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Bochum blues

April 17, 2010

A 2-0 away defeat to Cologne puts struggling side Bochum in real danger of relegation. Serbian international Zoran Tosic proved the star of the show, easing any fears of relegation for his own side.

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Cologne players celebrate the second goal from Tosic
Two goals from the same man secured the victoryImage: AP

Beleaguered Bundesliga club Bochum came closer to relegation after succumbing to a 2-0 away defeat to Cologne.

Serbian international Zoran Tosic scored both goals in the Friday night soccer clash, the first courtesy of a defense-splitting pass from teammate Taner Yalcin after 15 minutes.

Midfielder Tosic took the ball around goalkeeper Philipp Heerwagen before placing it into an empty net.

Cologne's Taner Yalcin, left, fights to get to the ball ahead of Bochum's Zlatko Dedic
Cologne's Taner Yalcin, left, battles for the ball with Bochum's Zlatko DedicImage: AP

Tosic managed to double his tally on 78 minutes after a one-two with Germany striker Lukas Podolski.

Gift for home fans

The result, which lifts Cologne clear of any possible relegation battle to 37 points, was a welcome one for the home fans.

"We wanted to give something back to the crowd because we haven't often won at home," said Cologne's trainer Zvonimir Soldo.

Although the score line places Bochum squarely in the relegation dogfight on 28 points, trainer Heiko Herrlich remained optimistic.

"I'm still upbeat that we can make it. We are not relegated yet. We must fight together to reach our goal," said Herrlich.

League leaders and football powerhouse Bayern Munich are to play Hanover on Saturday, while title rivals Schalke face Borussia Moenchengladbach.

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Editor: Darren Mara