Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to SpVgg Greuther Fürth. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both VfL Bochum and SpVgg Greuther Fürth are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Babbel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both VfL Bochum and SpVgg Greuther Fürth are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Babbel.
0.00
0-0VfL Bochum kick off and get the first half underway!
4.04
0-1Norman Ince passes the ball forward to Marc Sachs. Marc Sachs knocks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Matthäus. Vincenzo Matthäus lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Montalvo. Manuel Montalvo makes a looping header on goal. Manuel Montalvo scores for SpVgg Greuther Fürth!!
8.03
Eric Hässler flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Schulze. Nicolas Schulze knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Montalvo. Manuel Montalvo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.49
0-2Norman Ince makes a beautiful solo run. Norman Ince flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Linke controls it well on his chest. Philipp Linke shoots from distance but somehow Oliver Dittrich manages to keep it out.
14.16
0-2Martin Lensing comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Aguilar. Martin Lensing is given a warning by the referee! Hugo Aguilar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.17
0-2Marc Sachs hacks Hauke Hamann from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hauke Hamann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.22
Vincenzo Matthäus threads the ball through to Philipp Linke. Philipp Linke knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Schulze. Nicolas Schulze beats his man to it with a header. Wonderful reactions from Oliver Dittrich keeps it out!
18.13
Hauke Hamann clumsily knocks into Hugo Aguilar. Hauke Hamann is given a warning by the referee! Hugo Aguilar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.08
0-2Hugo Aguilar knocks the ball forward to Manuel Montalvo. Manuel Montalvo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gian Paolo Di Napoli.
28.11
0-2Garry Booth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anton Dehm. Anton Dehm lofts in a cross ball towards John Johnstone. John Johnstone rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. VfL Bochum are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
32.27
Hugo Aguilar makes a probing pass to Philipp Linke. Philipp Linke knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Dittrich who gathers it comfortably.
33.17
Without breaking stride, Leon Maier plays the ball forward to Kevin Morlock. Kevin Morlock threads a neat ball through to Garry Booth. Garry Booth chips the ball to his team mate, Hauke Hamann. Some silky footwork from Hauke Hamann provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.17
Norman Ince flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Quaresma easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guilherme Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Matthäus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vincenzo Matthäus lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Schulze. Nicolas Schulze rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Oliver Dittrich manages to gather it.
40.48
Guilherme Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Linke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Philipp Linke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.29
Norman Ince makes a simple pass to Nicolas Schulze. Nicolas Schulze knocks the ball forward to Vincenzo Matthäus. Vincenzo Matthäus whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Montalvo. Manuel Montalvo connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Oliver Dittrich with no chance!! Goal for SpVgg Greuther Fürth!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Bochum appear unchanged since the first half. SpVgg Greuther Fürth also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with SpVgg Greuther Fürth kicking off!
48.02
Marc Sachs barges into Marc Sammer. Marc Sachs is warned by the referee! Marc Sammer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.19
Nikolas Böhm flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Sammer. Marc Sammer knocks in a cross ball towards John Johnstone. John Johnstone outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
57.07
1-3Guilherme Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Hässler. Eric Hässler hits a low pass to Vincenzo Matthäus. Leon Maier catches Vincenzo Matthäus on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
60.43
Garry Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Sammer. Marc Sammer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
63.01
Marc Sachs flicks a high ball forward to Philipp Linke who takes it down. Philipp Linke makes a probing pass to Nicolas Schulze. Nicolas Schulze flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Montalvo controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Manuel Montalvo rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.06
Guilherme Quaresma passes the ball forward to Philipp Linke. Philipp Linke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Lensing.
69.54
1-4John Johnstone catches Norman Ince on the ankles. John Johnstone is warned by the referee! Norman Ince grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.02
Kevin Morlock plays the ball forward to Nikolas Böhm. Nikolas Böhm shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
73.44
Hugo Aguilar advances with the ball. Hugo Aguilar whips in a cross ball towards Philipp Linke. Philipp Linke is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.41
1-5SpVgg Greuther Fürth have made 3 substitutions with Rainer Lange replacing Norman Ince, Máximo Martínez replacing Guilherme Quaresma and Simon Eberle replacing Manuel Montalvo .
79.29
1-5Leon Maier flicks a high ball forward to Martin Lensing who takes it down. Martin Lensing chips the ball to his team mate, Hauke Hamann. Hauke Hamann makes a pass forward but Marc Sammer is yards offside!
83.53
Leon Maier kicks a strong pass forward to Gian Paolo Di Napoli. Gian Paolo Di Napoli makes a simple pass to Garry Booth. Garry Booth chips the ball to his team mate, Hauke Hamann. Hauke Hamann shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Nicolas Jung manages to keep it out.
89.21
Hugo Aguilar flicks a high ball forward to Philipp Linke who takes it down. Philipp Linke knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Matthäus. Vincenzo Matthäus makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Oliver Dittrich had no chance!! Goal for SpVgg Greuther Fürth!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Hauke Hamann 33 | Manuel Montalvo 4, 8, 44, 63 Philipp Linke 73 Vincenzo Matthäus 89 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Montalvo of SpVgg Greuther Fürth |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Oliver Dittrich (GK)
6
2. Martin Lensing (DEF)
6
3. Gian Paolo Di Napoli (DEF)
6
4. Leon Maier (DEF)
6
5. Kevin Morlock (MID)
6
6. Garry Booth (MID)
7
7. Nikolas Böhm (MID)
6
8. John Johnstone (MID)
6
9. Hauke Hamann (ATT)
7
10. Anton Dehm (ATT)
6
11. Marc Sammer (ATT)
6
12. Samir Rohrschneider (GK)
0
13. Sebastian Backes (GK)
0
14. Nikolas Knapp (DEF)
0
1. Nicolas Jung (GK)
6
2. Norman Ince (DEF)
6
3. Kai Babbel (DEF)
6
4. Marc Sachs (DEF)
5
5. Eric Hässler (MID)
6
6. Nicolas Schulze (MID)
7
7. Guilherme Quaresma (MID)
6
8. Hugo Aguilar (MID)
7
9. Philipp Linke (ATT)
7
10. Vincenzo Matthäus (ATT)
8
11. Manuel Montalvo (ATT)
9
12. Rainer Lange (DEF)
6
13. Máximo Martínez (MID)
6
14. Simon Eberle (ATT)
6