Match report

VfL Bochum Defeats Wuppertaler SV 2-1 in DFB Pokal

Wuppertaler SV
Wuppertaler SV
1–2
AET
VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
Aug 7, 2021

In a closely contested DFB Pokal match, VfL Bochum emerged victorious against Wuppertaler SV, winning 2-1. Wuppertaler SV took an early lead with a goal from S. Šarić assisted by Niklas Heidemann. However, VfL Bochum showed resilience, equalizing through S. Zoller's strike and eventually taking the lead with a late goal from R. Tesche. The match saw multiple substitutions and several yellow cards, with Wuppertaler SV's Kevin Pires-Rodrigues even receiving a red card late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Wuppertaler SV took the lead through S. Šarić in the 22nd minute, assisted by Niklas Heidemann.
  • • VfL Bochum equalized with a goal from S. Zoller in the 53rd minute, assisted by C. Antwi-Adjei.
  • • R. Tesche scored the winning goal for VfL Bochum in the 111th minute, assisted by S. Zoller.
  • • Wuppertaler SV's Kevin Pires-Rodrigues was sent off in the 119th minute.

Lineups

Wuppertaler SV

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Patzler (G)
  • 33 N. Heidemann (D)
  • 21 N. Salau (D)
  • 27 K. Pytlik (D)
  • 14 P. Hanke (D)
  • 10 Kevin Rodrigues-Pires (M)
  • 9 K. Hagemann (F)
  • 5 F. Backszat (M)
  • 7 S. Saric (M)
  • 26 D. Bilogrević (D)
  • 48 M. Königs (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 M. Montag
  • 18 R. Prokoph
  • 25 L. Schweers
  • 23 P. Aboagye
  • 11 X. Tabaku
  • 6 J. Kübler
  • 8 D. Grebe
  • 17 N. Fensky
  • 20 M. Cordi

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)
  • 20 E. Rexhbecaj (M)
  • 9 S. Zoller (F)
  • 17 G. Holtmann (M)
  • 10 T. Asano (M)

Substitutes

  • 22 C. Antwi-Adjej
  • 24 K. Lampropoulos
  • 35 S. Ganvoula
  • 27 M. Pantović
  • 21 M. Esser
  • 13 R. Chibsah
  • 4 E. Mašović
  • 6 P. Osterhage

Timeline

  1. Wuppertaler SV
    22' Wuppertaler SV Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Šarić · Assist: Niklas Heidemann
  2. VfL Bochum
    44' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    R. Tesche

    Foul

  3. VfL Bochum
    46' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Holtmann · On: C. Antwi-Adjei
  4. VfL Bochum
    46' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Bella-Kotchap · On: K. Lambropoulos
  5. VfL Bochum
    53' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Zoller · Assist: C. Antwi-Adjei
  6. Wuppertaler SV
    63' Wuppertaler SV subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Hanke · On: M. Montag
  7. VfL Bochum
    71' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    M. Leitsch

    Foul

  8. Wuppertaler SV
    73' Wuppertaler SV Card · Yellow Card
    Kevin Pires-Rodrigues

    Foul

  9. VfL Bochum
    73' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Asano · On: S. Ganvoula
  10. Wuppertaler SV
    80' Wuppertaler SV subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Marco Königs · On: R. Prokoph
  11. Wuppertaler SV
    90'+6 Wuppertaler SV subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Backszat · On: L. Schweers
  12. Wuppertaler SV
    90'+6 Wuppertaler SV subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Hagemann · On: X. Tabaku
  13. VfL Bochum
    90' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Rexhbecaj · On: M. Pantović
  14. Wuppertaler SV
    100' Wuppertaler SV Card · Yellow Card
    Noah Salau

    Foul

  15. VfL Bochum
    111' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Tesche · Assist: S. Zoller
  16. VfL Bochum
    118' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    M. Pantović

    Foul

  17. Wuppertaler SV
    119' Wuppertaler SV Card · Yellow Card
    Kevin Pires-Rodrigues

    Foul

  18. Wuppertaler SV
    119' Wuppertaler SV Card · Red Card
    Kevin Pires-Rodrigues

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Wuppertaler SV VfL Bochum
Fouls 13 15
Pass Accuracy 58% 84%
Offsides 2 5
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 9 21
Corners 3 14
Total Passes 337 761
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 3 6
Shots off Target 3 9
Possession 30% 70%
Accurate Passes 197 642
Shots Inside Box 6 12
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 3 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point in the match came when S. Zoller equalized for VfL Bochum in the 53rd minute, which shifted the momentum in favor of Bochum.
  • ▸ Wuppertaler SV's Kevin Pires-Rodrigues received a red card in the 119th minute, leaving the team with a man down and allowing VfL Bochum to take the lead and secure the win.