Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to VfL Wolfsburg. A crowd of 18,401 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfL Wolfsburg appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while VfL Wolfsburg appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with VfL Wolfsburg kicking off!
2.33
0-0Franco Castiglione knocks the ball forward to Dennis Rodgers. Dennis Rodgers shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.53
0-0Stephen Bould comes in with a late challenge on Dietmar Hitzlsperger. Stephen Bould is warned by the referee! Dietmar Hitzlsperger runs off the knock.
8.21
Kewullay Chiesa passes the ball forward to Sieme Broerse. Sieme Broerse makes a simple pass to Stephen Bould. Stephen Bould lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Besselink. Kevin Besselink is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
9.21
0-0Neil Mckinlay sees space and advances. Neil Mckinlay knocks the ball forward to Gerhard Rösler. Gerhard Rösler finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Nico Berg!
12.07
Edmundo Montero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Atzeni. Paolo Atzeni makes a simple pass to Stephen Bould. Stephen Bould knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Besselink. Kevin Besselink connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
14.54
1-0Arturo Vega sees space and advances. Arturo Vega plays a perfect one-two with Gerhard Rösler and rushes in on goal... Arturo Vega takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
22.18
Edmundo Montero knocks the ball forward to Paolo Atzeni. Paolo Atzeni chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Besselink. Kevin Besselink goes all the way! Kevin Besselink rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
26.12
Neil Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Vega. Arturo Vega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luigi Viali. Luigi Viali whips in a cross ball towards Gerhard Rösler. Gerhard Rösler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.10
Vincenzo Hässler knocks the ball to his team mate, Franco Castiglione. Franco Castiglione deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Rösler. Gerhard Rösler lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Rodgers. Dennis Rodgers directs the ball goalwards with his head. Nico Berg is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.38
2-0Ledley Oakley hacks Neil Davidson from behind! The referee calls over Ledley Oakley and shows him a yellow card! Neil Davidson runs off the knock.
32.34
Franco Castiglione brings the ball forward. Franco Castiglione lofts in a cross ball towards Luigi Viali. Luigi Viali is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Nico Berg.
34.25
Malte Streich kicks a strong pass forward to Sieme Broerse. Sieme Broerse threads the ball through to Kevin Besselink. Kevin Besselink controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Marc Dean!
38.16
2-0Thomas Schönenborn brings the ball forward. Thomas Schönenborn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dietmar Hitzlsperger.
39.15
Edmundo Montero knocks the ball forward to Paolo Atzeni. Paolo Atzeni makes a probing pass to Stephen Bould. Stephen Bould knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Dean who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
VfL Bochum start the second half!
49.46
Malte Streich knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Atzeni. Paolo Atzeni knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Besselink. Kevin Besselink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.34
Youssouf Maoulida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dennis Rodgers. Dennis Rodgers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.22
2-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
61.51
Neil Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Rösler. Gerhard Rösler shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.47
2-0Franco Castiglione makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luigi Viali. Luigi Viali passes the ball forward but Dennis Rodgers is offside!
66.11
Sieme Broerse advances with the ball. Sieme Broerse sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
67.09
Neil Mckinlay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franco Castiglione. 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.
69.35
Neil Davidson makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kewullay Chiesa.
71.00
Ledley Oakley flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Bould. Stephen Bould shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Marc Dean easily smothers it!
73.31
Paolo Atzeni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Bould. Stephen Bould knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Besselink. Kevin Besselink powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.39
Dietmar Hitzlsperger threads the ball through to Franco Castiglione. Franco Castiglione deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luigi Viali. Luigi Viali goes all the way! Luigi Viali rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Nico Berg had no chance!! Goal for VfL Bochum!
81.26
Neil Davidson passes the ball forward to Gerhard Rösler. Gerhard Rösler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.55
Kewullay Chiesa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Atzeni. Paolo Atzeni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Besselink. Kevin Besselink knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vincenzo Hässler.
89.35
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
24.4%
41.5%
34.1%
Scorers
| Arturo Vega 15 Dennis Rodgers 27 Luigi Viali 77 |