Hoffenheim - Bochum - 3:1. German Championship, 14th round. Match review, statistics

On 8 December, one of the matches of the 14th round of the German football championship took place. Hoffenheim (Germany) and Bochum (Germany) met.

Хоффенхайм - Бохум - 3:1. Чемпионат Германии, 14-й тур. Обзор матча, статистика

German Championship, 14th round

Hoffenheim (Germany) - Bochum (Germany) - 3:1 (2:0)
Goals: E. Masovic (32), Kramaric (43), Bebou (76) - Gonzalu Pasiencia (90).

Warnings: U. Tohumchu (41), Kramaric (51), Grisa Promel (53), E. Masovic (60), Manuel Riemann (63).

Hoffenheim vs Bochum match review:

In a thrilling Bundesliga match played at the PreZero Arena, 1899 Hoffenheim picked up a much-needed victory over VfL Bochum. The score at half-time reflected Hoffenheim's 2-0 lead, while the score in regulation time secured the triumph with a final score of 3-1. At the start of the match, both teams showed attacking intentions as they sought an early advantage. However, in the 32nd minute, the home team, 1899 Hoffenheim, scored the first goal against VfL Bochum's E. Masovic. The goal gave Hoffenheim the much needed momentum and put them in the lead. As the first half progressed, the tension of the match grew, which led to a yellow card for Hoffenheim player U. Tohumchu in the 41st minute.

But the events in the first half did not end there: in the 43rd minute Andrej Kramaric increased Hoffenheim's lead with a successful goal. The half-time score was 2-0 in favour of Hoffenheim, who were determined to maintain their dominance in the second half. At the start of the second half, Bochum made two quick substitutions: P. Hofmann replaced G. Paciencia and M. Bero replaced K. Antwi-Adjei. These substitutions should have brought fresh energy into Bochum's game and turned the tide of the match. However, "Hoffenheim 1899" managed to keep the pressure on the opponent, and Kramaric continued to create problems. The Croatian striker received a yellow card in the 51st minute, but that didn't stop him from attacking. Both teams engaged in a physical battle that resulted in yellow cards for Hoffenheim's G. Promel in the 53rd minute and VfL Bochum's E. Masovic in the 60th minute. The match became increasingly tense, with both sides looking to gain an advantage. In the 65th minute Hoffenheim made two substitutions: W. Weghorst replaced I. Bebou and U. Tohumku replaced F. O. Becker. VfL Bochum responded with their own substitutions in the 69th minute, bringing on A. Losilla and T. Asano in place of L. Daschner and M. Kwarteng respectively. With just under fifteen minutes remaining in the match, 1899 Hoffenheim consolidated their lead thanks to an excellent goal by I. Bebou in the 76th minute. This three goal lead seemed insurmountable for VfL Bochum, who struggled to create chances. At the end of the match both managers made substitutions: in the 84th minute 1899 Hoffenheim replaced A. Stach and M. Boulter with F. Grillitsch and R. Skov. In the 85th minute K. Stoger came on in place of T. Oermann, but in the 90th minute VfL Bochum managed to score a consolation goal - G. Paciencia scored. Paciencia. Although it was too little and too late for a comeback, it gave a glimmer of hope for VfL Bochum ahead of the next match. The final whistle confirmed a convincing 3-1 victory for 1899 Hoffenheim. The team's strong play, especially in the first half, demonstrated their attacking prowess and ability to capitalise on their opponent's mistakes. Although VfL Bochum fought hard, they were unable to overcome an early deficit. This important win for 1899 Hoffenheim moves the team further up the Bundesliga standings and gives them confidence as they continue to fight for a higher place. VfL Bochum, on the other hand, need to regroup and analyse their game in order to bounce back in the upcoming matches.

The following matches await the opponents in the next round: RB Leipzig vs Hoffenheim, Bochum vs Union.

Хоффенхайм - Бохум - 3:1. Чемпионат Германии, 14-й тур. Обзор матча, статистика

Statistics of the match Hoffenheim - Bochum: