Highlights

Matchday 14

FINAL

An der Alten Försterei

VfL Bochum 1848

HollerbachBenedict Hollerbach

33'

23'

SissokoIbrahima Sissoko

13'

MiyoshiKoji Miyoshi

M. Petersen

An der Alten Försterei

Full-time: Union Berlin 1-1 Bochum

Although it ended strangely, this was a entertaining match as Bochum, reduced to ten men early, took the lead and then prevented a dominant Union side from adding to their equaliser with some dogged defending. A point won for the visitors, who need whatever they can get, while hosts Union were clearly hoping for better.

90'

+ 32

That's it!

The referee calls the game to an end.

90'

+ 29

We're back under way... sort of

It seems the two sides have made an agreement that neither side will look to score as they play out the final minutes of added time.

90'

+ 26

Bochum are back

Bochum re-take the field with centre-forward Hofmann kitted out to replace the injured Drewes in goal. As Bochum had made all their substitutions before the incident, they can't bring on another keeper and an outfield player is their only option between the sticks.

90'

+ 18

Bochum still absent

If we re-start, there will still be four or five minutes left to play.

90'

+ 17

Will it continue?

Union have re-taken the pitch.

90'

+ 15

Still no update

There is plenty of discussion in the players' race, but it seems neither of the two teams knows how things will continue.

90'

+ 9

Union leave the pitch too

The referee has not officially ended the game yet, and we're in the 100th minute now. The pitch is now completely empty.

Full-time

90'

+ 5

Play still suspended

The Bochum goalkeeper was probably hit by a lighter. The referee is now asking the teams to go into the dressing rooms, but the Unioner players are still on the pitch for the time being.

90'

+ 4

Added time

Five minutes have been added on, but the game has been stopped for three minutes already.

90'

+ 1

Drewes in the wars

Drewes takes his time before a goal kick and the referee shows him the yellow card. As he is about to take the kick, the Bochum keeper is hit in the head by something small from the stands; he receives medical attention.

90'

+ 1

Yellow card

Patrick Drewes

90'

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.

Benedict Hollerbach33.09km/h

Tim Skarke32.77km/h

Matúš Bero32.69km/h

89'

Double change

Bochum run down the clock as two sets of fresh legs come on.

89'

Substitution

Dani de Wit

Ibrahima Sissoko

89'

Substitution

Philipp Hofmann

Moritz Broschinski

85'

Vertessen with a chance

Skov's long, floated cross from the right finds the Dutchman at the far post, but his volleyed effort - which would have been a superb goal - goes over.

82'

Close!

After a corner, the ball rolls towards Leite, who only needs to push it in, but Bochum are faster to the ball and manage to clear!

80'

Substitution

Janik Haberer

Tom Rothe

80'

Last cards played

Svensson makes his final changes. Can his new men do the job?

80'

Substitution

Yorbe Vertessen

Rani Khedira

79'

Bochum again!

Bero crosses for Medić, who carves out the space to hit it on the volley, but he blazes over.

77'

Rønnow on his toes!

A cross from the left finds Bernardo, who shoots from a tight angle, but the Union keeper is in the right place to save. The follow-up shot from VfL is then blocked by the defence. Close call!

74'

Dominant

Union's stranglehold on the game is reflected in the possession stats.

Possession (%)

6436

74'

Substitution

Jakov Medić

Maximilian Wittek

71'

Again no taker

Skov plays it out to Khedira, who sends in a low cross. Two Union players are offside and so the ball rolls past them all.

69'

Over the bar again

Skov finds space on the other side of the box after a cross from the left, but his shot is too high and flies over the goal.

68'

Double change

Svensson looks for even more fresh impetus in attack, bringing on Kemlein and Bénes. The Union boss really wants all three points today.

68'

Substitution

László Bénes

Wooyeong Jeong

68'

Substitution

Aljoscha Kemlein

András Schäfer

67'

Vogt to miss the next game

The defender holds Broschinski back and doesn't let go until the Bochum player hits the ground. It was his fifth yellow card.

67'

Yellow card

Kevin Vogt

65'

Inconclusive

Khedira breaks through and kakles it to the by-line, but his cross is too high and the move breaks down.

63'

Happy with a point?

Drewes is in no rush to take a goal kick. It seems Bochum are set on taking a point home from Berlin.

63'

Lull

Union continue to dominate possession but Bochum's compact defence is quick to shut down any chances.

60'

Isolated

Bochum cut short a Union move down the left and look to get forward quickly, but centre-forward Broschinski has to face the entire Union defence on his own. Union regain possession.

57'

Tightening the screws

Looking to take a stranglehold on the match, Union are winning the ball back much faster in the second term.

57'

Ball Recovery Time

Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).

1. FC Union Berlin

1st Half

2nd Half

10.8 s

5.7 s

56'

Fresh legs up front

Svensson opts for an early change, bringing on Jordan for centre-forward Skarke in a like-for-like exchange.

56'

Substitution

Jordan

Tim Skarke

54'

Over the bar

Skov's corner from the left is placed perfectly onto Leites' head, but he is unable to direct the ball on target. Bochum goal-kick.

50'

Sanctioned

Broschinski clips Khedira's foot and is shown a yellow card.

50'

Yellow card

Moritz Broschinski

46'

Actually...

Following a review, the referee judges that Bernardo's action was not enough for a spot-kick.

46'

SituationPenalty

ReviewFoul?

DecisionNo penalty

46'

Penalty!

Union quickly play into the box from the centre spot. Bernardo throws himself in Skov's path and the referee points to the spot!

46'

We're back!

Will Union leverage their numerical superiority and push on to get all three points? Or can the ten men of Bochum spring the upset? Here we go...

Kick-off!

Half-time

Half-time: Union Berlin 1-1 Bochum

After an early red card for Bochum's Miyoshi, the visitors took advantage of a Union Berlin push to take the lead through Sissoko. Union Berlin hit back with Hollerbach's precise finish and pushed hard for the lead before half-time, but without success. Everything still to play for in the second half!

45'

+ 4

Double chance

A ball played from the right finds Rothe on the left, who shoots to the near post, but Drewes is vigilant and parries. Union retain possession, and in the end Doekhi shoots. The ball again narrowly misses, this time whizzing by the top left-hand corner.

45'

+ 1

Time added on

There will be an extra four minutes in this first half.

45'

Hollerbach going for a second

The Union danger man shows some silky skills as he looks to carve out a succession of chances in and around he Bochum area, but there's no second goal for now...

43'

Pressure

Union have pushed Bochum deep into their own half, but the boys in blue are defending doggedly, determined to stay in this match despite being a man down.

41'

Just desserts

The match's two goal scorers have each taken the most shots for their respective team.

Shots

Benedict Hollerbach Ibrahima Sissoko

37'

Holtmann can't continue

Ostensibly injured, the Bochum winger limps off. He is replaced by customary captain Losilla, who takes the armband from Wittek.

37'

Substitution

Anthony Losilla

Gerrit Holtmann

37'

Yellow card

Benedict Hollerbach

Hollerbach levels it up!

After playing a neat one-two Skov to break into the area, Hollerbach resists the close attentions of the Bochum defence and takes a touch before firing a snap-shot that nutmegs Sissoko and beats Drewes low at his far post. Game on!

33'

Benedict Hollerbach

GOAL!

1:1

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.

4 %

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.

13.54 m

30'

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.

Benedict Hollerbach33.09km/h

Tim Oermann32.08km/h

Wooyeong Jeong31.72km/h

29'

Unlucky

Passlack again moves down his left flank, but an attempted cross is blocked and ricochets off the Bochum player's leg and out for a goal-kick.

28'

Khedira!

On the edge of the Bochum area, Skarke lays it off for his captain, who conjured a powerful effort that looks destined for the top left-hand corner - before going just wide. What a chance!

27'

Clinical

Bochum scored with just their second shot on goal. Not too shabby!

Goal attempts

5off target

2on target

1off target

2on target

Bochum out of nowhere!

Just as Union looked to have a stranglehold on play, Bochum take the lead! Winning the ball after a free-kick, Passlack is pushed out wide but manages to deliver a dream cross right onto the head of Sissoko who, on the penalty spot, nods home with ease. Sensational!

23'

Ibrahima Sissoko

GOAL!

0:1

Goal probability

33 %

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.

7.5 m

22'

A different match

Since the sending off, Bochum has barely managed to get out of its own half.

20'

Skov!

The Dane runs into the box from the right and shoots with his left foot. Drewes is in position to save the dangerous shot.

17'

Wide of the mark!

A corner from the left lands at the feet of Hollerbach, who is unmarked in front of Drewes, but the Union forward somehow puts the ball to the left of the goal.

Jeong looking lively

After a superb dribble to create some space on the right, the Korean sent in a dangerous cross for Skarke, who went close to scoring a first-minute opener.

13'

Early shower!

Miyoshi is heading for the ball but clearly kicks Schäfer in the shin with his open sole. Petersen is in a good position and shows the Japanese forward a straight red card.

13'

Red card

Koji Miyoshi

12'

Reflex save from Rønnow

Bero finds Broschinski, who pulls the trigger directly. Vogt slightly deflects the ball, making the shot even more dangerous, but Rønnow manages to dive and safely scoop up the ball!

No finish

Skov wins the ball off his opponent on the right, runs towards the byline and lifts the ball into the centre. The Union players play the ball out of the visitors' box themselves via several passes, and no danger arises.

Counter-attack cut short

Bochum look to play the ball quickly, but the referee blows his whistle again after Sissoko pushes Jeong.

Bochum look to build

But Union are pressing high up the pitch. Broschinski commits an offensive foul and the refferee whistles the attack to a halt.

Three corners in quick succession

All three are harmless, but Bochum remain in possession.

Union get right to it

Jeong sends in a cross from the right after a couple of step-overs. Skarke meets it in the middle but his volleyed effort goes just over the frame.

We're under way!

Bochum, decked out in navy blue, kick off against hosts Union in their red and white kits.

Kick-off!

Just minutes to go!

Can Union stop their skid and get a first win seven? Or will Bochum break their duck and grab a first win of the season? Let's find out...

Goals at a premium

Although Union sit six places above bottom club Bochum, they have created only ten more chances on goal (54) than their Matchday 14 visitors (44). So, while this will doubtless be a hard-fought encounter as Union look to clamber their way back into the top half of the table and Bochum battle it out for a first win of the season, goals will likely be hard to come by.

More on those teams

Following dental surgery and the subsequent enforced break, defensive lynchpin Kevin Vogt returns to the Union starting XI, with Leopold Querfeld moving to the bench. This is the Berliners' only change after their 3-2 defeat at Stuttgart on Matchday 13. Meanwhile Bochum boss Hecking has also made just the one change, with Moritz Broschinski starting in place of Philipp Hofmann.

Union starting XI

Rønnow - Doekhi, Vogt, Leite - Skov, Schäfer, Khedira (c), Rothe - Jeong, Skarke, Hollerbach

Union subs

Schwolow, Querfeld, Roussillon, Trimmel, Haberer, Bénes, Kemlein, Vertessen, Jordan

Bochum starting XI

Drewes - Oermann, Ordets, Bernardo - Passlack, Bero, Sissoko, Wittek (c) - Miyoshi, Broschinski, Holtmann

Bochum subs

Horn, Medić, Loosli, Daschner, Losilla, de Wit, Pannewig, Boadu, Hofmann

Working on it

Bochum have conceded only five goals in their four matches under Dieter Hecking, an average of almost two fewer per game than in the previous season. Meanwhile, Union scored as many goals (two) in Stuttgart last time out as they did in their previous six competitive matches combined.

Encouraging

Bochum's last Bundesliga win was on 5 May this year - against Union at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei (4-3). VfL have not lost to Union Berlin in four games (three wins, one draw) - a longer unbeaten streak than against any other current Bundesliga club.

Concerning

VfL Bochum have not won in their last 15 Bundesliga games and have thus equalled the club's unenviable record from the 1992/93 season.

When will the turnaround come?

With 3-2 their defeat to Stuttgart last time out, Union Berlin are on a run of three straight defeats - a first in the Bundesliga this season. Die Eisernen are now winless in six Bundesliga games and, including the cup defeat at the hands of third-division Bielefeld, they have not won in seven competitive games.

Work rate

Union and Bochum have clocked the lowest possession percentages in the Bundesliga this season, but both teams are among the most combative in the top flight. For these sides, football is more about working than playing.

Dieter Hecking on facing Union

"Union are known for being very compact and giving the opposition few opportunities. They are one of the best teams when they have the ball and play intensely. They are very quick up front. We have to be very focused."

Bo Svensson on facing Bochum

"They have only taken one point recently, but their performances have been very solid. They have definitely changed. They have good strikers, a lot of tempo and a determined team."

2:03

Watch: Union 3-4 Bochum - previous meeting

Bochum won a seven-goal thriller between the sides late last season, before salvaging their top-flight status in a dramatic play-off with Fortuna Düsseldorf. It was their third win in five in meetings with Union.

2:03

Watch: VfB Stuttgart 3-2 Union Berlin - highlights

Union Berlin surrendered a two-goal lead as they lost to Stuttgart last weekend. Now winless in six, Bo Svensson's side have slipped to 12th in the standings.

2:03

Watch: Bochum 0-1 Werder Bremen - highlights

Despite their best efforts against Werder Bremen, Bochum lost for the 11th time this season. They're rooted to the bottom of the table, eight points adrift of the relegation play-off spot.

Hello and welcome!

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