VfL Bochum Women 1–4 Borussia Mönchengladbach Women

German Women's Bundesliga II | 10 May 2026, 20:00

Borussia Mönchengladbach Women produced a dominant display to defeat VfL Bochum Women 4–1 at the Ruhrstadion. The win strengthens Gladbach’s push for a top‑three finish, while Bochum remain in the bottom half.

Match Overview

Gladbach took control early. Midfielder Laura Voss opened the scoring in the 8th minute with a curling shot from the edge of the area. Bochum equalised against the run of play in the 31st minute through a penalty converted by striker Anna Schmitt.

However, Gladbach regained the lead just before half‑time when winger Sarah Becker headed home from a corner. The second half was all one‑way traffic. Becker added her second in the 64th minute with a clinical finish after a breakaway, and substitute Emma Lehmann completed the scoring in the 82nd minute with a well‑placed shot.

Key Moments

• 8′ – Voss gives Gladbach an early lead.
• 31′ – Schmitt equalises from the spot.
• 44′ – Becker scores from a corner to restore Gladbach’s lead.
• 64′ – Becker bags her second to make it 3–1.
• 82′ – Lehmann seals a comprehensive victory.

Standings Impact

Gladbach move up to 4th place with 41 points, just two points off the promotion/promotion play‑off places. Bochum drop to 9th, now with 28 points, and their inconsistent run continues.