Fortuna Düsseldorf beats Bochum 3-0 away to take giant step toward Bundesliga promotion

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Not even Leon Goretzka’s presence could help Bochum’s chances of staying in the Bundesliga. An own goal, a counterattack and a rebound gave Fortuna Düsseldorf a big advantage with a 3-0 win in Bochum in the first leg of their Bundesliga relegation/promotion playoff.

BOCHUM, Germany — Not even Leon Goretzka ’s presence could help Bochum’s chances of staying in the Bundesliga .

Bochum defender Philipp Hofmann was the unlucky figure early on as Christos Tzolis’ corner in the 13th minute struck the near post and rebounded in off Hofmann’s thigh. Bayern Munich midfielder Goretzka was watching from the stands in a Bochum jersey to support his boyhood club.

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