Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadion im Borussia-Park where Borussia Mönchengladbach play host to VfL Bochum. A crowd of 18,847 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while VfL Bochum appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Borussia Mönchengladbach are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while VfL Bochum appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0VfL Bochum get the match underway!
3.50
1-0Peter Dudilica knocks the ball forward to Khalid Ramzi. Khalid Ramzi plays a perfect one-two with Daizo Nakamura and rushes in on goal... Khalid Ramzi takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.47
1-0Franco Castiglione knocks the ball forward to Dennis Rodgers. Dennis Rodgers shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.28
1-0Youssouf Maoulida makes a simple pass to Gerhard Rösler. Gerhard Rösler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gerhard Schneider.
15.45
1-0Gerhard Schneider makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Hanssen. Oliver Hanssen decides to run forward with the ball. Oliver Hanssen shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Thomas Raff manages to gather it comfortably.
22.10
Dietmar Hitzlsperger passes the ball forward to Youssouf Maoulida. Youssouf Maoulida sees space and advances. Youssouf Maoulida knocks in a cross ball towards Luigi Viali. Luigi Viali connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.14
1-0VfL Bochum are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Borussia Mönchengladbach 's defence.
28.12
1-0Khalid Ramzi catches Christian Pfeiffer on the ankles. Khalid Ramzi is warned by the referee! Christian Pfeiffer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.04
Dominic McGrory takes it forward alone. Dominic McGrory sees a break and surges forward. Dominic McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Daizo Nakamura. Daizo Nakamura flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.57
Hannes Welter kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Behrens. Nico Behrens threads the ball through to Daizo Nakamura. Daizo Nakamura controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
40.24
Arturo Vega chips the ball to his team mate, Luigi Viali. Luigi Viali knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Philips who gathers it comfortably.
44.23
Youssouf Maoulida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luigi Viali. Luigi Viali whips in a cross ball towards Gerhard Rösler. Gerhard Rösler powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Borussia Mönchengladbach kick off!
47.34
Neil Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Gerhard Rösler. Gerhard Rösler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Michael Philips easily smothers it.
48.06
Gerhard Schneider deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Hanssen. Oliver Hanssen makes a probing pass to Khalid Ramzi. Khalid Ramzi tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.46
1-0Oliver Hanssen decides to run forward with the ball. Oliver Hanssen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daizo Nakamura but the linesman indicates offside!
54.13
Franco Castiglione knocks the ball forward to Luigi Viali. Luigi Viali knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Rodgers. Dennis Rodgers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Michael Philips is on top of it.
57.39
Oliver Hanssen kicks a strong pass forward to Daizo Nakamura. Daizo Nakamura controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Thomas Raff easily smothers it!
60.38
Franco Castiglione makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dennis Rodgers. Dennis Rodgers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.41
Vincenzo Hässler kicks a strong pass forward to Franco Castiglione. Franco Castiglione passes the ball forward to Luigi Viali. Luigi Viali knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.43
Franco Castiglione sees space and advances. Franco Castiglione whips in a cross ball towards Luigi Viali. Luigi Viali is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.33
1-1Christian Pfeiffer hacks Dietmar Brehme from behind! The referee calls over Christian Pfeiffer and shows him a yellow card! Dietmar Brehme grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.59
Arturo Vega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerhard Rösler. Gerhard Rösler whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Rodgers. Dennis Rodgers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
89.01
1-1Christian Pfeiffer barges into Daizo Nakamura. The referee calls over Christian Pfeiffer and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Daizo Nakamura runs off the knock.
90.00
Vincenzo Hässler catches Daizo Nakamura on the ankles. Vincenzo Hässler is warned by the referee! Daizo Nakamura runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
23.3%
47.9%
28.8%
Scorers