Highlights

Matchday 2

FINAL

Vonovia Ruhrstadion

Borussia Mönchengladbach

78'

HonoratFranck Honorat

67'

KleindienstTim Kleindienst

S. Storks

Vonovia Ruhrstadion

Full-time

Full-time: Bochum 0-2 Gladbach

Gladbach notch up their fifth consecutive win against Bochum to build on a spirited showing in the opening match of the season against Leverkusen. The attacking quality of Franck Honorat and Tim Kleindienst shone through in the end despite Bochum's best efforts to register their first points under new coach Peter Zeidler.

90'

+ 1

Into additional time

Four minutes are indicated, with Gladbach ready to celebrate an away win.

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.

Nathan Ngoumou Minpole35.31km/h

Aliou Badara Baldé33.47km/h

Maximilian Wittek33.10km/h

89'

Yellow card

Mats Pannewig

88'

Gladbach on the front foot

The visitors seem just as likely to get a third goal as Bochum do to pull one back.

87'

Substitution

Stefan Lainer

Luca Netz

84'

Wittek wallops crossbar!

The ball falls out to Maximilian Wittek, who sends a superb volley in from just outside the box that Jonas Omlin tips onto the crossbar.

82'

Star attackers swapped out

After a goal and an assist each, Kleindienst and Honorat can be very pleased with their afternoon's work as they are replaced by Ngoumou and Čvančara.

82'

Substitution

Nathan Ngoumou

Franck Honorat

82'

Substitution

Tomáš Čvančara

Tim Kleindienst

81'

Substitution

Tim Oermann

Jakov Medić

81'

Substitution

Mats Pannewig

Ibrahima Sissoko

78'

Is that game over for Gladbach?

Gladbach slice open the Bochum defence once again - and the same two attackers who combined for the opener link up once more. This time, Tim Kleindienst breaks free down the left and slots the ball across for Honorat to convert from close range!

78'

Franck Honorat

GOAL!

0:2

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.

96 %

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.

5.89 m

76'

Wittek fires over

Bochum look to respond, but they'll need better chances than that. A corner falls to Wittek 30 metres out, and he skies his effort.

72'

Weigl wants a goal

Gladbach are looking confident now, with Julian Weigl taking aim from 20 metres out. Patrick Drewes has to turn the effort behind for a corner.

68'

Double change for Gladbach

After going a goal up, young playmaker Rocco Reitz and striker Robin Hack are on to try to help see what would be a precious away win out.

68'

Substitution

Robin Hack

Alassane Pléa

68'

Substitution

Rocco Reitz

Philipp Sander

67'

Kleindienst with the breakthrough!

Birthday boy Tim Kleindienst (29 today) is all alone at the far post and nods a Franck Honorat cross into an open net from close range to put Gladbach in front with his second goal of the season!

67'

Tim Kleindienst

GOAL!

0:1

Goal probability

97 %

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.

4.04 m

65'

Hofmann heads wide

Aliou Baldé sends a good cross in from the right and Hofmann heads wide of the target from a promising position in his last contribution before coming off for Daschner.

65'

Substitution

Lukas Daschner

Philipp Hofmann

62'

Impact sub

Aliou Baldé has shown great ambition since coming off the bench - firing a shot into the goalkeeper's hands from a good 35 metres out now.

Shots

Aliou Baldé Alassane Pléa

Promising tempo

There has been no lack of effort from both sides, and this game does seem to be opening up a bit...

55'

Honorat onto the post

What a chance! Alassane Pléa puts a delightful ball behind the defence for Franck Honorat to chase, and the Gladbach winger beats Drewes at his near post but fires the ball into the woodwork. Philipp Sander then steers the ball wide from outside the box moments later.

52'

Honorat goal chalked off

Tim Kleindienst lays the ball out wide for Franck Honorat to hammer in - but the new Gladbach striker was offside when receiving the ball, and it won't count.

52'

SituationNo goal

ReviewOffside?

DecisionNo goal

51'

Daring De Wit

Bochum's Dutch debutant has made a great impression with his hard running and battle-hardy play.

Distance run (km)

7.1

6.4

Dani de Wit Tim Kleindienst

48'

Not bad from Boadu

The other new introduction, Monaco loanee Myron Boadu, then flashes a shot wide as Bochum bounce out of the blocks at the start of the second period.

47'

Bold Baldé!

One of those half-time substitutes, Aliou Baldé - who is on loan from Nice - almost makes an explosive impact, charging towards the target and sending a belting drive from 20 metres out just wide.

46'

We're off again

The players are back out, with Bochum making two changes.

Kick-off!

Half-time: Bochum 0-0 Gladbach

Bochum began brightly in a tight encounter, and after a couple of great chances for Gladbach on the half-hour mark, neither side has wanted to give an inch!

45'

+ 2

Substitution

Aliou Baldé

Moritz Broschinski

45'

+ 2

Substitution

Myron Boadu

Anthony Losilla

Half-time

45'

Into stoppage time

We'll have another minute of play...

41'

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).

BOC

BMG

19 s

11.1 s

40'

Testing phase

We've gone a full ten minutes without an effort as both sides seek to bring the ball forward, but the defences remain firmly on top.

35'

Gladbach galloping in front?

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).

It's been a close encounter. A flurry of chances for the visitors means they have perhaps edged the play so far, but the last few minutes have been tense and combative without any chances.

xGoals

0.32

0.5

Goals

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.

Franck Honorat32.63km/h

Felix Passlack31.77km/h

Maximilian Wittek31.33km/h

29'

Plea blocked

Gladbach's passing is stretching the Bochum defence now, with Elvedi chipping a delightful ball up towards Alassane Pléa, whose shot from just outside the box is blocked.

25'

Gladbach go close

Suddenly Gladbach spring into life with former Bochum man Kevin Stöger latching onto a cutback in the box to crack a shot that Patrick Drewes can only tip behind before a defender clears away from the line. Stöger gets another chance moments later, but flashes wide from 20 metres out.

21'

Advantage Bochum

The shot count is reflecting the hosts' dominance so far.

Goal attempts

3off target

1on target

1off target

0on target

16'

Hopeful from Hofmann

New signing Dani de Wit dinks a pass into Hofmann in the box, and the Bochum striker sends a fierce shot on the turn just wide of the right post.

13'

Bold Bochum

The hosts are firmly on the front foot now, with the noisy Ruhrstadion support roaring them on as they continually probe deep-sitting Gladbach.

Wittek down the wing

Some bold attacking from Bochum with Wittek charging down the left and cutting the ball back for new signing Sissoko to smash a drive just wide from the edge of the box.

Testing opening

Both sides are passing the ball with a bit of zip and taking it forward whenever possible.

Off we go!

Kick-off under the sunshine in Bochum!

Kick-off!

0:08

Bochum boys are warming up

Bochum's home form last season was the key to them avoiding direct relegation, and Peter Zeidler will be determined to start his reign at the Ruhrstadion in style.

More on that Bochum team

There is a Bundesliga debut for new signing Dani de Wit (pictured), who comes in as a playmaker instead of Lukas Daschner in the first home match of new Bochum coach Peter Zeidler.

More on that Gladbach team

Gerardo Seoane makes one change to the side that lost 2-3 to Leverkusen in the season opener, with new signing Philipp Sander in the starting XI, while young talent Rocco Reitz drops to the bench. Kevin Stöger (pictured), who joined Gladbach this summer after two years at Bochum, starts in midfield.

Bochum starting XI

Drewes - Passlack, Medić, Mašović, Wittek - Losilla (c), Sissoko, Bero - De Wit - Hofmann, Broschinski

Bochum subs

Horn, Gamboa, Oermann, Loosli, Daschner, Pannewig, Boadu, Bamba, Baldé

Gladbach starting XI

Omlin (c) - Scally, Itakura, Elvedi, Netz - Sander, Weigl - Honorat, Stöger, Pléa - Kleindienst

Gladbach subs

Nicolas, Chiarodia, Friedrich, Lainer, Neuhaus, Ngoumou, Hack, Reitz, Čvančara

Zeidler ahead of facing Gladbach

"They are a very good team. Their game against Leverkusen really impressed me. It was a beautiful match for all football lovers, with high intensity and a high level of play. It had everything that makes football special. It will be a very exciting, complex and demanding task for us. If we play to our strengths, we have a good chance."

Seoane ahead of facing Bochum

"Bochum have a different style of play. They are a team that stands out for their aggressive counter-pressing and direct play. They were not rewarded by the results in their first two competitive games, but they provided enough to deserve points."

Sad-bach

Gladbach are winless in seven in the Bundesliga, while their 2024 points tally of 17 is the lowest of all Bundesliga clubs, including the two teams relegated at the end of last season (Darmstadt & Cologne).

2:00

Watch: Gladbach 5-2 Bochum - previous meeting

The last time these two sides met, Gladbach ran out 5-2 winners at home to Bochum. The visitors will be hoping for more of the same this time around.

Fresh start

Having fought off relegation last season, Bochum will be hoping their first three points of the season come sooner rather than later following their opening day defeat to Leipzig. Visitors Gladbach also tasted defeat in their opening game so the home side will also have to be wary as they chase the three points.

2:03

Watch: Bochum 0-1 Leipzig highlights

Bochum also faced tough opposition in their opening game, coming up against Marco Rose's Leipzig. The away side kept out Leipzig's attacking talent until the second-half, when new signing Antonio Nusa struck to make sure his new side started with a win.

Fighting spirit

Having come back from two goals down against Leverkusen before losing in the closing minutes, Gladbach can take plenty of positives from the opening game against last year's champions. New signing Tim Kleindienst got on the scoresheet and Kevin Stöger also impressed; both will be hoping they can contribute to a win on matchday two.

2:03

Watch: Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-3 Bayer Leverkusen highlights

Gerard Seoane's side were unlucky to have come away with nothing against champions Leverkusen in their opening game. After going two goals down, Gladbach showed great spirit to pull themselves level and they would've taken a deserved point from the game were it not for a last minute goal from Florian Wirtz.

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