Leaders Schalke are defeated by Bochum in the district duel

Schalke has now failed to win four games in a row and could lose its lead in the 2nd Bundesliga on Sunday. Even star striker Edin Dzeko, who came on as a substitute for the second half, could not prevent the defeat this time. Koji Miyoshi (1st minute) and Philipp Hofmann (43rd) scored the goals for VfL.

Bochum scores after a few seconds

VfL got off to a dream start. Only 42 seconds had been played before Miyoshi gave the hosts the lead. After preparatory work by Gerrit Holtmann, the Japanese shocked the front runner.

Schalke reacted well. Mika Wallentowitz had a great chance to equalize, but his shot rolled a few centimeters past the Bochum goal (10th).

Two Schalke goals don’t count

A thrilling and balanced game developed. Schalke had more possession, Bochum had the better chances. Above all, the very agile Holtmann was repeatedly dangerous on the left side. The 30-year-old also prepared Bochum’s second goal. This time Hofmann used his precise pass in the middle.

In the second half, Schalke increased the pressure with Dzeko. After a corner, Nikola Katic scored the supposed goal. However, referee Michael Bacher ruled a foul and disallowed the goal. Another Schalke goal from Kenan Karaman was subsequently disallowed due to a previous handball by Dzeko.