Match report

VfL Bochum Stuns Union Berlin with Thrilling 4-3 Bundesliga Victory

Union Berlin
Union Berlin
3–4
FT
VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
May 5, 2024

VfL Bochum stunned Union Berlin with an exhilarating 4-3 victory in their Bundesliga clash. Despite trailing early on, Union Berlin mounted a spirited comeback but couldn't hold off the relentless attack from VfL Bochum.

Key Facts

  • • VfL Bochum took an early lead with goals by M. Wittek (16' and 31'), followed by a goal from K. Schlotterbeck (37').
  • • Union Berlin responded with three quick goals: Y. Vertessen (59'), C. Bedia (62'), and B. Hollerbach (74').
  • • VfL Bochum secured the win with a late goal by P. Hofmann (70').

Lineups

Union Berlin

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Rønnow (G)
  • 2 K. Vogt (D)
  • 5 D. Doekhi (D)
  • 4 Diogo Leite (D)
  • 18 J. Juranović (M)
  • 13 A. Schäfer (M)
  • 8 R. Khedira (M)
  • 29 L. Tousart (M)
  • 6 R. Gosens (M)
  • 10 K. Volland (F)
  • 16 B. Hollerbach (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 B. Aaronson
  • 14 Y. Vertessen
  • 11 C. Bedia
  • 33 A. Král
  • 31 R. Knoche
  • 28 C. Trimmel
  • 37 A. Schwolow
  • 19 J. Haberer
  • 26 J. Roussillon

VfL Bochum

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Riemann (G)
  • 15 F. Passlack (D)
  • 20 I. Ordets (D)
  • 31 K. Schlotterbeck (D)
  • 5 Bernardo (D)
  • 6 P. Osterhage (M)
  • 19 M. Bero (M)
  • 29 M. Broschinski (M)
  • 7 K. Stöger (M)
  • 32 M. Wittek (M)
  • 33 P. Hofmann (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 T. Oermann
  • 22 C. Antwi-Adjei
  • 4 E. Mašović
  • 13 L. Daschner
  • 2 C. Gamboa
  • 41 N. Loosli
  • 9 Gonçalo Paciência
  • 16 A. Luthe
  • 17 A. Elezi

Timeline

  1. VfL Bochum
    16' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Wittek · Assist: M. Broschinski
  2. VfL Bochum
    31' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Wittek · Assist: P. Osterhage
  3. VfL Bochum
    37' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Schlotterbeck · Assist: F. Passlack
  4. Union Berlin
    46' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Volland · On: B. Aaronson
  5. Union Berlin
    46' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kevin Vogt · On: Y. Vertessen
  6. Union Berlin
    46' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Tousart · On: C. Bedia
  7. Union Berlin
    59' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Vertessen · Assist: R. Gosens
  8. Union Berlin
    62' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Bedia · Assist: A. Schafer
  9. VfL Bochum
    67' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Wittek · On: T. Oermann
  10. VfL Bochum
    68' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Broschinski · On: C. Antwi-Adjei
  11. Union Berlin
    70' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Schafer · On: A. Kral
  12. VfL Bochum
    70' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Hofmann · Assist: F. Passlack
  13. Union Berlin
    74' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Hollerbach · Assist: B. Aaronson
  14. VfL Bochum
    79' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Bero · On: E. Masovic
  15. VfL Bochum
    79' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Hofmann · On: Lukas Daschner
  16. Union Berlin
    88' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Rani Khedira · On: R. Knoche
  17. VfL Bochum
    89' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Passlack · On: Cristian Gamboa
  18. VfL Bochum
    90'+5 VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    Cristian Gamboa

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Union Berlin VfL Bochum
Fouls 13 16
Pass Accuracy 65% 65%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 18
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 360 386
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 3 7
Shots on Target 5 5
xG 0.87 1.42
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 235 252
Shots Inside Box 10 12
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 2 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ VfL Bochum's early goals set the tone, putting Union Berlin on the back foot and giving them an early cushion.
  • ▸ Union Berlin's rapid three-goal comeback in the second half showcased their resilience but VfL Bochum's late goal sealed a memorable win.