On 20 May, one of the matches of the 33rd round of the German football championship took place. Hertha (Berlin) and Bochum (Germany) met.
German Championship, round 33
Hertha (Berlin) v Bochum (Germany) - 1-1 (0-0)
Goals: -
Warnings: Anthony Losilla (37)
Overview of the match Hertha - Bochum:
The long-awaited Bundesliga match between Hertha Berlin and VfL Bochum took place at Berlin's Olympiastadion. The match ended in a draw, with both teams scoring one goal each. The game was very tense and competitive, both clubs battled from start to finish. At the beginning of the game, Hertha Berlin seemed to control the ball and have the advantage. However, their dreams of an early lead were shattered in the 19th minute when they scored a goal that was cancelled out due to a foul committed by D. Lucebacchio. This set the tone for an exciting match. VfL Bochum, on the other hand, kept going forward and forced the Hertha team to be alert, making several attempts on goal. The first half ended in a goalless draw. The second half was a different story, with both teams playing with more intensity. In the 63rd minute, Hertha Berlin was finally able to break the deadlock and scored thanks to a goal by L. Tusart. This goal boosted the morale of Hertha Berlin, who continued to push the boundaries of their game.
Trying to hold on to their deserved lead, Hertha Berlin made their first substitution in the 65th minute when M. Richter was replaced by K. Euke and then K. Boateng was replaced by J. Boethius. VfL Bochum also followed suit, replacing P. Forster with G. Holtmann in an attempt to turn the tide of the game. The game became increasingly tense as both teams tried to outdo each other. With only ten minutes to go, however, substitute K. Schlotterbeck of VfL Bochum scored the decisive goal in the 90th minute. This spectacular goal levelled the scores at 1-1. The game ended in a draw, with both teams getting one point each. The Berlin Hertha players were happy with the result, as they were left unbeaten. VfL Bochum, on the other hand, would have been disappointed, given their ability to come back in the second half and score a goal. In conclusion, fans of both teams enjoyed a thrilling 90 minutes of football. The game showcased the strengths and weaknesses of both teams. Hertha Berlin, although not winning, managed to maintain their unbeaten record, while VfL Bochum produced an impressive performance and fought back to earn a valuable point. All in all, it was exciting football on both sides.
In the next round, the opponents await the following matches: Wolfsburg v Hertha and Bochum v Bayer.
Hertha - Bochum match statistics:
Hertha | Bochum | |
---|---|---|
3 | Shots on goal | 4 |
14 | Shots | 16 |
3 | Blocked kicks | 4 |
9 | Kicks from the penalty area | 9 |
5 | Kicks from behind the penalty box | 7 |
7 | Offences | 10 |
9 | Corner | 5 |
1 | Offsides | 1 |
51% | Possession of the ball | 49% |
1 | Yellow cards | 1 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
3 | Safeties by goalkeeper | 2 |
322 | Total assists | 317 |
208 | Accurate passes | 204 |
65% | Accuracy of transmissions | 64% |