Bochum upsets Mainz in DFB-Pokal with 2-0 victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 7:03 PM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
VfL Bochum secured a surprising 2-0 win over Mainz 05 in the DFB-Pokal on October 27 at the Ruhrstadion. Christian Rasmussen opened the scoring early in the second half, followed by a goal from substitute Philipp Hofmann. Mainz struggled offensively, managing only four shots on goal throughout the match. This result eliminates Mainz from the tournament as Bochum advances to the next round.
- •Bochum defeats Mainz 05 2-0 in the DFB-Pokal.
- •Goals scored by Christian Rasmussen and Philipp Hofmann.
- •Mainz managed only four shots on goal.
- •Match took place on October 27 at Ruhrstadion.
- •Bochum advances to the next round.
- 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — Bochum produce Pokal surprise as misfiring Mainz bid farewell
"VfL Bochum produced an early DFB-Pokal upset by dumping out Mainz 05 under the Ruhrstadion floodlights tonight. Goals from Christian Rasmussen and substitute Philipp Hofmann ensured a 2-0 win and a pl...
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