Match report

Union Berlin Defeats VfL Bochum 3-1 in 2. Bundesliga Clash

Union Berlin
Union Berlin
3–1
FT
VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
May 6, 2018

Union Berlin emerged victorious in their 2. Bundesliga clash against VfL Bochum, sealing the win with a 3-1 scoreline. Key moments included K. Redondo's early goal, an own goal from Danilo Soares, and a late strike by Skrzybski. Despite multiple yellow cards and a goal from Bochum's L. Hinterseer, Union Berlin maintained their composure and secured the three points.

Key Facts

  • • Union Berlin 3–1 VfL Bochum
  • • K. Redondo scored Union Berlin's first goal
  • • Danilo Soares conceded an own goal for Union Berlin
  • • L. Hinterseer scored for VfL Bochum
  • • S. Skrzybski sealed the victory for Union Berlin in the 90+1 minute
  • • Multiple yellow cards were issued to players from both teams

Lineups

Union Berlin

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Mesenhöler (G)
  • 28 C. Trimmel (D)
  • 37 T. Leistner (D)
  • 13 P. Kurzweg (D)
  • 5 M. Friedrich (D)
  • 29 M. Parensen (D)
  • 10 D. Daube (M)
  • 21 G. Prömel (M)
  • 18 K. Redondo (M)
  • 24 S. Skrzybski (F)
  • 17 S. Hedlund (M)

Substitutes

  • 8 S. Fürstner
  • 6 K. Pedersen
  • 15 Torrejón
  • 7 M. Hartel
  • 11 A. Gogia
  • 16 P. Hosiner
  • 20 L. Moser

VfL Bochum

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Riemann (G)
  • 2 T. Hoogland (D)
  • 19 P. Fabian (D)
  • 3 Danilo Soares (D)
  • 18 J. Gyamerah (D)
  • 13 S. Sam (M)
  • 23 R. Tesche (M)
  • 8 A. Losilla (M)
  • 22 K. Stöger (M)
  • 17 R. Kruse (M)
  • 16 L. Hinterseer (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 T. Eisfeld
  • 14 P. Ochs
  • 11 J. Serra
  • 9 J. Wurtz
  • 20 V. Janelt
  • 21 S. Celozzi
  • 32 F. Dornebusch

Timeline

  1. VfL Bochum
    34' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    Patrick Fabian
  2. Union Berlin
    35' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    D. Daube
  3. Union Berlin
    45' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Redondo
  4. Union Berlin
    47' Union Berlin Goal · Own Goal
    Danilo Soares
  5. Union Berlin
    51' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    Christopher Trimmel
  6. Union Berlin
    53' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    K. Redondo
  7. VfL Bochum
    60' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Tesche · On: T. Eisfeld
  8. VfL Bochum
    60' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Danilo Soares · On: P. Ochs
  9. VfL Bochum
    61' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    A. Losilla
  10. Union Berlin
    63' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Parensen · On: Stephan Fürstner
  11. VfL Bochum
    76' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Sam · On: J. Serra
  12. Union Berlin
    77' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Kurzweg · On: K. Pedersen
  13. VfL Bochum
    80' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    Manuel Riemann
  14. VfL Bochum
    86' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Hinterseer · Assist: R. Kruse
  15. Union Berlin
    88' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Daube · On: Torrejón
  16. Union Berlin
    90'+1 Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Skrzybski · Assist: G. Promel

Match Stats

Stat Union Berlin VfL Bochum
Fouls 15 8
Pass Accuracy 68% 70%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 26 8
Corners 8 9
Total Passes 328 399
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 7 1
Shots off Target 16 3
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 224 279
Shots Inside Box 23 2
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Union Berlin took the lead in the 45th minute when K. Redondo scored, giving them a crucial advantage before halftime.
  • ▸ Union Berlin's own goal by Danilo Soares in the 47th minute briefly tied the match, but the team remained focused and regrouped.
  • ▸ VfL Bochum's goal by L. Hinterseer in the 86th minute provided a late challenge, but Union Berlin's resilience was evident as Skrzybski scored in the 90+1 minute to secure the win.