On 3 November, one of the matches of the 10th round of the German football championship took place. Darmstadt (Germany) and Bochum (Germany) met.
German Championship, 10th round
Darmstadt (Germany) - Bochum (Germany) - 1:2 (1:1)
Goals: F. Nurnberger (43) - А. Nurnberger (43) - Asano (25), Asano (54)
Warnings: Anthony Losilla (42), C. Klarer (67), Gamboa (67), K. Schlotterbeck (68)
In an exciting Bundesliga match at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, SV Darmstadt 98 hosted VfL Bochum. The game started with high intensity, with both teams aiming to win three points. In the 25th minute, VfL Bochum drew blood when T. Asano crossed the ball into the net, giving the team an early lead. The visitors' goal shook the Darmstadt defence and they were determined to equalise. Bochum's triumph was short-lived, however, as A. Losilla received a yellow card in the 42nd minute. A few moments later SV Darmstadt 98 equalised when in the 43rd minute F. Nurnberger hit the target, much to the delight of their fans. At the start of the second half both teams were determined to break the deadlock. In the 54th minute, T. Asano scored his second goal of the match and put his team ahead again. In an attempt to change the game, Bochum made their first substitution in the 59th minute, replacing M. Broschinski with M. Kwarteng. In the 64th minute another substitution followed - K. Stoger replaced N. Loosli. A series of yellow cards disrupted the match: in the 67th minute K. Klarer of Darmstadt 98 was cautioned and then K. Gamboa of VfL Bochum.
These cards signalled the high level and tension of the game. "SV Darmstadt 98" tried to make a change in the course of the match by making a double substitution in the 68th minute: T. Kempe replaced O. Wilhelmsson. However, their hopes of turning the tide of the game were weakened when F. Holland was red carded in the 69th minute, leaving his team with ten men for the rest of the match. Tension continued to build as the match drew to a close. Both teams received yellow cards: T. Lieberknecht (SV Darmstadt 98) - in the 72nd minute, M. Kwarteng (VfL Bochum) - in the 87th minute. In an effort to secure the victory, VfL Bochum made two more substitutions in the 77th minute: P. Hofmann came on instead of G. Hofmann. Hofmann replaced G. Paciencia and A. Losilla replaced T. Oermann. SV Darmstadt 98 also made two substitutions, replacing M. Bader with F. Stoiljkovic. The game continued to be hard fought until the very end. As the 90th minute approached, G. Paciencia (VfL Bochum) and T. Skarke (SV Darmstadt 98) received yellow cards. When the final whistle blew, VfL Bochum came out victorious, defeating SV Darmstadt 98 2-1. It was an exciting match that showcased the talent and intense competition in the Bundesliga. Both teams showed great determination and fought until the last moment.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Darmstadt vs Mainz, Bochum vs Cologne.
Darmstadt | Bochum | |
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4 | Kicks to the goal | 4 |
15 | Kicks | 9 |
6 | Blocked shots | 1 |
6 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
9 | Penalty kicks | 3 |
7 | Offences | 16 |
11 | Corner kicks | 2 |
2 | Offsides | 2 |
60% | Ball possession | 40% |
2 | Yellow cards | 5 |
1 | Red cards | 0 |
2 | Keeper saves | 3 |
427 | Total assists | 301 |
303 | Accurate assists | 186 |
71% | Accuracy of passes | 62% |