FC Augsburg vs. VfL Bochum (12.11.2022)

In an intriguing encounter on November 12, 2022, FC Augsburg squared off against VfL Bochum in a match that saw strategic substitutions from both sides and a critical goal that made the difference.

The game started off with both teams trying to impose their style of play, leading to an intense midfield battle. It took 27 minutes for the first significant event of the match when FC Augsburg decided to make their first substitution, bringing on J. Gouweleeuw to refresh their lineup. Only three minutes later, a second change was made by Augsburg with C. Gruezo entering the fray, signaling a tactical adjustment from the home side.

Despite these changes, it was VfL Bochum who found the back of the net first. At the 58th minute mark, C. Antwi-Adjei broke through the Augsburg defense to score a normal goal, putting Bochum ahead. This moment of brilliance gave the visitors a crucial lead in what had been a tightly contested match so far.

Bochum's first substitution saw S. Zoller come onto the pitch in the 64th minute, perhaps looking to bolster their attack and build on their lead. Bochum continued their proactive management, making two more substitutions at the 73-minute mark, with C. Antwi-Adjei making way alongside teammate K. Stafylidis.

Augsburg, in response to falling behind, made a triple substitution in the 76th minute, bringing on R. Oxford, E. Rexhbeçaj, and R. Vargas in quick succession. Their aggressive changes indicated a last-ditch effort to salvage something from the game.

As the match entered its final stages, Bochum used their last two substitutions at the 82nd minute, introducing K. Stöger and C. Gamboa to secure their lead and add fresh legs to maintain their defensive shape.

In stoppage time, a couple of yellow cards were shown to both sides, with Mergim Berisha of FC Augsburg and Jordi Osei-Tutu of VfL Bochum each receiving a caution at the 91st minute.

Ultimately, VfL Bochum managed to hold on to their slender advantage until the final whistle, thanks in part to their solid defensive performance after taking the lead. The match ended with a narrow victory for Bochum, as they took three valuable points on the road. Augsburg, despite their efforts and multiple tactical changes, were unable to breakdown Bochum’s resilience, leaving them to reflect on what might have been had they capitalized on their chances.

Lineup FC Augsburg

Lineup VfL Bochum

Substitutes FC Augsburg

Substitutes VfL Bochum

FC Augsburg

This football club is nicknamed Fuggerstädter. The nickname is named after the well-known prominent Fugger banking family from the home town of Augsburg. The club plays at the Augsburg Arena, which is currently called WWK ARENA for sponsorship reasons. For league matches the stadium has a capacity of 30,660, but for international matches they are working with a capacity of 28,367. The club colours are white and green. In addition to these colours, there are also red elements on the jerseys and red is also represented in the emblem.

VfL Bochum

This German sports club is nicknamed Die Unabsteigbaren (the descendants). The full name is Verein für Leibesübungen Bochum 1848 - Fußballgemeinschaft e. V., and in addition to football it also has sections for basketball, handball, tennis, badminton, sports dance and many others. The club colours are blue and white. The football section uses blue and white jerseys for home matches. Outdoors, it plays in a combination of lighter and darker shades of blue. They play their matches at the Vonovia-Ruhrstadion, a 29,299-seat stadium. The club's origins date back to 1848. It was founded in the city of Bochum in North Rhine-Westphalia after the merger of several local teams.

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