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A look at the history
When you hear 1. FSV Mainz 05 against VfL Bochum, you think of exciting duels and fighting spirit. VfL Bochum is a club steeped in tradition that has proven itself time and again in the Bundesliga, while Mainz 05 is known for its strong position in the league. There have been a total of 16 duels between these two teams. These encounters have often been intense and have produced many memorable moments. The first meeting in the Bundesliga took place in 1993 and ended 2-0 in favor of VfL Bochum.
The last encounter
Bochum started strongly but were unable to find a way to seriously test the Mainz defense. The game remained evenly poised until the 35th minute, when Osterhage's sliding tackle prevented Burkardt's shot and Daschner missed a good chance at the other end. Shortly before the break, Mainz were then awarded a penalty, which Burkardt converted to give them a 1-0 lead - Mainz's first penalty goal of the season after four missed attempts.
The game increased in intensity after the break. A supposed equalizer by Hofmann was disallowed due to an offside position. Mainz seized the opportunity and extended their lead to 2:0 through Burkardt, who scored a brace following a corner. Bochum struggled to find an answer and even after a triple substitution, they were unable to create any more danger. A set-piece in the 85th minute caused another flurry, but Asano and Paciencia were denied by the sturdy Mainz defense.
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