Bochum Compound Bad Week For Listless Leipzig
Muhammad Rameez Published March 19, 2023 | 01:10 AM
Berlin, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th Mar, 2023 ) :A second-half goal from Erhan Masovic took Bochum to a surprise 1-0 home win over RB Leipzig, dealing the visitors a blow in their top-four battle.
Looking to rebound after Tuesday's 7-0 thrashing at the hands of Manchester City in the Champions League, Leipzig appeared listless in transition and toothless up front.
Bochum took the lead three minutes into the second half when Masovic latched onto a loose ball in the penalty area and headed past Leipzig goalkeeper Janis Blaswich.
Leipzig midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai had a late chance to equalise but his shot hit the inside of the post and rebounded into the arms of Bochum 'keeper Manuel Riemann.
Bochum coach Thomas Letsch credited the "outstanding" Riemann for helping his side hold on in a "wild last 10 minutes".
Leipzig boss Marco Rose called the defeat "disappointing" and lamented his team's "failure to take (their) big chances".
Bochum's second win in a row pushed them four points clear of the relegation playoff spot.
Leipzig could finish the weekend as low as fifth place should both Union Berlin and Freiburg avoid defeat on Sunday.
An injury-time penalty from Schalke's Marius Buelter cancelled out Arne Maier's second-half goal to snatch a point at Augsburg in a 1-1 draw.
Augsburg looked on track for their fourth 1-0 win in their past five home matches but had Ermedin Demirovic sent off midway through the second half to open the door for Schalke.
The draw extends Schalke's unbeaten run to eight matches but the visitors remain in the bottom two.
Two first-half penalties from Andrej Kramaric and a second-half goal from Ilhas Bebou propelled Hoffenheim to a 3-1 home victory over Hertha Berlin.
The victory was Hoffenheim's first since October, ending a run of eight straight defeats, and moved them from last place to outside the relegation zone.
Elsewhere, a second-half goal from Omar Marmoush earned Wolfsburg a 1-0 win at Stuttgart, keeping their late run towards European qualification alive.
In Saturday's late game, Borussia Dortmund host Cologne and can go one point clear of leaders Bayern Munich with a victory.
Bayern's bid for an 11th straight Bundesliga title will continue at Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 26 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 26 April 2024
ICC Womens T20 World Cup Qualifier, Match 2: Ireland Women open with Comfortable ..
Robinson, bowlers help New Zealand go 2-1 up against Pakistan
Shahzeb Chachar to hold khuli kachehri on April 26
Heatwave amid Israel's aggression in Gaza brings new misery, disease risk
Tourism must change, mayor says as Venice launches entry fee
Court adjourns Judicial Complex attack case till May 17
Nasreen Noori’s book ‘Popatan Jahra Khwab’ launched
Wafaqi Mohtasib inspection team visits Excise and taxation office
AJLAC announces 5th Conference titled ‘People’s Mandate: Safeguarding Civil ..
Pak-US officials engage to enhance trade, investment ties
More Stories From Sports
-
Victor Boniface: Leverkusen boss Alonso makes you 'up your game'
2 hours ago -
ICC Womens T20 World Cup Qualifier, Match 2: Ireland Women open with Comfortable victory over UAE
6 hours ago -
Robinson, bowlers help New Zealand go 2-1 up against Pakistan
12 hours ago -
National Hockey camp to be organized for Azlan Shah tournament
13 hours ago -
Islamabad Tennis Club demolished by CDA amid anti-encroachment action at public park: Tarar
15 hours ago -
Shayan, Rashid, Junaid to represent Pakistan in U12 Regional Qualifying Jrs
16 hours ago
-
Olympic Games Paris 2024: How teams qualified
16 hours ago -
ICC T20 World Cup 2024 trophy unveiled in Islamabad
15 hours ago -
Pakistan to tour New Zealand for 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is next March
16 hours ago -
Xavi and Barca remain tied in marriage of convenience
15 hours ago -
Pakistan Master Tenpin Bowling C'ship postponed
15 hours ago -
Tennis: ATP/WTA Madrid Open results
15 hours ago