SV Elversberg and VfL Bochum shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in Bundesliga 2 at the Ursapharm-Arena on January 25, 2026. The result does little to help either team's specific ambitions, with Bochum aiming for promotion and Elversberg fighting to stay clear of the drop zone. Bochum, the favorites, took the lead in the first half through a clinical finish from their star striker. However, Elversberg showed tremendous spirit and equalized in the second half with a stunning volley from the edge of the area that sparked wild celebrations. The visitors pushed for a winner and thought they had it when they put the ball in the net, but the goal was correctly ruled out for offside after a VAR check. In the end, Elversberg held on for a valuable point against one of the league's heavyweights. The Elversberg manager hailed the character of his team, while the Bochum boss was frustrated by his side's inability to kill the game.