Youssouf Maoulida on the ankles. Richard Farnerud is given a warning by the referee! Youssouf Maoulida hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.28
Hauke Heiser knocks the ball forward to Luigi Viali. Luigi Viali knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yevhen Logvinenko who gathers it comfortably.
36.05
Cristian Sullo threads the ball through to Youssouf Maoulida. Youssouf Maoulida sees a break and surges forward. Youssouf Maoulida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.03
Arturo Vega threads the ball through to Luigi Viali. Luigi Viali threads the ball through to Dennis Rodgers but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
SV Werder Bremen kick off!
47.10
Youssouf Maoulida makes a probing pass to Alfred Dyer. Alfred Dyer shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.52
Hauke Heiser makes a simple pass to Dennis Rodgers. Dennis Rodgers whips in a cross ball towards Luigi Viali. Luigi Viali heads the ball goalwards. Yevhen Logvinenko easily picks it out of the air!
54.58
Ezequiel Iglesias sees a break and surges forward. Ezequiel Iglesias plays a perfect one-two with Jacek Lato and rushes in on goal... Ezequiel Iglesias makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
55.06
Hauke Heiser passes the ball forward to Dennis Rodgers. Dennis Rodgers goes all the way! Dennis Rodgers cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Yevhen Logvinenko manages to gather it comfortably.
59.24
John Bloomer chips the ball to his team mate, Anton Bogdanov. Anton Bogdanov knocks the ball forward to Jacek Lato. Jacek Lato tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Marc Dean manages to gather it comfortably.
61.28
Ezequiel Iglesias controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Ziege. Thomas Ziege knocks the ball forward to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Marc Dean.
63.31
Arturo Vega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfred Dyer. Alfred Dyer shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Yevhen Logvinenko.
66.12
Anton Bogdanov chips the ball to his team mate, Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet plays a perfect one-two with Jacek Lato and rushes in on goal... Alpay Izzet takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
67.24
0-1Richard Farnerud knocks the ball forward to Jacek Lato. Jacek Lato flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Ziege. Thomas Ziege shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.21
Neil Mckinlay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hauke Heiser. Hauke Heiser takes it forward alone. Hauke Heiser knocks in a cross ball towards Luigi Viali. Luigi Viali is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Yevhen Logvinenko easily picks it out of the air!
77.49
Ezequiel Iglesias catches Arturo Vega on the ankles. The referee calls over Ezequiel Iglesias and warns him to calm down! Arturo Vega hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.58
Richard Farnerud makes a probing pass to Thomas Ziege. Thomas Ziege knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Pfeiffer.
81.19
Youssouf Maoulida chips the ball to his team mate, Luigi Viali. Luigi Viali tries a spectacular long range effort. Yevhen Logvinenko easily smothers it.
90.00
Neil Mckinlay passes the ball forward to Youssouf Maoulida. Youssouf Maoulida makes a probing pass to Luigi Viali. Luigi Viali knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
23.8%
47.6%
28.6%
Scorers
| Thomas Ziege 67 |