Holstein Kiel secured a crucial 3-2 away win against VfL Bochum in the 2. Bundesliga. After nine winless competitive matches, the Storks ended their poor run and closed the gap to the first non-relegation spot to one point.
The match in Bochum before 25,039 spectators turned into a thriller. Holstein Kiel, coached by Tim Walter, started strongly and led 1-0 in the 8th minute through Kasper Davidsen, set up by Steven Skrzybski. Philipp Hofmann equalized for VfL in the 15th minute. After Marco Komenda's injury (20th) and a yellow card for Frederik Roslyng (35th), Phil Harres scored 2-1 in first-half stoppage time (45+1). In the second half, Bochum captain Matus Bero was sent off with a yellow-red (58th) after fouling Skrzybski, who left injured. Hofmann headed 2-2 (65th/66th). Jonas Therkelsen sealed the win with a 20-meter strike (70th). Umut Tohumcu later received red too (90+9). It was Holstein's first win since January 18 and first away success since September 13, 2025, at Schalke. Captain Steven Skrzybski said: 'It was a fight until the last minute today. We are very happy that we pulled it off.' Coach Tim Walter praised: 'Bochum demanded everything from us today, but my boys took it extremely well.' Holstein Kiel moved into the relegation playoff spot. Next match: Preußen Münster on April 6.
