Bochum celebrated simply their second level of the season after Koji Miyoshi’s 89th minute equaliser secured a draw in opposition to Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen. Heading into the sport, VfL had only one level from their opening 9 video games however Dieter Hecking, appointed final week, guided his new membership to a memorable draw in opposition to Xabi Alonso’s aspect.
Previously of Wolfsburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach, Hecking has instilled self-confidence again into the squad, one thing that was echoed in Gerrit Holtmann’s post-match feedback.
“He’s an excellent coach with charisma and aura who provides us one thing,” mentioned Holtmann. “You merely consider the whole lot he says. He gave us safety.”
It was Hecking’s first Bundesliga recreation after five-and-a-half years, and 60-year-old remained modest after the sport. He mentioned: “I might have been pleased with the group even when we had misplaced 1-0. They performed a superb recreation. It’s by no means straightforward if you begin working with a brand new coach who desires to usher in new issues.”
An enormous enchancment on current outcomes, they’ve successive away video games in opposition to Stuttgart and Bochum after the worldwide break.
