Match Report
| VfL Bochum | VfL Bochum |  |  | VfB Stuttgart | VfB Stuttgart | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | M Cyril Washbrook | M Cyril Washbrook | |||||||||||||||||
| Harry Sharpe | H. Sharpe |  | 75 | G |  | 1 | | G | 86 |  | Alexis Costa | A. Costa | |||||||||
| Adolfo Ferrer | A. Ferrer |  | 80 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 81 |  | Bill Howard | B. Howard | |||||||||
| Alec Gough | A. Gough |  | 70 | D | | 3 | | D | 76 |  | Martin Lange | M. Lange | |||||||||
| David Gemmell | D. Gemmell | | 65 | D | | 4 | | D | 76 |  | Aron Hardarson | A. Hardarson | |||||||||
| Alassandro Breda | A. Breda |  | 64 | D | | 5 | | M | 76 | | Kevin Backes | K. Backes | |||||||||
| Roberto Bettarini | R. Bettarini | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 78 | | Kristinn Ingi Adalbjarnarson | K. Adalbjarnarson | |||||||||
| Rainer Gleisenstein | R. Gleisenstein | | 67 | M | | 7 | | M | 86 |  | Jes Jensen | J. Jensen | |||||||||
| Hauke Witte | H. Witte | | 67 | M | | 8 | | M | 78 |  | Sam Rivera | S. Rivera | |||||||||
| Florian Matthäus | F. Matthäus | | 77 | A | | 9 | | A | 78 | | Julian Schramm | J. Schramm | |||||||||
| Stefan Behrens | S. Behrens | | 74 | A | | 10 | | A | 89 | | Antonino Dou Dou | A. Dou Dou | |||||||||
| Florian Welke | F. Welke | | 72 | A | | 11 | | A | 84 | | Bill Smithe | B. Smithe | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ruhrstadion where VfL Bochum play host to VfB Stuttgart. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
VfL Bochum are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while VfB Stuttgart appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0VfL Bochum kick off and get the match underway!
3.12
0-0Kevin Backes makes a simple pass to Julian Schramm. Julian Schramm whips in a cross ball towards Bill Smithe. Bill Smithe powers a header at goal. Harry Sharpe easily smothers it.
4.29
Martin Lange makes a simple pass to Kevin Backes. Kevin Backes knocks the ball forward to Julian Schramm. Julian Schramm whips in a cross ball towards Antonino Dou Dou. Antonino Dou Dou powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Harry Sharpe!
6.27
0-0Kristinn Ingi Adalbjarnarson knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonino Dou Dou. Antonino Dou Dou knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.18
0-0Bill Howard makes a simple pass to Kevin Backes. Kevin Backes sees space and advances. Kevin Backes knocks in a cross ball towards Bill Smithe. Bill Smithe directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.04
Martin Lange makes a probing pass to Jes Jensen. Jes Jensen knocks the ball forward to Antonino Dou Dou. Antonino Dou Dou knocks the ball forward to Bill Smithe. Bill Smithe takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
12.26
0-0Stefan Behrens comes in with a late challenge on Aron Hardarson. Stefan Behrens is warned by the referee! Aron Hardarson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.29
Roberto Bettarini makes a simple pass to Stefan Behrens. Stefan Behrens knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Matthäus. Florian Matthäus is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Alexis Costa manages to keep it out.
15.47
Aron Hardarson knocks the ball forward to Jes Jensen. Jes Jensen knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonino Dou Dou. Antonino Dou Dou knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Gough.
16.30
0-1Jes Jensen brings the ball forward. Jes Jensen knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Schramm. Julian Schramm directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.54
Bill Howard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kristinn Ingi Adalbjarnarson. Kristinn Ingi Adalbjarnarson kicks a strong pass forward to Antonino Dou Dou. Antonino Dou Dou tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Harry Sharpe easily smothers it!
22.16
Sam Rivera passes the ball forward to Bill Smithe. Bill Smithe knocks in a cross ball towards Antonino Dou Dou. Antonino Dou Dou is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
26.45
Bill Howard threads the ball through to Kristinn Ingi Adalbjarnarson. Kristinn Ingi Adalbjarnarson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonino Dou Dou. Antonino Dou Dou shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
28.47
Martin Lange knocks the ball forward to Jes Jensen. Jes Jensen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonino Dou Dou. Antonino Dou Dou shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.28
Kevin Backes knocks the ball forward to Julian Schramm. Julian Schramm shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
33.18
Alec Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Rainer Gleisenstein. Rainer Gleisenstein makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Florian Matthäus. Florian Matthäus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aron Hardarson.
36.33
0-1Julian Schramm barges into Alec Gough. Julian Schramm is given a warning by the referee! Alec Gough hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.01
Aron Hardarson threads the ball through to Kevin Backes. Kevin Backes chips the ball to his team mate, Antonino Dou Dou. Antonino Dou Dou finds some space and shoots from distance but Harry Sharpe is on top of it.
40.42
Rainer Gleisenstein makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Florian Matthäus. Florian Matthäus knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Welke. Florian Welke flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
44.34
Martin Lange makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sam Rivera. Sam Rivera makes a probing pass to Bill Smithe. Bill Smithe goes all the way! Bill Smithe shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Harry Sharpe.
45.00
Aron Hardarson threads the ball through to Kristinn Ingi Adalbjarnarson. Kristinn Ingi Adalbjarnarson makes a simple pass to Antonino Dou Dou. Antonino Dou Dou shoots from 20 yards. Harry Sharpe easily smothers it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
VfB Stuttgart kick off the second half!
48.11
Hauke Witte makes a simple pass to Florian Welke. Florian Welke shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.12
Rainer Gleisenstein chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Behrens. Stefan Behrens lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Welke. Florian Welke flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Alexis Costa.
54.52
Adolfo Ferrer sees space and advances. Adolfo Ferrer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florian Matthäus. Florian Matthäus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bill Howard.
55.02
Alec Gough makes a probing pass to Roberto Bettarini. Roberto Bettarini chips the ball to his team mate, Florian Welke. Florian Welke plays a perfect one-two with Florian Matthäus and rushes in on goal... Florian Welke shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.50
Kevin Backes flicks the ball to his team mate, Bill Smithe. Bill Smithe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Gemmell.
65.40
Jes Jensen passes the ball forward to Antonino Dou Dou. Antonino Dou Dou knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harry Sharpe who gathers it comfortably.
67.13
Martin Lange knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Backes. Kevin Backes brings the ball forward. Kevin Backes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alassandro Breda.
72.37
Kristinn Ingi Adalbjarnarson passes the ball forward to Julian Schramm. Julian Schramm shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
85.53
Adolfo Ferrer chips the ball to his team mate, Rainer Gleisenstein. Rainer Gleisenstein flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Behrens. Stefan Behrens knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aron Hardarson.
87.08
Kristinn Ingi Adalbjarnarson makes a probing pass to Bill Smithe. Bill Smithe tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Harry Sharpe!
90.00
Bill Howard makes a probing pass to Kristinn Ingi Adalbjarnarson. Kristinn Ingi Adalbjarnarson knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Schramm. Julian Schramm shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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