Bochum's Relegation Playoffs: Grumme Triumphs - Complete Match List, Results, & Dates
Alright, let's dive into the post-match chaos in Bochum. After a nail-biting penalty shootout, Eintracht Grumme snatched relegation survival, leaving SV Bommern II facing a tough return to Kreisliga B.
The thriller at Wattenscheid City Garden had fans on the edge of their seats, as the two teams battled it out in a 3:3 draw after extra time. Eintracht Grumme emerged victorious in the decisive shootout, securing three vital points to avoid relegation. It was a night filled with jubilation for TuS Harpen, who clinched the non-relegation spot after a 3:1 win over Harpen's reserves in Kreisliga A1.
While Eintracht Grumme is breathing a sigh of relief, SV Bommern II must regroup quickly, as they now face another battle to remain competitive. Their opponents in this fight for survival will be determined in the upcoming promotion and relegation rounds in Kreisliga B and C.
It's not all doom and gloom; there's still hope for teams in both leagues. The runners-up of B and C leagues will each earn another promotion spot, while the teams in 14th place in Kreisliga B will fight for relegation.
The promotion and relegation rounds are shaping up to be a spectacle, with four matchdays set for the deciders. The playoffs kick off on Whit Monday (9th June), followed by additional matchdays on the 12th and 15th June (Thursday and Sunday). All games will be played on neutral grounds to ensure fairness.
Here's a quick rundown of the playoffs:
Kreisliga A relegation playoff- Eintracht Grumme vs. SV Bommern II: 4:6 on penalties (1:0, 2:2, 3:3)- SV Bommern II is relegated to Kreisliga B, Grumme remains a Kreisliga team.
Kreisliga A promotion round- SV Voerde vs. TuS Stockum II - Mo., 9th June, 4 pm (at Union Bergen)- FC Hasretspor vs. SV Voerde - Do., 12th June, 7 pm (at TuS Kaltehardt)- TuS Stockum II vs. FC Hasretspor - So., 15th June, 5 pm (at Weitmar 09)- The winner of the round is promoted, the second acts as a reserve in case of withdrawals.
Kreisliga B relegation round- FC Altenbochum II vs. Türkischer SV Witten - Mo., 9th June, 2 pm (at Union Bergen)- SW Eppendorf II vs. FC Altenbochum II - Do., 12th June, 8 pm (at Wattenscheid 08)- Türkischer SV Witten vs. Eppendorf II - So., 15th June, 3 pm (at Weitmar 09)- Determines an additional relegated team, two teams remain in Kreisliga B.
Kreisliga B promotion round- ESV Langendreer-West directly promotes, not participating in the promotion games due to SC Werne II waiver of promotion.- Germania Bochum-West, Vorwärts Kornharpen, and SF Schnee will compete for another promotion spot in a three-team round-robin.- Decision Match: Germania Bo-West vs. AFC Bochum II 7:2- Germania Bo-West vs. Vorwärts Kornharpen - Mo., 9th June, 12 PM (at Union Bergen)- SF Schnee vs. Germania - Thu., 12th June, 6 PM (at Wattenscheid 08)- Kornharpen vs. SF Schnee - Sun., 15th June, 1 PM (at Weitmar 09)
Please note that the matches at Weitmar 09 on 15th June were initially scheduled an hour earlier, we have adjusted the times retrospectively.
Just a heads-up, I couldn't find specific details about the results and schedule for the promotion and relegation games in Kreisliga B and C within my search results. To get the most recent information, you may want to check local sports news sources or the official league website for updates on these matches.
The promotion and relegation games in Kreisliga B and C are highly anticipated, with football matches scheduled for the deciding weeks. These games will determine the fate of several teams, including SV Bommern II who are relegated from Kreisliga A following a penalty shootout loss to Eintracht Grumme. Meanwhile, the promotion round in Kreisliga A features exciting football matches, with teams such as SV Voerde and TuS Stockum II battling it out on the pitch.
