Bochum secured their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory over Heidenheim, Moritz Broschinski and Matúš Bero converting their side's dominance to spark survival hopes for the Bundesliga's bottom club.

Bochum 2-0 Heidenheim
Goals: 1-0 Broschinski 11' (assist: Sissoko), 2-0 Bero 38' (assist: Oermann)

The Vonovia Ruhrstadion played host to in a crucial Bundesliga clash at the bottom as struggling Bochum welcomed Heidenheim. Both teams entered the match desperate for points, with Bochum notably on a club-record 16-game winless streak. The stage was set for a tense battle, but it was the home side who seized the initiative from the opening whistle.

Bochum's first-half blitz

Bochum wasted no time in stamping their authority on the match. In the sixth minute, Broschinski sent the home crowd into raptures with a clinical finish, latching onto a pinpoint cross from Ibrahima Sissoko. The early goal energized the hosts, who continued to press forward with intent.

Matúš Bero celebrates his crucial second goal that extended Bochum's lead - IMAGO/Ulrich Hufnagel

Their dominance was further rewarded in the 38th minute when Bero doubled Dieter Hecking's side's lead with a sensational strike, leaving Heidenheim goalkeeper Kevin Müller with no chance.

The visitors struggled to cope with Bochum's intensity, managing only one shot on target in the first half. 

Matúš Bero's goal, Bochum's second, was a superb strike that left Muuller no chance. - IMAGO/RHR-FOTO

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Heidenheim's second-half resurgence falls short

Heidenheim coach Frank Schmidt responded to the first-half onslaught with a triple substitution at the break. The changes injected new life into the visitors, who showed more attacking intent after the restart. Mathias Honsak had a golden opportunity to pull one back in the 48th minute, but fired his shot wide from close range.

Despite the increased pressure, Bochum's defence, marshalled by the impressive Bernardo, stood firm. Patrick Drewes in the Bochum goal was called into action several times, making crucial saves from Schimmer and Kaufmann.  

Felix Passlack of Bochum challenges Patrick Mainka, in what was a very physical contest. - IMAGO/BEAUTIFUL SPORTS/Buriakov

Bundesliga Match Facts
xGoals: Bochum 1.66 - Heidenheim 0.63
Fastest player: Mathias Honsak (Heidenheim), 32.65 km/h
Lowest goal probability: 1-0 by Moritz Broschinski (Bochum), 12 percent
Most pressed player: Moritz Broschinski (Bochum), 24 times under pressure
Pass efficiency: Bernardo (Bochum), +2.32

Fantasy Heroes: Matúš Bero (Bochum, 297 Points), Ibrahima Sissoko (Bochum, 281 Points), Tim Oermann (Bochum, 274 Points)

Bochum players embrace in a jubilant group celebration, marking their long-awaited first win of the season - Leon Kuegeler

About the clubs

VfL Bochum 1848

Vonovia Ruhrstadion

1. FC Heidenheim 1846

Voith-Arena