Bochum 2, Viktoria Berlin 3

BERLIN (Interstat) — In a stunning DFB Pokal upset that defied statistical projections, third-division side Viktoria Berlin mounted a dramatic second-half comeback to defeat second-division Bochum 3-2 on Saturday at Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Sportpark. The result was a reversal of both the pregame expectations and the match’s own narrative, as Bochum, heavily favored to advance, squandered a commanding three-goal lead built in the first 65 minutes. The visiting Bochum side appeared to be cruising to a straightforward victory after a dominant offensive display. Simon Zoller opened the scoring in the 18th minute, followed quickly by a goal from Takuma Asano in the 22nd… Read more...