Match report

1. FC Nürnberg 1–1 VfL Bochum: A 2. Bundesliga Draw

1. FC Nürnberg
1. FC Nürnberg
1–1
FT
VfL Bochum
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

  1. VfL Bochum
    26' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    R. Tesche

    Foul

  2. 1. FC Nürnberg
    38' 1. FC Nürnberg Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Margreitter · Assist: Johannes Geis
  3. VfL Bochum
    68' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Holtmann · On: S. Ganvoula
  4. VfL Bochum
    70' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    Danilo Soares

    Foul

  5. 1. FC Nürnberg
    71' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Latteier · On: Linus Rosenlöcher
  6. VfL Bochum
    75' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Žulj · Assist: Danilo Soares
  7. 1. FC Nürnberg
    78' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Krauss · On: Pius Krätschmer
  8. 1. FC Nürnberg
    80' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow Card
    T. Handwerker

    Argument

  9. 1. FC Nürnberg
    85' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: 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