Bochum II misses victory against Velbert – dramatic 2:2 in the stadium!

Bochum II misses victory against Velbert – dramatic 2:2 in the stadium!

Last Monday, August 11, 2025, the U21s of VfL Bochum had an exciting duel against SSVg Velbert as part of the Regionalliga West, which took place in the Vonovia Ruhrstadion. After a promising start, with Bochum taking a 2-0 lead, the game ultimately ended in a 2-2 draw. This encounter was of great importance for both teams as they had just one point from two games before kick-off and were desperately hoping for a win.

The Bochum team started the game strongly and pushed the Velbert team into their own half early on. In the 9th minute, Hartwig took the lead with a precise header from a corner. The hosts continued to apply pressure and could have increased the score with a shot from Heuser that went over the goal in the 18th minute. Goalkeeper Huge Rölleke was able to distinguish himself from a shot from Glavas in the 35th minute and kept his colors in the game. Finally, it was Matter who struck decisively shortly before half-time in the 43rd minute, scoring the second goal with a shot under the crossbar.

A game full of twists

After the break, Bochum initially continued to play dominantly, but the tide turned in the 65th minute when Velberts Hilger scored the next goal after a precise cross from Böhm. Bochum began to falter, and the uncertainty became particularly noticeable when Rölleke allowed a back pass to pass in the 74th minute, giving Velbert the equalizer. This wrong decision caused great disappointment for the hosts.

There were a few good chances on both sides in the final phase of the game. Bochums Matter had the opportunity to take the lead again in the 79th minute, but his shot went just wide of the goal. The Velberters were also dangerous in the last few minutes when Goto missed the goal in the 88th minute. With 1,337 spectators, the game became a small festival for the loyal fans despite the result.

A look into the future

Bochum now has to keep their heads up and improve significantly in order to get points in the next game against Mönchengladbach II. After the 1:4 defeat against Bonn and the goalless draw against Fortuna Cologne, it is time to get back on the road to success. The questionable performances in the defensive area must be eliminated quickly if the coach's team aims to get out of the bottom of the table as quickly as possible.

For more information on current standings and Regionalliga West news, visit TNT Sports. Further details about the game can also be found in the report from Kicker.