Borussia Mönchengladbach secured their first win in the Bundesliga this season with a hard-fought victory over VfL Bochum on Saturday. The match was played at the Allianz Arena in Munich and saw both teams battle it out until the final whistle.
In the 54th minute, Borussia Mönchengladbach's goal scorer, Julian Weigl, made his mark by scoring a stunning free-kick from distance that sent the crowd into raptures. The goal was just one of many highlights of a thrilling game between two struggling sides.
VfL Bochum, who have struggled to find form this season, were not able to capitalize on their chances throughout the match. However, they did manage to score a late consolation goal through a penalty kick awarded after Borussia Mönchengladbach's goalkeeper, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, had handled the ball outside the area.
Despite the loss, VfL Bochum remain in the relegation zone and will be hoping to pick up some valuable points in the coming weeks if they want to avoid the drop. They will face off against Hoffenheim next week, which could prove to be a crucial fixture for their survival hopes.
Overall, it was another tough day for Borussia Mönchengladbach as they continue to struggle in the Bundesliga. But, with a solid performance against VfL Bochum, they may just be able to turn things around and secure some much-needed wins in the coming months.