Match report

VfL Bochum 2–2 SpVgg Greuther Fürth: An Exciting Draw in the 2. Bundesliga

VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
2–2
FT
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Jun 21, 2020

VfL Bochum and SpVgg Greuther Fürth fought to a pulsating 2-2 draw in their 2. Bundesliga match. The game was marked by early intensity and late drama, with both teams demonstrating strong commitment and tactical flexibility.

Key Facts

  • • SpVgg Greuther Fürth took the lead in the 7th minute through B. Hrgota’s goal, assisted by D. Keita-Ruel.
  • • VfL Bochum equalized in the 42nd minute with a goal from R. Tesche, assisted by T. Eisfeld.
  • • J. Osei-Tutu put VfL Bochum ahead in the 52nd minute, assisted by M. Wintzheimer.
  • • Sebastian Ernst of SpVgg Greuther Fürth scored the equalizer in the 79th minute.
  • • K. Lambropoulos (VfL Bochum) and Sebastian Ernst (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) were shown yellow cards.

Lineups

VfL Bochum

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Riemann (G)
  • 2 C. Gamboa (D)
  • 24 K. Lambropoulos (D)
  • 3 Danilo Soares (D)
  • 29 M. Leitsch (D)
  • 6 J. Osei-Tutu (M)
  • 23 R. Tesche (M)
  • 8 A. Losilla (M)
  • 10 T. Eisfeld (M)
  • 14 T. Weilandt (M)
  • 18 M. Wintzheimer (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 S. Maier
  • 19 P. Fabian
  • 20 V. Janelt
  • 37 A. Bella-Kotchap
  • 21 S. Celozzi
  • 26 L. Holtkamp
  • 33 M. Römling
  • 4 S. Lorenz
  • 25 P. Drewes

SpVgg Greuther Fürth

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Funk (G)
  • 13 M. Caligiuri (D)
  • 18 M. Meyerhöfer (D)
  • 3 M. Wittek (D)
  • 11 D. Raum (F)
  • 23 P. Jaeckel (D)
  • 15 S. Ernst (M)
  • 33 P. Seguin (M)
  • 37 J. Green (M)
  • 10 D. Keita-Ruel (F)
  • 17 B. Hrgota (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 H. Nielsen
  • 21 T. Tillman
  • 22 F. Beijmo
  • 40 J. Leweling
  • 25 L. Schaffran
  • 24 M. Sauer
  • 39 M. Torlak
  • 27 K. Redondo

Timeline

  1. VfL Bochum
    5' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    K. Lambropoulos
  2. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    7' SpVgg Greuther Fürth Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Hrgota · Assist: D. Keita-Ruel
  3. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    37' SpVgg Greuther Fürth Card · Yellow Card
    Sebastian Ernst
  4. VfL Bochum
    42' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Tesche · Assist: T. Eisfeld
  5. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    46' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Raum · On: H. Nielsen
  6. VfL Bochum
    52' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Osei-Tutu · Assist: M. Wintzheimer
  7. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    56' SpVgg Greuther Fürth Card · Yellow Card
    Paul Jaeckel
  8. VfL Bochum
    69' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Eisfeld · On: S. Maier
  9. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    69' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Keita-Ruel · On: Timothy Tillman
  10. VfL Bochum
    78' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Weilandt · On: Patrick Fabian
  11. VfL Bochum
    78' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Tesche · On: V. Janelt
  12. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    79' SpVgg Greuther Fürth Goal · Normal Goal
    Sebastian Ernst
  13. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    90'+1 SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Meyerhofer · On: F. Beijmo

Match Stats

Stat VfL Bochum SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Fouls 13 18
Pass Accuracy 75% 80%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 12
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 389 415
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 7 2
Shots off Target 1 7
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 291 334
Shots Inside Box 7 6
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 2 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ SpVgg Greuther Fürth's early goal by B. Hrgota set a fast pace and put pressure on VfL Bochum, who responded by leveling before halftime with R. Tesche’s goal.
  • ▸ VfL Bochum's goal by J. Osei-Tutu in the second half gave them a temporary lead, but Sebastian Ernst’s late strike ensured the game ended in a draw, maintaining the competitive edge of the match.