Match report

VfL Bochum and Union Berlin Draw 2-2 in 2. Bundesliga Clash

VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
2–2
FT
Union Berlin
Union Berlin
May 19, 2019

VfL Bochum and Union Berlin played to a 2-2 draw in their 2. Bundesliga encounter on May 19. Bochum took an early lead through A. Losilla before S. Ganvoula added a penalty. Union Berlin fought back with goals from G. Promel and J. Mees. The game was marred by several yellow and red cards, notably S. Ganvoula's red card for VfL Bochum.

Key Facts

  • • VfL Bochum's A. Losilla scored the first goal in the 24th minute
  • • S. Ganvoula added a penalty for Bochum in the 49th minute
  • • Union Berlin's G. Promel scored in the 83rd minute
  • • J. Mees equalized for Union Berlin in the 86th minute
  • • S. Ganvoula received a red card in the 71st minute
  • • Several yellow cards were issued to both teams

Lineups

VfL Bochum

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Riemann (G)
  • 19 P. Fabian (D)
  • 3 Danilo Soares (D)
  • 37 A. Bella-Kotchap
  • 21 S. Celozzi (D)
  • 8 A. Losilla (M)
  • 10 T. Eisfeld (M)
  • 16 L. Hinterseer (F)
  • 14 T. Weilandt (M)
  • 27 M. Pantović (M)
  • 35 S. Ganvoula (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 R. Tesche
  • 38 S. Kokovas
  • 31 T. Baack
  • 13 S. Sam
  • 32 F. Dornebusch
  • 26 G. Sağlam
  • 30 B. Ekinjier

Union Berlin

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Gikiewicz (G)
  • 14 K. Reichel (D)
  • 19 F. Hübner (D)
  • 28 C. Trimmel (D)
  • 5 M. Friedrich (D)
  • 24 M. Schmiedebach (M)
  • 23 F. Kroos (M)
  • 32 R. Zulj (M)
  • 21 G. Prömel (M)
  • 9 S. Polter (F)
  • 10 S. Andersson (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 J. Mees
  • 11 A. Gogia
  • 20 S. Abdullahi
  • 12 J. Jensen
  • 29 M. Parensen
  • 6 J. Ryerson
  • 25 C. Lenz

Timeline

  1. VfL Bochum
    24' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Losilla · Assist: Danilo Soares
  2. Union Berlin
    34' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    F. Hubner
  3. VfL Bochum
    35' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    Manuel Riemann
  4. VfL Bochum
    41' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    S. Ganvoula
  5. Union Berlin
    48' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    G. Promel
  6. VfL Bochum
    49' VfL Bochum Goal · Penalty
    S. Ganvoula
  7. Union Berlin
    51' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Kroos · On: J. Mees
  8. Union Berlin
    60' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Manuel Schmiedebach · On: Akaki Gogia
  9. VfL Bochum
    67' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Pantović · On: R. Tesche
  10. VfL Bochum
    69' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Danilo Soares · On: S. Kokovas
  11. VfL Bochum
    71' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    S. Ganvoula
  12. VfL Bochum
    71' VfL Bochum Card · Red Card
    S. Ganvoula
  13. Union Berlin
    74' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Hubner · On: S. Abdullahi
  14. VfL Bochum
    77' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    A. Losilla
  15. Union Berlin
    83' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Promel · Assist: Akaki Gogia
  16. Union Berlin
    86' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Mees
  17. VfL Bochum
    90'+4 VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Weilandt · On: T. Baack
  18. Union Berlin
    90' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    K. Reichel

Match Stats

Stat VfL Bochum Union Berlin
Fouls 17 24
Pass Accuracy 70% 75%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards 1 —
Total Shots 8 26
Corners 2 7
Total Passes 315 360
Yellow Cards 4 3
Blocked Shots 0 7
Shots on Target 2 8
Shots off Target 6 11
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 222 271
Shots Inside Box 7 16
Saves 6 0
Shots Outside Box 1 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ S. Ganvoula's penalty in the 49th minute gave VfL Bochum a two-goal lead, only for Union Berlin to respond with goals from G. Promel and J. Mees in the 83rd and 86th minutes respectively, leveling the score.
  • ▸ The sending off of S. Ganvoula for VfL Bochum in the 71st minute shifted the momentum towards Union Berlin, who capitalized on the numerical advantage