VfL keeper Riemann with a gift for Onisiwo
Bochum’s race to catch up made up for a poor first half in Bochum. It would probably have gone into the break 0-0 if it hadn’t been for the mistake of cup hero Manuel Riemann. The VfL keeper, who converted the decisive ball in the penalty shoot-out against FC Augsburg in the second round, was only able to let a long-range shot from Anton Stach bounce off forward. Onisiwo gratefully accepted the gift.
Pantovic scores in Messi style
In the second round, however, another VfL was on the field. With a double chance from Jürgen Locadia and Patrick Osterhage, the hosts started a strong phase (54th).
The pressure was soon rewarded when referee Felix Brych awarded Elvis Rexhbecaj a penalty after Leandro Barreiro had pulled his jersey. Pantovic converted safely and had his big performance just three minutes later when he lobbed the ball over Mainz keeper Robin Zentner in the style of Lionel Messi.
Then coach Thomas Reis also showed a lucky hand: Substitutes Sebastian Polter and Löwen made the decision in a co-production. “Without Dortmund we go to Berlin“, sang the 750 admitted Bochum fans after the final whistle, when Dortmund’s simultaneous defeat at FC St. Pauli was also certain.
Bochum in the league against Cologne, Mainz in Fürth
Bochum will continue in the league on Saturday evening (6.30 p.m.) against 1. FC Köln, Mainz will play bottom-placed Fürth on Saturday afternoon.
Status: 18.01.2022, 22:38