Match report

FSV Mainz 05 2–2 VfL Bochum: A Thrilling DFB Pokal Draw

FSV Mainz 05

2–2

PEN

VfL Bochum

Dec 23, 2020

FSV Mainz 05

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Match

Dec 23, 2020 · PEN

VfL Bochum

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In an exciting DFB Pokal encounter, FSV Mainz 05 and VfL Bochum fought to a 2-2 draw. FSV Mainz took an early lead through goals from J. Boetius and D. Latza, but VfL Bochum fought back with goals from G. Holtmann and R. Tesche, securing a dramatic tie. Despite a red card for Manuel Riemann, Bochum managed to maintain their momentum and secure a hard-fought result.

Key Facts

• FSV Mainz 05 led early with goals by J. Boetius (7') and D. Latza (55')
• VfL Bochum responded with goals from G. Holtmann (66') and R. Tesche (90'+4')
• Manuel Riemann received a red card for VfL Bochum (95')
• Robin Quaison and Dong-Won Ji made late substitutions for FSV Mainz 05
• The match ended in a 2-2 draw in the DFB Pokal

Lineups

FSV Mainz 05

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

27 R. Zentner (G)
42 A. Hack (D)
19 M. Niakhate (D)
4 J. St. Juste (M)
15 L. Kilian (D)
6 D. Latza (M)
5 J. Boëtius (M)
35 L. Barreiro (M)
21 K. Onisiwo (F)
7 R. Quaison (F)
29 J. Burkardt (M)

Substitutes

9 J. Mateta
20 E. Fernandes
11 Ji Dong-Won
17 K. Stöger
28 Ádám Szalai
37 F. Dahmen
18 D. Brosinski
3 Aarón Martín
16 S. Bell

VfL Bochum

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1 M. Riemann (G)
2 C. Gamboa (D)
3 Danilo Soares (D)
29 M. Leitsch (D)
37 A. Bella-Kotchap (D)
23 R. Tesche (M)
8 A. Losilla (M)
32 R. Zulj (M)
21 G. Holtmann (M)
9 S. Zoller (F)
17 D. Blum (M)

Substitutes

35 S. Ganvoula
25 P. Drewes
27 M. Pantović
4 E. Mašović
11 H. Bockhorn
33 M. Römling
15 S. Novothny
13 R. Chibsah
10 T. Eisfeld

Timeline

2' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card

Cristian Gamboa

Foul
7' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Normal Goal

J. Boetius · Assist: Jonathan Burkardt
32' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card

M. Leitsch

Foul
55' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Normal Goal

D. Latza · Assist: Robin Quaison
62' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 1

Off: S. Zoller · On: S. Ganvoula
66' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal

G. Holtmann · Assist: D. Blum
74' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card

D. Blum

Argument
82' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 2

Off: Robin Quaison · On: E. Fernandes
82' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 3

Off: L. Barreiro · On: Dong-Won Ji
88' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 4

Off: D. Latza · On: K. Stoger
90'+4 VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal

R. Tesche · Assist: R. Žulj
90' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow Card

J. Mateta
95' VfL Bochum Card · Red Card

Manuel Riemann

Professional foul last man
97' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 2

Off: G. Holtmann · On: Patrick Drewes
98' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 3

Off: R. Žulj · On: M. Pantović
100' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow Card

Dong-Won Ji

Foul
105'+4 VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 4

Off: A. Losilla · On: E. Masovic
105' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 5

Off: Cristian Gamboa · On: H. Bockhorn

Match Stats

Stat	FSV Mainz 05	VfL Bochum
Fouls	21	21
Pass Accuracy	73%	77%
Offsides	2	2
Red Cards	0	1
Total Shots	14	16
Corners	5	10
Total Passes	471	628
Yellow Cards	2	3
Blocked Shots	2	8
Shots on Target	6	2
Shots off Target	6	6
Possession	42%	58%
Accurate Passes	343	481
Shots Inside Box	9	10
Saves	0	4
Shots Outside Box	5	6

Key Match Notes

▸ VfL Bochum's equalizer by R. Tesche in the 90th minute (90'+4') marked a crucial turning point, pushing the game towards a draw
▸ Manuel Riemann's red card in the 95th minute (95') for VfL Bochum shifted momentum towards FSV Mainz 05, but they couldn't capitalize and the game ended in a tie