In a Saturday afternoon clash at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion, VfL Bochum 1848 faced a formidable challenge against RB Leipzig.
The match started with promise for Bochum as Maximilian Wittek netted a stunning free kick in the 7th minute, sending the fans into wild jubilation.
However, RB Leipzig quickly retaliated, with Dani Olmo firing a precise shot from outside the box in the 30th minute, followed by Loïs Openda's clinical finish in the 68th minute.
As the game progressed, Bochum's hopes went down further when Ivan Ordets scored an own goal in the 71st minute, increasing their troubles. Just a minute later, Yussuf Poulsen hammered the final nail in the coffin with a close-range strike, sealing Leipzig's dominance.
Amidst Bochum's struggles, the match took a bad turn for Moritz Broni Kwarteng in the 86th minute when the Ghanaian forward was shown a red card, leaving his team to battle on with a numerical disadvantage.