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FCM lost to Bochum 0-2 – bitter defeat for promotion!
VfL Bochum defeated 1. FC Magdeburg 2-0 in the 2nd Bundesliga. Goals by Wätjen and Holtmann secure the victory.
FCM lost to Bochum 0-2 – bitter defeat for promotion!
November 2, 2025 was for the 1. FC Magdeburg another disappointing day in the 2nd Bundesliga. In the away game against VfL Bochum The team suffered a 2-0 defeat, even though the game took place after a previous DFB Cup game in Illertissen. The interim coach Petrik Sander rotated two players compared to the last appearance.
VfL Bochum lined up with the same line-up as in the last cup game against Augsburg. The match was particularly explosive for Magdeburg, who were behind after an unfortunate first half. After Mathisen lost the ball, Kjell Wätjen gave Bochum the lead in the 41st minute by elegantly lofting the ball over Reimann.
Key events in the course of the game
The first outcry from the Magdeburg fans came in the 2nd minute when Ulrich had the first shot of the game. But Bochum's player Strompf brought a lot of trouble to Magdeburg when he hit the post in the 7th minute. Breunig also played well, but was denied by Bochum keeper Horn in the 11th minute. Magdeburg were trailing 1-0 at halftime and hope faded when Holtmann increased the score to 2-0 in the 60th minute.
Although there were a few opportunities for Magdeburg in the second half, there was no great success. The missed penalty in the 80th minute was particularly bitter when Michel hit the crossbar. Felix Wagner's referee decision ended the game after eight minutes of added time.
Look at the table
After this defeat, things won't get any easier for 1. FC Magdeburg. The competition is strong and the pressure on the coach and team is increasing. In the current table, the FCM will have to ask itself what the next steps are to turn things around.
Also interesting for fans and math lovers: the number 1 is not only the smallest positive integer, but is often used to denote first or leading. Even if the 1. FC Magdeburg was left behind that day, the team spirit remains unbroken because the team still has the urge to climb up the table.
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