Bochum. VfL Bochum gets an important three points in the relegation battle. The man of the evening clearly committed himself to the club and thus also fended off rumors.
In the relegation battle, VfL Bochum recorded an important 3-2 win after a good performance against TSG Hoffenheim. After a brilliant initial phase for VfL, the game calmed down a little, after the 3-0 (64th minute) thanks to goals from Kevin Stöger (34th/64th) and Felix Passlack (45th), it looked as if the Bochum finishes the game confidently. But as so often this season, the fans in the Ruhrstadion had to tremble until the end before the collective cheers erupted after the final whistle.
Stöger makes promises to VfL Bochum
Kevin Stöger was named player of the game with his brace. After Hoffenheim’s Andrej Kramarić scored a remarkable goal to make it 2-3, the game became even more tense in the final phase. For Stöger it was a “great game”, which was “not easy” at the end, but was rewarded with three points in the end. Important points, for VfL Bochum in the final spurt of the season the best thing to do is to leave the relegation place again. Thanks to the home triumph, coach Heiko Butscher’s team is above the line, at least until Sunday. Then FSV Mainz meets 1. FC Köln in the basement duel. “It was a deserved win. “That feels incredibly good,” says Stöger happily.
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After Bochum often dropped points in the final phase, it was even more important that not only the players were able to achieve a victory, but also that the VfL supporters left the stadium with a sense of achievement. “The next few days will be wonderful days for every VfL fan. “We fought, shouted and fought as a unit today,” said Stöger, who caused a stir during the week.
VfL Bochum: Union Berlin is interested in Kevin Stöger
As SportBild reported, Union Berlin is said to have once again signaled interest in the 30-year-old. If Köpenicker stays in the league, a move to the capital is likely. While VfL is in the middle of a relegation battle, one of the most important players is being linked to the next matchday’s opponent. Does this cause headaches for the goalscorer? “I am 100 percent at VfL Bochum. “I want to stay in this class,” he clarifies and adds: “I can promise that I will do everything for this club.” A promise that he proved with his double pack.