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Myron Boadu's hat-trick heroics help Bochum peg back Leipzig

Bochum 3-3 RB LeipzigGoals: 0-1 Orbán 10’ (assist: Raum), 0-2 Nusa 13’, 0-3 Baumgartner 22’ (assist: Raum), 1-3 Boadu 48’ (assist: Holtmann), 2-3 Boadu 56’ (assist: Broschinski), 3-3 Boadu (pen.) 61’

Buoyed by recent home victories, Bochum were looking to continue their upward trajectory in their fight against relegation. Yet Leipzig's ambitions were at the other end of the table and Marco Rose's team were in town looking to enhance their prospects of a top-four finish.

The absences of suspended strikers Benjamin Šeško and Loïs Openda meant  Antonio Nusa and Christoph Baumgartner stepping into the spotlight and the duo responded as the visitors stormed into a 3-0 lead.

Christoph Baumgartner celebrates scoring Leipzig's third goal. (IMAGO/Sven Sonntag)

Leipzig's first-half blitz

Willi Orbán broke the deadlock for Die Roten Bullen in the 10th minute with an unorthodox lob that caught Patrick Drewes off guard. Just three minutes later, Nusa doubled the lead with a powerful low drive.

The onslaught soon continued as Baumgartner added a third in the 22nd minute, finishing off a well-worked move. Leipzig's clinical efficiency was evident, converting all three of their shots on target into goals.

Myron Boadu keeps his cool from the penalty spot, slotting home to complete his hat-trick and level the score at 3-3. (IMAGO/Maik Hölter/TEAM2sportphoto)

Boadu leads Bochum's resurgence

The second half saw a dramatic shift in momentum, sparked by Dieter Hecking's inspired half-time substitution of Gerrit Holtmann for Felix Passlack. The change paid immediate dividends as Holtmann's energy reinvigorated Bochum's attack.

Boadu's first goal began the comeback in the 48th minute, the AS Monaco loanee capitalising on a defensive error. Boadu struck again from close range in the 56th minute, bringing Bochum to within touching distance.

The Vonovia-Ruhrstadion erupted in the 61st minute when the Amsterdam native completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot, levelling the score at 3-3 and capping off an extraordinary turnaround.

Frantic finale

The final half-hour was a pulsating affair as both teams pushed for a winner. Bochum, riding the wave of their comeback, came close when Maximilian Wittek's corner struck the crossbar.

Leipzig, shell-shocked but still dangerous, had opportunities through Xavi and Yussuf Poulsen. The encounter concluded in a crescendo, with Poulsen narrowly missing a chance to snatch victory in the dying seconds.

Player of the Match: Myron Boadu

Boadu's performance was nothing short of spectacular, dragging Bochum back from the brink of defeat. His hat-trick showcased a range of finishing skills: opportunism for his first, composure for his second, and nerves of steel for the equalising penalty.

The Dutch forward's movement and link-up play were instrumental in Bochum's second-half resurgence, constantly troubling the Leipzig defence. With three shots on target and a 100 per cent conversion rate, Boadu's clinical display was the catalyst for one of the season's most remarkable comebacks.

Bundesliga Match FactsxGoals: Bochum 2.8 - Leipzig 1.96Fastest player: Moritz Broschinski (BOC), 34.12 km/hLowest goal probability: 1-0 by Willi Orbán (RBL), 1.55 percentMost pressed player: Christoph Baumgartner (RBL), 28 times under pressurePass efficiency: Kevin Kampl (RBL), +4.37

Fantasy Heroes: Myron Boadu (VfL Bochum 1848, 425 Points), Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig, 344 Points), Willi Orbán (RB Leipzig, 317 Points)

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