Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to DSC Arminia Bielefeld. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Markus Helmer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while DSC Arminia Bielefeld appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Markus Helmer.
0.00
0-0DSC Arminia Bielefeld start the match!
4.43
0-0Jan Van Nistelrooy decides to run forward with the ball. Jan Van Nistelrooy plays a quick one-two with Florian Hanke and rushes in on goal... Jan Van Nistelrooy takes a shot at goal. Good keeping from Bakary Bräutigam as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
5.45
0-0It's a corner kick which Julian Witte takes quickly, playing the ball short to Enrique Alonso. Enrique Alonso shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.07
0-0Enrique Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Julian Witte holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Witte passes the ball forward to Florian Hanke. Florian Hanke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steffen Berg.
8.08
1-0Paul Neuhaus flicks a high pass forward. David Neuhaus collects the pass. David Neuhaus whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Ribeiro. Jorge Ribeiro beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.55
Stefan Stiepermann threads a neat ball through to Florian Frieser. Florian Frieser shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
14.22
1-0Eric Weigel flicks a high pass forward. Florian Frieser controls it well on his chest. Florian Frieser sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.37
Stephen Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Ribeiro. Jorge Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards David Neuhaus. David Neuhaus makes a deft header. Isaiah Wainwright manages to gather it easily.
18.39
1-0With great vision, Steffen Berg plays the ball forward to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Florian Frieser. Florian Frieser rushes past Sven Metzler! Craig Mason comes in with a late challenge on Florian Frieser. Florian Frieser appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
26.25
Craig Mason flicks a high pass forward to Jan Van Nistelrooy who brings the ball under control. Jan Van Nistelrooy knocks the ball forward to Jonas Schäfer. Jonas Schäfer makes a defence splitting pass to Nigel Granville. Nigel Granville shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
28.19
Sven Metzler flicks a high pass forward to Jan Van Nistelrooy who brings the ball under control. Jan Van Nistelrooy knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Schäfer. Jonas Schäfer whips in a cross ball towards Florian Hanke. Florian Hanke finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
30.49
Christian Matthäus makes a probing pass to Jan Van Nistelrooy. Jan Van Nistelrooy threads the ball through to David Doumenc. David Doumenc sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
32.24
1-0Jan Van Nistelrooy comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Hendry. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.47
Jan Van Nistelrooy makes a probing pass to Nigel Granville. Nigel Granville shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.50
Jan Van Nistelrooy flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Schäfer collects the pass. Jonas Schäfer lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Hanke. Florian Hanke makes a convincing header. Bakary Bräutigam punches it away to safety.
39.37
1-0Fritz Gomis catches Nigel Granville on the ankles. Fritz Gomis is given a warning by the referee! Nigel Granville stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.36
Sven Metzler makes a simple pass to Jan Van Nistelrooy. Jan Van Nistelrooy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonas Schäfer. Jonas Schäfer shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Bakary Bräutigam!
45.00
Stephen Hendry advances with the ball. Stephen Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Isaiah Wainwright!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Bochum appear unchanged since the first half. DSC Arminia Bielefeld have changed their lineup with Dietmar Berg replacing Isaiah Wainwright.
45.00
The whistle blows and VfL Bochum get the second half underway!
49.06
Enrique Alonso makes a simple pass to Jan Van Nistelrooy. Jan Van Nistelrooy kicks a strong pass forward to David Doumenc. David Doumenc knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Schäfer. Jonas Schäfer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Wonderful reactions from Bakary Bräutigam keeps it out!
51.07
Jorge Ribeiro barges into Craig Mason. The referee brings Jorge Ribeiro to one side and gives him a warning! Craig Mason hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.23
Paul Neuhaus threads a neat ball through to David Neuhaus. David Neuhaus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
54.28
Julian Witte flicks a high pass forward. David Doumenc controls it well on his chest. David Doumenc shoots from 25 yards. Bakary Bräutigam gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
55.27
Craig Mason flicks a high pass forward. Julian Witte collects the pass. Julian Witte flicks a high ball forward to Florian Hanke who takes it down. Florian Hanke advances inside the box! Florian Hanke side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.00
Craig Mason advances with the ball. Craig Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, David Doumenc. David Doumenc lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Granville. Nigel Granville outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.24
Jan Van Nistelrooy knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Schäfer. Jonas Schäfer lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Granville. Nigel Granville whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.22
Stephen Hendry barges into Jan Van Nistelrooy. The referee warns Stephen Hendry to calm down! Jan Van Nistelrooy stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.21
Enrique Alonso knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Van Nistelrooy. Jan Van Nistelrooy plays the ball forward to Jonas Schäfer. Jonas Schäfer lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Hanke. With a superhuman jump, Florian Hanke connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
77.49
1-2VfL Bochum have made a substitution with Noah Francke replacing Stephen Hendry .
81.36
Seeing a gap ahead, Julian Witte plays the ball forward to Florian Hanke. Florian Hanke knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Granville. Nigel Granville powers a header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Bakary Bräutigam keeps it out!
85.07
Noah Francke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Ribeiro. Jorge Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Florian Hanke of DSC Arminia Bielefeld |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Bakary Bräutigam (GK)
9
2. Felipe Saez (DEF)
6
3. Fritz Gomis (DEF)
6
4. Steffen Berg (DEF)
6
5. Stefan Stiepermann (MID)
6
6. Eric Weigel (MID)
6
7. Stephen Hendry (MID)
7
8. Paul Neuhaus (MID)
6
9. Florian Frieser (ATT)
6
10. Jorge Ribeiro (ATT)
8
11. David Neuhaus (ATT)
7
12. Torsten Möller (ATT)
0
13. Noah Francke (MID)
6
14. Armin Gerlach (DEF)
0
1. Isaiah Wainwright (GK)
7
2. Enrique Alonso (DEF)
6
3. Craig Mason (DEF)
7
4. Sven Metzler (DEF)
6
5. Christian Matthäus (DEF)
6
6. Julian Witte (MID)
7
7. Jan Van Nistelrooy (MID)
8
8. Florian Hanke (ATT)
9
9. David Doumenc (ATT)
6
10. Nigel Granville (ATT)
8
11. Jonas Schäfer (ATT)
8
12. Dietmar Berg (GK)
6
13. Bakary Breitner (MID)
0
14. Julian Wilke (MID)
0