The first goal of the month of 2025 has been determined. Bochum’s Philipp Hofmann achieves it by hoe in the Bundesliga game against FC St. Pauli.
The new year starts spectacularly at the goal of the month. And the reason for this is Philipp Hofmann with the most beautiful moment of the season in the Bochum Ruhr Stadium. His chopping goal not only ensured a collective “Boah Ey” among the many VfL fans, but also a narrow 1-0 win against a direct competitor in the relegation battle.
Many hackers since the 10s
Hack goals have been more and more common in the goal of the month since the 10s of this century. Many players still practice these game situations in extra lessons after training. Knowing that – if it works – in addition to the recognition on the square, she can also earn the coveted gold medal of the sports show. Because the football fans simply love these spectacular actions and choose them to the goal of the month accordingly.
Almost 30 percent for Hoffmann’s goal
It is not known whether Hofmann’s hit was the result of many additional training sessions on the pitch, but that it was particularly well done. With almost 30 percent of all votes, the Bochum captain wins in the election in January ahead of Karolina Lea Vilhjalmsdottir from Bayer Leverkusen.
The campaign is prepared by the recently substituted Moritz Broschinski, who fits the ball from the right wing tightly in front of the St. Pauli goal. The ball puts on again briefly before reaching Hoffmann at the short post. The center forward lifts, turns a little in the jump, catches the ball with the hoe at an exact right moment and kicks it into the mesh from about five meters. A great hit and the 45th Hackentor in the long TDM history.
The eighth TDM for Bochum
For VfL Bochum, this is the eighth award gate of the month. The unforgettable Werner Balte received the first golden medal in June 1971 for his legendary slit ear gate.
Source: Red/Markus Wessel