On 19 August one of the matches of the 1st round of the German football championship took place. Stuttgart (Germany) and Bochum (Germany) met.
German Championship, 1st round
Stuttgart (Germany) - Bochum (Germany) - 5:0 ( 2:0)
Goals: S. Girasi (18), Zagadu (38), Silas Katompa Mvumpa (60), Silas Katompa Mvumpa (67), S. Girasi (77).
Warnings: C. Antwi-Adjei (45+1), Zagadu (45+4).
VfB Stuttgart put in a superb performance to defeat VfL Bochum 5-0 at the MHP Arena In a thrilling Bundesliga encounter, VfB Stuttgart claimed an emphatic victory over VfL Bochum, finishing the match with an astounding 5-0 scoreline. The game, played at the legendary MHP Arena, showed Stuttgart's dominance throughout the match, making it tough for their opponents. The first half started with both teams determined to succeed. VfB Stuttgart took the lead in the 18th minute when S. Girassi headed the ball into the net. Not slowing down, VfB Stuttgart struck again in the 38th minute, this time with a spectacular goal scored by D. Zagadu. The score at half-time was 2-0 in favour of Stuttgart. At the start of the second half, Stuttgart continued to show their skills in attack. In the 60th minute, Silas increased Stuttgart's lead with a brilliant strike, leaving the VfL Bochum defence scrambling for an answer. Just seven minutes later, Silas struck again to complete the double and strengthen VfB Stuttgart's lead. VfB Stuttgart's relentless pressure and superiority on the pitch left VfB Bochum in a difficult position. In an attempt to turn the tide of the match, the visiting team made several substitutions. In the 46th minute, P. Hofmann was replaced by S. Zoller in the hope of making a change. Zoller in the hope of energising the attack. However, VfB Stuttgart maintained their advantage and continued to control the game.
In the 68th minute, T. Asano replaced L. Daschner in VfL Bochum's line-up and desperately tried to gain a foothold in the match. But the hosts had the last word. In the 77th minute S. Girassi scored his second goal of the match, further increasing the score gap. Towards the end of the game both teams made another change in the line-up. In the 78th minute VfB Stuttgart made four substitutions: A. Karazor, L. Egloff, H. Ito and P. Stenzel replaced key players. In addition, in the 80th minute A. Losilla replaced N. Loosli in VfL Bochum, and in the 83rd minute VfB Stuttgart made another substitution: S. Girassi was replaced by J. Milosevic. Milosevic. This move signalled the confidence of VfB Stuttgart's coach, who felt that his team were confidently in the lead. The final whistle sounded and Stuttgart emerged as the clear winner with an impressive 5-0 victory over VfL Bochum. The match showcased Stuttgart's exceptional attacking ability, strong defence and cohesive teamwork. On the other hand, Bochum will undoubtedly be disappointed with their weak performance, failing to create a serious threat for their opponents. This exciting clash will be remembered for Stuttgart's triumph and Bochum's disappointment. Stuttgart's dominance emphasises its potential as a formidable Bundesliga team, while Bochum must regroup and learn from this defeat to bounce back in the future.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: RB Leipzig vs Stuttgart, Bochum vs Borussia D.
| Stuttgart | Bochum | |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Kicks to goal | 0 |
| 21 | Kicks | 3 |
| 6 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 14 | Penalty kicks | 3 |
| 7 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 0 |
| 5 | Offences | 12 |
| 6 | Corner | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 2 |
| 60% | Ball possession | 40% |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Keeper saves | 4 |
| 544 | Total assists | 365 |
| 474 | Accurate assists | 275 |
| 87% | Accuracy of passes | 75% |