Justin Diehl’s decisive strike secures Stuttgart win against Bochum

STUTTGART, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 23: Justin Diehl of VfB Stuttgart celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and VfL Bochum 1848 at MHPArena on November 23, 2024 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)German-born Ghanaian youngster Justin Diehl scored his first Bundesliga goal as VfB Stuttgart defeated Bochum 2-0 at the MHPArena in Round 11.Stuttgart extended their dominant head-to-head record to seven wins over Bochum, with a commanding performance in front of 59,000 fans. The hosts controlled possession and created numerous chances, but it took until the 53rd minute for Chris Fhrich to break the deadlock. Fhrich unleashed a stunning strike from outside the box, assisted by Leonidas Stergiou, to give Stuttgart the lead.Bochum struggled to threaten and was punished again just moments after Diehl entered the fray in the 77th minute. The 19-year-old forward made an immediate impact, latching onto a precise through ball from Fabian Rieder before calmly slotting the ball into the bottom left corner.Stuttgarts victory solidifies their position in the Bundesliga’s upper echelons as they prepare for a crucial Champions League clash against Red Star Belgrade. For Diehl, his maiden league goal marked a memorable milestone, underscoring his growing promise in German football.