Overview
- Kjell-Arik Wätjen opened the scoring in the 41st minute and Gerrit Holtmann doubled the lead in the 60th.
- Falko Michel struck the crossbar from the penalty spot in the 81st minute, denying Magdeburg a late response.
- Bochum had already hit the woodwork twice early through Philipp Strompf and Farid Alfa-Ruprecht before the breakthrough.
- It was Magdeburg's first defeat under coach Petrik Sander, who continues to enjoy the club's trust.
- Home ultras unveiled a large east-stand choreography honoring VfL legends as Herbert Grönemeyer's "Bochum" played.