On 7 October one of the matches of the 7th round of the German football championship took place. RB Leipzig (Germany) and Bochum (Germany) met.
German Championship, 7th round
RB Le ipzig (Germany) - Bochum (Germany) - 0:0 (0:0)
Warnings: P. Osterhage (42), Baumgartner (47), Ordetz (56), K. Steger (60), Javi Simons (69), K. Schlotterbeck (87).
Review of the match RB Leipzig - Bochum:
RB Leipzig and VfL Bochum met recently at the Red Bull Arena in a tense Bundesliga match. The first half of the match ended in a 0-0 draw, resulting in a point for both teams. RB Leipzig were awarded a penalty in the 27th minute, but unfortunately X. Simons failed to convert the penalty, denying his team the lead. The missed opportunity set the tone for an evening of frustration for Leipzig. As the first half progressed, the game escalated, leading to some intense clashes. VfL Bochum's P. Osterhage received a yellow card in the 42nd minute, followed shortly after by RB Leipzig's K. Baumgartner in the 47th minute. Before the break, both teams were determined to break the deadlock. The second half followed a similar pattern, with both teams fighting fiercely for a goal. Early in the half, VfL Bochum's I. Ordec received a yellow card, reflecting the physicality of the match. In the 57th minute, RB Leipzig made their first substitution, replacing Baumgartner with E. Forsberg in an attempt to energise the attack. Despite their efforts, RB Leipzig once again failed to convert a penalty. In the 61st minute, E. Forsberg missed a chance to put his team ahead.
As the game progressed, RB Leipzig's frustration grew, and in the 69th minute X. Simons received another yellow card. Simons received another yellow card. VfL Bochum also made substitutions, with K. Gamboa and G. Paciencia coming on in the 72nd and 73rd minutes respectively. RB Leipzig responded with a triple substitution: L. Openda, X. Schlager and T. Werner in the 78th minute. Towards the end of the match, tension was in the air. In the 82nd minute VfL Bochum made the last substitution - T. Asano came on the pitch. In the final minutes of the match K. Schlotterbeck received a yellow card for playing with his hand in the Bochum goal. In a last attempt to turn the tide of the match in their favour, Bochum replaced P. Osterhage with E. Masovic on 88 minutes. As a result, neither team managed to break the deadlock and the match ended in a goalless draw. RB Leipzig and VfL Bochum showed determination and skill throughout the game, but their efforts were ultimately fruitless. Despite being disappointed with the result, both teams can take positives from the match. RB Leipzig showed their strong defensive qualities, managing to keep a clean sheet despite pressure from VfL Bochum's attack. On the other hand, VfL Bochum can be proud of their resilience, holding off the onslaught of one of the best teams in the league. As the Bundesliga season continues, both RB Leipzig and VfL Bochum will be looking to build on this result and gain valuable points towards their goals.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Darmstadt vs RB Leipzig, Freiburg vs Bochum.
Statistics of the match RB Leipzig - Bochum:
RB Leipzig | Bochum | |
---|---|---|
5 | Kicks to the goal | 2 |
17 | Kicks | 9 |
7 | Blocked shots | 0 |
11 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
6 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 3 |
10 | Offences | 13 |
7 | Corners | 1 |
1 | Offsides | 3 |
76% | Ball possession | 24% |
2 | Yellow cards | 4 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
2 | Keeper saves | 5 |
651 | Total assists | 210 |
580 | Accurate assists | 127 |
89% | Accuracy of passes | 60% |