Match report

Borussia Dortmund Defeats VfL Bochum 2-1 in DFB Pokal Clash

VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
1–2
FT
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Feb 8, 2023

Borussia Dortmund managed to secure a crucial 2–1 win over VfL Bochum in their DFB Pokal encounter. Despite facing stiff resistance, Dortmund capitalized on their opportunities, with goals from Emre Can and Marco Reus sealing the victory for the away side.

Key Facts

  • • Emre Can scored a goal in the 45th minute to give Borussia Dortmund an early lead.
  • • Koen Stoger equalized from the penalty spot in the 64th minute for VfL Bochum.
  • • Marco Reus's goal in the 70th minute proved decisive, securing the victory for Dortmund.
  • • VfL Bochum had three players booked during the match: Saidy Janko (39'), Koen Stoger (44'), and Christian Antwi-Adjei (75').

Lineups

VfL Bochum

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 28 P. Kunde
  • 17 G. Holtmann
  • 29 M. Broschinski
  • 26 M. Johansson
  • 6 P. Osterhage
  • 31 K. Schlotterbeck
  • 9 S. Zoller
  • 16 K. Stafylidis
  • 24 V. Lampropoulos

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Kobel (G)
  • 17 M. Wolf (D)
  • 25 N. Süle (D)
  • 15 M. Hummels (D)
  • 26 J. Ryerson (D)
  • 23 E. Can (M)
  • 19 J. Brandt (M)
  • 22 J. Bellingham (M)
  • 6 S. Özcan (M)
  • 43 J. Bynoe-Gittens (M)
  • 9 S. Haller (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 N. Schlotterbeck
  • 20 A. Modeste
  • 11 M. Reus
  • 7 G. Reyna
  • 33 A. Meyer
  • 13 Raphaël Guerreiro
  • 18 Y. Moukoko
  • 21 D. Malen
  • 8 M. Dahoud

Timeline

  1. VfL Bochum
    39' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    Saidy Janko

    Foul

  2. VfL Bochum
    44' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    K. Stoger

    Foul

  3. Borussia Dortmund
    45'+1 Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Can
  4. Borussia Dortmund
    50' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Wolf · On: N. Schlotterbeck
  5. VfL Bochum
    61' VfL Bochum Var · Penalty confirmed
    A. Losilla
  6. VfL Bochum
    64' VfL Bochum Goal · Penalty
    K. Stoger
  7. Borussia Dortmund
    65' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Haller · On: A. Modeste
  8. Borussia Dortmund
    65' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Gittens · On: M. Reus
  9. Borussia Dortmund
    70' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Reus · Assist: Jude Bellingham
  10. VfL Bochum
    75' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    C. Antwi-Adjei

    Argument

  11. VfL Bochum
    76' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Forster · On: Pierre Kunde
  12. VfL Bochum
    76' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Antwi-Adjei · On: G. Holtmann
  13. VfL Bochum
    86' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Losilla · On: M. Broschinski
  14. Borussia Dortmund
    90'+6 Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Brandt · On: G. Reyna
  15. VfL Bochum
    90'+7 VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    Manuel Riemann

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat VfL Bochum Borussia Dortmund
Fouls 13 14
Pass Accuracy 66% 71%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 18
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 351 415
Yellow Cards 4 0
Blocked Shots 6 3
Shots on Target 5 8
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 47% 53%
Accurate Passes 231 293
Shots Inside Box 7 10
Saves 6 4
Shots Outside Box 8 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point of the game came in the 61st minute when VAR confirmed a penalty for VfL Bochum, which Koen Stoger converted to level the score at 1-1.
  • ▸ Just minutes later, Marco Reus’s goal in the 70th minute was crucial as it put Borussia Dortmund back ahead and ultimately sealed their victory.