Match report

VfL Bochum Defeats Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in Bundesliga Showdown

VfL Bochum

3–0

Bayer Leverkusen

May 27, 2023

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May 27, 2023 · FT

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VfL Bochum stunned Bundesliga giants Bayer Leverkusen with a 3-0 victory at home, marking a significant win for the hosts. The match turned in their favor early as Bayer Leverkusen's A. Adli was sent off just 8 minutes into the game. With the numerical advantage, VfL Bochum capitalized on opportunities, scoring twice in the first half through P. Forster and T. Asano. K. Stoger added a late third goal to seal the win, ensuring VfL Bochum secured a crucial three points in their campaign.

Key Facts

• Final Score: VfL Bochum 3–0 Bayer Leverkusen
• P. Forster scored the first goal at minute 19, assisted by T. Asano
• T. Asano scored the second goal at minute 34, assisted by K. Stoger
• K. Stoger scored the third goal at minute 86, assisted by S. Zoller
• A. Adli of Bayer Leverkusen was sent off at minute 8 for violent conduct

Lineups

VfL Bochum

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

1 M. Riemann (G)
23 S. Janko (D)
20 I. Ordets (D)
4 E. Mašović (D)
30 D. Heintz (D)
7 K. Stöger (M)
8 A. Losilla (M)
10 P. Förster (M)
11 T. Asano (F)
33 P. Hofmann (F)
22 C. Antwi-Adjei (F)

Substitutes

6 P. Osterhage
31 K. Schlotterbeck
29 M. Broschinski
9 S. Zoller
24 V. Lampropoulos
2 C. Gamboa
3 Danilo Soares
21 M. Esser
17 G. Holtmann

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

1 L. Hrádecký (G)
30 J. Frimpong (D)
4 J. Tah (D)
12 E. Tapsoba (D)
5 M. Bakker (D)
21 A. Adli (M)
25 E. Palacios (M)
11 N. Amiri (M)
27 F. Wirtz (F)
9 S. Azmoun (F)
19 M. Diaby (F)

Substitutes

23 A. Hložek
18 N. Mbamba
28 P. Pentz
31 M. Monamay
32 A. Azhil
43 L. Köhl
47 A. Aourir
24 T. Fosu-Mensah
22 D. Sinkgraven

Timeline

7' Bayer Leverkusen Var · Card upgrade

A. Adli
8' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Red Card

A. Adli

Violent conduct
19' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal

P. Forster · Assist: T. Asano
21' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card

K. Stoger

Foul
28' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card

P. Forster

Foul
34' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal

T. Asano · Assist: K. Stoger
56' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 1

Off: P. Forster · On: P. Osterhage
56' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 2

Off: D. Heintz · On: K. Schlotterbeck
63' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card

Edmond Tapsoba

Foul
66' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card

F. Wirtz

Argument
69' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card

M. Bakker

Foul
71' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card

M. Diaby

Foul
72' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card

P. Hofmann

Foul
78' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1

Off: Nadiem Amiri · On: A. Hlozek
80' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 3

Off: P. Hofmann · On: M. Broschinski
81' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 4

Off: T. Asano · On: S. Zoller
84' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card

P. Osterhage

Foul
86' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal

K. Stoger · Assist: S. Zoller
89' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card

E. Palacios

Argument
89' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 5

Off: K. Stoger · On: K. Lambropoulos
90'+2 Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2

Off: M. Diaby · On: N. Mbamba-Muanda

Match Stats

Stat	VfL Bochum	Bayer Leverkusen
Fouls	12	12
Pass Accuracy	74%	66%
Offsides	1	2
Red Cards	0	1
Total Shots	12	11
Corners	2	5
Total Passes	350	329
Yellow Cards	5	5
Blocked Shots	2	5
Shots on Target	5	2
xG	1.30	0.83
Shots off Target	5	4
Possession	52%	48%
Accurate Passes	260	217
Shots Inside Box	9	8
Saves	2	2
Shots Outside Box	3	3

Key Match Notes

▸ Bayer Leverkusen's early red card to A. Adli at minute 8 turned the momentum decisively in favor of VfL Bochum.
▸ P. Forster's early goal at minute 19 capitalized on the numerical advantage, setting the tone for the match.
▸ K. Stoger's late goal at minute 86 secured the win for VfL Bochum, putting any doubts to rest.