FT VfL Bochum 0 - 1
Union Berlin
Commentary:
90+5' Both teams could have won today but Union Berlin just managed to carve out the victory
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Bochum: 56%, Union Berlin: 44%.
90+4' Bochum take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+3' The referee signals a free kick as Erhan Masovic from Bochum trips Andreas Voglsammer
90+3' Bochum take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+3' Bastian Oczipka from Union Berlin takes a short corner kick from the left.
90+2' Soma Novothny clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
90+2' Union Berlin start a counter attack.
90+2' Sebastian Polter from Bochum tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+1' Goal kick for Bochum.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Herbert Bockhorn from Bochum goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Bastian Oczipka
90' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90' Ball possession: Bochum: 57%, Union Berlin: 43%.
90' Rani Khedira is leaving the field to be replaced by Kevin Moehwald in a tactical substitution.
89' Goal kick for Union Berlin.
89' Soma Novothny from Bochum heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
89' Milos Pantovic swings in a cross from the free kick.
87' Dangerous challenge by Bastian Oczipka from Union Berlin. Milos Pantovic on the receiving end of that.
87' Elvis Rexhbecaj from Bochum takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
87' Bochum start a counter attack.
87' Union Berlin are trying to create something here.
86' Herbert Bockhorn relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' Manuel Riemann comes out of his goal to claim the ball but he can't hold onto it...
86' Julian Ryerson swings in a cross from the free kick.
85' Maxim Leitsch from Bochum goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Kevin Behrens
85' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
85' Ball possession: Bochum: 57%, Union Berlin: 43%.
84' Robin Knoche relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Herbert Bockhorn puts in a cross...
84' Bochum take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Sebastian Polter from Bochum tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
83' Bochum take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82' Genki Haraguchi from Union Berlin passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
82' Union Berlin start a counter attack.
82' Paul Jaeckel relieves the pressure with a clearance
82' Elvis Rexhbecaj puts in a cross...
81' Grischa Proemel relieves the pressure with a clearance
81' Poor play by Paul Jaeckel as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
81' A player from Bochum takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
81' Bochum are piling the pressure on and look like scoring anytime
80' The referee signals a free kick as Grischa Proemel from Union Berlin trips Milos Pantovic
80' Ball possession: Bochum: 56%, Union Berlin: 44%.
80' Sebastian Polter sends a header towards goal, but Andreas Luthe is there to comfortably save it
80' CROSSBAR! A shot from Milos Pantovic stings the crossbar!
80' Herbert Bockhorn of Bochum passes the ball to a team mate.
80' Grischa Proemel relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Anthony Losilla puts in a cross...
79' Bochum take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
79' Goal kick for Union Berlin.
78' Soma Novothny from Bochum sends an effort wide of target
78' Anthony Losilla of Bochum passes the ball to a team mate.
78' Paul Jaeckel relieves the pressure with a clearance
78' Herbert Bockhorn puts in a cross...
78' Andreas Voglsammer is penalised for pushing Elvis Rexhbecaj.
77' Bochum take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
77' The referee signals a free kick as Milos Pantovic from Bochum trips Grischa Proemel
77' Goal kick for Bochum.
76' Max Kruse is leaving the field to be replaced by Andreas Voglsammer in a tactical substitution.
76' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
76' Christopher Trimmel is leaving the field to be replaced by Julian Ryerson in a tactical substitution.
76' A chance presents itself to Robin Knoche from Union Berlin but his header goes wide
76' Christopher Trimmel swings in a cross from the free kick.
75' Ball possession: Bochum: 56%, Union Berlin: 44%.
75' Patrick Osterhage is leaving the field to be replaced by Soma Novothny in a tactical substitution.
75' Christopher Antwi-Adjej is leaving the field to be replaced by Silvere Ganvoula in a tactical substitution.
75' Patrick Osterhage from Bochum goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Grischa Proemel
74' Danilo Soares from Bochum directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
73' Bochum take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73' Robin Knoche relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Milos Pantovic puts in a cross...
72' Bochum are in control of the ball.
70' Danilo Soares commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
70' Reckless challenge there. Danilo Soares commits a rough foul on Kevin Behrens
70' Bochum take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
70' Safe hands from Manuel Riemann as he comes out and claims the ball
70' Christopher Trimmel puts in a cross...
70' Ball possession: Bochum: 55%, Union Berlin: 45%.
69' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
69' Bochum take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
69' Union Berlin plays a short goal kick.
68' Bochum are in control of the ball.
67' Anthony Losilla relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Christopher Trimmel from Union Berlin swings in the corner from the right.
67' Christopher Trimmel from Union Berlin directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
67' Grischa Proemel carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
67' Union Berlin are trying to create something here.
66' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66' Bochum are in control of the ball.
65' Today's attendance is 13500.
65' Bochum take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' Marvin Friedrich relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' Milos Pantovic puts in a cross...
65' Ball possession: Bochum: 54%, Union Berlin: 46%.
64' Goal kick for Union Berlin.
64' Taiwo Awoniyi is leaving the field to be replaced by Kevin Behrens in a tactical substitution.
64' Sheraldo Becker is leaving the field to be replaced by Genki Haraguchi in a tactical substitution.
63' Great defending by Paul Jaeckel from Union Berlin to prevent his team conceding a goal.
63' Anthony Losilla from Bochum directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
63' Danilo Soares relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' Max Kruse puts in a cross...
62' A shot from Taiwo Awoniyi takes a deflection but the keeper is there to cover it
62' Sheraldo Becker puts in a cross...
62' Bochum take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
61' The game is restarted.
61' The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
61' Union Berlin are trying to create something here.
60' Goal kick for Union Berlin.
60' Konstantinos Stafylidis is leaving the field to be replaced by Herbert Bockhorn in a tactical substitution.
60' Ball possession: Bochum: 55%, Union Berlin: 45%.
60' How did he miss that? Milos Pantovic has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
60' Elvis Rexhbecaj tests Andreas Luthe with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
59' Bochum are trying to create something here.
59' Union Berlin are in control of the ball.
58' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' The referee signals a free kick as Danilo Soares from Bochum trips Rani Khedira
56' Safe hands from Andreas Luthe as he comes out and claims the ball
56' Konstantinos Stafylidis puts in a cross...
56' Sebastian Polter from Bochum directs a ball squarely in the box, but Andreas Luthe runs out to collect the ball
56' Could be a good chance here as Patrick Osterhage from Bochum cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
55' Christopher Trimmel could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
55' Sebastian Polter relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Christopher Trimmel from Union Berlin swings in the corner from the left.
55' Ball possession: Bochum: 56%, Union Berlin: 44%.
54' Bastian Oczipka from Union Berlin tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
54' Union Berlin are trying to create something here.
54' Union Berlin plays a short goal kick.
53' Maxim Leitsch from Bochum sends an effort wide of target
53' Milos Pantovic from Bochum swings in the corner from the right.
53' It's a good hit from long range by Konstantinos Stafylidis who forces a save from Andreas Luthe. Corner kick.
53' Bochum take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' The referee signals a free kick as Grischa Proemel from Union Berlin trips Patrick Osterhage
52' Bochum plays a short goal kick.
52' Grischa Proemel from Union Berlin sends an effort wide of target
52' Marvin Friedrich from Union Berlin heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
52' Christopher Trimmel from Union Berlin swings in the corner from the right.
51' Erhan Masovic clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
51' Danger averted there as Erhan Masovic from Bochum clears the danger with a good tackle
51' CHANCE! Taiwo Awoniyi finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
51' Union Berlin start a counter attack.
51' Robin Knoche relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' Konstantinos Stafylidis puts in a cross...
51' Bochum with a potentially dangerous attack.
51' Bochum take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Ball possession: Bochum: 56%, Union Berlin: 44%.
49' Bochum take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' The referee signals a free kick as Christopher Antwi-Adjej from Bochum trips Grischa Proemel
48' Union Berlin plays a short goal kick.
48' A chance presents itself to Christopher Antwi-Adjej from Bochum but his header goes wide
48' Milos Pantovic puts in a cross...
47' Milos Pantovic is penalised for pushing Grischa Proemel.
47' Goal kick for Union Berlin.
46' Sebastian Polter from Bochum crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
46' The second half is underway.
45+1' The only goal scored by Union Berlin gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+1' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+1' Ball possession: Bochum: 55%, Union Berlin: 45%.
45' Great defending by Danilo Soares from Bochum to prevent his team conceding a goal.
45' Christopher Trimmel has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
45' Taiwo Awoniyi from Union Berlin makes a great pass and space opens up...
45' Some neat football here as Taiwo Awoniyi from Union Berlin plays a 1-2 with Max Kruse.
45' Union Berlin are trying to create something here.
45' The game is restarted.
45' Ball possession: Bochum: 55%, Union Berlin: 45%.
44' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
44' The referee signals a free kick as Sheraldo Becker from Union Berlin trips Danilo Soares
43' The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
43' Bochum are in control of the ball.
42' Konstantinos Stafylidis from Bochum goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Bastian Oczipka
42' Goal kick for Bochum.
41' Bastian Oczipka from Union Berlin sends an effort wide of target
41' Union Berlin with a potentially dangerous attack.
40' Sheraldo Becker from Union Berlin directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
40' Taiwo Awoniyi of Union Berlin passes the ball to a team mate.
40' Christopher Trimmel puts in a cross...
40' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Ball possession: Bochum: 55%, Union Berlin: 45%.
40' A shot by Grischa Proemel is blocked.
40' Max Kruse of Union Berlin passes the ball to a team mate.
40' Union Berlin are trying to create something here.
39' Union Berlin are in control of the ball.
38' Bochum take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
38' Maxim Leitsch relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Christopher Trimmel puts in a cross...
38' Danilo Soares from Bochum concedes a foul on Max Kruse but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
37' Bochum are in control of the ball.
36' Danilo Soares relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Sheraldo Becker puts in a cross...
36' Union Berlin are trying to create something here.
35' Ball possession: Bochum: 53%, Union Berlin: 47%.
34' Bochum are in control of the ball.
33' Grischa Proemel from Union Berlin directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
33' Sheraldo Becker puts in a cross...
33' Konstantinos Stafylidis relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Max Kruse puts in a cross...
33' Union Berlin are trying to create something here.
33' Safe hands from Andreas Luthe as he comes out and claims the ball
33' Konstantinos Stafylidis puts in a cross...
32' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' Bochum take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
31' Union Berlin plays a short goal kick.
31' Konstantinos Stafylidis from Bochum crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
30' Bochum take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' Anthony Losilla from Bochum tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
30' Ball possession: Bochum: 55%, Union Berlin: 45%.
29' Bochum take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' Bochum take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' Konstantinos Stafylidis takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
28' The game is restarted.
27' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
26' Paul Jaeckel from Union Berlin goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Sebastian Polter
26' Marvin Friedrich relieves the pressure with a clearance
26' Danilo Soares puts in a cross...
26' A shot by Patrick Osterhage is blocked.
26' Patrick Osterhage from Bochum passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
25' Bochum take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Ball possession: Bochum: 54%, Union Berlin: 46%.
24' Union Berlin are in control of the ball.
23' Bochum are in control of the ball.
22' Bochum take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' Safe hands from Andreas Luthe as he comes out and claims the ball
22' Patrick Osterhage from Bochum tries to pass the ball to a teammate, but its nowehere near the intended target.
22' Patrick Osterhage from Bochum takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
22' Some neat football here as Patrick Osterhage from Bochum plays a 1-2 with Sebastian Polter.
22' Bochum start a counter attack.
20' Ball possession: Bochum: 51%, Union Berlin: 49%.
20' After a tactical foul, Erhan Masovic sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
20' The referee signals a free kick as Erhan Masovic from Bochum trips Max Kruse
19' Union Berlin are in control of the ball.
18' Sheraldo Becker shoots from outside the box, but Manuel Riemann has it under control
18' Sheraldo Becker from Union Berlin takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
18' Bochum take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' The referee signals a free kick as Grischa Proemel from Union Berlin trips Christopher Antwi-Adjej
16' Grischa Proemel provided the assist for the goal.
16' G O O O A A A L - Max Kruse scores with the right foot!16' Grischa Proemel from Union Berlin heads the ball to a team mate.
16' Bastian Oczipka puts in a cross...
15' Patrick Osterhage from Bochum goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Grischa Proemel
15' Ball possession: Bochum: 46%, Union Berlin: 54%.
15' Milos Pantovic from Bochum is ruled offside.
15' Sebastian Polter from Bochum heads the ball to a team mate.
14' Bochum are in control of the ball.
13' Taiwo Awoniyi from Union Berlin had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
13' Sheraldo Becker of Union Berlin passes the ball to a team mate.
13' Sheraldo Becker from Union Berlin takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
13' Marvin Friedrich relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Konstantinos Stafylidis swings in a cross from the free kick.
13' Paul Jaeckel from Union Berlin goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Sebastian Polter
12' Bochum are in control of the ball.
12' Bochum take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' Union Berlin are in control of the ball.
11' Taiwo Awoniyi from Union Berlin is ruled offside.
11' Marvin Friedrich sends a long ball upfield.
10' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Sheraldo Becker from Union Berlin tries to play a 1-2 with Taiwo Awoniyi, but the ball is intercepted.
10' Ball possession: Bochum: 49%, Union Berlin: 51%.
9' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9' Anthony Losilla relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Sheraldo Becker puts in a cross...
9' Max Kruse from Union Berlin takes a short corner kick from the left.
8' Konstantinos Stafylidis clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
8' Taiwo Awoniyi from Union Berlin had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
8' Sheraldo Becker of Union Berlin passes the ball to a team mate.
8' Union Berlin with a potentially dangerous attack.
8' Goal kick for Union Berlin.
7' Sebastian Polter goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
7' Poor play by Christopher Trimmel as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
7' Konstantinos Stafylidis puts in a cross...
7' Bochum take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' Paul Jaeckel relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Anthony Losilla from Bochum tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
6' Bochum take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Bochum are in control of the ball.
6' Sheraldo Becker puts in a cross...
6' Union Berlin are trying to create something here.
5' Union Berlin plays a short goal kick.
5' Erhan Masovic from Bochum heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
5' Konstantinos Stafylidis swings in a cross from the free kick.
5' Ball possession: Bochum: 54%, Union Berlin: 46%.
4' Max Kruse is penalised for pushing Christopher Antwi-Adjej.
4' Christopher Antwi-Adjej hand-balls.
3' Union Berlin take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Union Berlin plays a short goal kick.
2' Milos Pantovic from Bochum tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
2' Patrick Osterhage from Bochum sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
2' Paul Jaeckel relieves the pressure with a clearance
2' Konstantinos Stafylidis puts in a cross...
1' Bochum take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' It's a cold day for playing football.
1' Union Berlin kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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