In a thrilling encounter between VfL Bochum and 1. FC Köln, the two teams played out a goalless draw at the Veltins-Arena on Sunday afternoon. However, it was Bochum who had the better of things in the first half when their striker scored a late goal to take them into halftime with a one-goal advantage.
The match was not without controversy as both teams had several chances to score, but neither side could find the back of the net. The deadlock continued until the final whistle was blown, leaving the two sides level on points after four games.
Bochum's striker, who scored the decisive goal, will be looking forward to his next chance to add to his tally of goals for the season. Meanwhile, 1. FC Köln will have to settle for a point, which is a result that they can live with given the way they played in the match.
Despite the draw, there were some positives to take from the game for both teams. Bochum showed that they can compete with the big boys of German football, while 1. FC Köln demonstrated that they still have the ability to cause problems for opponents.
Overall, it was another exciting encounter between two strong sides, and both teams will be hoping to build on their performances going forward.