Bochum knock Mainz out of the DFB-Pokal with a 2-0 win
Christian Rasmussen scored just after half-time and Philipp Hofmann sealed it on 75 minutes at the Ruhrstadion.
By TuSport Desk · 27 Oct 2026, 21:10 WAT
VfL Bochum beat 1. FSV Mainz 05 2-0 at the Ruhrstadion on Tuesday 27 October in the DFB-Pokal second round, BBC Sport reports.
The first half finished goalless. Christian Rasmussen opened the scoring in the 46th minute, assisted by Gerrit Holtmann. Substitute Philipp Hofmann made it 2-0 in the 75th minute from a Jarne Steuckers assist.
Mainz pressed late and forced several saves from Timo Horn, but Bochum held on through lengthy stoppage time.
BBC Sport lists the full-time score Bochum 2, Mainz 05 0. Second-division Bochum advance; Bundesliga Mainz are out.
Sources: www.bbc.com · www.bbc.com
