Individuals honored while wearing the Riemann shirt. - Bochum's rescue squad exhibited wild behavior.
VfL Bochum has achieved a remarkable feat in football history. Following a disappointing 0:3 loss in the first leg against Fortuna Düsseldorf, they managed to bounce back with a 3:0 win in the return match, and secured their place in the Bundesliga through a nail-biting 6:5 penalty shootout victory. This incredible turnaround left even the most optimistic supporters within the club pleasantly surprised.
The rescue was met with unbridled excitement, and half of the team decided to celebrate in the Bochum party district Bermuda3eck at a place called THREE SIXTY. Their triumphant night would be forever etched in the club's history books. The festivities carried on deep into the night until the sun rose.
The Spectacular Bochum Wunder Party Timeline!
11:17pm: The sensational comeback has been achieved! Coach Heiko Butscher, who will be taking over the U23 team in the summer, can't contain his joy. Later, he admits to feeling immense pressure on himself and his family in the past few weeks.
11:23pm: Bochum's supporters remained supportive throughout the relegation; in fact, not a single boo was heard from the stands. Midfielder Tim Oermann (20), the quickest player on the team, remarks, "I had already given up, but I was still the first at the block after the final whistle."
11:31pm: The defensive stalwart Cristian Gamboa (34) opts out of making a statement in the mixed zone. He simply tells reporters, "There's nothing to talk about today, just drink!"
11:37pm: The first crate of Altbier "Schumacher" arrives in the dressing room. Soon after, a crate of "Krombacher" follows suit. Ten minutes later, three more crates of "Schumacher" and a crate of "Astra" are delivered.
11:46pm: Captain Maxi Wittek (28) treats the team to a dazzling breakdance performance, complete with astro turf. The club later shares a video of this dance display on Instagram.
11:51pm: Wittek spends a significant amount of time comforting Fortuna Düsseldorf's Andre Hoffmann (31) in the catacombs.
12:39am: Butscher stresses at the press conference that he feels emotionally drained after the intense weeks. However, he maintains, "Bochum has written Bundesliga history!"
1:09am: Most of the players have now made their way onto the team bus. Zeugwart Andi Pahl (48) cranks up "Bochum" by Herbert Grönemeyer on the bus speakers. Matchwinner Kevin Stöger (30) boards last, and the bus departs with a honk of the horn.
1:55am: The team arrives at the Ruhrstadion, where they are greeted by approximately 300 fans. The ultras assemble, armed with pyrotechnics.
2:35am: After a multitude of hugs, photos, and memories shared with fans, the party migrates to Bermuda3eck. The entire district is teeming with VfL supporters on Tuesday morning.
3am: Around 500 fans celebrate with the team at the "Three Sixty." Many employees from the business office are also present.
3:21am: Portugal striker Gonçalo Paciência (29) is still attired in his "Sport-BH," a device that measures heart rate and other vital statistics.
5:12am: Defender Felix Passlack (25) takes charge of the dance floor as the crowd keeps the party going. A dozen professionals are still present.
5:30am: The keg is tapped, and the party is shut down, despite it being in full swing. After all, it's Tuesday morning...
6:01am: The last Bochum players, along with their coach Butscher, Patrick Osterhage (24), Christopher Antwi-Adjei (30), Keven Schlotterbeck (27), and financial officer Ilja Kaenzig (50), remain outside to share a final moment with their fans before heading home.
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Source: symclub.org
