Match report

VfL Bochum Defeats FC Augsburg 1-0 in DFB Pokal Clash

FC Augsburg
FC Augsburg
0–1
FT
VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
Oct 28, 2025

VfL Bochum stunned FC Augsburg with a solitary goal by G. Holtmann to secure their spot in the next round of the DFB Pokal. The match at the WWK Arena was tightly contested, but it was Bochum's clinical finish that made all the difference.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: FC Augsburg 0–1 VfL Bochum
  • • Goal by G. Holtmann (assisted by F. Alfa-Ruprecht) at minute 39 for VfL Bochum
  • • FC Augsburg made multiple substitutions in the second half to change momentum, but couldn't find an equalizer
  • • Yellow cards were issued to A. Kade of FC Augsburg and two players from VfL Bochum: F. Passlack and K. Watjen

Lineups

FC Augsburg

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 22 N. Labrovic (G)
  • 17 K. Jakic (D)
  • 5 C. Matsima (D)
  • 16 C. Zesiger (D)
  • 30 A. Kade (M)
  • 19 R. Fellhauer (M)
  • 8 E. Rexhbecaj (M)
  • 27 M. Wolf (M)
  • 32 F. Rieder (F)
  • 11 I. Gharbi (F)
  • 21 P. Tietz (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 F. Dahmen
  • 36 M. Komur
  • 4 H. Massengo
  • 9 S. Essende
  • 13 D. Giannoulis
  • 20 A. Claude-Maurice
  • 26 E. Saad
  • 31 K. Schlotterbeck
  • 40 N. Banks

VfL Bochum

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Horn (G)
  • 39 L. Morgalla (D)
  • 20 N. Loosli (D)
  • 3 P. Strompf (D)
  • 32 M. Wittek (D)
  • 34 C. Lenz (M)
  • 29 F. Alfa-Ruprecht (M)
  • 8 K. Watjen (M)
  • 24 M. Pannewig (M)
  • 17 G. Holtmann (M)
  • 21 F. Onyeka (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 N. Thiede
  • 4 E. Masovic
  • 10 M. Obafemi
  • 11 M. Kwarteng
  • 14 M. Clairicia
  • 15 F. Passlack
  • 26 R. Rosch
  • 33 P. Hofmann
  • 35 K. Koscierski

Timeline

  1. VfL Bochum
    39' VfL Bochum Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Holtmann · Assist: F. Alfa-Ruprecht
  2. FC Augsburg
    46' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Rieder · On: M. Komur
  3. FC Augsburg
    59' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Tietz · On: S. Essende
  4. FC Augsburg
    60' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Wolf · On: D. Giannoulis
  5. VfL Bochum
    60' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Alfa-Ruprecht · On: F. Passlack
  6. VfL Bochum
    70' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Strompf · On: E. Masovic
  7. VfL Bochum
    70' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Holtmann · On: M. Kwarteng
  8. FC Augsburg
    72' FC Augsburg Card · Yellow Card
    A. Kade

    Foul

  9. FC Augsburg
    77' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Kade · On: A. Claude-Maurice
  10. VfL Bochum
    80' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Lenz · On: P. Hofmann
  11. VfL Bochum
    80' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Leandro Morgalla · On: Michael Obafemi
  12. VfL Bochum
    85' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    F. Passlack

    Foul

  13. VfL Bochum
    90'+3 VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    K. Watjen

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat FC Augsburg VfL Bochum
Fouls 8 8
Pass Accuracy 83% 75%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 16
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 520 336
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 7 4
Shots on Target 2 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 8
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 434 252
Shots Inside Box 11 9
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ G. Holtmann's goal at the 39th minute gave VfL Bochum a crucial lead, providing them with much-needed confidence as they continued to defend against FC Augsburg's relentless attacks.
  • ▸ The introduction of multiple substitutes by both teams in the second half signaled their intent to shift momentum. However, it was VfL Bochum who managed to maintain their defensive stance effectively.