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Derby day is supposed to be the highlight of the season, but today in Bochum, it felt like a fever dream from the very first whistle. We went into the Vonovia Ruhrstadion expecting to maintain our lead at the top of the table; instead, we were greeted with a cold, hard reality check.
In today's podcast, we’re breaking down the **2-0 defeat to VfL Bochum**. We dive into the "42-second ambush" that destroyed our game plan, the controversial VAR decision that robbed Edin Džeko and Kenan Karaman of a comeback, and why being winless in four games has the promotion sirens ringing in Gelsenkirchen.
*💬 Community Question:*
Be honest—was that VAR call the right decision? And after four games without a win, are you still confident we’re going up as Champions? *Let’s talk in the comments!* 👇
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