Bochum Wins 2-0 After Injury Controversy

The German FA's sports court has awarded VfL Bochum a 2-0 victory over Union Berlin after goalkeeper Patrick Drewes was injured by a lighter thrown from the crowd during a Bundesliga match. The incident halted the match, which was 1-1 at the time, and led to a temporary agreement between the teams to play out the remaining minutes without attempting to score. Court chairman Stephan Oberholz stated that the injury affected Bochum's ability to compete, necessitating the award of the points. Bochum's chief executive previously protested the referee's decision to restart the match after the incident. Union Berlin has the option to appeal the court's decision within one week, as they believe the match concluded fairly at 1-1. This ruling provides Bochum with only their second win of the season, crucial for their standing in the league.