Match report

VfL Bochum Defeats Hertha BSC 3-2 in Thrilling 2. Bundesliga Clash

VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
3–2
FT
Hertha BSC
Hertha BSC
Oct 18, 2025

VfL Bochum clinched an impressive win against Hertha BSC, securing their position in the 2. Bundesliga with a final score of 3-2. Francis Onyeka's brace and a fortuitous own goal by Karbownik provided the early lead for VfL Bochum. Despite Hertha BSC’s late push with goals from Schuler and Reese, including a penalty, it was not enough to overturn the deficit.

Key Facts

  • • VfL Bochum 3–2 Hertha BSC
  • • Francis Onyeka scored twice for VfL Bochum (13', 60')
  • • Own Goal by M. Karbownik in the 13th minute
  • • Hertha BSC goals from L. Schuler (72'), F. Reese (80' - Penalty)
  • • J. Eitschberger and Leandro Morgalla received yellow cards for their respective teams

Lineups

VfL Bochum

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

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

Hertha BSC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Ernst (G)
  • 44 L. Gechter (D)
  • 37 T. Leistner (D)
  • 31 M. Dardai (D)
  • 33 M. Karbownik (D)
  • 23 K. Eichhorn (M)
  • 30 P. Seguin (M)
  • 22 M. Winkler (M)
  • 24 J. D. Thorsteinsson (M)
  • 11 F. Reese (M)
  • 17 S. Gronning (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 M. Gersbeck
  • 2 J. Eitschberger
  • 3 A. Rogel
  • 27 N. Kolbe
  • 6 D. Demme
  • 8 K. Sessa
  • 14 M. Krattenmacher
  • 21 B. Mamuzah Lum
  • 18 L. Schuler

Timeline

  1. Hertha BSC
    ?' Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    J. Eitschberger

    Argument

  2. VfL Bochum
    13' VfL Bochum Goal · Own Goal
    M. Karbownik
  3. VfL Bochum
    32' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal
    Francis Onyeka · Assist: P. Hofmann
  4. VfL Bochum
    60' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal
    Francis Onyeka · Assist: P. Hofmann
  5. VfL Bochum
    65' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    Leandro Morgalla

    Time wasting

  6. VfL Bochum
    69' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    Mats Pannewig

    Foul

  7. Hertha BSC
    70' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Seguin · On: D. Demme
  8. Hertha BSC
    70' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. D. Thorsteinsson · On: M. Krattenmacher
  9. Hertha BSC
    70' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Gronning · On: L. Schuler
  10. Hertha BSC
    72' Hertha BSC Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Schuler · Assist: F. Reese
  11. VfL Bochum
    76' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Holtmann · On: F. Alfa-Ruprecht
  12. VfL Bochum
    78' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Watjen · On: F. Passlack
  13. Hertha BSC
    80' Hertha BSC Goal · Penalty
    F. Reese
  14. Hertha BSC
    90'+1 Hertha BSC Card · Yellow Card
    D. Demme

    Argument

  15. VfL Bochum
    90' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Wittek · On: Noah Loosli
  16. Hertha BSC
    90' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Toni Leistner · On: J. Eitschberger
  17. Hertha BSC
    90' Hertha BSC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Eichhorn · On: N. Kolbe

Match Stats

Stat VfL Bochum Hertha BSC
Fouls 22 9
Pass Accuracy 70% 78%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 13
Corners 1 6
Total Passes 256 440
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 3 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 37% 63%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 179 344
Shots Inside Box 9 7
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 1 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ VfL Bochum took the lead early with an own goal by M. Karbownik, followed by Francis Onyeka's quickfire brace to secure a 3-0 halftime advantage.
  • ▸ Hertha BSC rallied in the second half with goals from Schuler and Reese, but could not overcome VfL Bochum’s strong defensive performance.