Teenager Mohya ignites Gladbach revival as Fohlen halt worst start

In the packed Bökelberg‑Stadion, a nervous hush fell over the Fohlen as the 17‑year‑old Wael Mohya sprinted onto the pitch, his presence a beacon after a disastrous Start that saw Borussia Mönchengladbach languish at the foot of the Bundesliga for the club.

Borussia Mönchengladbach has averted a historic Bundesliga‑Fehlstart, with trainer Alexander Blessin’s side securing a 3:2 (1:1) win at VfB Stuttgart and finally earning points after six defeats since the season’s Start. The victory felt deserved after a season that had left the Fohlen heavily battered.

Ermedin Demirovic gave VfB the early Führung when goalkeeper Moritz Nicolas mishandled a ball, the own‑goal arriving in the fifth minute. The mistake put the visitors ahead and underscored the precarious state of the match.

Joe Scally restored parity with a spectacular Hacke in the 38th minute, his deft touch keeping Gladbach in the contest. The equaliser lifted spirits and set the stage for a dramatic second half.

Second‑half surge lifts Gladbach

Shuto Machino struck in the 51st minute, and seventeen‑year‑old Wael Mohya added another in the 66th, delivering the joy the Fohlen had craved. The teenager’s involvement in the attack was a clear sign of his growing influence.

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Demirovic’s second goal arrived in the 83rd minute, but it proved insufficient for Stuttgart to overturn the deficit. The visitors’ late strike added tension but could not change the outcome.

Record‑breaking start finally broken

Blessin, who succeeded Eugen Polanski, highlighted the win as a relief and a first glimmer of hope in a season that began with seven straight defeats – a record not seen in 63 years of Bundesliga history. Fortuna Düsseldorf (1991/92), Mainz 05 (2020/21) and VfL Bochum (2022/23) were the only clubs to score in their seventh match.

After the match, Blessin warned, “We must go through the valley of suffering,” adding that the situation was already precarious but that “we want no excuses.” Sport director Rouven Schröder echoed the sentiment, insisting the club would not look for excuses.

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VfB Stuttgart now faces pressure in Leverkusen, while Gladglass prepares for their next challenge on Saturday 31.10. against newcomers SC Paderborn. The win marks a turning point after a start that had left the Fohlen at the bottom of the Bundesliga.