In a highly intense match, 1. FC Heidenheim and VfL Bochum played a 0-0 draw in the Voith-Arena during the opening game of the 32nd round of the 1st Bundesliga. Both teams had well-organized defensive lines, resulting in a lack of clear goal-scoring opportunities. Just before halftime, Georgios Masouras received a yellow card for a tactical foul (45+1), while Heidenheim’s goalkeeper Kevin Müller had to be substituted after a rough collision in the 50th minute due to an injury.
Bochum had the best chance in the 66th minute when Myron Boadu, after a fast counter-attack, narrowly missed the goal by hitting the post. Both coaches tried to inject new momentum in the final phase by making several substitutions: Heidenheim brought in Mathias Honsak and Budu Zivzivadze, while Bochum responded with Gerrit Holtmann and Moritz Broschinski. Despite the personnel changes, the game remained goalless, resulting in a bitter but ultimately deserved point for both teams in their battle for survival in the league.