Match report

VfL Bochum Draw with SV Darmstadt 98 Ends 3-3 in Bundesliga II Clash

VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
3–3
FT
SV Darmstadt 98
SV Darmstadt 98
Jan 18, 2026

VfL Bochum managed to secure a hard-fought 3-3 draw against SV Darmstadt 98 in their Bundesliga II match, which saw numerous goal-scoring opportunities and dramatic turns. Francis Onyeka and C. Marshall were pivotal for VfL Bochum with key goals, while the own goal from Leandro Morgalla was a crucial moment for Darmstadt.

Key Facts

  • • Foul by F. Alfa-Ruprecht led to an early yellow card for VfL Bochum in the 3rd minute.
  • • Francis Onyeka equalized for VfL Bochum in the 11th minute, following a goal from F. Hornby of SV Darmstadt 98 at the 7-minute mark.
  • • P. Hofmann scored his team's second goal to put VfL Bochum ahead in the 27th minute.
  • • I. Lidberg restored parity for SV Darmstadt 98 with a well-executed goal in the 36th minute.
  • • Leandro Morgalla conceded an own goal, allowing VfL Bochum to lead again in the 68th minute.
  • • C. Marshall secured his team's third goal in the 82nd minute but SV Darmstadt 98 rallied back with two late goals.

Lineups

VfL Bochum

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Horn (G)
  • 39 L. Morgalla (D)
  • 20 N. Loosli (D)
  • 3 P. Strompf (D)
  • 32 M. Wittek (D)
  • 34 C. Lenz (M)
  • 24 M. Pannewig (M)
  • 11 M. Kwarteng (M)
  • 21 F. Onyeka (M)
  • 29 F. Alfa-Ruprecht (M)
  • 33 P. Hofmann (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 N. Thiede
  • 4 E. Masovic
  • 18 M. Rakneberg
  • 35 K. Koscierski
  • 8 K. Watjen
  • 15 F. Passlack
  • 23 K. Miyoshi
  • 31 M. Sobottka
  • 16 C. Marshall

SV Darmstadt 98

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Schuhen (G)
  • 2 S. Lopez (D)
  • 6 P. Pfeiffer (D)
  • 5 M. Maglica (D)
  • 32 F. Holland (D)
  • 17 K. Klefisch (M)
  • 16 H. Akiyama (M)
  • 23 M. Richter (M)
  • 9 F. Hornby (M)
  • 8 L. Marseiler (M)
  • 7 I. Lidberg (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 A. Brunst
  • 3 L. Klassen
  • 20 A. Vukotic
  • 10 J. Boetius
  • 21 M. Papela
  • 28 P. Will
  • 44 Y. Furukawa
  • 19 F. Lakenmacher
  • 22 S. Guler

Timeline

  1. VfL Bochum
    3' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    F. Alfa-Ruprecht

    Foul

  2. SV Darmstadt 98
    7' SV Darmstadt 98 Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Hornby · Assist: M. Richter
  3. VfL Bochum
    11' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal
    Francis Onyeka
  4. VfL Bochum
    27' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Hofmann
  5. SV Darmstadt 98
    36' SV Darmstadt 98 Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Lidberg · Assist: S. Lopez
  6. SV Darmstadt 98
    61' SV Darmstadt 98 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Hornby · On: M. Papela
  7. SV Darmstadt 98
    64' SV Darmstadt 98 Card · Yellow Card
    Kai Klefisch

    Foul

  8. SV Darmstadt 98
    68' SV Darmstadt 98 Goal · Own Goal
    Leandro Morgalla
  9. SV Darmstadt 98
    71' SV Darmstadt 98 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Holland · On: A. Vukotic
  10. VfL Bochum
    74' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Leandro Morgalla · On: F. Passlack
  11. VfL Bochum
    74' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Lenz · On: C. Marshall
  12. VfL Bochum
    82' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Marshall
  13. SV Darmstadt 98
    84' SV Darmstadt 98 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Akiyama · On: P. Will
  14. SV Darmstadt 98
    84' SV Darmstadt 98 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Richter · On: F. Lakenmacher
  15. SV Darmstadt 98
    86' SV Darmstadt 98 Card · Yellow Card
    M. Papela

    Foul

  16. VfL Bochum
    86' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Alfa-Ruprecht · On: K. Watjen

Match Stats

Stat VfL Bochum SV Darmstadt 98
Fouls 10 8
Pass Accuracy 85% 82%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 7
Corners 8 6
Total Passes 483 367
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 6 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 409 301
Shots Inside Box 14 6
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Francis Onyeka's equalizer at the 11th minute shifted momentum towards VfL Bochum, following F. Hornby's early goal for SV Darmstadt 98.
  • ▸ The own goal by Leandro Morgalla in the 68th minute marked a turning point as it put VfL Bochum back into the lead after a period of parity.