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Bayern’s deficit to Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen increased to eight points after a game at Bochum marked by extended delays due to fan protests.
The German champions suffered their first three-match losing streak in nine years, as the game was disrupted by protests before Bochum turned the match around with two goals after the first break.
During the second half, more fan protests led to another stoppage, and Bochum capitalized with a penalty to extend their lead, despite a late goal from Harry Kane for Bayern.
Bochum’s victory lifted them nine points clear of the relegation zone, while Bayern’s manager Tuchel faces uncertainty after the team’s recent poor performance.
Talking Point – Protest changes the game – and maybe Tuchel’s job prospects
Bayern’s defeat, coupled with the timing of the protest, puts Tuchel’s future in doubt, as the game turned in Bochum’s favor after the disruptions.
Bochum’s inspired performance, including heroics from goalkeeper Manuel Riemann, highlighted Bayern’s struggles during the match.
Player of the Match – Kevin Stoger (Bochum)
Stoger’s standout performance might earn him recognition at the national level, as his display contrasted with Bayern’s lackluster showing.
Player Ratings
Bochum: Riemann 8; Oermann 6, Ordets 7, Schlotterbeck 8, Bernardo 7; Losilla 8, Masovic 7; Asano 7, Stoger 9*, Antwi-Adjei 8; Broschinski 7.
Subs: Gamboa 6, Kwarteng 6, Forster, Loosli.
Bayern: Neuer 6; Mazraoui 6, Kim 6, De Ligt 6, Guerreiro 6; Goretzka 6, Kimmich 5; Choupo-Moting 5, Muller 5, Musiala 7; Kane 6.
Subs: Upamecano 4, Zaragoza 6, Sane 7, Tel 7, Dier 6.
Match Highlights
14′ GOAL!!! BOCHUM 0-1 BAYERN (MUSIALA)! De Ligt’s header was cleared off the line and Musiala first got a shot off which Riemann saved with his legs then when the ball fell to him shortly afterwards, from a tight angle, he rifled the ball inside the nearside top corner.
18′ SO UN-KANE LIKE…. He was played through by Musiala but all alone and with all the time to line up a shot – or pass square to set up Muller with an open goal – he fired high over the bar.