Bundesliga hopes hit by a draw against struggling Bochum. After the Bundesliga leaders stumbled to a 1-1 draw at struggling Bochum on Friday, Borussia Dortmund’s chances of winning the championship took a significant hit. With four games remaining, Dortmund is two points ahead of Bayern Munich in second place with 61 points. Bayern Munich will climb to the top if they defeat the bottom-dwelling Hertha Berlin on Sunday.
Edin Terzic, the head coach of Dortmund, was upset with the referee and VAR after two late penalty requests were denied. For us, it is quite bitter. Although it was a close game, Terzic said, “we had our chances. “I apologize for my tone and feelings, but as I mentioned last week, this may be the final opportunity we have to come this close to winning the title for us and me.
Bundesliga hopes hit by a draw against struggling Bochum
When there is so much at stake, you have to make these decisions. I merely requested that the officials review one more from the referees.
After five minutes, Anthony Losilla’s powerful shot from just outside the penalty area gave the visitors a 1-0 deficit. Bochum’s happiness, however, was short-lived as Karim Adeyemi, who was unmarked, scored at the far post.
Terzic attempted to motivate Dortmund from the bench, but the equalizer did not give them any sense of urgency.
They had their greatest opportunities in the second half only after the introduction of Marco Reus in the 73rd minute when the midfielder set up Youssoufa Moukoko, but Bochum goalkeeper Manuel Riemann parried his shot.
Jude Bellingham was denied by a superior-stop from Riemann in the 76th minute before Donyell Malen, who had scored in the previous five games, sent a backheel just wide.
After the 90th minute, Terzic was given a yellow card for dissent. Dortmund ran out of time, and they will find out on Sunday just how much their title chances have suffered as a result of Bayern Munich’s victory over Hertha.
Meanwhile, in Italy, Mount Vesuvius, the volcano that watches over the southern city of Naples, has been advised to be avoided by Napoli supporters getting ready to celebrate the club’s first league title since 1990.
Authorities in charge of national parks expressed alarm after hearing rumors that Napoli supporters intended to fire up Vesuvius with flares should their side win the championship on Sunday.
If the leaders defeat Salernitana at home and Lazio lose to Internazionale at the San Siro, the club will win its third Serie A championship.
The Vesuvius park commissioner, Raffaele De Luca, said, “We are all happy for Napoli’s achievement, which will bring honor to our region and tremendous joy to the people. “However, the festivities must not exceed the bounds of polite behavior.
