Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Central Park where Cowdenbeath play VfL Bochum in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Cowdenbeath are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while VfL Bochum appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Cowdenbeath kick off and get the first half underway!
2.04
Steve Van Der Gun kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Monteiro. Artur Monteiro threads the ball through to Mohamed Saïfi. Mohamed Saïfi goes all the way! Mohamed Saïfi takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Tomek Radomski!
3.52
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
6.02
Steve Van Der Gun kicks a strong pass forward to Fouad Sinouh. Fouad Sinouh takes it forward alone. Fouad Sinouh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.44
Massimiliano Bratseth makes a beautiful solo run. Massimiliano Bratseth goes all the way! Massimiliano Bratseth takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.49
Alessandro Olvera advances with the ball. Alessandro Olvera threads the ball through to Edward Perry. Edward Perry knocks in a cross ball towards Avril Davila. Avril Davila is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.36
Anastasios Bourbakis makes a simple pass to Arthurt Ribeiro. Arthurt Ribeiro shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.50
Massimiliano Bratseth chips the ball to his team mate, Avril Davila. Avril Davila lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Perry. Edward Perry flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.52
Fouad Sinouh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cedric Renier. Cedric Renier shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.15
Benjamin Moracchini knocks the ball forward to Mohamed Saïfi. Mohamed Saïfi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.10
Paul Mccall chips the ball to his team mate, Markus Widmann. Markus Widmann passes the ball forward to Mohamed Saïfi. Mohamed Saïfi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Porfirio Castillo.
34.43
Rafik Salhi knocks the ball to his team mate, Edward Perry. Edward Perry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.32
Rafik Salhi catches Paul Mccall on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Mccall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and VfL Bochum get the second half underway!
53.38
Paul Mccall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Halim Mokrani. Halim Mokrani flicks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Renier. Cedric Renier shoots from 20 yards but Tomek Radomski is on top of it.
54.04
Vitor Lima deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Artur Monteiro. Artur Monteiro chips the ball to his team mate, Mohamed Saïfi. Mohamed Saïfi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Mohamed Saïfi scores for Cowdenbeath!!
59.08
Vitor Lima knocks the ball forward to Artur Monteiro. Artur Monteiro makes a probing pass to Cedric Renier. Cedric Renier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.49
Vitor Lima knocks the ball to his team mate, Artur Monteiro. Artur Monteiro passes the ball forward to Mohamed Saïfi. Mohamed Saïfi shoots from distance. Tomek Radomski easily smothers it.
61.44
Fouad Sinouh kicks a strong pass forward to Cedric Renier. Cedric Renier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Porfirio Castillo.
65.55
Fouad Sinouh chips the ball to his team mate, Cedric Renier. Cedric Renier passes the ball forward but Mohamed Saïfi is offside!
67.59
Artur Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Cedric Renier. Cedric Renier knocks the ball forward to Mohamed Saïfi. Mohamed Saïfi tries a spectacular strike but somehow Tomek Radomski manages to keep it out.
71.35
Anastasios Bourbakis passes the ball forward to Edward Perry. Edward Perry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
75.22
Paul Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Markus Widmann. Markus Widmann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mohamed Saïfi. Mohamed Saïfi kicks a strong pass forward to Cedric Renier but the referee indicates it's offside!
78.07
Artur Monteiro makes a simple pass to Mohamed Saïfi. Mohamed Saïfi shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.15
Porfirio Castillo sweeps the ball long. Avril Davila shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
81.33
Fouad Sinouh deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cedric Renier. Cedric Renier chips the ball to his team mate, Mohamed Saïfi. Mohamed Saïfi tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
85.48
Vitor Lima controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Benjamin Moracchini. Benjamin Moracchini flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohamed Saïfi. Mohamed Saïfi shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.14
Markus Widmann threads the ball through to Mohamed Saïfi. Mohamed Saïfi finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Mohamed Saïfi of Cowdenbeath

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 0
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 72.0930232558139 vs 27.906976744186
Play Area
Home team third: 23.26%, Midfield: 48.84%, Away team third: 27.91%

Scorers