Match report
1. FC Nürnberg Defeats VfL Bochum 2-1 in Thrilling 2. Bundesliga Clash
1. FC Nürnberg
2–1
FT
VfL Bochum
Sep 20, 2025
1. FC Nürnberg emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over VfL Bochum in a crucial 2. Bundesliga match, thanks to goals from J. Justvan and A. Grimaldi. Despite an early goal cancellation for Fabio Gruber, the home side managed to hold off a spirited Bochum attack that included multiple substitutions and three yellow cards.
Key Facts
- • 1. FC Nürnberg: 2 goals (J. Justvan, A. Grimaldi)
- • VfL Bochum: 1 goal (Ibrahim Sissoko from penalty)
- • Goal cancelled for Fabio Gruber in the 32nd minute
- • Multiple yellow cards issued to VfL Bochum players including E. Masovic and Kevin Vogt
Lineups
1. FC Nürnberg
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 J. Reichert (G)
- 8 H. Koudossou (D)
- 4 F. Gruber (D)
- 24 L. Lochoshvili (D)
- 21 B. Yilmaz (D)
- 20 P. Demba (M)
- 6 A. Markhiev (M)
- 18 R. Lubach
- 25 F. O. Becker (M)
- 10 J. Justvan (F)
- 23 M. A. Zoma (F)
Substitutes
- 26 C. Mathenia
- 9 S. Telalovic
- 11 A. Stepanov
- 15 T. Drexler
- 17 A. Chaikhoun
- 19 E. Grzywacz
- 31 R. Knoche
- 32 T. Janisch
- 33 A. Grimaldi
VfL Bochum
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 T. Horn (G)
- 39 L. Morgalla (D)
- 7 K. Vogt (D)
- 3 P. Strompf (D)
- 15 F. Passlack (M)
- 4 E. Masovic (M)
- 34 C. Lenz (M)
- 19 M. Bero (M)
- 32 M. Wittek (M)
- 17 G. Holtmann (F)
- 33 P. Hofmann (F)
Substitutes
- 22 N. Thiede
- 8 K. Watjen
- 9 I. Sissoko
- 10 M. Obafemi
- 14 M. Clairicia
- 20 N. Loosli
- 21 F. Onyeka
- 24 M. Pannewig
- 26 R. Rosch
Timeline
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32' 1. FC Nürnberg Var · Goal cancelledFabio Gruber
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34' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow CardE. Masovic
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39' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow CardKevin Vogt
Foul
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43' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 1Off: Rafael Lubach · On: A. Stepanov
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45'+4 VfL Bochum Card · Yellow CardC. Lenz
Foul
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46' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Masovic · On: K. Watjen
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60' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Hofmann · On: Ibrahim Sissoko
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60' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Holtmann · On: M. Clairicia
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60' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 4Off: Kevin Vogt · On: Noah Loosli
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61' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow CardP. Strompf
Foul
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68' 1. FC Nürnberg Goal · Normal GoalJ. Justvan · Assist: F. O. Becker
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71' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 5Off: P. Strompf · On: R. Rosch
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74' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Justvan · On: Tim Janisch
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76' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow CardNoah Loosli
Foul
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85' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow CardTim Janisch
Foul
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86' VfL Bochum Goal · PenaltyIbrahim Sissoko
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89' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 3Off: Henri Koudossou · On: Tim Drexler
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89' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 4Off: M. A. Zoma · On: A. Grimaldi
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90' 1. FC Nürnberg Goal · Normal GoalA. Grimaldi · Assist: Berkay Yılmaz
Match Stats
| Stat | 1. FC Nürnberg | VfL Bochum |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 73% |
| Offsides | 3 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 20 | 13 |
| Corners | 8 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 420 | 284 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 8 |
| Possession | 59% | 41% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 343 | 208 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 9 |
| Saves | 0 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ 1. FC Nürnberg's goal by J. Justvan in the 68th minute set them on course for victory after a cancelled goal earlier.
- ▸ VfL Bochum's penalty by Ibrahim Sissoko in the 86th minute brought hope but A. Grimaldi sealed it with another goal just before full-time.