Match report

Holstein Kiel Draws 1-1 with VfL Bochum in Tight 2. Bundesliga Clash

Holstein Kiel
Holstein Kiel
1–1
FT
VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
Oct 25, 2025

Holstein Kiel held off a strong challenge from VfL Bochum to secure a hard-fought draw of 1-1 in their 2. Bundesliga encounter, showing resilience despite conceding early and facing multiple yellow cards.

Key Facts

  • • Holstein Kiel: L. Koster scored the equalizing goal (86')
  • • VfL Bochum: Francis Onyeka netted a penalty (55')
  • • Holstein Kiel had two yellow cards, while VfL Bochum accumulated four including one for time wasting by Timo Horn (72').
  • • Multiple substitutions occurred in the second half from both teams.

Lineups

Holstein Kiel

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 21 J. Krumrey (G)
  • 6 M. Ivezic (D)
  • 5 C. Johansson (D)
  • 3 M. Komenda (D)
  • 23 L. Rosenboom (M)
  • 15 K. Davidsen (M)
  • 24 M. Knudsen (M)
  • 47 J. Tolkin (M)
  • 11 A. Bernhardsson (F)
  • 10 J. Therkelsen (F)
  • 20 A. Kapralik (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 T. Weiner
  • 2 F. Roslyng
  • 13 I. Nekic
  • 19 P. Harres
  • 22 S. Schwab
  • 25 M. Muller
  • 29 N. Niehoff
  • 39 R. Wagner
  • 45 L. Koster

VfL Bochum

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Horn (G)
  • 39 L. Morgalla (D)
  • 4 E. Masovic (D)
  • 3 P. Strompf (D)
  • 32 M. Wittek (D)
  • 34 C. Lenz (M)
  • 21 F. Onyeka (M)
  • 19 M. Bero (M)
  • 24 M. Pannewig (M)
  • 17 G. Holtmann (M)
  • 33 P. Hofmann (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 N. Thiede
  • 8 K. Watjen
  • 10 M. Obafemi
  • 11 M. Kwarteng
  • 14 M. Clairicia
  • 15 F. Passlack
  • 20 N. Loosli
  • 29 F. Alfa-Ruprecht
  • 35 K. Koscierski

Timeline

  1. Holstein Kiel
    32' Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    A. Kapralik

    Foul

  2. VfL Bochum
    34' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    G. Holtmann

    Foul

  3. Holstein Kiel
    38' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Rosenboom · On: M. Muller
  4. VfL Bochum
    46' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    P. Strompf

    Foul

  5. VfL Bochum
    55' VfL Bochum Goal · Penalty
    Francis Onyeka
  6. VfL Bochum
    57' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    Mats Pannewig

    Foul

  7. VfL Bochum
    63' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    M. Wittek

    Foul

  8. Holstein Kiel
    65' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Tolkin · On: N. Niehoff
  9. Holstein Kiel
    65' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Davidsen · On: L. Koster
  10. VfL Bochum
    69' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Lenz · On: K. Watjen
  11. VfL Bochum
    69' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Wittek · On: F. Passlack
  12. VfL Bochum
    69' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Holtmann · On: F. Alfa-Ruprecht
  13. VfL Bochum
    72' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    Timo Horn

    Time wasting

  14. Holstein Kiel
    83' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Kapralik · On: P. Harres
  15. Holstein Kiel
    83' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Marco Komenda · On: S. Schwab
  16. Holstein Kiel
    86' Holstein Kiel Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Koster · Assist: Alexander Bernhardsson
  17. VfL Bochum
    87' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Mats Pannewig · On: M. Kwarteng
  18. VfL Bochum
    90'+2 VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Hofmann · On: M. Clairicia

Match Stats

Stat Holstein Kiel VfL Bochum
Fouls 7 18
Pass Accuracy 86% 69%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 12
Corners 9 7
Total Passes 484 235
Yellow Cards 1 5
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 8 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 4
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 415 161
Shots Inside Box 14 7
Saves 1 7
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ VfL Bochum took the lead with Francis Onyeka's penalty kick at 55', putting pressure on Holstein Kiel.
  • ▸ Holstein Kiel responded strongly, equalizing through L. Koster (86'), maintaining their composure despite VfL Bochum's numerical advantage.