Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to FSV Mainz 05. A crowd of 12,897 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both VfL Bochum and FSV Mainz 05 are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Wilke.


0.00
VfL Bochum start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.21
Christian Jung sees space and advances. Christian Jung shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
6.53
Leon Streich sees Oliver Wendel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Wendel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.39
With a delightful solo run, Leon Streich stretches the opposition's defence. Leon Streich shoots from distance. 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.
20.41
Leon Streich makes a simple pass to Walter Tacchinardi. Walter Tacchinardi flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Windass collects the pass. Lomano Windass tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
30.47
Oliver Wendel brings the ball forward. Oliver Wendel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Nicolas Knapp as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
31.45
It's a corner kick. Leon Streich loops the ball over to the far post. Some good footwork from Nicolas Ziegler provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.42
Nicolas Ziegler flicks a high pass forward to Aladino Nappi who brings the ball under control. Aladino Nappi knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Wendel. With a superhuman jump, Oliver Wendel connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper, Nicolas Knapp, sees it late!! Goal for VfL Bochum!
38.25
Arno Littbarski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvain De Vogt. Silvain De Vogt threads the ball through to Armin Schell. Armin Schell whips in a cross ball towards Arno Welke. Arno Welke is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.28
Eduardo Pinto barges into Stefan Völler. The referee calls over Eduardo Pinto and warns him to calm down! Stefan Völler gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.33
Arno Littbarski flicks the ball to his team mate, Uwe Jentsch. Uwe Jentsch flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Völler who takes it down. Stefan Völler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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. FSV Mainz 05 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and FSV Mainz 05 get the second half underway!
49.51
Uwe Jentsch passes the ball forward to Christian Jung. Christian Jung lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Welke. Arno Welke makes a convincing header but David Moutinho reads it well. Great save!
51.07
Uwe Jentsch sees Stefan Völler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Völler whips in a cross ball towards Arno Welke. Arno Welke makes a convincing header. David Moutinho gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
55.57
Nicolas Ziegler comes in with a late challenge on Armin Schell. Nicolas Ziegler is given a warning by the referee! Armin Schell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.31
Aladino Nappi chips the ball to his team mate, Lee Kitson. Lee Kitson cuts inside the box! Lee Kitson tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
67.43
Silvain De Vogt flicks a high pass forward. Arno Welke controls it well on his chest. Arno Welke shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
69.05
Marcel Hamann kicks a strong pass forward to Uwe Jentsch. Uwe Jentsch controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arno Welke. Arno Welke kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Völler but the referee indicates it's offside!
75.11
Aladino Nappi threads a neat ball through to Oliver Wendel. Oliver Wendel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Markus Raff.
78.10
Marcel Hamann threads a neat ball through to Christian Jung. Christian Jung runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Christian Jung whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Völler. With a superhuman jump, Stefan Völler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it rises well off target!
83.57
Christian Jung knocks the ball forward to Arno Welke. Arno Welke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Ziegler.
85.13
Oliver Wendel decides to run forward with the ball. Oliver Wendel knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Ziegler. Nicolas Ziegler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 3 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 58.1081081081081 vs 41.8918918918919
Play Area
Home team third: 27.03%, Midfield: 45.95%, Away team third: 27.03%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Wendel of VfL Bochum

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Uwe Augstein (DEF)
6
3. Eduardo Pinto (DEF)
6
6
6. Leon Streich (MID)
7
6
8. Aladino Nappi (MID)
8
6
10. Lee Kitson (ATT)
8
11. Oliver Wendel (ATT)
9

12. Rainer Völler (ATT)
0
13. Eric Schacht (ATT)
0
14. Eugenio Blanco (ATT)
0

6
2. Marcel Hamann (DEF)
6
3. Markus Raff (DEF)
6
6
6
7
7. Uwe Jentsch (MID)
7
7
9. Armin Schell (MID)
6
10. Stefan Völler (ATT)
6
11. Arno Welke (ATT)
6

14. Kevin Völler (MID)
0