Moritz-Broni Kwarteng’s impact leads Bochum to narrow win over Arminia Bielefeld

KIEL, GERMANY – OCTOBER 25: Moritz-Broni Kwarteng of Vfl Bochum plays the ball during the 2. Bundesliga match between Holstein Kiel and VfL Bochum 1848 at Holstein-Stadion on October 25, 2025 in Kiel, Germany. (Photo by Jrgen Fromme – firo sportphoto/Getty Images)Moritz-Broni Kwarteng came off the bench and quickly made his mark, setting up the only goal in Bochums hard-fought 1-0 victory over Arminia Bielefeld in the Bundesliga 2 on Saturday.Kwarteng entered the game in the 64th minute, replacing Kjell Wtjen, and brought new energy to Bochums attack. Just six minutes later, he delivered a smart assist that changed the afternoon. His well-placed ball found Philipp Hofmann in the box, and the striker headed home from close range to give Bochum the lead.The match at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion was tight, with Bochum holding 41% possession but creating better chances. They finished with an expected goals rating of 1.88, showing their intent even in a narrow game. Bielefeld pushed forward in search of an equaliser, but Bochum stayed organised, clearing danger in the final minutes.The win lifted the home crowd and highlighted Kwartengs value as an impact player. Bochum now shift their focus to their next league fixture against Hannover 96 on December 13th, hoping to build on this momentum.