Match Report


FC NürnbergFC Nürnberg     VfL BochumVfL Bochum
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Malte BräutigamM. Bräutigam75
G
1
G
72Samir CziommerS. Cziommer
Uwe BorchardU. Borchard71
D
2
D
64Simon WinklerS. Winkler
Nils BergN. Berg62
D
3
D
61Eric ThielemannE. Thielemann
Eugenio BertarelliE. Bertarelli62
D
4captain
D
56Philipp GeisP. Geis
Oliver DiakiteO. Diakite49
D
5
D
51Simon ReimersS. Reimers
Matthias KühnM. Kühn70
M
6
D
48Devanir ViseuxD. Viseux
Noah SchöllN. Schöll64
M
7
M
69Tobias SchulzeT. Schulze
Jan KoschmiederJ. Koschmieder57
M
captain8
M
68Eddie MakinE. Makin
Richard MasonR. Mason63
A
9
M
67Marc KaiserM. Kaiser
Marcel BierhoffM. Bierhoff62
A
10
A
63Lars EngelsL. Engels
Stefan WillS. Will60
A
11
A
63Tobias LorenzT. Lorenz
 
Peter MondragonP. Mondragon57
A
12
M
63Leon PoschnerL. Poschner
Hugo GomesH. Gomes55
A
13
M
60Stefan GerlachS. Gerlach
Philipp SchöllP. Schöll54
A
14
G
58Albrecht WesselmannA. Wesselmann

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play host to VfL Bochum. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfL Bochum appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Poschner.


0.00
VfL Bochum kick off and get the first half underway!
2.08
Jan Koschmieder clumsily knocks into Tobias Schulze. The referee warns Jan Koschmieder to calm down! Tobias Schulze runs off the knock.
4.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Jan Koschmieder laces a weighted ball forward to Stefan Will. Stefan Will lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Mason. Richard Mason flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
6.50
With a delightful solo run, Noah Schöll stretches the opposition's defence. Noah Schöll lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Will. Stefan Will makes a deft header. It's miles wide!
9.22
Eugenio Bertarelli kicks a strong pass forward to Noah Schöll. Noah Schöll flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Bierhoff holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcel Bierhoff controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.29
Simon Winkler passes the ball forward to Tobias Schulze. Tobias Schulze threads the ball through to Lars Engels. Lars Engels knocks in a cross ball towards Tobias Lorenz. Tobias Lorenz flicks the ball with his head. Malte Bräutigam is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.15
Tobias Schulze flicks a high pass forward to Tobias Lorenz who brings the ball under control. Tobias Lorenz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Malte Bräutigam who gathers it comfortably.
20.05
Oliver Diakite makes a probing pass to Jan Koschmieder. Jan Koschmieder flicks a high pass forward. Richard Mason controls it well on his chest. Richard Mason shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.23
Eugenio Bertarelli barges into Tobias Lorenz. The referee calls over Eugenio Bertarelli and shows him a yellow card! Tobias Lorenz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.05
Simon Reimers threads a neat ball through to Marc Kaiser. Marc Kaiser knocks the ball forward to Tobias Lorenz. Tobias Lorenz threads the ball through to Lars Engels but he's offside!
27.07
Eddie Makin flicks a high pass forward. Lars Engels collects the pass. Lars Engels knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.50
Marc Kaiser flicks the ball to his team mate, Lars Engels. Lars Engels shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
32.59
Uwe Borchard threads a neat ball through to Noah Schöll. Noah Schöll makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Mason. Richard Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Will. Stefan Will makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
39.50
Uwe Borchard hits a low pass to Noah Schöll. Noah Schöll flicks a high ball forward to Richard Mason who takes it down. Richard Mason shoots from long range but it flies wide!
42.36
Simon Reimers flicks a high ball forward to Marc Kaiser who takes it down. Marc Kaiser knocks the ball forward to Tobias Lorenz. Tobias Lorenz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eugenio Bertarelli.
44.09
Matthias Kühn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Will. Stefan Will knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Devanir Viseux.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nürnberg appear unchanged since the first half. VfL Bochum also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Nürnberg kick off!
47.55
Eugenio Bertarelli kicks a strong pass forward to Matthias Kühn. Matthias Kühn threads the ball through to Stefan Will. Stefan Will finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
49.40
Matthias Kühn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Mason. Richard Mason threads a neat ball through to Stefan Will. Devanir Viseux catches Stefan Will on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
57.04
Marcel Bierhoff catches Simon Reimers on the ankles. Marcel Bierhoff is warned by the referee! Simon Reimers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.09
Oliver Diakite hacks Tobias Lorenz from behind! Oliver Diakite is shown the yellow card! Tobias Lorenz stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.40
FC Nürnberg have made 3 substitutions with Peter Mondragon replacing Nils Berg, Hugo Gomes replacing Oliver Diakite and Philipp Schöll replacing Marcel Bierhoff .VfL Bochum have made a substitution with Albrecht Wesselmann replacing Marc Kaiser .
66.22
Matthias Kühn makes a probing pass to Richard Mason. Richard Mason tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.42
Matthias Kühn threads a neat ball through to Richard Mason. Richard Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.35
Eric Thielemann advances with the ball. Eric Thielemann plays the ball forward to Tobias Lorenz. Tobias Lorenz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.32
Peter Mondragon threads a neat ball through to Jan Koschmieder. Jan Koschmieder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Mason. Richard Mason controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.37
Noah Schöll flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Schöll collects the pass. Philipp Schöll knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.15
Philipp Geis knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Makin. Eddie Makin decides to run forward with the ball. Eddie Makin whips in a cross ball towards Tobias Lorenz. Tobias Lorenz rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Malte Bräutigam effortlessly picks it out of the air!
81.25
Simon Winkler hits a low pass to Eddie Makin. Eddie Makin threads the ball through to Lars Engels. Lars Engels knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Mondragon.
83.34
Tobias Schulze chips the ball to his team mate, Lars Engels. Lars Engels knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Uwe Borchard.
84.51
Matthias Kühn runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matthias Kühn shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Matthias Kühn!
87.17
Matthias Kühn barges into Albrecht Wesselmann. Matthias Kühn is shown the yellow card! Albrecht Wesselmann runs off the knock.
89.11
Jan Koschmieder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Will. Stefan Will knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Mason. Richard Mason makes a convincing header. Samir Cziommer gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Nürnberg

VfL Bochum
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
5
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.1%
48.9%
Play Area
24.4%
43.3%
32.2%

Scorers
Marcel Bierhoff 9
Matthias Kühn 85
Tobias Lorenz 14

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matthias Kühn of FC Nürnberg

Match Ratings
1.Malte Bräutigam (GK)
6
2.Uwe Borchard (DEF)
6
3.Nils Berg (DEF)
6
4.Eugenio Bertarelli (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Oliver Diakite (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Matthias Kühn (MID)goal scoredyellow card
9
7.Noah Schöll (MID)
8
8.Jan Koschmieder (MID)
7
9.Richard Mason (ATT)
6
10.Marcel Bierhoff (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Stefan Will (ATT)
6
 
12.Peter Mondragon (ATT)
6
13.Hugo Gomes (ATT)
6
14.Philipp Schöll (ATT)
6

1.Samir Cziommer (GK)
7
2.Simon Winkler (DEF)
7
3.Eric Thielemann (DEF)
7
4.Philipp Geis (DEF)
6
5.Simon Reimers (DEF)
6
6.Devanir Viseux (DEF)
6
7.Tobias Schulze (MID)
7
8.Eddie Makin (MID)
7
9.Marc Kaiser (MID)
7
10.Lars Engels (ATT)
7
11.Tobias Lorenz (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Leon Poschner (MID)
0
13.Stefan Gerlach (MID)
0
14.Albrecht Wesselmann (GK)
6