1-0 defeat in Bochum

RB Leipzig were defeated 1-0 away against VfL Bochum on Bundesliga matchday 25. Despite a number of chances for André Silva, Timo Werner & co., the only goal of the game came in the second half and was scored by Erhan Masovic.

Despite sunny weather ahead of kick off, heavy rain quickly began to fall early in the first half and had a significant impact on the game. As a result, clear chances were few and far between in an opening 45 that saw some heavy challenges and cards for both sides. Timo Werner had a couple of shots that missed the target (22’, 26’), while André Silva (41’) was also unable to beat Bochum goalkeeper Manuel Riemann and the sides went into the break level.

The hosts enjoyed the perfect start to the second half when Erhan Masovic headed home after Janis Blaswich saved a header from Takuma Asano (48’). After taking the lead, Bochum focused on defending their advantage and hitting on the counter. Szoboszlai continued to be a threat for the home side from open play and dead balls, but RBL couldn’t find a way past Riemann. André Silva had some late chances and had a shot hit the inside of the post and bounce clear in the final minutes, just moments after Emil Forsberg had a header tipped over the bar. It wasn’t to be for Marco Rose’s side in Bochum and they were forced to head into the international break on the back of a 1-0 defeat

Match information:

RB LEIPZIG:
Blaswich, Simakan (70′ Henrichs), Orban, Gvardiol, Halstenberg (82′ Raum), Kampl, Laimer (82′ Haidara), Szoboszlai, Werner (70′ Olmo), Poulsen (68′ Forsberg), Silva

Unused subs: Nyland, Nickisch, Klostermann, Ba

VFL BOCHUM:
Riemann, Stafylidis, Ordets, Masovic, Danilo Soares, Osterhage (87′ Lampropoulos), Losilla, Asano (69′ Kunde), Stöger (69′ P. Förster), Antwi-Adjei (69′ Holtmann), P. Hofmann

Unused subs: Esser, Heintz, Janko, Osei-Tutu, Broschinski

REFEREE:
Sascha Stegemann (Niederkassel)

YELLOW CARDS:
Laimer (11′), Kampl (86′) / Masovic (14′), Soares (44′)

GOALS:
1-0 Masovic (49′)

First half highlights:

KICK-OFF:

Bochum get us underway. Let’s go, RBL!

3RD MINUTE:

A couple of early half chances for the home side and Mo Simakan defends a cross from Antwi-Adjei.

7TH MINUTE:

As expected, Bochum are pressing high and trying to cause Leipzig problems in the build up. Kevin Stöger attacks Blaswich in possession and almost wins the ball.

10TH MINUTE:

RBL with a chance at the other end. Marcel Halstenberg finds André Silva with a low cross from the left, but he doesn’t connect properly and it comes to nothing.

22ND MINUTE:

A good chance for RBL. Dominik Szoboszlai gets down the right-hand side and squares the ball towards Timo Werner in the area, but his first-time shot flies up and over the bar.

32ND MINUTE:

Szoboszlai goes for goal with a free kick on the edge of the area but it’s off target.

42ND MINUTE:

André Silva has possession and begins an attack, eventually receiving the ball again after the play goes through via Mo Simakan and Konrad Laimer. He shoots with his right but goalkeeper Riemann and Stafylidis manage to clear the danger.

HALF TIME:

There’s been some heavy rain and nasty challenges, but no goals as an intense first half comes to an end.KICK-OFF:

Bochum get us underway. Let’s go, RBL!

3RD MINUTE:

A couple of early half chances for the home side and Mo Simakan defends a cross from Antwi-Adjei.

7TH MINUTE:

As expected, Bochum are pressing high and trying to cause Leipzig problems in the build up. Kevin Stöger attacks Blaswich in possession and almost wins the ball.

10TH MINUTE:

RBL with a chance at the other end. Marcel Halstenberg finds André Silva with a low cross from the left, but he doesn’t connect properly and it comes to nothing.

22ND MINUTE:

A good chance for RBL. Dominik Szoboszlai gets down the right-hand side and squares the ball towards Timo Werner in the area, but his first-time shot flies up and over the bar.

32ND MINUTE:

Szoboszlai goes for goal with a free kick on the edge of the area but it’s off target.

42ND MINUTE:

HALF TIME:

There’s been some heavy rain and nasty challenges, but no goals as an intense first half comes to an end.

First half in photos

Second half highlights:

46TH MINUTE:

The second half is underway. No changes for either side.

49TH MINUTE, GOAL FOR BOCHUM:

The home side goes ahead. Antwi-Adjei’s long throw into to the area finds the head of Asano after a flick on from Holtmann. Janis Blaswich makes a good save, but the rebound falls to Masovic who heads in.

52ND MINUTE:

Szoboszlai shoots from a free kick, but it’s well off target from the edge of the area.

55TH MINUTE:

Another free kick for RBL and this one is delivered into the area by Szobo. André Silva rises highest to get to the ball, but his header goes over the bar.

61ST MINUTE:

Antwi-Adjei attacks down the left for the home side, before cutting in and finding Asano in the area. He hits it first time but puts it just over the bar.

66TH MINUTE:

Mo Simakan crosses from the right to André Silva, but Riemann gets down to save.

71ST MINUTE:

Marco Rose has made a number of changes in short space of time. Emil Forsberg, Benny Henrichs and Dani Olmo are on, while Yussi Poulsen, Mo Simakan and Timo Werner make way.

85TH MINUTE:

RBL are enjoying more of the game here with Bochum focusing in seeing their lead through. A pair of corners come to nothing with Josko Gvardiol coming closest with a header.

90TH MINUTE:

Szoboszlai has been a constant threat going forward today. He delivers a chipped ball into the area from a central position and Forsberg heads it, but Riemann tips over.

90+2ND MINUTE:

Double chance for Silva. First he has an effort saved by Riemann after a pass from Willi Orban, before hitting the post a few minutes later. Szoboszlai had gone on a brilliant solo run, beating a number of defenders before the ball fell to the feet of the Portuguese forward. He hit it first time, but the ball rebounded off the inside of the post and into the arms of the goalkeeper.

FULL TIME:

A 1-0 win for VfL Bochum.