Match report

VfL Bochum Defeats BFC Dynamo 3-1 (DFB Pokal)

BFC Dynamo

1–3

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VfL Bochum

Aug 16, 2025

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Aug 16, 2025 · AET

VfL Bochum

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VfL Bochum secured a 3-1 victory against BFC Dynamo in the DFB Pokal, showcasing resilience despite an early setback. The match saw numerous cards issued to players from both sides, with BFC Dynamo suffering a significant blow when Larry Oellers was sent off for a professional foul.

Key Facts

• Final score: BFC Dynamo 1–3 VfL Bochum.
• J. Shcherbakovski scored the opening goal for BFC Dynamo in the 46th minute, assisted by R. Dadashov.
• Noah Loosli (85'), S. Bamba (107'), and M. Bero (120') netted goals for VfL Bochum.
• BFC Dynamo's Larry Oellers received a red card in the 80th minute, and R. Dadaşov was also sent off in the 103rd minute.

Lineups

BFC Dynamo

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

1 N. Ortegel (G)
22 T. Gunte (D)
3 M. Polte
13 L. Oellers
6 L. Mattmuller
2 J. R. Liebelt (M)
8 J. Shcherbakovski (M)
17 C. Karatas
28 W. Reincke (M)
20 L. Putaro (F)
10 R. Dadashov

Substitutes

12 P. Hainke
79 K. Sommer
4 A. Amadou
9 L. Fritzsche
14 J. Breitfeld
11 J. Rogero
16 I. Weber
18 T. Windsheimer
23 I. Knezevic

VfL Bochum

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

1 T. Horn (G)
35 K. Koscierski (D)
7 K. Vogt (D)
20 N. Loosli (D)
32 M. Wittek (D)
34 C. Lenz (M)
6 I. Sissoko (M)
19 M. Bero (M)
23 K. Miyoshi (F)
33 P. Hofmann (F)
17 G. Holtmann (F)

Substitutes

22 N. Thiede
3 P. Strompf
5 C. Kleine-Bekel
8 K. Watjen
14 M. Clairicia
15 F. Passlack
18 S. Bamba
24 M. Pannewig
26 R. Rosch

Timeline

5' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card

P. Hofmann

Argument
9' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 1

Off: I. Sissoko · On: Mats Pannewig
30' BFC Dynamo Card · Yellow Card

Willi Reincke

Foul
33' BFC Dynamo Card · Yellow Card

Can Karataş

Foul
39' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card

Mats Pannewig

Foul
46' BFC Dynamo Goal · Normal Goal

J. Shcherbakovski · Assist: R. Dadashov
64' BFC Dynamo subst · Substitution 1

Off: J. Shcherbakovski · On: J. Breitfeld
64' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 2

Off: G. Holtmann · On: S. Bamba
64' BFC Dynamo subst · Substitution 3

Off: Willi Reincke · On: I. Knežević
75' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 3

Off: Unknown player · On: K. Watjen
75' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 4

Off: K. Miyoshi · On: M. Clairicia
75' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 5

Off: Kacper Kościerski · On: F. Passlack
80' BFC Dynamo Card · Red Card

Larry Oellers

Professional foul last man
82' BFC Dynamo subst · Substitution 4

Off: C. Karatas · On: T. Windsheimer
85' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal

Noah Loosli · Assist: C. Lenz
94' BFC Dynamo Card · Yellow Card

T. Gunte

Foul
95' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card

C. Lenz

Foul
103' BFC Dynamo Card · Red Card

R. Dadaşov

Violent conduct
107' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal

S. Bamba
109' BFC Dynamo Card · Yellow Card

Levin Mattmuller

Foul
113' BFC Dynamo subst · Substitution 5

Off: J. R. Liebelt · On: L. Fritzsche
120' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal

M. Bero · Assist: K. Watjen

Match Stats

Stat	BFC Dynamo	VfL Bochum
Fouls	20	20
Pass Accuracy	66%	85%
Offsides	1	2
Red Cards	2	0
Total Shots	10	28
Corners	2	10
Total Passes	302	681
Yellow Cards	5	3
Blocked Shots	1	5
Shots on Target	5	10
xG	—	—
Shots off Target	4	13
Possession	31%	69%
Goals Prevented	—	—
Accurate Passes	198	576
Shots Inside Box	2	20
Saves	7	4
Shots Outside Box	8	8

Key Match Notes

▸ The introduction of Mats Pannewig for VfL Bochum at the start of the match set the tone for their defensive solidity, despite an early yellow card.
▸ J. Shcherbakovski's goal for BFC Dynamo in the 46th minute gave them a temporary lead, only to be overshadowed by Noah Loosli’s equalizer and subsequent goals from S. Bamba and M. Bero after critical red cards against BFC Dynamo.