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Bundesliga relegation
In the play-offs, 16th place in the Bundesliga
Bochum (city in Germany)
Against 3rd place in the Bundesliga
Düsseldorf (Germany)
.. In the first round, Düsseldorf had a clear advantage with a 3-0 win over Bochum. However, in the second round match, Bochum tenaciously tied the aggregate score at 3-3 in 90 minutes.
first round (of a competition etc)
: Düsseldorf 3-0 Bochum
In the first round, Düsseldorf beat Bochum 3-0 with a great performance. Düsseldorf's offense was strong and Bochum was completely suppressed in the match.
second round (of a match or election)
: Bochum 3-0 Düsseldorf (3-3 on aggregate)
In the second round, Bochum showed tenacity and resilience. They scored three goals in 90 minutes to level the aggregate score at 3-3 and earn themselves an extra time.
extra time
: Neither side has anything to show for it
Neither team was able to convert in overtime and the game went to penalty kicks.
In the penalty shootout, the players of Bochum and Düsseldorf showed great mental strength. Both sides scored 5 goals each in the first 6 rounds of the penalty shootout, with the score tied at 5-5. In the 7th round, Dusseldorf's Takashi Uchino missed a penalty kick, while Bochum scored a solid goal to win the penalty shootout 6-5.
The penalty shootout in the 7th round became a crucial moment to decide the winner of the match. Düsseldorf's Takashi Uchino failed to score the penalty, while Bochum's player seized the opportunity and scored the last penalty to secure Bochum's place in the Bundesliga.
With tenacity and excellent play, Bochum managed to reverse Düsseldorf and win 6-5 in the penalty shootout to relegate. The game not only showed Bochum's resilience and strength, but also brought fans an exciting relegation battle.
