Bochum hosted Hoffenheim in the 31st round of the German top flight on April 27, 2024 in a close encounter.
After the match started, the players of both sides quickly got into the state and started a fierce scramble. Bochum, with the advantage of the home field, took the lead in the offensive, and their attack was colorful, posing a considerable threat to Hoffenheim's goal. In the 35th minute of the first half, Bochum's striker received a pass from a teammate in the penalty area and fired a powerful shot to break through Hoffenheim's goal, giving Bochum the lead. Then, in the second minute of the first half extra time, Bochum player Paslak scored a goal to extend the advantage again.
In the second half of the game, Hoffenheim stepped up their offense and tried to equalize the score. Their players ran aggressively on the field and created a lot of chances. Finally, in the 64th minute of the game, Bochum's Kevin Steger scored a goal to complete his second goal. However, Hoffenheim didn't give up and they launched a frantic counterattack in the final stage of the game. In the 73rd minute, Hoffenheim player Juracek assisted Kramaric to score a goal and equalize the game. Then, in the 84th minute, Kramaric got another assist from Grilic and scored twice to equalize the score to 2-3.
Despite Hoffenheim's tenacity in the final stages of the match, Bochum maintained their steady play. The match ended with a score of 3-2 for Bochum over Hoffenheim.