Match report
1. FC Nürnberg 1–1 VfL Bochum: A 2. Bundesliga Draw
1. FC Nürnberg
1–1
FT
VfL Bochum
May 16, 2021
1. FC Nürnberg held off VfL Bochum in a hard-fought 1-1 draw in their 2. Bundesliga match. The game was defined by strong defensive efforts and key moments that shifted momentum. Johannes Geis set up Georg Margreitter to open the scoring for Nürnberg in the 38th minute, while R. Žulj leveled for Bochum in the 75th minute, securing the draw.
Key Facts
- • 1. FC Nürnberg scored first through Georg Margreitter in the 38th minute, assisted by Johannes Geis
- • R. Žulj equalized for VfL Bochum in the 75th minute, assisted by Danilo Soares
- • Both teams saw two players receive yellow cards: R. Tesche and Danilo Soares for Bochum, and Thomas Handwerker for Nürnberg
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams in the second half, with key changes impacting the game's momentum
Lineups
1. FC Nürnberg
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 26 C. Mathenia (G)
- 33 G. Margreitter (D)
- 22 E. Valentini (D)
- 4 A. Sørensen (D)
- 6 T. Handwerker (D)
- 10 N. Dovedan (F)
- 5 J. Geis (M)
- 17 R. Hack (M)
- 43 T. Latteier (M)
- 14 T. Krauß (M)
- 44 E. Shuranov (F)
Substitutes
- 40 L. Rosenlöcher
- 13 P. Krätschmer
- 23 F. Schleusener
- 41 M. Suver
- 28 L. Mühl
- 29 C. Früchtl
- 19 D. Borkowski
VfL Bochum
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 25 P. Drewes (G)
- 3 Danilo Soares (D)
- 11 H. Bockhorn (D)
- 29 M. Leitsch (D)
- 37 A. Bella-Kotchap (D)
- 23 R. Tesche (M)
- 32 R. Zulj (M)
- 21 G. Holtmann (M)
- 10 T. Eisfeld (M)
- 9 S. Zoller (F)
- 19 T. Bonga (M)
Substitutes
- 35 S. Ganvoula
- 13 R. Chibsah
- 24 K. Lambropoulos
- 15 S. Novothny
- 30 B. Ekincier
- 27 M. Pantović
- 5 S. Decarli
- 34 P. Grave
- 4 E. Mašović
Timeline
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26' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow CardR. TescheFoul
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38' 1. FC Nürnberg Goal · Normal GoalG. Margreitter · Assist: Johannes Geis -
68' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Holtmann · On: S. Ganvoula -
70' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow CardDanilo SoaresFoul
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71' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Latteier · On: Linus Rosenlöcher -
75' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal GoalR. Žulj · Assist: Danilo Soares -
78' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Krauss · On: Pius Krätschmer -
80' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow CardT. HandwerkerArgument
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85' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Hack · On: F. Schleusener
Match Stats
| Stat | 1. FC Nürnberg | VfL Bochum |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 69% | 80% |
| Offsides | 4 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 12 |
| Corners | 11 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 320 | 436 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 7 |
| Possession | 41% | 59% |
| Accurate Passes | 221 | 348 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 9 |
| Saves | 1 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Georg Margreitter's goal in the 38th minute put 1. FC Nürnberg in the lead, giving them a crucial advantage in the contest
- ▸ R. Žulj's equalizer in the 75th minute was a significant turning point, ensuring VfL Bochum maintained their push for a positive result in the 2. Bundesliga match