Highlights

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Full-time: Union 3-4 Bochum

And breathe! What a game at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei! Union showed all the fight in the world to come back from 3-0 down but their players collapse to the floor at full-time with relegation still very possible. Bochum rule out the chance of automatic relegation with Hofmann's first goal since Easter the all-important one. Union, meanwhile, now face Cologne next week in a six-pointer of epic proportions.
Full-time
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An important yellow

Gamboa has only just come on and picks up the game's first yellow. It was an important one as he took down Vertessen who was about to break into their half.
90'
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Ronnow with a shot!

Union's keeper comes up for a stoppage time corner and gets his head on the cross but it's just over the bar. What a story that would have been!
90'
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Great defending!

Aaronson whips a ball in and it looks like Doekhi might get his head on it but in flies Schlotterbeck to make a huge clearance.
90'
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That was the chance!

Union create a great chance and Gosens whips the ball in, it misses everyone except for Aaronson. There are hearts in mouths but his header is weak and straight at Riemann. That might be it.
90'
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Five minutes of stoppage time...

Is there time for one more goal?
90'
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Bochum holding on

The away team are fighting tooth and nail to keep the ball away from their box in the dying stages of the game.
90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
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89'

Final rolls of the dice

Both teams make a final substitution as we head into stoppage time.
85'

Tensions on the bench

The Union bench are starting to look very worried. One more goal and automatic relegation is off the cards. If it stays like this their next match against Cologne is enormous.
84'

Chances aplenty

Here's how those shots look visualised. It's certainly been a game full of opportunities.
Goal attempts
5off target
5on target
12off target
5on target
82'

A game of worldies

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The xG stats show just how incredible all seven goals have been today. Is there time for one more?
xGoals
3
1.21
1.59
4
Goals
75'

4-3! Insanity!

Union get back in the game once again and it's all thanks to Aaronson. Winning a ball over the top in the area he brilliantly takes it down and squeezes a pass through for Hollerbach to tap in. Wow.
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
50 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
7.03 m
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4-2! What is happening?!

Bochum re-open their two-goal lead just as their fans' knees were starting to shake. A Stoger shot is blocked and when the ball is sent back in Hofmann is somehow left unmarked and he heads in with ease.
70'
Philipp Hofmann
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
32 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
7.23 m
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What a turnaround!

The Stadion An der Alten Försterei is absolutely rocking now. What a game we're witnessing.
66'

Schlotterbeck should have two!

Passlack fires a brilliant ball across the Union box but Schlotterbeck just can't control it and ends up taking it out of play.
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3-2! Oh my word!

It's chaos in Berlin as Bedia gets Union right back in it. Bedia brilliantly holds off his defender for a long ball which Schafer collects. He hands it over to Bedia through on goal and the substitute again shows his strength by brushing aside his man and slotting in, what a game we have!
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Chris Bedia

GOAL!

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Chris Bedia
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
29 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
95.62 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
11.82 m
62'

Huge block!

Vertessen gets involved again and prods the ball to Schafer in the box. It's blocked at point-blank range and Union want a penalty, but they won't be getting one.
60'

Hello! Game on?

Union could be back in the game here! Second half substitute Vertessen collects a ball in the middle of the pitch and tries his luck from range and it's straight in, that's exactly what this game needed!
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Yorbe Vertessen
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
2 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
122.06 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
28.31 m
49'

Can Wittek get another?

The winger who's on a hat-trick has started the second period in a lively manner.
Shots
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Diogo Leite Maximilian Wittek
47'

Nenad Bjelica rings the changes

Union make three changes at half-time. Bjelica calls time on the big names of Tousart and Volland. Vogt also comes off while making their way on are Bedia, Aaronson and Vertessen.
46'

Back underway

A shellshocked Union will desperately be looking to get back into the match as soon as possible.
Kick-off!
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Substitution

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Substitution

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Half-time: Union 0-3 Bochum

No one was expecting this. With a draw suiting both sides, Bochum have instead completely taken over. It's been the Max Wittek show with two goals, but even without him Union have been unable to deal with their long-ball tactics and ability to keep winning the ball back. Union haven't won after going behind this season, not least three goals behind...
Half-time
45'

Almost four!

Bochum finish the half with another well worked chance, this time Osterhage's header is saved from a free-kick.
44'

Bochum domination

Despite playing mainly long balls, Bochum are in complete control so far.
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4654
38'

3-0! Can you believe it!

It all starts from a throw in and Union just can't get out. They keep trying to clear but eventually the ball falls to Passlack on the right. His first time cross drifts through the box and in comes Schlotterbeck to blast it in via a deflection. The defender refuses to celebrate having previously played for the home side.
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
13 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
12.15 m
36'

Close!

Juranovic is looking lively and has his best chance so far from a free kick. The winger jumps highest and gets plenty of power on the effort but it's too close to Riemann.
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Wittekkers

Wittek only had one Bundesliga goal before today and it was from a direct free kick. You'd never have thought it watching the summer signing from Vitesse today.
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Wow! Wittek!

It's two for Wittek and it's just as good as his first! The winger collects the ball in the box, fakes a shot, drags it back onto his left and fires inside the near post, what a start for the away side!
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
8 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
90.02 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
14.94 m
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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
1.
Lucas Tousart
Lucas Tousart33.54km/h
25'

What a finish

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The expected goals stats show how good that first time finish was to open the scoring.
xGoals
0
0.02
0.4
1
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Far from over...

Bochum have dropped a league-worst 21 points from winning positions this season, Union will be confident about getting back into the game.
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We have an opener!

A brilliantly worked goal sees Broschinski find space down the right and pick out his fellow winger Wittek who expertly fires in just his second goal of the season.
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
30 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
75.01 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
9.85 m
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A solid start in midfield

Losilla's midfield replacement Osterhage is off to a great start dominating the duels.
Duels won
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Danilho Doekhi Patrick Osterhage
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Bochum's first attack

The free-kick comes to nothing and Bochum have their first spell in Union's final third.
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Hollerbach is OK

Hollerbach returns to the action and wins a free-kick in a dangerous position...
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An early stoppage

Hollerbach lands awkwardly on his ankle and looks in serious pain and requires treatment.
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We're underway!

Union kick us off in this crucial relegation six-pointer.
Kick-off!
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A big loss

Bochum captain Losilla is in attendance but suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards. His team are yet to win in the Bundesliga without him.
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A warm welcome

Union's team bus has been surrounded on arrival. The team began the season in the Champions League but their fans have been with them all the way into this relegation battle.
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Thanks Cologne!

Both of these teams will have been delighted to see Cologne fail to beat Freiburg last night. That result means that a draw today at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei will ensure that neither side can be automatically relegated this season and they will at worst make the promotion/relegation play-off spot.
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More on those teams

After a 0-0 draw against Gladbach last time out Bjelica makes two changes, Schäfer and Hollerbrach come in for Aaronson and Vertessen. There's only one change for Bochum and it's an enforced one with Osterhage coming in for the suspended Losilla.

Union starting XI

Rønnow - Doekhi, Vogt, Leite - Juranović, Schäfer, Khedira (c), Tousart, Gosens - Volland, Hollerbach

Union subs

Schwolow, Roussillon, Trimmel, Knoche, Aaronson, Haberer, Král, Bedia, Vertessen

Bochum starting XI

Riemann (c) - Passlack, Ordets, Schlotterbeck, Bernardo - Bero, Osterhage - Broschinski, Stöger, Wittek - Hofmann

Bochum subs

Luthe, Gamboa, Mašović, Oermann, Loosli, Daschner, Elezi, Paciência, Antwi-Adjei

Big day at the bottom

Union and Bochum will be assured of at least a play-off spot if one of them wins today, or they play out a draw. Post-match, each sides' attentions will then turn to Mainz's game later this evening. The 05ers start the day two back from both these teams so that gap could be maintained, extended or wiped out in what is a huge day in the relegation battle.
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Bjelica's view of Bochum

"They'll be a very tough nut to crack. They're team that play with a lot of purpose. They play a bit differently to the other teams and the have the players to do so. They implement their game plans very well and that hasn't changed under the new coach. They've played very well in their last two games and deserved to win against Hoffenheim."
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Butscher's view ahead of Union

"Union have an excellent team. We've watched lots of their games to recognise a pattern. They always have real force at home. It's a hugely important game. If we win, we're in a good place. If we lose, things can quickly go the other way. We need to remain sharp."
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Probable line-ups

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2:42
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Stay away from that trapdoor!

A win for either club will eliminate any fears of automatic relegation. If the game ends all square and second-bottom Cologne fail to beat Freiburg, both clubs will be assured of finishing no lower than the relegation play-off spot.
2:03
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Watch: Bochum 3-0 Union - previous meeting

Bochum fans were treated to another impressive home win in the reverse fixture.
2:03
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Watch: Borussia Mönchengladbach 0-0 Union Berlin - highlights

Union were unlucky not to take maximum points from their trip to Mönchengladbach on Matchday 31. The result leaves them in real danger, above Bochum on goal difference.
2:03
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Watch: Bochum 3-2 Hoffenheim - highlights

Bochum climbed two points clear of the relegation zone, thanks to a swashbuckling performance at home to Hoffenheim that brought an end to a run of eight games without a win.
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