Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to FC Schalke 04. 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 4-4-2 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Philipp Hoeness.
The pitch is in poor condition.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Schalke 04 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Philipp Hoeness.
0.00
0-0VfL Bochum kick off!
3.06
0-0Leon Zimmermann flicks a high pass forward. Simon Koschmieder holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Koschmieder whips in a cross ball towards Simon Haller. Simon Haller fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes George Mentink's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
4.23
0-0Nicolas Töpfer takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Pascal Borchard jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
8.03
0-0Markus Seibert knocks the ball to his team mate, Noel Parker. Noel Parker brings the ball forward. Noel Parker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.08
0-0Simon Sparwasser kicks a strong pass forward to Torsten Polheim. Torsten Polheim flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Diaz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcos Diaz tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.25
0-0Simon Sparwasser barges into Markus Seibert. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Markus Seibert stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.21
Hannes Klimek flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Zimmermann. Leon Zimmermann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.41
0-1Matthias Linke flicks a high pass forward to Marcos Diaz who brings the ball under control. Marcos Diaz lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Fernandez. Ivan Fernandez makes a deft header. Ivan Fernandez scores for FC Schalke 04!!
21.41
Simon Koschmieder sees Simon Haller in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Haller knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pascal Borchard who gathers it comfortably.
22.54
Simon Koschmieder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Haller. Simon Haller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.41
Noel Parker flicks a high pass forward. Simon Haller holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Haller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by George Mentink.
33.53
0-1Oliver Nahrstedt takes a short throw-in bringing Moritz Maier into play. With some swift thinking, Moritz Maier plays the ball forward to Leon Zimmermann. Leon Zimmermann flicks a high pass forward. Simon Koschmieder collects the pass. Simon Koschmieder lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Zimmermann. Leon Zimmermann jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
38.37
Matthias Linke flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Liddell controls it well on his chest. Stephen Liddell kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Diaz. Marcos Diaz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Ziegler who gathers it comfortably.
39.55
Leon Zimmermann hits a low pass to Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder skips past George Mentink! Simon Koschmieder shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
42.11
Ivan Fernandez makes a probing pass to Stephen Liddell. Stephen Liddell shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Schalke 04 are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
Matthias Linke takes the throw-in. Neil Mcallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Diaz. Marcos Diaz connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. VfL Bochum appear unchanged since the first half. FC Schalke 04 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Schalke 04 kick off!
49.56
Simon Sparwasser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthias Linke. Matthias Linke flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Liddell collects the pass. Stephen Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.22
0-1George Mentink catches Simon Koschmieder on the ankles. George Mentink is shown the yellow card! Simon Koschmieder gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.59
Noel Parker surges forward with the ball. Noel Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Haller. Simon Haller finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
57.22
Neil Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Matthias Linke. Matthias Linke threads a neat ball through to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.57
Simon Sparwasser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Mcallister. Neil Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Diaz. Marcos Diaz shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
60.19
0-1FC Schalke 04 have made 3 substitutions with Gerhard Neuhaus replacing George Mentink, Dietmar Dehm replacing Matthias Linke and Guillaume Kanoute replacing Alberto Gento .
63.18
Hannes Klimek barges into Simon Sparwasser. Hannes Klimek is given a warning by the referee! Simon Sparwasser grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.33
Nicolas Töpfer takes it forward alone. Nicolas Töpfer passes the ball forward to Simon Koschmieder. Simon Koschmieder finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
78.12
0-1Neil Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Liddell. Stephen Liddell makes a probing pass to Guillaume Kanoute but he's offside!
79.04
Torsten Polheim makes a simple pass to Ivan Fernandez. Ivan Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Neil Mcallister. Neil Mcallister whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Liddell. Stephen Liddell makes a convincing header but slams it into the crowd!
85.52
André Feliciano pushes up the pitch. André Feliciano makes a simple pass to Marcos Diaz. Marcos Diaz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Moritz Maier.
90.00
The whistle indicates 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 Ivan Fernandez of FC Schalke 04 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Simon Ziegler (GK)
6
2. Moritz Maier (DEF)
6
3. Oliver Nahrstedt (DEF)
6
4. Markus Seibert (DEF)
7
5. Nicolas Töpfer (DEF)
7
6. Noel Parker (MID)
7
7. Leon Zimmermann (MID)
7
8. Hannes Klimek (MID)
6
9. Darius Le Saux (MID)
6
10. Simon Koschmieder (ATT)
8
11. Simon Haller (ATT)
6
12. Martin Gondet (DEF)
0
13. Noah Helmer (DEF)
0
14. Linus Nahrstedt (ATT)
0
1. Pascal Borchard (GK)
7
2. George Mentink (DEF)
5
3. Simon Sparwasser (DEF)
6
4. André Feliciano (DEF)
8
5. Torsten Polheim (DEF)
7
6. Neil Mcallister (MID)
7
7. Ivan Fernandez (MID)
9
8. Matthias Linke (MID)
7
9. Marcos Diaz (ATT)
7
10. Alberto Gento (ATT)
6
11. Stephen Liddell (ATT)
6
12. Gerhard Neuhaus (DEF)
6
13. Dietmar Dehm (MID)
6
14. Guillaume Kanoute (ATT)
6