Highlights
90'
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Full-time: Bochum 1-1 Bremen
A late Niklas Stark goal broke Bochum hearts as they drew 1-1 with Werder Bremen in their opening game of 2024. Patrick Osterhage opened the scoring shortly after the hour mark with a stunning strike, and it looked as though they would pick up all three points. However, Stark's effort, which deflected off Osterhage on its way to hitting the back of the net via the crossbar, snatched a share of the spoils for his side. Bochum remain 14th in the table, one place below Bremen in the table on goal difference.
Full-time
90'
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90'
+ 4
90'
+ 4
Bremen steal a point!
Late drama in Bochum as Bremen get back on level terms! Stark fires a shot of from outside the area and, in a twist of fate, the ball flies of Osterhage on its way into the back of the net via the crossbar.
Goal probability 
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
88'
Kownacki heads over
The substitute gets up well, but his effort evades the top corner on its way behind. Not long left now for Bremen to find an equaliser.
88'
Substitution
85'
Substitution
83'
Almost two!
Philipp Förster's shot is deflecting before looping into the air, and it requires a crucial fingertip stop from Zetterer to keep the score at 1-0.
80'
Substitution
80'
Substitution
80'
Substitution
80'
Substitution
Bochum delight
© Christof Koepsel
77'
Weiser denied
Riemann needs to be alert to tip the full-back's header over the bar for a corner. Bremen are starting to cause Bochum some problems as we approach the final stages.
73'
Extra running making the difference
73'
Substitution
73'
Substitution
72'
Bittencourt effort saved
The midfielder's fierce strike is at a comfortable height for Riemann to save and hold. A sign on life from Die Werderaner, at least.
71'
Bero over
Another Bero attempt also fails to trouble the Bremen shot-stopper. Plenty of pressure being applied on the visitors though.
68'
Bero tries his luck
Bochum are looking confident now, as a Bero volley from way out sails over the crossbar.
66'
Substitution
65'
What a strike!
It felt like something special would be needed to break the deadlock, and Osterhage delivers! He picks up the ball around 25 yards from goal, takes a couple of touches and fires a stunning strike into the top corner and beyond Zetterer's desperate dive. Bochum are ahead!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
58'
Stage chance
The ball falls to the midfielder in the box from Ducksch's corner, but his attempt is well blocked.
58'
SituationNo penalty
ReviewPrevious offside?
DecisionNo penalty
54'
Bochum ahead of xG
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
0
0.44
0.27
0
Goals
50'
Paciência shoots wide
The Portuguese striker receives the ball in a dangerous and, although he can only steer it well wide of the goal, it's an early sign of intent from the home team.
46'
Back up and running
We're underway once more!
Kick-off!
45'
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Half-time: Bochum 0-0 Bremen
Not a blockbuster so far, but the game remains evenly poised after 45 minutes. Bochum's Matúš Bero went close, forcing Michael Zetterer into a save from close range, although they will need to more after the interval to break the deadlock - as will their opponents.
Half-time
45'
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Stöger fires wide
A late opportunity for Die Unabsteigbaren, but Stöger's effort, while well-hit, is never really troubling Zetterer between the sticks.
41'
Under 5 minutes left
The clock is ticking down towards half-time - will see a decisive moment before then?
34'
Bero denied
A first real opening of the match, as Zetterer stands firm to keep out the effort. It was from a tight angle and would have needed to be something special to beat the goalkeeper from there.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
Hard-fought
© Christof Koepsel
19'
Possession all square
Possession (%)
5050
12'
Positive start from Bremen
The visitors are looking slightly more dangerous so far as they look to put their hosts under pressure.
8'
Evenly matched
A solid start from both sides so far, but no real opportunities at either end.
5'
SituationNo penalty
ReviewHandball?
DecisionNo penalty
1'
Here we go!
We're up and running here!
Kick-off!
Remembering a legend
There will be a minute's silence for Germany and Bayern Munich legend Franz Beckenbauer, who passed away last Sunday at the age of 78, before kick-off.
Under 15 minutes remaining
Not long to go now!
Bochum team news
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Bremen team news
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Bochum starting XI
Riemann - Gamboa, Mašović, Schlotterbeck, Bernardo - Osterhage, Losilla (c), Stöger - Bero, Paciência, Antwi-Adjei
Bochum subs
Thiede, Soares, Oermann, Loosli, Förster, Daschner, Kwarteng, Broschinski, Hofmann
Bremen starting XI
Zetterer - Stark, Friedl (c), Jung - Weiser, Bittencourt, Stage, Agu - Njinmah, Ducksch, Borré
Bremen subs
Pavlenka, Groß, Deman, Lynen, Schmid, Rapp, Kownacki, Sato, Woltemade
0:59
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What's at stake?
These two sides are level on points ahead of their meeting today, with the visitors placed 13th and one place above their hosts by virtue of a greater goal-difference. Victory for either side will move then 11th for the time being at least and open an eight-point gap to the bottom-three.
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Werner on facing Bochum
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Letsch on facing Bremen
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Minute's silence
© IMAGO/Frank Hoermann/SVEN SIMON
Probable line-ups
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Bochum - the season so far
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Bremen - the season so far
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2:03
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