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BOC Bochum VfL Bochum 1848 - DSC Bielefeld Bielefeld

P. Hofmann
70'

Vonovia Ruhrstadion(25,000 Spectators)

Wolfgang Haslberger

Full-time: Bochum 1-0 Bielefeld

Full-time in Bochum. VfL have battled to a narrow home victory against Arminia Bielefeld. Hofmann's goal ultimately made the difference in an intense match where both goalkeepers were able to shine. With the win, VfL climb into the upper half of the table.

Full-time

90'

+ 6

Bero misses the 2-0!

At the end of a counter-attack, VfL have the opportunity for a second goal, but Bero aims too high. In the end, it doesn't matter - the final whistle blows immediately afterwards.

90'

+ 4

Arminia applying pressure

But the visitors are not getting any shots off.

0:21

Red card for the VfL bench!

In the end, Zoller on the bench apparently receives a red card for time-wasting.

90'

+ 1

Stoppage time

Five minutes of added time!

90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.

Benjamin Bediako Boakye33.99km/h

Christopher Lannert33.82km/h

Kjell-Arik Wätjen33.80km/h

89'

Hofmann complains

Haslberger shows him a yellow card for that.

88'

Yellow card

Philipp Hofmann

87'

Substitutions on both sides

Young is meant to bring pace for Arminia, while Koscierski on Bochum's side is supposed to help secure the victory.

87'

Substitution

Kacper Koscierski

Maximilian Wittek

85'

Strompf arrives late

Sarenren Bazee can only be stopped unfairly by the VfL defender.

85'

Substitution

Isaiah Young

Marvin Mehlem

85'

Yellow card

Philipp Strompf

82'

Another booking

Wörl complains about a free kick decision and also sees yellow.

82'

Yellow card

Marius Wörl

81'

Hofmann!

The Bochum striker runs out of pace. Hofmann is actually running alone towards Kersken, but before he can finish, he is caught up and tackled. A big chance for Bochum!

81'

Lenz grabs hold

The Bochum player holds his opponent in midfield. Yellow card.

80'

Kersken catches securely

Kwarteng has too much space on the left side again. This time, the wide player goes for the shot. But it's too harmless and no problem for the Bielefeld goalkeeper.

80'

Substitution

Ibrahima Sissoko

Mats Pannewig

80'

Yellow card

Cajetan Lenz

76'

Double substitution

Mitch Kniat reacts - Noah Sarenren Bazee and Schneider are brought on to turn the match around.

76'

Substitution

Leon Schneider

Stefano Russo

75'

Substitution

Noah Sarenren Bazee

Monju Momuluh

73'

Jubilee goal

For Hofmann, it's his 75th goal in Bundesliga 2. For comparison: The entire Bielefeld squad has scored 55 second-tier goals. With that goal, VfL will jump into the upper half of the table.

Goooooal!

VfL take the lead! The substitute Kwarteng isn't properly challenged and is allowed to cross. In the six-yard box, he finds Hofmann's head, and he scores effortlessly from close range.

70'

Philipp Hofmann

GOAL!

1:0

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

45 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

5.13 m

Intense Battle

65'

Next chance for Arminia

A cross from Russo finds Felix's head. His header is parried away for a corner by Horn.

63'

Triple substitution

Uwe Rösler also makes changes. Bero, Kwarteng and Passlack are brought on to provide fresh impetus.

63'

Substitution

Matúš Bero

Farid Alfa-Ruprecht

63'

Substitution

Moritz-Broni Kwarteng

Kjell Wätjen

62'

Bielefeld's pressing is effective

Both teams are regaining possession of lost balls relatively quickly today, with Arminia taking just under twelve seconds after the break.

62'

Substitution

Felix Passlack

Leandro Morgalla

62'

Ball Recovery Time

Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).

BOC

DSC

14.2 s

11.6 s

61'

Another booking

Momuluh raises his arm against Wittek and is shown a yellow card.

61'

Yellow card

Monju Momuluh

59'

Double substitution

The two unfortunate offensive players Grodowski and Boakye are done for the day. Kania and Wörl are brought on to revitalise Arminia's attacking play.

59'

Substitution

Julian Kania

Joel Grodowski

59'

Substitution

Marius Wörl

Benjamin Boakye

57'

Injury break

Morgalla is lying on the pitch and holding his thigh. It looks like the defender cannot continue.

0:22

First attempt from Arminia!

Momuluh has Bielefeld's first opportunity after the break. The lively winger beats Strompf with a dribble and shoots from a half-right position in the VfL penalty area. The ball skims low past the left post.

50'

Everything runs through Wätjen

The BVB loanee is the focal point of VfL's play. Most shots on goal are also coming from him.

Shots

Kjell Wätjen Christopher Lannert

50'

Over!

Wittek finds Hofmann's head, but the shot is a good metre off target.

49'

Wätjen again and again

Bochum attack again through the very lively winger. In the end, there's a corner for VfL.

46'

We're back underway!

The second 45 minutes are running in Bochum.

Kick-off!

Half-time: Bochum 0-0 Bielefeld

An intense encounter goes into the break goalless. Both teams had their chances, but it's primarily due to the two excellently performing goalkeepers that the clean sheets remain intact. Nevertheless, the second half promises to be exciting!

0:17

Not far off!

Wittek takes the ball, delicately lifts it over the wall and narrowly misses the goal. Then it's half-time.

Half-time

45'

+ 2

Good free-kick position

Wittek goes down just outside the penalty area and gets the whistle. That's a really good free-kick position.

45'

+ 1

Stoppage time

One minute is added on.

45'

The stats underline the performance

Horn has already made four saves today and has stopped 1.2 more shots than statistically expected.

44'

Goalkeeper Efficiency of Timo Horn

Goalkeeper Efficiency

Goalkeeper Efficiency compares the number of saves a goalkeeper makes with his expected saves (xSaves). xSaves is calculated with the help of artificial intelligence. When a goalkeeper has a positive efficiency value, it means he has saved more shots than statistically expected.

1.2

Saves4

xSaves2.8

43'

Arminia again - Horn again

They're slowly warming him up. Cross from Corboz from the left side, Großer gets his foot to the ball and forces the Bochum goalkeeper to make another save from close range.

39'

Will anything happen before half-time?

Boakye looks for a shot from the left side of the penalty area, but Horn makes a comfortable save. Both teams are playing with an open approach in this phase. Will there be a goal before the break?

34'

Tactical

After the subsequent corner, VfL get caught on a counter-attack. Wätjen sacrifices himself and stops the attack with a determined tug on Mehlem's shirt.

34'

Yellow card

Kjell Wätjen

33'

Heroic save by Kersken!

Now both goalkeepers are definitely in the spotlight! Wätjen advances from the halfway line towards the Bielefeld goal and tries to place the ball low into the right corner. Kersken slips slightly but then gets down lightning-fast and deflects the ball around the post with his fingertips! An incredible save!

31'

Mehlem tests Horn

Mehlem hits a first-time shot towards the Bochum goal. Horn stretches and tips the ball over the crossbar. Another good save from the VfL goalkeeper.

30'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.

Farid Alfa-Ruprecht33.01km/h

Joel Grodowski32.91km/h

Thaddäus-Monju Momuluh32.77km/h

28'

Side netting!

Wätjen receives the ball on the left wing, cuts inside and immediately goes for goal. His good attempt narrowly misses the left post. Kersken would probably have had it covered anyway.

0:17

Horn prevents the opener!

Huge chance for Arminia! Boakye sends Momuluh on his way with a pass from his own half. The winger picks up pace and bears down on Horn in the VfL goal. However, the keeper is alert and comes out on top!

23'

The final pass doesn't connect

Nice attack from VfL. Morgalla drives the ball up the right flank. Via Onyeka, the ball reaches Wätjen, who immediately crosses to the far post. There, Alfa-Ruprecht tries to square it, but only finds a defender's leg.

18'

The first yellow card

And it's unnecessary. Alfa-Ruprecht stands in front of the ball and blocks the quick execution of a free kick. Haslberger immediately shows yellow.

18'

Yellow card

Farid Alfa-Ruprecht

17'

Things have calmed down

After quite intense and entertaining opening minutes, the match has now flattened out a bit, and both teams are striving for control of the game.

12'

That was close!

At the other end, Handwerker delivers a corner with a lot of curl into the six-yard box. There, friend and foe miss it, and the ball goes out for a goal kick without being touched. Russo, in particular, was just a few centimetres short.

11'

Could have been more!

Terrible misplaced pass from Felix into the path of Wätjen, who makes a few more metres towards the Arminia penalty area and then takes a shot. Kersken gets down in time and makes the save. The best chance of the match so far.

Felix remains stable

Deep ball into the path of Onyeka, but the Bochum player can't get past Felix in the challenge. The Arminia defender shields the ball for keeper Kersken.

Intense match

There have been a lot of strong tackles in the opening few minutes and several fouls as a result. That has rather killed the match's momentum so far.

Horn breathes a sigh of relief

Lannert lets fly from the edge of the box and only narrowly misses the target.

Bochum start well

VfL's plan looks clear immediately: press high up the pitch and put Arminia under pressure early on.

The ball is rolling!

With a slight delay, referee Haslberger gets the match underway.

Kick-off!

Kick-off is delayed

The pitch in Bochum is currently covered in thick smoke. Both teams are passing the ball around and waiting for the match to begin.

Three changes for Bochum

Rösler has to make do without the injured Holtmann and Miyoshi, while Sissoko is named among the substitutes. Wätjen, Alfa-Ruprecht and Pannewig are restored to the side.

Grodowski plays

Arminia's top scorer, who has been struggling with a shoulder problem, is fit to start.

Starting line-up: DSC Arminia Bielefeld

Starting line-up: VfL Bochum 1848

Mitch Kniat on facing Bochum

"We need to avoid losing the ball and have as much possession as possible, and we need solid defensive cover. We need to put Bochum under pressure and force them into making mistakes."

Uwe Rösler on facing Bielefeld

"Arminia will press us and stress us. We need to be alert from the first minute. We have the physical strength, but we also need to be mentally present. It will be another battle on the pitch."

Hof the Man

Bochum's Philipp Hofmann is unbeaten in his five Bundesliga 2 matches against Bielefeld, scoring five goals in the process.

History favours Arminia

Bielefeld have lost only two of their last 14 competitive matches against Bochum. Most recently, both clubs faced each other in the DFB Cup in August 2023, when third-division Arminia squandered a 2-0 lead against Bundesliga side VfL, but prevailed in the penalty shootout.

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