FC Augsburg secured a dramatic 2-1 victory against VfL Bochum with a 90th-minute winner from Mert Kömür, despite playing with ten men. Finn Dahmen's heroics in goal proved crucial in Augsburg's resilient performance.

VfL Bochum 1-2 FC Augsburg
Goals: 0-1 Essende 16‘ (assist: Claude-Maurice), 1-1 Hofmann 60’ (assist: Passlack), 1-2 Kömür 90’ (assist: Tietz)
Sent off: Maier 81'

In a pulsating Bundesliga encounter, FC Augsburg snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory against VfL Bochum at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion. This was despite Augsburg playing the final minutes with only ten men.

Finn Dahmen was fantastic throughout the match. - IMAGO/nordphoto GmbH / Rauch

A battling first half

The match began slowly with both teams looking for openings. In the 5th minute, Georgios Masouras had the first chance for the hosts, but his header went wide. Augsburg then drew first blood in the 16th minute as Samuel Essende turned swiftly in the box to fire a shot that deflected off Bernardo, leaving Timo Horn helpless. Finn Dahmen was then called into action a couple of times to keep his side in front, including a spectacular save from Ibrahima Sissoko. Kristijan Jakić almost made it 2-0 just before the break, but his effort was cleared off the line.

Hofmann was a constant threat all game and deserved his goal. - IMAGO/Maik Hölter/TEAM2sportphoto

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Finn Gilbert

Dahmen

FC Augsburg

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Bochum's relentless pursuit

The second half saw Bochum come out with renewed vigour. Their persistence paid off on the hour mark when Philipp Hofmann levelled the score. The striker met a cross from Felix Passlack with a powerful header. Dahmen initially tipped the ball onto the bar, but it unfortunately rebounded off his head and into the net. This equalizer ignited Bochum's hopes and they began to lay siege to the Augsburg goal. Hofmann continued to be a threat, forcing another save from Dahmen in the 84th minute.

Maier received a red card for a dangerous tackle. - Christof Koepsel

Drama unfolds

The match took another dramatic turn in the 81st minute when Augsburg's Arne Maier received a straight red card. Initially shown a yellow for a challenge on Bernardo, the referee upgraded it to a red after a VAR review, deeming it a reckless tackle on Bernardo's shin. With the numerical advantage, Bochum pressed hard for a winner, creating a flurry of chances. However, Augsburg's defence, marshalled by the exceptional Dahmen, held firm under intense pressure.

Kömür's late heroics

Just as it seemed Bochum might snatch a late winner, Augsburg delivered a sucker punch in the 90th minute. Against all odds, Mert Kömür found himself with space in the box after a pass from Phillip Tietz. Kömür calmly slotted home from the edge of the box to give the ten-man Augsburg an unlikely victory. The goal silenced the home crowd and sparked wild celebrations among the Augsburg players and staff.

Player of the Match: Finn Dahmen

Dahmen emerged as the hero for Augsburg with a series of crucial saves throughout the match. The goalkeeper's standout performance was particularly evident in the second half when Bochum dominated proceedings. Dahmen's reflexes and positioning were tested repeatedly, but he stood firm, making several spectacular saves to keep his team in the game. His ability to organize the defence and command his area, especially after Augsburg were reduced to ten men, was instrumental in securing the victory. 

Bundesliga Match Facts
xGoals: Bochum 2.96 - Augsburg 1.01
Fastest player: Gerrit Holtmann (Bochum), 35.53 km/h
Lowest goal probability: 0-1 by Samuel Essende (Augsburg), 9 percent
Most pressed player: Tom Krauß (Bochum), 21 times under pressure
Pass efficiency: Marius Wolf (Augsburg), +4.98

Fantasy Heroes: Alexis Claude-Maurice (Augsburg, 269 Points), Finn Dahmen (Augsburg, 250 Points), Ibrahima Sissoko (Bochum, 255 Points)

About the clubs

VfL Bochum 1848

Vonovia Ruhrstadion

FC Augsburg

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