Bochum survives dramatic playoff against Dusseldorf to stay in Bundesliga

DÜSSELDORF, Germany — Bochum clinched Bundesliga survival by coming from three objectives down and successful a penalty shootout 6-5 to thwart Fortuna Düsseldorf’s promotion bid on Monday.

Second division membership Düsseldorf was 3-0 up from the first leg of their playoff on Thursday, however Philipp Hofmann scored twice and Kevin Stöger transformed a penalty for Bochum to win the second leg 3-0. Hofmann scored an personal purpose within the first leg.

It left the groups degree at 3-3 on combination. Düsseldorf got here closest to scoring in further time and Bochum held on due to numerous goal-line clearances.

Veteran goalkeeper Andreas Luthe saved Andre Hoffmann’s first effort for Düsseldorf within the shootout, and counterpart Florian Kastenmeier additionally made a save for the house staff.

It left the stress on Düsseldorf’s Takashi Uchino. The younger Japanese defender despatched his spot kick excessive over the purpose alongside together with his staff’s hopes. Düsseldorf coach Daniel Thioune tried consoling the inconsolable participant.

Bochum completed third from backside within the Bundesliga, whereas Düsseldorf was third within the second division.