Match report
Hertha BSC and VfL Bochum Draw 1-1 in Intense 2. Bundesliga Clash
Hertha BSC
1–1
FT
VfL Bochum
Mar 14, 2026
Hertha BSC held off VfL Bochum to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw in their 2. Bundesliga encounter, showcasing a resilient performance despite Bochum's late equalizer. Goals from D. Kownacki and Leandro Morgalla highlighted a game filled with multiple substitutions and yellow cards.
Key Facts
- • Hertha BSC: 1-1 Draw
- • VfL Bochum: 1-1 Draw
- • D. Kownacki scored the opening penalty for Hertha BSC at 45+0'
- • Leandro Morgalla equalized for VfL Bochum in the 90th minute
- • Multiple yellow cards issued to players from both sides, including P. Strompf and O. Olsen for Bochum
- • Key substitutions included Kownacki and K. Sessa for Hertha BSC, and Kevin Vogt for Bochum
Lineups
Hertha BSC
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Tjark Ernst (G)
- 33 Michał Karbownik (D)
- 44 Linus Gechter (D)
- 31 Márton Dárdai (D)
- 27 Niklas Kolbe (D)
- 8 Kevin Sessa (M)
- 30 Paul Seguin (M)
- 28 Jeremy Dudziak (M)
- 10 Michaël Cuisance (M)
- 7 Josip Brekalo (M)
- 9 Dawid Kownacki (F)
Substitutes
- 21 Boris Mamuzah Lum
- 18 Jan Luca Schuler
- 14 Maurice Krattenmacher
- 25 John Brooks
- 2 Julian Eitschberger
- 43 Tim Goller
- 37 Toni Leistner
- 6 Diego Demme
- 17 Sebastian Grønning
VfL Bochum
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Timo Horn (G)
- 13 Oliver Olsen (D)
- 20 Noah Loosli (D)
- 3 Philipp Strompf (D)
- 32 Maximilian Wittek (D)
- 19 Matúš Bero (M)
- 34 Cajetan Lenz (M)
- 23 Koji Miyoshi (M)
- 21 Francis Onyeka (M)
- 29 Farid Alfa-Ruprecht (M)
- 33 Philipp Hofmann (F)
Substitutes
- 39 Leandro Morgalla
- 7 Kevin Vogt
- 16 Callum Marshall
- 4 Erhan Mašović
- 8 Kjell Wätjen
- 22 Niclas Thiede
- 35 Kacper Kościerski
- 18 Mikkel Rakneberg
- 11 Moritz-Broni Kwarteng
Timeline
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16' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow CardP. Strompf
Foul
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37' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow CardO. Olsen
Foul
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45' Hertha BSC Goal · PenaltyD. Kownacki
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46' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 1Off: Noah Loosli · On: Kevin Vogt
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46' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Olsen · On: Leandro Morgalla
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59' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow CardM. Cuisance
Argument
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62' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow CardK. Sessa
Foul
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63' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Sessa · On: B. Mamuzah Lum
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63' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Lenz · On: C. Marshall
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72' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Alfa-Ruprecht · On: K. Watjen
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72' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 5Off: P. Strompf · On: E. Masovic
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77' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Kownacki · On: L. Schuler
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77' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Dudziak · On: M. Krattenmacher
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86' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow CardKevin Vogt
Foul
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89' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Brekalo · On: John Brooks
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89' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Karbownik · On: J. Eitschberger
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90' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal GoalLeandro Morgalla
Match Stats
| Stat | Hertha BSC | VfL Bochum |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 82% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 8 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 445 | 481 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 2 |
| xG | 1.31 | 0.55 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 2 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 358 | 396 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ D. Kownacki's penalty goal for Hertha BSC at 45+0' provided a crucial early lead, capitalizing on Bochum's two yellow cards in the first half
- ▸ Leandro Morgalla's late equalizer for VfL Bochum in the 90th minute ensured the draw, overcoming Hertha's early advantage and showcasing Bochum's persistence