Match report

VfL Bochum Defeats Arminia Bielefeld 2-1 in Bundesliga Clash

VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
2–1
FT
Arminia Bielefeld
Arminia Bielefeld
May 6, 2022

VfL Bochum held on to defeat Arminia Bielefeld 2-1 in a thrilling Bundesliga encounter. Despite a comeback effort by Arminia, S. Polter's early goal and an own goal by G. Bello ensured Bochum's win. Key substitutions and solid defensive efforts maintained Bochum's lead, securing three vital points.

Key Facts

  • • VfL Bochum 2-1 Arminia Bielefeld
  • • S. Polter scored for VfL Bochum at 21 minutes
  • • J. Nilsson equalized for Arminia Bielefeld at 35 minutes
  • • G. Bello's own goal secured victory for VfL Bochum at 89 minutes
  • • Multiple substitutions by both teams, but Bochum maintained the advantage

Lineups

VfL Bochum

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Riemann (G)
  • 2 C. Gamboa (D)
  • 3 Danilo Soares (D)
  • 29 M. Leitsch (D)
  • 8 A. Losilla (M)
  • 20 E. Rexhbeçaj (M)
  • 4 E. Mašović (D)
  • 40 S. Polter (F)
  • 17 G. Holtmann (F)
  • 10 T. Asano (F)
  • 27 M. Pantović (M)

Substitutes

  • 19 J. Locadia
  • 9 S. Zoller
  • 23 R. Tesche
  • 7 D. Blum
  • 38 E. Löwen
  • 37 A. Bella-Kotchap
  • 22 C. Antwi-Adjei
  • 21 M. Esser
  • 11 H. Bockhorn

Arminia Bielefeld

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Ortega Moreno (G)
  • 5 J. Laursen (D)
  • 4 J. Nilsson (D)
  • 15 N. De Medina (D)
  • 3 Guilherme Ramos (D)
  • 7 G. Castro (F)
  • 19 M. Prietl (M)
  • 8 A. Schöpf (M)
  • 11 M. Okugawa (M)
  • 20 P. Wimmer (M)
  • 18 F. Krüger (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 J. Serra
  • 39 S. Vasiliadis
  • 24 G. Bello
  • 17 B. İnce
  • 21 R. Hack
  • 13 S. Kapino
  • 35 A. Schulz
  • 2 A. Pieper
  • 30 A. Andrade

Timeline

  1. VfL Bochum
    21' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Polter · Assist: M. Pantović
  2. Arminia Bielefeld
    35' Arminia Bielefeld Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Nilsson · Assist: G. Castro
  3. Arminia Bielefeld
    46' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Kruger · On: J. Serra
  4. Arminia Bielefeld
    67' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Castro · On: S. Vasiliadis
  5. VfL Bochum
    68' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Polter · On: J. Locadia
  6. VfL Bochum
    73' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Holtmann · On: S. Zoller
  7. VfL Bochum
    73' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Rexhbecaj · On: R. Tesche
  8. Arminia Bielefeld
    77' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Laursen · On: G. Bello
  9. Arminia Bielefeld
    77' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Okugawa · On: B. İnce
  10. VfL Bochum
    84' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Asano · On: D. Blum
  11. VfL Bochum
    84' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Pantović · On: E. Löwen
  12. Arminia Bielefeld
    86' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Schöpf · On: R. Hack
  13. VfL Bochum
    89' VfL Bochum Goal · Own Goal
    G. Bello

Match Stats

Stat VfL Bochum Arminia Bielefeld
Fouls 9 11
Pass Accuracy 80% 68%
Offsides 6 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 14
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 547 348
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 9 4
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 439 236
Shots Inside Box 11 6
Saves 3 8
Shots Outside Box 6 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ VfL Bochum took the lead through S. Polter's goal in the 21st minute, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ Arminia Bielefeld leveled the score through J. Nilsson's goal in the 35th minute, creating momentum
  • ▸ G. Bello's own goal in the 89th minute sealed VfL Bochum's victory, ending Arminia Bielefeld's comeback hopes