Wolfsburg missed the chance to jump to second place in the second division. The relegated side could only manage a 1-1 draw (0-1) at Bochum on Friday evening. Fabian Reese (2nd minute) put the visitors ahead early with a stunning volley, but Sean Klaiber (63rd minute) secured a deserved equalizer in the second half.

With 16 points, Wolfsburg remains in the promotion playoff spot in third place, though several clubs could move ahead of them later in the matchday. Bochum was pleased to earn an important point after three consecutive defeats and temporarily moved away from 16th place. Manager Uwe Rösler remains under pressure nonetheless.

In pouring rain, Reese's fourth goal of the season acted as an early mood killer. Bochum had to regroup after the early setback but worked their way into the match as the first half progressed. Berkan Taz in particular created repeated danger in Wolfsburg's penalty area, but the home fans were still waiting for an equalizer at the break.

Bochum remained persistent after the restart and rewarded themselves in front of 21,515 fans at Castroper Straße through Klaiber.